My new Retro 50 Classico (Many photos)

[teknoyd]

Well, I got this in August but I've been busy riding and haven't had a chance to post this until now.

When I was shopping for a retro style 50 cc, I had a hard time finding any pictures that showed practical details like storage space and other little details so I've tried to include those here for anyone considering such a purchase.





Most bikes have this hook on the dash. I think it is supposed to be a helmet hanger. I've never used it for that, but I've used it for hanging grocery bags and such. There is also a handy pocket for sunglasses or a bottle of water.


A nice feature of this bike is that it also comes with a second hook in front of the seat.


A closer view.


I went with this bike because of the extras, like the chrome engine cover.


And the luggage rack, which on this model is kind of hard to find. There is also a matching top box but I haven't put it on yet.


Exhaust side.


There is quite a bit more under - seat storage than on my other retro, my BMS Heritage (il Bello, Lance Vintage, Hot Rod, etc..)



The seat opens by turning the key to the right. You can open it while the engine is running. On my Heritage, I have to pull the key, and open the trunk.


As I mentioned I bought this bike for the extras like the chrome, rack and two stage paint. I was a little disappointed to find the dash didn't have the wood grained look surrounding the instruments that other scooter of this style have. It is just plain black. Oh well, can't have everything I suppose...




THE END...

[Reign]

looks good! whats that airbox above the CVT cover? is that the carb airbox? or is it a airbox for the CVT? it almost looks like the hose goes into the CVT to supply it with air.

[teknoyd]

Reign,

No, that's just the snorkle for the carb airbox. I noticed that too after i took those shots and turned it out to the side.

But that is a good idea. I wonder why nobody's come up with a filtered flow through air cooling system for the CVT?

- Tek

[nickiemcnichols]

Congrats! That's a beautiful scooter...

[Reign]

Sept 11, 2009 23:49:24 GMT -5 teknoyd said:

Reign,

No, that's just the snorkle for the carb airbox. I noticed that too after i took those shots and turned it out to the side.

But that is a good idea. I wonder why nobody's come up with a filtered flow through air cooling system for the CVT?

- Tek

On my parts-Eurostrada RX8, it had a plastic cover over the CVT cover, and when I took it off, there was a giant hole on the front section of the CVT case, with a filter covering the hole. Its the first stock scooter I've seen where they actually thought about cooling issues. That airbox on yours really does look like it goes down into the CVT though!

[nittany1]

There's a decent amount of room underneath the seat, mine doesn't have that much room under there, plus I have to find a grocery hook for mine too.

[teknoyd]

Nickie -
Thanks! I've always been partial to the retros. Tradition, I guess.

Reign -
This one has that too, the opening at the front of the CVT cover for cooling. Ideally, it should have one in the back too, with some sort of ram air flow through system, of course filtered. There's an idea for a mod!

Nittany1 -
Yep, it's pretty handy. I like the style and the feel of the bike. It is also available in a 150cc. I wonder if it has the same under the seat bucket, or if it is shallower?

That Adly is a nice looking bike too.

- Tek