Hey Cap"n, I bought one 13 years ago, I hooked up a couple of batteries and foolishly tested it by riding it full throttle, it went backwards and slammed me in the garage door. The key and switch were never there and i used series and parallel hookups for range or speed. I broke the throttle cable 6 years ago and just brought it out for my son to ride (crash) on the grass. I used to ride it on our golf course and once layed it down and battery acid burned my leg. Will have pics soon Thanks BP
You're welcome. You have found a treasure! I hope you enjoy restoring it. Your work will be rewarded when you get to ride it. These little bikes attract attention everywhere you go(especially with today's gas prices). The torque of the motor will surprise you. These bikes get up to speed quickly. Remember to keep the wheel spokes tight and do not ride with low battery power or you can damage the motor. Enjoy!
Thank you! Here are some places to look for them: Ebay, Craigslist, Cycle Trader, Recycler, internet searches. These units were also marketed under another name "Keene". Search that name as well. I really hope you find one and restore it. Please show us when you do.
As I mentioned on your previous video, there are quite a few other two-wheelers and some three-wheelers out there. I've received pics of owner's bikes from all over including a few from Europe
Just got mine.
Need a tail light lens and a new "throttle switch"
bmwcyclist 1 year ago
Hey Cap"n, I bought one 13 years ago, I hooked up a couple of batteries and foolishly tested it by riding it full throttle, it went backwards and slammed me in the garage door. The key and switch were never there and i used series and parallel hookups for range or speed. I broke the throttle cable 6 years ago and just brought it out for my son to ride (crash) on the grass. I used to ride it on our golf course and once layed it down and battery acid burned my leg. Will have pics soon Thanks BP
walesparry 3 years ago
i found one of these covered up in a junkyard
bought it home
now that ive seen this video
i know what they can do
thanks for puttin the vid up
rustyshacklferd 4 years ago
You're welcome. You have found a treasure! I hope you enjoy restoring it. Your work will be rewarded when you get to ride it. These little bikes attract attention everywhere you go(especially with today's gas prices). The torque of the motor will surprise you. These bikes get up to speed quickly. Remember to keep the wheel spokes tight and do not ride with low battery power or you can damage the motor. Enjoy!
CaptainKimba 4 years ago
Awesome! I love it. I have been looking for one of these for a few years.
I Havent had much luck! :)
DSINKS 4 years ago
Thank you! Here are some places to look for them: Ebay, Craigslist, Cycle Trader, Recycler, internet searches. These units were also marketed under another name "Keene". Search that name as well. I really hope you find one and restore it. Please show us when you do.
CaptainKimba 4 years ago
They were spelled Keen. Not Keene.
snorunner 4 years ago
Thanks for the correction. Its been a very long time since I've seen one under the Keen brand name. Well, at least I didn't mis-spell Auranthetic.
CaptainKimba 4 years ago
As I mentioned on your previous video, there are quite a few other two-wheelers and some three-wheelers out there. I've received pics of owner's bikes from all over including a few from Europe
snorunner 4 years ago