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Post by jimbo409 on Jan 20, 2013 14:43:18 GMT -5
I am thinking of buying a 1992 helix with 7ooo miles from original owner.It looks new my questions are
1.He is asking 2000 firm is this a fair price for this old of scooter
2.I am 63 and never rode a motorcycle, is this a realistic scooter for me I weigh 250lbs, I want to take the msc this spring,
3. am I crazy for wanting to buy a scooter at my age with no experience riding one.
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 20, 2013 14:46:47 GMT -5
Steep to me have you looked at www.kbb.com ? For 2,000 I would want a new or newer scooter |
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Post by danno711 on Jan 20, 2013 14:52:32 GMT -5
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 20, 2013 14:58:14 GMT -5
Wow that higher than I would have guessed it to be . Hondas are very well made but parts are pricey for genuine Honda parts
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Post by tortoise on Jan 20, 2013 15:21:29 GMT -5
am I crazy for wantig to buy a scooter at my age with no experience riding one Might depend on if there are any nefarious motives by others . . example. If you are in denial about the potential injury risks, and enhanced odds of becoming an organ donor, you should give it a lot more thought. |
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Post by scootnwinn on Jan 21, 2013 1:05:17 GMT -5
Wow that higher than I would have guessed it to be . Hondas are very well made but parts are pricey for genuine Honda parts True but you don't need them all that often. The scooter won't care how old you are. |
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Post by scootnwinn on Jan 21, 2013 1:08:49 GMT -5
am I crazy for wantig to buy a scooter at my age with no experience riding one Might depend on if there are any nefarious motives by others . . example. If you are in denial about the potential injury risks, and enhanced odds of becoming an organ donor, you should give it a lot more thought. Where you going for least helpful post of the month there. I don't follow where you going with that... ?? |
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Post by beachbum on Jan 21, 2013 1:25:32 GMT -5
My father-in-law bought his first bike (Harley) when he was 62. He's been riding for 3 years now.
Take a riding course. It may seem silly on these, but with no experience it could really keep you much safer. And most states will not make you take the riding test to get your license.
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Post by stehack on Jan 21, 2013 7:20:50 GMT -5
Don't Know Much About That Scooter .I To Am 62 Yrs. Old And Just started Riding last spring. Took the MSC which in high-site was the best thing i ever did. for a new rider it's a must.Am enjoying the time on the road and wondered why i waited so long.
ENJOY THE RIDE!
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Post by danno711 on Jan 21, 2013 8:06:37 GMT -5
One comment that sticks in my mind regarding the value of taking the course is what a dealership salesmen once commented to me.
He said, he'd been riding a motorcycle for 20 years and never took the course. He decided to take it last year, just for the heck of it...he had nothing to lose. He told me it was an eye opener. He had learned things he'd never learned during all his years of riding.
That made an impact on me.
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Post by leo on Jan 23, 2013 7:02:02 GMT -5
He told me it was an eye opener. He had learned things he'd never learned during all his years of riding. That made an impact on me. makes a person wonder why MSF doesn't put this info on the web for all to benefit from. last i heard it takes a large chunk of money to take the course . . . |
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Post by danno711 on Jan 23, 2013 7:44:56 GMT -5
He told me it was an eye opener. He had learned things he'd never learned during all his years of riding. That made an impact on me. makes a person wonder why MSF doesn't put this info on the web for all to benefit from. last i heard it takes a large chunk of money to take the course . . . I think you just answered your own question. It's all about the $$$$$ |
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