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Frank Drebin
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"Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
 
   I have found a Fuji Rabbit 90. I have always admired the Fuji scooters, just never thought I would come across one. Since I have no experience at all with these, is there anything I should look for when I check it out this weekend? Are parts available anywhere or is it needle in a haystack thing? I did a google search for Fuji Rabbit 90 parts and it didn't look very promising, although I my entire search lasted 30 seconds, so I do need to look more.

All I know about it now is it is "old, and doesn't run". I wish it was one of their bigger scooters, but oh-well. So is it worth having? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Curtis


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Tom G
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1448 posts		 Dec-13-06, 02:29 PM (EDT)
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1. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   >I have found a Fuji Rabbit 90. I have always admired the
>Fuji scooters, just never thought I would come across one.
>Since I have no experience at all with these, is there
>anything I should look for when I check it out this weekend?
> Are parts available anywhere or is it needle in a haystack
>thing? I did a google search for Fuji Rabbit 90 parts and it
>didn't look very promising, although I my entire search
>lasted 30 seconds, so I do need to look more.
>
>All I know about it now is it is "old, and doesn't run". I
>wish it was one of their bigger scooters, but oh-well. So
>is it worth having? Any help or advice would be greatly
>appreciated.
>
>Curtis

Parts availability is not good, but not impossible. Check out fujirabbit.com if you have not already. JF Gratton, who maintains that site, had a small stash of 90 parts at one time. Other than that, a few people have 90 spares, including me, so check in once you see the bike. There are also a few enthusiasts in Australia with a good stock of spares, and of course Rabbit House in Japan, which can supply quite a lot, but I have not dealt with them re 90 stuff.

Good luck, and let us know what you find.

Tom G.


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Frank Drebin
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270 posts		 Dec-13-06, 02:46 PM (EDT)
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2. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   Thanks Tom. I think I have seen a post of yours on fujirabbit.com. I haven't been "approved" yet to post there, but will when I am. I'll check back in when I know more about it if it needs parts, etc. From what I can tell, any restoration of a Rabbit 90 would be a labor of love, and most likely the money would never come back if it had to be sold. Still though, they are odd machines and look fun.


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Tom G
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1448 posts		 Dec-13-06, 02:50 PM (EDT)
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3. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   From what I can tell, any restoration of a Rabbit 90 would be a labor of love, and most likely the money would never come back if it had to be
sold.


Correct. But Rabbit 90s need love too. (Just don't pay much for it).

Tom G.


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Big Al
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2428 posts		 Dec-13-06, 03:54 PM (EDT)
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4. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   I know of an operating Rabbit 90 for sale in Utah. At least, it was this last summer. Dunno if it's been sold or not. Drop me a message (alatscootdotnet) and I'll check into it if you're interested.


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flywheel
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5. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   I own a 90, and just got it running this past summer. It's nimble, lightweight, and dare I say it... mopedie. I really like it. I paid 25 bucks for mine, but spent a bunch of cash getting a few of NOS parts from Japan. The shipping and money wire transfer is where a lot of the cost went. I probably have several hundred (even more?) into it by now. The scoot was seized and needed the top end redone. The small end con rod bushing had to be fabricated because it was impossible to get. Some parts will be impossible to get, but where there is a will there is a way. Tire size is very odd also. Only thing available domestically are knobby off road tires.

Yes a labor of love, and you won't get the cash back with a sale. Even on a 25 dollar special with a seize. If the scooter seems like it will run and looks pretty good, I'd get it. Worth having in my humble.

Charlie.


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tucko
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6. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   CHARLIE!!!!! How ya been?? Sadly, I'm still Rabbitless in LA...


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flywheel
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9. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   I been good! Got Rabbits if you want to work up a trade. I'm not riding them a the moment due to the arrival of Charlie Jr. on Oct 16th. Look here...
http://www.montereymotiongraphics.com/granville/

NSR - sorry.


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11. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   >I been good! Got Rabbits if you want to work up a trade.
>I'm not riding them a the moment due to the arrival of
>Charlie Jr. on Oct 16th. Look here...
>http://www.montereymotiongraphics.com/granville/
>
>NSR - sorry.

CONGRATS! He can date tucku's daughter in another 15 years!

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1970 Rally 180/200.
1969 GP200.
1964 Tv175 (Current Restoration).
1963 Tv175/Ts1-209 (In a box).
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Anna
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244 posts		 Dec-19-06, 02:09 AM (EDT)
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12. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
In response to message #9
 
   >I been good! Got Rabbits if you want to work up a trade.
>I'm not riding them a the moment due to the arrival of
>Charlie Jr. on Oct 16th. Look here...
>http://www.montereymotiongraphics.com/granville/
>
>NSR - sorry.

Charlie! Congrats to you and the missus! (And they say RABBITS multiply when left alone in dark garages)!!! ;o)

So I guess you don't check your mail that is linked to this site anymore? Emailed ya last week with my rabbit news . . .

Best,

Tom G.


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Frank Drebin
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7. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   Charlie-

Thats great. Post some pics of yours if you get a chance. How fast does yours go? So did you do a full engine rebuild? What tire size is it? Thanks


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8. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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This is the only pic that I have at the moment. The bodywork has spent more time off than on at this point! But it is back together and running. As for the engine, I only had to do the top end and pull the clutch for adjustment.

Tire size 2.50-15


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Frank Drebin
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10. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   Thanks for the pic. I just got my Rabbit tonight. It was covered in snow, and dark, so I don't know too much about it. It is red and the paint is surprisingly good. IT has a black pin stripe down the side. It is missing the battery cover and seat, both of which I am guessing are hard to find. It has the fuji emblem and speedo. The kickstart is funny, I am not sure if it is seized or not, I'll have to check it out better tomorrow.

Any idea on how to date this thing? Any ideas on where the vin is located? I will try to post pics tomorrow.


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Frank Drebin
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13. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   Here is a picture of the scoot:

I don't have keys, the seat, or battery cover.


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Tom G
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14. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   >Here is a picture of the scoot:
>
>
>
>I don't have keys, the seat, or battery cover.

What about the motor side covers?

Tom G.


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Frank Drebin
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15. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   I guess I am missing those to! I didn't even think about them, but now that I look at it again I am missing them too. Thanks for the heads up!


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Tom G
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16. "RE: Fuji Rabbit 90 - Any owners?? Any Fuji owners??"
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   >I guess I am missing those to! I didn't even think about
>them, but now that I look at it again I am missing them too.
> Thanks for the heads up!

I ask because (1) they're extremely hard to come by, and
(2) I just happen to have an extra set. If you're interested, email me offline.

Tom

Tom G.


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