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My 1984 Honda XR 200. I’ve never had a problem with it. Always starts and gets me back from a long chase.
The popular bike emerging now is the Honda XR, or recently re-named, CFR 100. Decent size and the reliability of a Honda.I have a Yamaha TTR-90. Mostly because I couldn’t afford a decent Honda. It has one-hand operation due to a centrifugal clutch. It has been absolutely trouble free since I learned how to keep the fuel from gumming up things.
1. Completely drain fuel tank after the flying session
2. Completely drain float chamber and leave drain open.
3. Run a bit of Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas. About 1 cup per gallon.
Since my grandson is no longer the primary rider, I need to switch to heavy duty rear springs as I manage to bottom the thing out riding over rough terrain. Nice bike, though.
After 3 unsuccessful seasons of riding chase bikes, I have been relegated to bi-Ped chasing.
Riding a Honda 70 at the 2006 Nats, I wiped out when an untrimmed C job was heading toward the back of my head. Lump on my breast almost needed a one cup bra.
Went to USA team trials and did several more wipeouts. Jammed my thumb, and wrenched my shoulder. The shoulder is now healed, but the thumb still does not have full motion.
Went to Maxmen in February, hit some loose dirt and saw the bike below me in slow motion as the foot peg stabbed me in the stomach. I thought it was just an abrasion, but the scar looks more like a knife wound. Several more dumps that weekend and would you believe in mud at Lost Hills? (The carrot patch was being watered past the carrot plot)
So is it just me?
Todd Reynolds broke his collar bone at Eloy in January this year. Henry Spence broke a few ribs in May. Rob Romash just broke 3 ribs.
My wife won’t let me use a chase bike anymore. Maybe it will help to get me back in shape.
I have a ’90 model Yamaha RT 100. The price was right. It is big enough to get me through some nonsense when needed. It is possible to double up when in a jam. It has carried me and King Ludd out of a woods. There’s an image. Matching shirts no less.
Watch the terrain, not the plane.
My Honda 70 has got most of ’em’ back for me. 😀 After reading about Dave’s disasters, I am going to be a little more careful on mine.
DennyHey.you lot.How far do your planes go?We don’t have your open spaces over here,so its usually shanks pony or a pedal bike.I moved house once with a Honda 90 but broke the gearbox so doing.The wife always wanted a Harley Davidson but we never got around to it.I like to run after my model rather than wait till I can’t see it any more.That usually gives me 5 short jogs.Just occasionally I get 6.It’s sometimes a long jog if the auto rudder is set wrong.There are some very fit elderly aeromodellers about, so it must be good for us.It may even counter the effects of ether and methanol fumes!
Hey.you lot.How far do your planes go?We don’t have your open spaces over here,so its usually shanks pony or a pedal bike.I moved house once with a Honda 90 but broke the gearbox so doing.The wife always wanted a Harley Davidson but we never got around to it.I like to run after my model rather than wait till I can’t see it any more.That usually gives me 5 short jogs.Just occasionally I get 6.It’s sometimes a long jog if the auto rudder is set wrong.There are some very fit elderly aeromodellers about, so it must be good for us.It may even counter the effects of ether and methanol fumes!
I know Bill Shailor will chastise me, but we have actually grown pretty fond of our somewhat loud Honda 3 wheeler. Dangerous if not driven carefully, but it has gotten us everywhere you need to go plus it is much more stable than a bike (one hand on the steering bar, one on the model- doesn’t tip over unless you go down hill and turn). Was thinking of a bike but John said he still likes the three wheeler, especially with bigger models. So, I guess we will still terrorize Muncie with the deal- Plus, we got it for $300!!
I have a Chinese made 90cc dirt bike. I’ve had it three years, no problems yet. Gave $800.00 for it new from the dealer. It looks like a Yamaha PW80, has a centrifugal clutch, it usually starts on the first kick. I put Sta-bil in the gas and run it before winter storage. While we are talking about chase bikes, what is the best way to carry a model when returning to the flight line, I have broken or cracked wings on some of my models especially when its windy.
Ed, on the return, the first thing is
don’t fall.
I pull the stab down into glide position. I hold the plane above the shoulder. In the event of a tumble,I’m ready to toss the plane. It’ll glide.
As far as snapping the wings: if you did, then you were going to fast for the prevailing conditions. Small planes can benifit from a box attached to the bike, thus keeping them out of the wind. Then you could ride like a madman.Doc, distance is a matter of wind and thermal finding ability. I’ve been to a lot of windy meets this year. On the occasional need to go 1 1/2 – 2 miles through some rough terrain, its nice to have the Yamaha Ox. 12-15 times like that on the shanks pony isn’t feasable. OK, twice and I’ve had my fill of fun.
Out west, we have a lot of Honda 100’s. I have a Honda CRF100 and it is really a nice chase bike. Had an older 82 Honda 100xl, little heavier but is still a good bike.
The Chinese, Honda knock-offs are real tempting.
– Norm
This just in!
I was at the Honda dealer today ordering some parts for my 1980 Trail 110 (ex Marvin Mace) and took a look at the CRF 100. First it weghs about the same as the 110 that is, about 160 lbs. second and more important, when I told him of the popularity of the 90’s and 110’s because of the centrifugal clutch he told me that feature is becoming very poular with the dirt track racers and that there was a drop-in centrifugal clutch conversion available off the shelf called “Rev-Lock”. Likely this mod is available through your local Honda dealer. Two nice things I see about the bike are that it’s brand new and it’s got a larger front wheel than the current 110s & 90s. The long seat looks pretty good too. Hope this helps.
Cheers!Followed up on Pete’s tempting post.
It doesn’t appear that the Revloc (http://www.revloc.com/revamp/OffRoadmain.htm) is available for the 100. The smallest clutch was for the 150. Price is $750. Maybe prices and availability will get better in the future.If you need/want an auto clutch and elec. start, look at the Honda Ruckus (http://www.revloc.com/revamp/OffRoadmain.htm). It’s an off/on road scooter with lots of potential as a chase bike.
With some practice, it’s no big deal to use a CRF/XR 100 without the clutch.
– Norm
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