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Post by opascoot on Jun 2, 2007 14:57:11 GMT -5
Hi All, Website looks informative and fun, this my first post after joining last night, sorry it took so long  I'm and old scoot rider...(thats old, and ridden scoots...) I took a Nexus 500 out yesterday and found it heaps of fun and more than enough power for what I want (occasional city commute, most likely short hall country rides with the odd 2000Mile interstate run to see the folks) I cant find anything on this site, yet, on these. Anyone own one, had one, like them, hate them... I would like to know more.... I think the current style is sexy, fast, it's big, but looks/feels smaller than other maxi's... in love with the red one! Appreciate your input ;D |
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Post by airnerd on Jun 2, 2007 15:03:20 GMT -5
Well they cost about 10,000 dollars new! I hope it has the power you need, it should do 120 MPH!!!!!!!!!!! I like the Yellow one!    |
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Post by airnerd on Jun 2, 2007 15:04:28 GMT -5
Oh yea, Welcome to the forums!
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Post by airnerd on Jun 2, 2007 15:06:01 GMT -5
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Post by airnerd on Jun 2, 2007 15:10:49 GMT -5
I think they are hard to find in the US?  I too LOVE the bike. |
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Post by Aaron on Jun 2, 2007 15:27:45 GMT -5
Yep not very common in the US and no members have one that I am aware of. It does look sexy in red..  The Scooter is pretty nice too..LOL Aaron |
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Post by airnerd on Jun 2, 2007 16:05:36 GMT -5
We are such GEEKS LOLOLOL
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Post by cloudaz on Jun 2, 2007 17:52:48 GMT -5
I think mine needs the skirt grabbing bar!
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Post by scooterollie on Jun 2, 2007 18:15:09 GMT -5
Sure is sexy in red and I like the red scooter, too!
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Post by opascoot on Jun 2, 2007 20:19:24 GMT -5
you're a funny bunch! I've downloaded a few pics, those LEGS seem to pop up in a few of them don't they  here's what I rode, no shots of my little red dress however   thanks for the info (link), I've pretty well exhausted the worlds supply of links , now I'm interested in the real experience from folk. |
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Post by airnerd on Jun 2, 2007 20:27:41 GMT -5
you're a funny bunch thanks for the info (link), I've pretty well exhausted the worlds supply of links , now I'm interested in the real experience from folk. Haha thanks! Some of uf here may be able to afford it but ME....shoot....I can only dream. May I ask how much that silver one is??? |
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Post by cloudaz on Jun 2, 2007 20:29:49 GMT -5
Opascoot,
Welcome to the forum, I hope you find it useful, and as you can tell, I've been single too long ;D
I still need to get that skirt grabbin bar
later
Wendell
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Post by runrun on Jun 2, 2007 20:37:19 GMT -5
I think they are hard to find in the US? I too LOVE the bike. I wish it was here in the US I buy 1 for sure. RunRun |
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Post by opascoot on Jun 2, 2007 20:53:35 GMT -5
[/quote] Haha thanks! Some of uf here may be able to afford it but ME....shoot....I can only dream. May I ask how much that silver one is???[/quote] Here is Oz it's ($AUD10,500.oo) ride away ($USD8744.oo), it's 'up there with the bikes, but for example, the Honda Silverwing here is going at around ($AUD14,000.oo) ($USD11,700.oo) so this one isnt too badly priced.... (Nexus, being a '500cc' is the same price here as the Honda Forza/250, so I think it's better value, and nicer being Italian... Just look at it go....   I'm getting a red one, it's faster and I can always imagine that long legged thing is sitting on the back ;D |
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Post by cloudaz on Jun 2, 2007 21:00:23 GMT -5
Italian? that's the reason for the legs! Well for that price, does it come with the girl?
later
Wendell
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Post by airnerd on Jun 2, 2007 21:34:53 GMT -5
"up there with the bikes"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You could buy ten of us brand new china scoots. LOLOLOL
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Post by opascoot on Jun 10, 2007 3:40:16 GMT -5
Well guys.... I ordered one.....  Due to get into the shop during the week, I hope to collect it this next Saturday!!!! ;D ;D Will be a very long week I think!!!! |
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Post by scooterollie on Jun 10, 2007 6:55:42 GMT -5
opascoot;
Congratulations! Keep us posted and welcome to the Dawg Pound.
ps: I hope the accessory in the red dress makes it OK across the ocean!
