New Viva 250 owner in Minneapolis, MN says HI

[coryshubert]

Hey all, great to find this forum.

I am getting my new Viva on Monday and will start the journey along with all the others that have headed down this road. I got mine from www.mxmotorsports.us/VIVA-Roadster-Moped-p/mp250ro.htm and found a service shop right up the road that works on Chinese imports like this, so I was planning on using them to get my foot in the door and see what they do when a new bike comes in and follow their lead.

I have read about issues others have had, i.e. fuel pumps, soder crimps, weak bulbs, replacement windshields, etc. so I feel pretty informed on what to keep my eyes out for.

One thing I thought of trying is to swap out the stock radio for a digital one and see how that goes. Anyone done just that?

Thanks again for this site and I hope to share photo's/info as I get them.

Cheers,

Cory

[newc77]

Welcome to the pound. Have a karma for doing your homework on research and also finding a local shop near you to work on your bike! First scooter? Have you looked into insurance and riding gear yet? Also do you have a permit or license? If not look into a rider training/safety course in your area. Keep us posted and congrats on that new Viva!
Tom

[coryshubert]

Thanks for the karma, it never hurts...

I have had bikes years ago, so even though this is my first scooter, I am pretty comfortable with the process. I do have my permit so after a few weeks with this I will go try and make it official. I have most of the gear needed, insurance will be tomorrow once I get the paperwork on the scooter.

I have friends that are scooter owners and just today we were talking about setting up a few group rides around the lakes once things warm up. One has a Honda 650cc and 250cc, and another a 50cc Vespa, so we have all the bases covered.

My big question now is what to do with that metal frame that will be inside the crate? What a hunk of metal to get rid of.

Cheers,

Cory