Welcome to Madassuk!
2011 is a fresh year and a fresh start. Now both the bikes are under one owner and in the same part of the country. The aim is to finish the Airyass to a stunning conclusion while continuing to maintain and upgrade the Madass 125 as needed. Plus provide and share all the knowledge that is gathered along the journey. We have a dedicated page to OORacing showing the hottest upgrades available, there are two blogs running with pics and videos and the facebook page to keep you all updated with all the latest highs, lows and progess!
2011 is a fresh year and a fresh start. Now both the bikes are under one owner and in the same part of the country. The aim is to finish the Airyass to a stunning conclusion while continuing to maintain and upgrade the Madass 125 as needed. Plus provide and share all the knowledge that is gathered along the journey. We have a dedicated page to OORacing showing the hottest upgrades available, there are two blogs running with pics and videos and the facebook page to keep you all updated with all the latest highs, lows and progess!
NEWs
The Airyass is now running! Just a couple of bits for the MOT and she is on the road! Massive thanks to Mike 999, without his help this project would not have been posssible. Bit of a delay updating the blog, my camera is playing up so be patient with me! Got an idea for an engine transplant in the madass too.... More soon :)
Madassuk's bikes
Airyass
Madass
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What is a madass?
They may almost look like the same bike, but they are two completely different animals.
The 50cc has been around for many years now (2004) so has much more recognition and larger amount of parts available. Also the stock 50 is purely an inner city commuter/country runabout as it's restricted to 30mph. (38ish de-restricted...) To get it on open roads it has to have an overhaul with either an engine transplant or big bore kit, so there is a bit of technical work involved. The 50cc is a fun bike that you can have built into what you want it to be. If you have the cash. Stock it's a great inner city/country zip around with minimal consumption and stands out on the road. Unfortunately the 50 cc is no longer available from new in the UK, so grab one while you can!
Then there is the younger, larger sibling. The 125 is now a great contender on the Market. There are large fan bases in America and Thailand, with growing interest in Europe. It has been around for about 4 years, 2008 saw the 125 really take it's own place with updated looks and general improvements. 2010 saw the release of the new white colour. Compared to most Italian scooters it's cheap as chips and twice the fun. With great pick up speed and aggressive cornering, the 125 needs a lot less tweaking, if any, to enjoy on longer, faster rides. Top end is not by any means super quick topping around 55/60 fully run in. BUT if you want the extra push, it can be tuned into a monster with minor mods that even novices can do with a toolbox :) And some good friends!
Both bikes are great at stock level, with hydraulic brakes and 16" wheels. You buy a madass for the fun, the looks and the attention. Maybe that is part of its concept and why the top speed seems the only thing that needs improvement. But then again, that too may be part of the 'madass mind'. The bike allows you progress with it, so the option of adapting it to your style is there.
The 50cc has been around for many years now (2004) so has much more recognition and larger amount of parts available. Also the stock 50 is purely an inner city commuter/country runabout as it's restricted to 30mph. (38ish de-restricted...) To get it on open roads it has to have an overhaul with either an engine transplant or big bore kit, so there is a bit of technical work involved. The 50cc is a fun bike that you can have built into what you want it to be. If you have the cash. Stock it's a great inner city/country zip around with minimal consumption and stands out on the road. Unfortunately the 50 cc is no longer available from new in the UK, so grab one while you can!
Then there is the younger, larger sibling. The 125 is now a great contender on the Market. There are large fan bases in America and Thailand, with growing interest in Europe. It has been around for about 4 years, 2008 saw the 125 really take it's own place with updated looks and general improvements. 2010 saw the release of the new white colour. Compared to most Italian scooters it's cheap as chips and twice the fun. With great pick up speed and aggressive cornering, the 125 needs a lot less tweaking, if any, to enjoy on longer, faster rides. Top end is not by any means super quick topping around 55/60 fully run in. BUT if you want the extra push, it can be tuned into a monster with minor mods that even novices can do with a toolbox :) And some good friends!
Both bikes are great at stock level, with hydraulic brakes and 16" wheels. You buy a madass for the fun, the looks and the attention. Maybe that is part of its concept and why the top speed seems the only thing that needs improvement. But then again, that too may be part of the 'madass mind'. The bike allows you progress with it, so the option of adapting it to your style is there.
