Eck

done

Being it is cold outside, I decided to bring in some chrome parts and se if I could clean them up and give them a good waxing.. What-do-ya-think? 1st pic is the "before pic" of my front fender - then the next pic is the after cleaning and waxing of same fender. Didn't take before pics of mirror or headlight rim, but here they are now..

Reading all these posts....prayers up!!

I've been searching every site I can for parts... and those who want to sell theirs for parts.. Man I never realized that there were so many different types of mini bikes...or electric bikes. I have been looking at all of them and I remember many of them in my day. There are more that I have not seen or know about too!!!!!!

[quote=cowpuc;872525 Being a sister bike to yours (Gemini made a copy of this,, I wouldnt be surprised that they came from the same factory), this was a real sweetheart too!! Here is a Gemini - (see pic)

Not thinking of doing that. Would like to see if I can rebuild it purely stock..as it was

Don't let a little snow fool ya now..it surely wont be staying around forever.

I would say that hurt, but I no longer own a 2nd gen, so I will leave it to those who do to get back with you on that one.. ha. (Keep that up and you just MAY need a Doctor....) (kidding)

Here is my new winter project Randy http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?89794-Anyone-remember-the-Auranthetic-bikes-called-CHARGERS

The wing surely doesn't need life support. I might, but the wing...not.. I already gave thought to pulling it behind the wing to MD or Vogel / other rallies. Who knows what the future holds...........hummmmmm

Remember NASON?.....He picked it up (free). The guy was going to throw it in the trash so John got it and took it to his house. He has had it for about two weeks and decided he doesn't want to mess with it so he asked me if I wanted it (free) and I said heck yea.. So last night I picked it up and brought it home. Today I began tearing it down for a rebuild project this winter. Rare as they are, some parts are really hard to find for it. I joined a Auranthetic Charger web site and there isn't much out there on these things since not many are remaining.. I will keep digging though or hand make parts that I need, like a chain guard. I will form one out of aluminum and then polish it to look like chrome if I cant find one.

I see it's gonna be a LONG winter..........

(Quote) - They are actually Taiwanese mini bikes which were imported without motors and converted by the Auranthetic Corp in CA., between 72 and 79. Thanks!

Trying to post a complete original in a larger view here..

Started the tear down today (11-17-14) and this is what it looks like (so far today..).

Picked this Auranthetic Orange Charger up yesterday (11-16-14) These were based on a bike used by Gemini which was built in Taiwan for them. They are actually Taiwanese mini bikes which were imported without motors and converted by the Auranthetic Corp in CA., between 72 and 79. They have 1hp series wound industrial motors and 2 12V deep cycles give them about 25mph for about 35 miles. There is a charger on board with plug located in right side of gas tank. Of course, no gas is used since it is totally electric, but it looks like a gas tank. The last pic shows two originals that I found on internet: This is what mine looked like when I got it on a work table in my garage last night.

For a start, we need about 10,000 more members............

Thanks for posting this Mike .... Enjoyed reading it, and I can see me in it

Do another Oil & filter change Fix crack in rear part of front fender - I added a fender extension and it cracked my fender. It will be as simple fix though.. Install my new windshield Add a 12volt outlet in the backrest pouch for ease of charging cell phone Fix speaker wire where it was pinched in trunk hinge Lube brake and clutch lever bushings Rebuild rear brake master cylinder install new pads in front Bleed brakes Install Dyna beads in both tires

......and thinking, surely i can't look that old? My name is alice smith and i was sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment with a new dentist. I noticed his dds diploma, which bore his full name. Suddenly, i remembered a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in my high school class some 30-odd years ago. Could he be the same guy that i had a secret crush on, way back then? Upon seeing him, however, i quickly discarded any such thought. This balding, gray-haired man with the deeply lined face was way too old to have been my classmate. After he examined my teeth, i asked him if he had attended morgan park high school. 'yes. Yes, i did. I'm a mustang,' he gleamed with pride. 'when did you graduate?' i asked. He answered , 'in 1975.. Why do you ask?' 'you were in my class!', i exclaimed. He looked at me closely. Then, that ugly, old, bald, wrinkled, fat butt, gray-haired, decrepit buzzard asked, 'what did you teach ???

Here is how to winterize your motorcycle...........

Sorry to hear this Buddy. Sending you many wishes for good things to come out of all this.

Many thanks to all the men and women who served

Testing.. trying new settings........[/FONT] Nope.. not working right for me either Randy.. I Typed the above (Testing.. trying new settings.....) then I highlighted it and clicked on "Comic Sans MS" and it didn't change the font to Comic Sans. This time it did. Hum.. I'll keep playing till I get it.

Here's to wishing you well Cowpuc. Thoughts and prayers are with you!! Keep us posted as you go forward.