Post by johnnyscoots on May 4, 2007 20:37:09 GMT -5
Fellow Dawgs!
The planets, constellations, and galaxies all aligned...the DMV trip went smoothly, it's insured, and I picked it up from the dealer today and put 30 miles on it. Let me give a HUGE shout out to MiniTrailBikes here on Route 30 in Lindenwold, NJ. They actually make shopping for (and buying) a scoot as knowledgeable and pain free as possible. Oops...forgot the camera...
First Impressions: It is far easier to handle than the Burgie even though the seat is noticeably higher. I like the seat height of the Burgie, but prefer the comfort of the Kymco slab. There is also a noticeable weight disparity from P250 to the Burgie. The P250 is about 60+ pounds lighter, but a majority of that weight disparity is felt on the front end...the wheels are 16", but it turns telepathically. There is very litte effort required to lean it, and its lean angle is a little deeper than the Burgie. I've already had two people ask about it...what is it, what size, how much it cost, yadda yadda. I paid $3995 + tax, so my total price was $4300+. Payments are running me about $75/month, and Rider insures the whole kit n kaboodle for only $173/year.
It has no bells and whistles, but they are available if I want them. I am already considering a windscreen (windblast hits you full in the chest) and one of the Kymco top boxes with integrated brake lights and turn signals. There is also the Kymco approved muffler that will be bought once the break in service is done at 250 miles. It probably doesn't need it...from a stop, at half throttle, it is already a match for the Burgie. Chalk it up to lighter weight! The dealer has done "Kymco from the get go" (his exact words) and positively gushes about the quality, and the support he gets as far as parts availability (usually 2-5 days). This dealer (Ken is his name) gave me the full first time owners' break in (he basically tells you the full owner's manual verbatim) and showed me around the bike from front to back. He has one himself, and he can't put into words how awesome this machine is. It is clearly something that you MUST try first...then plunk down the dough for one, because you will want one after you try it. This may just be the first time buyer's brain talking, but I seriously doubt I will need another bike...this is just a very well thought out, well designed, and well built machine. Again, huge Karma for David Harrington for being so eloquent in convincing me to buy a P250 (www.justgottascoot.com) and a HUGE amount of Karma for Ken and the folks at MiniTrailBikes (www.minitrailbikes.com). Tomorrow's forecast: Sunny, 72 degrees. Hopefully I'll remember to bring the darn camera. Enjoy the Ride!
John
The planets, constellations, and galaxies all aligned...the DMV trip went smoothly, it's insured, and I picked it up from the dealer today and put 30 miles on it. Let me give a HUGE shout out to MiniTrailBikes here on Route 30 in Lindenwold, NJ. They actually make shopping for (and buying) a scoot as knowledgeable and pain free as possible. Oops...forgot the camera...
First Impressions: It is far easier to handle than the Burgie even though the seat is noticeably higher. I like the seat height of the Burgie, but prefer the comfort of the Kymco slab. There is also a noticeable weight disparity from P250 to the Burgie. The P250 is about 60+ pounds lighter, but a majority of that weight disparity is felt on the front end...the wheels are 16", but it turns telepathically. There is very litte effort required to lean it, and its lean angle is a little deeper than the Burgie. I've already had two people ask about it...what is it, what size, how much it cost, yadda yadda. I paid $3995 + tax, so my total price was $4300+. Payments are running me about $75/month, and Rider insures the whole kit n kaboodle for only $173/year.
It has no bells and whistles, but they are available if I want them. I am already considering a windscreen (windblast hits you full in the chest) and one of the Kymco top boxes with integrated brake lights and turn signals. There is also the Kymco approved muffler that will be bought once the break in service is done at 250 miles. It probably doesn't need it...from a stop, at half throttle, it is already a match for the Burgie. Chalk it up to lighter weight! The dealer has done "Kymco from the get go" (his exact words) and positively gushes about the quality, and the support he gets as far as parts availability (usually 2-5 days). This dealer (Ken is his name) gave me the full first time owners' break in (he basically tells you the full owner's manual verbatim) and showed me around the bike from front to back. He has one himself, and he can't put into words how awesome this machine is. It is clearly something that you MUST try first...then plunk down the dough for one, because you will want one after you try it. This may just be the first time buyer's brain talking, but I seriously doubt I will need another bike...this is just a very well thought out, well designed, and well built machine. Again, huge Karma for David Harrington for being so eloquent in convincing me to buy a P250 (www.justgottascoot.com) and a HUGE amount of Karma for Ken and the folks at MiniTrailBikes (www.minitrailbikes.com). Tomorrow's forecast: Sunny, 72 degrees. Hopefully I'll remember to bring the darn camera. Enjoy the Ride!
John
? I measure my mpg by resetting the trip odometer when I fill up using 91 octane. Does yours have a trip odometer? Top speed is 80-85 according to the bikes speedo. Have had it reach 90 on the freeway while going down a very slight decline.
