one in US today
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-RARE-VINTAGE-1973-COOPER-ISLO-250-ENDURO-MOTORCYCLE-/280704697180?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item415b4dc35c1973 COOPER/ISLO 250 ENDURO. Born in Mexico in the early 1970's, Cooper Motorcycles, produced by Frank Cooper, were a romantic melody of Italian Engines that were placed into Cooper's enduro and motorcross frames. Cooper Motorcycles were assembled and their frames produced in the Islo Manufacturing facilities in Mexico and exported to the United States as an affordable off-road motorcycle. This motorcycle is in excellent condition for it's age, as an enduro model it appears to be missing a head light, trip meter/ speedo and tail light. With the exception of the clutch perch and lever it appears to be bone stock. This bike has Boge shocks that are in good working order there is no rust or pitting on the shafts and the shocks have dampening. The forks are Ceriani which are in excellent condition, lower legs show no wear at all from trail riding chrome on sliders is in excellent condition with good dampening. The expansion chamber is in excellent condition with no dents in head pipe has some surface rust included is original spark arrestor. The bike has a Mikuni carb. and a 5 speed transmission. Tires are original Dorcy brand with next to no wear cracks or checks and no dry rot. Frame is in excellent shape with no dents cracks or flat spots. Air intake boot has been changed, box under seat is in good condition. The seat is also original with no rips or tears the foam is still soft and pliable the fiberglass seat pan shows no cracks or repairs, fenders and body work are fiberglass also in excellent condition. Bike does not run due to sitting for long period, fuel was drained motor is completely free with excellent compression. Transmission shifts through all gears fine, as it should, gas tank is also in overall excellent condition with almost no surface rust inside. Rims due show surface rust on chrome. Bars are stock with small tweak that could be straightened or are very ridable as it. Engine cases show no wear or repairs, i.e. no JB weld. Motor does not leak oil and is on standard bore, with no bent or cracked fins on cylinder or head. The top end was a Yamaha copy and the bottom end a loose copy of the Maico, which the frame and fenders are also earmarks of as Frank Cooper was the original importer of Maico to this country. All switches and wiring for head light and tail light and are in place. This bike is a true vintage survivor and an excellent candidate for a quality restoration. May be able to assist with shipping domestically as well as internationally. Please feel free to contact me with any and all questions. Also, to be sold with motorcycle is helmet purchased with this motorcycle and documents from that dealership, both frame and motor have matching #s 60792