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Post by Andi on Jun 10, 2007 9:36:53 GMT -5
Congrats opascoot, awesome scoot.
Looking at the pic of the silver one you posted I wonder what make engine it is. Looks like the same CVT cover as the Yamaha Majesty 250cc, don't think Yamaha makes a 500cc though just a 400cc.
The Piaggio X9 used a Honda Helix 250cc engine, some years back at least.
Interesting rear suspension, no spring?
Looking forward to your review and some pics.
Always thought it be nice to take a few days and ride through Australia on a bike, see the sights ..... just kidding of course, that would take more like a week or so ;D.
Good luck with your new ride.
Andi
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Post by Aaron on Jun 10, 2007 10:10:03 GMT -5
It will be a very long week indeed... Please give us a full report as soon as you've ridden it... well if you ever come back from riding it..LOL
Aaron
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Post by opascoot on Jun 10, 2007 10:47:32 GMT -5
Oh yeah !! That red dress makes all the difference don't it!! Andy, I dunno who's engine it is, but it's called the "Piaggio Master" engine, 460cc water cooled single. i'ts also used in other Piaggio models apparently... I'll certainly be letting you guys know how it rides, from what I've read so far I think I'll have a real good time out there!! ;D ;D |
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Post by opascoot on Jun 27, 2007 5:56:13 GMT -5
Well, sorry I haven't been back.... it's been raining so much lately I've got the time to report back on my NEW RIDE ;D ;D The scoot had to be shipped up from Melbourne for me, it arrived after lunch on the Friday, the nice dealer kept me in touch with regular sms messages every few hours, I think he knew I was getting excited We had a big storm brewing off the coast, which had category-2 hurricane winds hitting through the night!!!! I took off in what i though was the eye of the storm to pick it up, managed to get it home with little wind or rain!!!! Big smile beaming out of my helmet!!!! bugger the rain... actually didn't really get wet till I got the red lights at the end... Since then, I've only had 3 days of sun/dry in between some serious rain!!! (we've had 5 years no rain, and our dams which were almost empty are now approaching FULL in just 3 weeks!! , not good for riding though ) Well, the Nexus is a real hottie, looks so sexy, rides nice, handles straight and responds better than I thought it would... Now I need to get used to it all and keep on scootin I've done about 400kms so far, and it looks like clear/sunny conditions coming up in the next week... It's returning (converted) 85mpg, has no problems overtaking up to 90mph ( i did that once without realising ), I've been told it will easily run out to about 110mph! Cornering is very pleasing, only that I need to get used to the throttle response and the brakes are linked, so I was a bit paranoid with the front brake coming on if I were to tap the 'rear' into a corner if I was starting to lean.... all in good time... But... it's heaven!!! smooth and comfy cruising, a bit lumpy at idle, but it is a single cylinder.... quality is good, most panels are well fitted and paint is clean, lovely red!!! Here's a little slideshow for yous ;D s64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/r1150gfun/?action=view¤t=1181998576.pbw |
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Post by Aaron on Jun 27, 2007 7:16:44 GMT -5
opascoot that machine is awesome! Congrats sir! I'm giving you the unofficial ScootDawg sexiest scooter award... ;D
Enjoy it and I hope the weather improves.
Aaron
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Post by scooterollie on Jun 27, 2007 7:25:23 GMT -5
Opascoot;
You are one lucky "DAWG"! Did the "Accessory" pictured in the first pic come with it? (LOL) Glad you came back to us to let us know how things went. Keep us informed. We probably can't be much help with Gilera specific problems but, you probably won't have any!
