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Post by brenz566 on May 20, 2014 6:42:43 GMT -5
I know a few of you will say I'm comparing apples to oranges, but this is my dilema. I want a scooter to basically ride back and forth to work which is about 6 miles. The fastest road I would trave is 40mph. The Elite is a 1985 model with 6,000 miles. The 2 stroke Typhoon is a 2005 with 41 miles. I know I would have to derestrict the typhoon to get it up in speed. I think the honda would be the wiser choice, but that 6,000 miles is making me hesitate. Is that too many miles on a scooter? The scooter itself is in very nice shape, but that doesn't mean it's been maintained well.
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Post by 2wheelfun on May 20, 2014 11:50:44 GMT -5
With the 80 you need a m/c license, plates/reg, ins, title and pay taxes. 6k on any Honda wouldn't scare me away. But with that age your going to need a new belt [if no proof of replacement], fluids, check brakes etc........Piaggio is a nice scoot, seems new. It's decision time and only you can make it.
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Post by SylvreKat on May 21, 2014 6:27:25 GMT -5
Have you actually sat on either one? I'd say go with whichever one fits best. 'Cause otherwise they're both top-notch reliable brands that should last you forever.
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Post by brenz566 on May 22, 2014 6:11:14 GMT -5
Think I'm going to go with the Typhoon. The owner of the Elite didn't even want me to test ride it and got really evasive when I started asking him a few questions about his maintenance.
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Post by SylvreKat on May 22, 2014 11:24:57 GMT -5
Oo, good call on that one, brenz! If the seller isn't forthright, then leave.
Be sure to post pics when you get that Typhoon home!
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