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Post by diabloogre on Jun 10, 2007 15:55:53 GMT -5
Hey all, What a wonderful website this is, I have been reading it since I found it this morning and my wife is going to kill me LOL. So much for working in the yard. Anyways I bought a suziki gs450 motorcycle I was going to learn to ride on but discovered that because of my left knee (I had surgery) shifting gears was going to be very difficult. I have put a for sale sign on it and now plan on buy a scooter instead. I think a scooter would be a lot more fun anyways. Here is my delima.
I am not a small guy . I am 6'2 330 lbs. I live about 20 miles from work and would like to ride the scooter to work and back . Is on a pretty big road 55mph. So I am looking for something that can handle my weight and keep up with the road. I have looked at several scooters and have started to be overwhelemed. The ones I like so far is they kymco xciting either 250 or 500, I have see online but not in person the kymco grand vista but it sounds nice as well. also looking at the suziki burgman either 400 or 650. And have also looked at the people 250. I am open to other scooters these just happen to be the ones I have seen near me. The honda reflex seemed ok but it didn't sing to me. my price range is probably arond 5 grand to 6 grand . Or do you thing it would be better to learn on a 150. I am open to all opinons and I am hear to learn.
thanks.
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Post by automattic on Jun 10, 2007 16:13:24 GMT -5
I dont think there would be need to get a 150 to learn on, just go straight for the big bike. Scooters are easy to ride. I would go to different scooter shops and sit on them to see which one feels the most comfortable and go on some test rides. All the scoots you named are high quality scoots and I think you will be happy with any of them. Don't forget about the Yamaha, Piaggio, and Aprilia maxi scoots.
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Post by cloudaz on Jun 10, 2007 17:38:56 GMT -5
Diabloogre, Welcome to the forum, I have a Bandit UC250Z which is based on the Yamaha YP250 96-99, I ride mine on the freeway here in Phoenix Arizona at 70-80mph. Max weight is 450 pounds, and at freeway speeds I get 60mpg. But I did have to do some assembly when it arrived, Banditmotorsports is in Oregon, also Jim the owner ( he has a real store) is also a member to this forum and he is really great to deal with.
later
Wendell
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Post by Aaron on Jun 10, 2007 18:22:17 GMT -5
The good news is you have a healthy budget. Our general advice is buy the most scooter you can afford from the dealer you are most comfortable with. Any Japanese scooter is good. Kymco, Daelim, and Sym are also excellent scoots. Find the dealer near you that you are most comfortable with. Sit on all the bikes and decide which fits you best. My advice would be Kymco Exciting 500, Yamaha Majesty 400, or Suzuki Burgman 400 That way you have enough scooter to grow into and it will not be struggling to carry you and perhaps a passenger at highway speeds. If you buy a 250 you will outgrow it fast since you will be primarily traveling a 55mph road. Hope that helps!
Aaron
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Post by monty57 on Jun 10, 2007 18:54:28 GMT -5
diabloogre,
I am only 5'-10", but closely pushing your weight. I have a Roadrunner 250 TLX. I have GPSed it on several occasion and 65 MPH + is no problem. I have had it over 60 MPH with both my wife and myself so any of the 250 cc should give you the performance you are looking for.
That being said it budget will allow you to go in many different directions. On of my favorites in the price range is the Yamaha Majesty. Good looks, more than enough power, comfortable ride and as I have stated in several posts, Yamaha's have been dependable for me for many years. If I had more time to ride, I would be investing in one but since I travel most of the time for my job, I am content with RR for now.
What ever you choose, ride safe and have fun.
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Post by Andi on Jun 10, 2007 19:15:25 GMT -5
Considering all your variables I'm with Aaron the Kymco Xciting 500, best bang for the buck, but go to the dealer and try it out, sit on it and see how comfortable you feel on it. I would also try out the Burgman etc, see what feels more comfy they are all great scoots.
Andi
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Post by diabloogre on Jun 11, 2007 18:17:45 GMT -5
I am really debating on the extcing 500 and the burgman because I found an 06 burg 650 for 6,300 bucks on sale trying to get it out the door. Sounds like a pretty good deal. What do yall think of the tanks? I found a 250 online for about 2000 grand which is more in my affordablity area but was willing to go more and finance if the scooter was good enough quality. Thanks for all the info so far!!
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Post by ashley on Jun 11, 2007 22:50:08 GMT -5
I stand by my Kymco's quality! Excellent style, performance, and reliability for the money!
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Post by Aaron on Jun 11, 2007 23:34:33 GMT -5
If you can even consider getting the Kymco or a Japanese scooter do not get the Tank. There I've said it. Let the hate mail begin...LOL
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Post by automattic on Jun 12, 2007 0:14:24 GMT -5
I agree.
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Post by monty57 on Jun 12, 2007 20:49:38 GMT -5
I test drove two Tank 250's and a Tank 150 at two different local dealers and I was terribly disappointed in all of them. First considering they where assembled by the dealers they had a lot of issues that could have/should have been fixed before putting them out on the showroom floor. I did not like the ride on either and they seemed to have a lot of vibrations. The also had a lot of things going on under the body that did not look like there was lot of care building them.
If you are going in this direction, look at the Roadrunner 250 TLX I-Scooter (evosales.com). It has the same body style as the Tank but mine seems to have better fit and finish (compared to other Chinese Scoots) and is generally put together better that the Tanks.
I have been very happy with mine and have had not major issues. I am getting ready to take it on it's first trip on the back of a motorhome in July (the reason it was purchased in the first place). I also rode this weekend with a friend who has a Harley Ultra Classic and on the two lane back roads I had no trouble keeping up. He was actually impressed with my "squint eyed beauty" as he referred to it.
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 12, 2007 20:56:46 GMT -5
Monty, the motorhome is the reason I bought (the first) scooter(s). One question on the TLX for you is; where did they locate the radiator? Is it up front like the RR250 or behind the fuel tank like the others? Stan I test drove two Tank 250's and a Tank 150 at two different local dealers and I was terribly disappointed in all of them. First considering they where assembled by the dealers they had a lot of issues that could have/should have been fixed before putting them out on the showroom floor. I did not like the ride on either and they seemed to have a lot of vibrations. The also had a lot of things going on under the body that did not look like there was lot of care building them. If you are going in this direction, look at the Roadrunner 250 TLX I-Scooter (evosales.com). It has the same body style as the Tank but mine seems to have better fit and finish (compared to other Chinese Scoots) and is generally put together better that the Tanks. I have been very happy with mine and have had not major issues. I am getting ready to take it on it's first trip on the back of a motorhome in July (the reason it was purchased in the first place). I also rode this weekend with a friend who has a Harley Ultra Classic and on the two lane back roads I had no trouble keeping up. He was actually impressed with my "squint eyed beauty" as he referred to it. |
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Post by monty57 on Jun 12, 2007 21:36:38 GMT -5
It is up front right behind the the front tire. The cap is up under the front cowl. Not the handiest location but workable.  Even when riding double the gage only reads about 1/2. I have checked it with and infrared gun and it has confirmed the system is working well the keep thing cool. |
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 12, 2007 21:52:35 GMT -5
Good improvement. It may be the same with all the others by now, assuming they have figured out that placing the radiator where it can't get good air flow was a bad idea from the start. I don't have any heating issue with the Tank, but I also installed an air intake in the floor pan in front of the radiator. Thanks for sharing the photo. Stan
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