NEW & BLUE in GA..Lance

[rubyred]

First of all...great site. It really helps us newbies.
This is the first two wheel anything I have ever bought, so after much research and reading along with a very limited budget I bought a Lance vintage 150 from a very nice woman in SC. She bought it in Feb. and thought it would be fun to ride to work but the company moved her and she decided to sell. It only has 40 miles on it, but she had left it out in the weather so I have one major problem and one minor one (I hope)...

Minor- some of the screws on the place where you put your feet? are rusted and in has some weather spots on it so I wanted to know the best way to clean her up and if it is possible to get the rust off?
Major - I have only had her about 2 weeks and have only had her up to about 20+, but last night and today at anything above 10mph she begins to jerk and doesn't seem to want to go. I had someone else ride who has a tiny bit more experience and she topped out at about 30mph?
I understand why you all say buy from a dealer! I am having trouble finding a repair shop in GA for the Lance..any ideas?
Sorry this is soo long, but I am very frustrated since all I want to do now is ride...it is great fun!
Thanks for any help
Rubyred.

[bigman12ga]

Hi: Ruby Red
Athens Power Pro Does repairs on Scooters in Athens Ga. I just purches a new 2007 Ironmountion Sport Fox Cruiser 300cc. They do great work they just replaced my rear brake system on my Linhai Scooter. They did a great job and the best thing is they can get the parts on most China and Japan Made scooters. They are located off Lexington Road in Athens Georgia. Phone [phone]. Ask For Larry. ;D

[bigman12ga]

Jul 14, 2008 10:15:54 GMT -5 bigman12ga said:

Hi: Ruby Red
Athens Power Pro Does repairs on Scooters in Athens Ga. I just purches a new 2007 Ironmountian Sport Fox Cruiser 300cc. They do great work they just replaced my rear brake system on my Linhai Scooter. They did a great job and the best thing is they can get the parts on most China and Japan Made scooters. They are located off Lexington Road in Athens Georgia. Phone [phone]. Ask For Larry. ;D