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Post by johnnyscoots on Jun 27, 2007 11:50:06 GMT -5
Opascoot and Fellow Dawgs: Opascoot, that is a knockout of a scoot. I would've commented earlier, but I JUST finished wiping the drool off the computer and the surrounding countryside. Then I actually looked at the scoot... ;D Seriously, they should bring that machine here. It is very angular and purposeful; its shape leaves no doubts that it's a high speed canyon carver...I notice that the bottom of the scoot seems high off the ground...good cornering clearance! 85mpg and 90+mph? ?? I feel cheated...74mpg and 80mph...  Opascoot, let me shake your hand and congratulate you on one heck of a buy! Enjoy it, and be sure to let us know when the Gilera manages to catch you one of those Italian lovelies! John |
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Post by monty57 on Jun 28, 2007 15:52:35 GMT -5
opascoot,
Ditto on what everyone has said! That is one awesome scoot. I have been wondering what was out there that was over the "run of the mill" 250s other than than the big three. You seem to have the "pick of the litter"! Congratulations and good scootering. Keep us up on your adventures.
Jealous in Missouri
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Post by opascoot on Jun 29, 2007 7:05:05 GMT -5
Thanks guys, your comments make me feel so happy and proud of my new scoot!! ;D ;D Tomorrow is expected to be sunny, I'm at work most of the day but should get out for a ride mid afternoon!! Just riding to work will make my day!! ;D Yeah, it looks like a goer, and from what I've seen it's going be a bag of fun with enough power to do some great trips through our big country! I'll come back from time to time and show you's some of my trip/ride pics, I'm mad on pics, they're great memories when it rains Catch you's soon!! Pete |
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Post by opascoot on Jun 30, 2007 3:51:14 GMT -5
Well... end of the fiscal year and I was at work till 9PM last night and till about 2PM today counting beans....  (well.... car parts really) BUT... good thing about today was that I rode the Nexus in this morning despite the 5degreesC, great sunny morning!!! (only 16km)... and after we finished having a light club sandwich in our brasserie I took off on a nice little ride.... Here is my darling parked next to the other toys at work....  then I took off 'around the block' for 135km (83mile) in Divine sunshine, but a bit windy... Here I'm stopped at a lovely town, Mt Hunter, near Camden where I zipped up my vents and put some more warm gear on...  and  The winds were gusting around 40kmh (25mph) and I was surprised how good the Nexus handled it, and even better, when I got the tail wind (down a huge hill and onto some fast plains) it was fabulous ;D ;D Overall, I'm getting happier with each ride, but it's hard (sort of) to keep the speed down when I throttle off, it just loves to get moving and I'm often over 100kmh before I notice!!! A lovely ride to end a most unexciting stocktake...  |
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Post by opascoot on Jul 8, 2007 4:37:35 GMT -5
Hi Guys!! Thought I'd pop in and say G'day and let you's know how the Nexus is going... well... I'm past the 1000km mark (600mile) and going to get it's 1st service tomorrow. Of course it's raining again Meanwhile... I've very happy with my Gilera! Adjustable rear shock and ride-height make for great handling differences when you want them! Yesterday I did some country miles and it rained and I ended up having a ball, finding the limits on the tyres until I got back to the oily city streets... Average 28km/litre (78mpg) with the occasional blast of speed up around 90mph (overtaking ) But... the main gripe I have is the damn hard to get at tyre-valves  I am one to check pressure before a run... damn near let the front tyre near flat trying to get a reading yesterday ... ended up with around 10psi up tot he servo, of course by then it was hot with different readings.... But... I might get some angled valve stems... otherwise the scoot is fun, goes hard, handles like a dream, sits nice and has good wind resistance despite the short screen!! Well... I'll come back soon and say Hi again!! Happy Scootin!!  |
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Post by scooterollie on Jul 8, 2007 7:23:56 GMT -5
opascoot;
Great to hear from you. Go ahead, make us all jealous with that beautiful scoot! Sounds like you have a real winner. Enjoy!
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(well.... car parts really)
I am one to check pressure before a run... damn near let the front tyre near flat trying to get a reading yesterday