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Post by whimsymaker on Aug 18, 2013 23:11:30 GMT -5
I will buying a used 2012 Roketa MC 13 250 this coming Thursday.
It has 800 miles on it and the engine sounds great. Body is in great shape. He is moving about 6 hours away so wants to sell it. He originally wanted 2k and I have got him down to $1,300.
The owner told me the one and only oil and gear oil change was three weeks ago.
With everyone here with so much experience, does this sound like a good deal? I have not been on a motorcycle or scooter in 25+ years. I don't mind at all doing most of the work on the scooter. I just cant afford to throw away $1,300 on a bad buy. And yes $1,300 or 1,400 is all I can spend.
What do you think? Thank you all for your thoughts.
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Post by spandi on Aug 19, 2013 0:09:18 GMT -5
Hiya and welcome. Regardless of what he might have told you, if you decide to get it do a through pdi to ensure trouble free riding. x1scooters.com/pdi.html |
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Post by whimsymaker on Aug 19, 2013 0:31:09 GMT -5
I need a scooter for a ride to work. About 4 to 5 miles there....
Also have a Yamaha 125 Vino 2008 about 3.8k miles. Runs great as well. Wants 1k.
Once in a blue moon, will be giving a ride to someone to their work that is any even a shorter commute.
Keep second guessing myself as to what I should do.
But the Yamaha seems to be calling my name even more so than the 250cc.....
Argh.....
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Post by domindart on Aug 19, 2013 4:03:59 GMT -5
pics of the scooters ? Good luck w the search My 150 was$1400 with 700 miles on it , bought it about year 2011  |
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 19, 2013 5:18:30 GMT -5
If you are going to be doing any two up riding at all go with the Roketa. I have one of the MC-13-250's and it is a good running, comfortable machine.
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Post by spandi on Aug 19, 2013 6:59:27 GMT -5
It comes down to what you want. Some folks might feel better with a brand name scoot, others might opt for double the power the 250 possesses and just pdi the heck out of it. (one of the benefits of being able to turn a wrench)
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Post by scooter12 on Sept 1, 2013 22:27:53 GMT -5
Ya, that isn't to bad of a deal. I agree, if you buy it, better give a pdi.. Mine has 7000 miles and going strong. So they do make excellent scooters. Last trip was this summer, central Missouri to Quincy IL..
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Post by scootnwinn on Sept 1, 2013 22:59:59 GMT -5
Ride them and see the difference one will speak to you. The Yamaha will do fine 2 up around town. That little bike might surprise you...
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