GEMINI Dirt/Off-Road bikes for sale

Seller: kaplancycles

Condition: Listing details from the bike's own eBay listing: Year: 1973; Make: GEMINI; Model: Motorcycle; Mileage: 100 miles; Type: Dirt/Off-Road; Color: Orange. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] 1973 GEMINI BOSS 80 – RARE ORIGINAL SURVIVOR – VINTAGE 2-STROKE MINIBIKE – 4-SPEED MANUAL – MUSEUM DISPLAY PIECE! RARE 1973 GEMINI BOSS 80! BEAUTIFUL, LOW-HOUR ORIGINAL SURVIVOR FROM THE ROY THACKER COLLECTION! GOOD ORIGINAL PAINT & CHROME, NEW TIRES, GOOD COMPRESSION AND STRONG SPARK! A FANTASTIC VINTAGE MINIBIKE FOR THE SERIOUS COLLECTOR! does not run, needs carb rebuild, sold as-is Offered for sale by Kaplan Cycles and the New England Motorcycle Museum is this exceptionally well-preserved 1973 Gemini Boss 80, a rare piece of early 1970s minibike and off-road motorcycle history. If you've been collecting vintage motorcycles for decades, you may recognize the Gemini name. For many enthusiasts, however, these machines are a discovery. Gemini motorcycles were imported and sold in the United States during the early 1970s, offering young riders a legitimate small-displacement motorcycle with the features and capabilities of a much larger machine. These weren't just ordinary minibikes. Gemini motorcycles had a genuine competition heritage, with a Gemini reportedly winning a California State Championship in the period. They were popular with young riders looking for something more serious than a conventional minibike, and many were used for motocross, trail riding, and off-road competition. This particular example is an outstanding survivor that has spent years in the hands of collectors rather than being ridden into the ground. FROM THE ROY THACKER COLLECTION – NEW ENGLAND MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM DISPLAY We acquired this Gemini Boss 80 approximately two years ago as part of the remarkable motorcycle collection assembled by Roy Thacker. Roy was known for seeking out exceptionally original, low-mileage, well-preserved motorcycles. His collection included machines that had survived the decades with their original components, finishes, and character intact. This Gemini is a perfect example of the type of motorcycle Roy appreciated. It had reportedly been in storage for approximately ten years before we acquired the collection. Since arriving at Kaplan Cycles, this beautiful little machine has been on display at the New England Motorcycle Museum. With another major collection of motorcycles arriving, we're making room and offering this rare Gemini to its next caretaker. ORIGINALITY & COSMETIC CONDITION Take a close look at the photos and video. This little Gemini presents absolutely beautifully! We believe this is a highly original, low-hour survivor, retaining what appears to be its original factory paint and an impressive collection of original components. Highlights include: Believed original factory fuel tank paint with excellent presentation Original fuel cap with the distinctive BOSS lettering Original factory handlebars with the distinctive center bend Original handlebar levers and controls Original intake assembly Original triple clamps in excellent condition Original front forks with excellent-looking chrome Original chrome wheels with attractive surviving finishes Original factory seat cover, still in good condition Original footpegs and passenger footpeg Original frame paint that still retains an attractive shine New tires installed Complete, authentic vintage appearance No obvious evidence of serious racing abuse or crash damage We are approximately 95% confident that this motorcycle retains its original factory paint, although we cannot guarantee that every finish is untouched. The chrome on the wheels and front forks has survived remarkably well. The fork tubes look excellent, the triple clamps are clean, and the original handlebars are still present. The factory seat cover is another particularly nice detail. So many minibikes of this era were ridden hard, left outside, or modified beyond recognition. Finding one with its original seat, handlebars, intake, and other important components still intact is increasingly difficult. Even the factory fuel cap with the BOSS lettering is a great conversation piece! ENGINE & TRANSMISSION – MECHANICAL CONDITION The Gemini Boss 80 is powered by an approximately 80cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission and hand-operated clutch , giving it the feel and operation of a full-size motorcycle. Unlike the automatic-clutch minibikes that were common during this period, the Gemini offered young riders a real manual-shift motorcycle experience. Our mechanical inspection confirmed the following: Engine kicks over smoothly Good compression verified during testing Strong ignition spark Transmission shifts through the gears Engine appears to be a good candidate for recommissioning We made an attempt to start the motorcycle using an auxiliary fuel supply because the original fuel tank requires cleaning. During our inspection, we determined that the carburetor needs more than a basic cleaning. It will require a complete rebuild, including replacement jets as necessary, or installation of a suitable replacement carburetor. The original fuel tank and fuel delivery system will also require cleaning and servicing before regular operation. IMPORTANT: This motorcycle is NOT currently running and is being sold AS-IS as a recommissioning project. The good news is that the engine has good compression, the ignition produces strong spark, and the transmission shifts through the gears. These are encouraging findings for the next owner. We believe that servicing the fuel system and rebuilding or replacing the carburetor are the logical next steps toward getting it running. However, because the motorcycle has been in long-term storage and has not been fully recommissioned or road-tested, additional work may be required. We have intentionally left this rare survivor largely in its original condition rather than performing a complete restoration. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE VINTAGE MINIBIKE COLLECTOR Think about how many

Color: Orange