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Post by jarlaxle on Jan 1, 2013 15:43:45 GMT -5
Just registered...seriously considering a small scooter. Seemed prudent to do some research first. So, here I am.  |
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Post by inuyasha on Jan 1, 2013 15:54:15 GMT -5
Hi
Welcome aboard
Pleased to meet you
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank
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Post by tvnacman on Jan 1, 2013 16:08:05 GMT -5
What would you like to know ?
John
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Post by jarlaxle on Jan 1, 2013 17:04:23 GMT -5
A few things...
One, anyone here know anything about a Chinese scoot called an "Islander 50"? My friend had one...he got it for $150, a beat-up (looked like multiple drops) ex-rental (which would explain the drops...) with ~3000 miles. He fixed a broken throttle cable, replaced the plug, replaced the headlight bulbs and the dead battery, bought a helmet, put about 2000 miles on it over a few months, and sold it for $250. It had quirks (mostly, the fuel gauge never worked), but he got 95MPG and it was stone reliable. Near as we could tell, it is, mechanically, a Yamaha clone, though neither of us knows much about scooters.
Two...I'm thinking of a scooter in the spring. My commute to work starting soon will be possible all on 2-lanes, about 25 miles each way. 90MPG sounds a lot better than my Jeep's 18! I have seen the various Chinese scoots for <$500 new...I knew there had to be a catch. Basically, I'm trying to figure what I need to spend to get something that won't throw a rod the first time I ride to work.
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Post by thumper650 on Jan 1, 2013 17:37:47 GMT -5
50's are pretty slow. If you're driving on city streets like I do it's fine .(and actually faster than a car since 50's here can use bike lanes. ) I think outside of the city a 50 is too slow.
Lots of people on this board have 50's that will go well.....50 mph. They like to tinker.
If i wanted to go faster I'd just buy a 150 that can do 50mph easily.
If memory serves me, "islander 50" was a Roketa.
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Post by inuyasha on Jan 1, 2013 18:28:18 GMT -5
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Post by jarlaxle on Jan 1, 2013 18:35:29 GMT -5
No, I think I definitely want a 2-stroke...but last I checked, a 50cc didn't need plates or a MC endorsement on the licence. A 150 does. In that case, I will not get a scooter.
Err...other than Kymco, who still makes 50cc 2-stroke scooters?
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Post by inuyasha on Jan 1, 2013 18:40:34 GMT -5
No, I think I definitely want a 2-stroke...but last I checked, a 50cc didn't need plates or a MC endorsement on the licence. A 150 does. In that case, I will not get a scooter. Err...other than Kymco, who still makes 50cc 2-stroke scooters? Hi Theres quite a few but my vote goes for the Aprilia SR 50 www.apriliausa.com/en-US/Model/21099/SR+50/Overview.aspxMy stock SR Factory has a top speed of 50+mph with excellent off the line acceleration Take care and ride safely Yours Hank |
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Post by snugglebunny on Jan 1, 2013 19:16:21 GMT -5
50cc's are to small even a 2T, unless u get a scoot like Hanks, but his is expensive, but sometimes spending more on a better product, is the right thing to do. are you mechanically inclined? when/if you buy a scoot, unless you buy it from a B&M store, you will need to to do a PDI. x1scooters.com/pdi.htmldoing it will save lots of problems down the road. theres tons of people who buy a china scoot, dont take care of it, and then bad rap 'em. then there us who have a china girl, do proper PM, take care of 'em, ( dont ride WOT all the time) etc etc who have crazy miles on 'em. me, i have over 8,000+ miles almost trouble free. before you buy, if you find one you like, please ask here for horror stories, on that brand---lol good luck and enjoy the wide world of scooter riding |
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Post by jarlaxle on Jan 1, 2013 19:44:20 GMT -5
I'm perfectly able to do a PDI on a scooter...but ye gods, $3000+ for a 50cc Aprilia?! Err...no!
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