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Bridgestone Tech Talk => Chibi, Tora, Taka Talk => Topic started by: buckeyeshine on August 10, 2011, 10:33:18 PM

Title: Want to Buy a Chibi!
Post by: buckeyeshine on August 10, 2011, 10:33:18 PM

Hey folks. My first bike I ever owned was a Chibi by Rockford way back when. I worked my tail off to earn the $$ to buy that bike. Not a mid-life crisis but I have got an itch to get my hands on one if anyone has one or any leads would be appreciated. Not looking to spend a fortune and running would be great but a project is also cool. Thanks.

Title: Re: Want to Buy a Chibi!
Post by: moonpup on August 10, 2011, 10:44:49 PM

There are some currently listed in the classifieds in the "Found on the Web" section.

Title: Re: Want to Buy a Chibi!
Post by: buckeyeshine on August 11, 2011, 07:01:38 AM

Hey thanks for the tip! New on this site and found it on a google search for a Chibi. I have a lot of fond memories on that little screamer...that's how I learned to shift 40 years ago!  :)

Title: Re: Want to Buy a Chibi!
Post by: Jeff Bar on August 12, 2011, 05:19:07 PM

Here is a Chibi for sale. Jeff

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/mcy/2539032210.html (http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/mcy/2539032210.html)

Title: Re: Want to Buy a Chibi!
Post by: buckeyeshine on August 14, 2011, 06:14:19 PM

Thanks Guys! I'll keep you posted...

Title: Re: Want to Buy a Chibi - GOT IT!!
Post by: buckeyeshine on August 18, 2011, 12:30:56 PM

I got it, the one that was listed on Craigslist in MN and it was delivered last night. Decent original condition for a 40 year old but now the work begins. Someone jerryrigged the air cleaner and intake hose that connects to it with non-original, as well as the petcock/fuel line with a srtaight pipe fitting replacing the petcock.

However I put gas in it and it started right up. The smell of the exhaust took me right back 40 years!

Unfortunately aside from the non-standard things above to fix (which are actually functional) it is leaking tranny oil like a sive (which I hope isn't the main crankcase gasket) and the throttle sticks. I look forward to getting this baby running to teach my boy how to shift the way I learned on it. Thanks for everyone's tips and if you have any parts sources please pass them my way. The parts I have seen on eBay are limited and pricy but my options may be limited.