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lordkramdar
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My first scooter. Jun 11, 2012 12:57:47 GMT -5

Post by lordkramdar on Jun 11, 2012 12:57:47 GMT -5

Hello everyone,
I'm looking into buying my first scooter(50cc) but I know nothing about engines or the brands, but I have about $800-$900 to spend and I found the Biella 50cc online @ GreenEarth and I thought it looked very nice. I'm just worried about spending nearly a grand on something and getting ripped off or being dissatisfied with my purchase. I planned on paying a scooter mechanic here in town to do the full PDI on it. I just wanted to get some opinions before shelling out the dough, and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

jayhawk
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My first scooter. Jun 17, 2012 17:41:04 GMT -5

Post by jayhawk on Jun 17, 2012 17:41:04 GMT -5

Have you thought about a used 50cc locally? You could check one out or if you're not overly knowledgeable about scooters take a friend along who is. Craigslist is a great resource for good used scooter deals. You can get an older Yamaha, Honda, Buddy, Kymco or Sym 50cc for the amount of money you have to spend. My wife's Yamaha razz was $625 and runs perfectly. Older Japanese scooters from the late 80s or 90s are a real bargain.

Eric

2003 Vespa ET4

jwalz1 Great Big Guru Dawg Posts: 297	My first scooter. Jun 18, 2012 9:31:11 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jwalz1 on Jun 18, 2012 9:31:11 GMT -5 What Jayhawk said.
	Kymco Downtown 300i

larry001964 Great Big Guru Dawg A Little Time And Effort Will Fix Most Problems In Life :-) Posts: 1,981	My first scooter. Jun 18, 2012 10:02:48 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by larry001964 on Jun 18, 2012 10:02:48 GMT -5 Well they will get you the bike. But support and warrentys you should consider yourself on your own. That was my exerience with them in 2009. Maybe they have improved since then?
	Last Edit: Jun 18, 2012 10:04:40 GMT -5 by larry001964 3x 8 gram and 3x 8.5 Dr Pulley sliders. LED tail and turn signals Bando Drive Belt. And many other mods to numerous to mention. Top Speed 60 so far Avg Speed 50 to 55

marklorenzi: I just bought one of the Fleetwoods. They look like a clone of the Honda XRM's they sell overseas. It is in transit now and I should get it this week. I will try to post my experience here. Call me the guinea pig hahaha. Jun 2, 2013 20:29:11 GMT -5

My first scooter.

Post by lordkramdar on Jun 11, 2012 12:57:47 GMT -5

Post by jayhawk on Jun 17, 2012 17:41:04 GMT -5

Post by jwalz1 on Jun 18, 2012 9:31:11 GMT -5

Post by larry001964 on Jun 18, 2012 10:02:48 GMT -5

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