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Post by domindart on Jun 2, 2018 20:43:19 GMT -5
Some of y'all remember me I used to own a tomos 150.
I'm wondering what you would recommend for me to drive up to community center down the road. I'm thinking a 50cc. Any good brands?
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Post by tortoise on Jun 2, 2018 20:57:52 GMT -5
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Post by cyborg55 on Jun 2, 2018 23:39:32 GMT -5
Aprilia makes a fabulous 50 cc
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Post by w650 on Jun 3, 2018 20:05:29 GMT -5
The Piaggio Fly 50 has a Vespa four valve in it. On the other side both Bintelli and Wolf sell quality 50cc Chinese scooters. A young man rode a Scorch 50 from Michigan to the Florida Keys with zero troubles.
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Post by domindart on Jun 4, 2018 0:43:20 GMT -5
I'm needing to go El cheapo route, but would want something that won't break down.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Jun 4, 2018 7:37:33 GMT -5
Welcome back! Needing CHEAP on a tight budget IS a challenge...  A 50cc is pretty limited in performance, so unless your jurisdiction allows riding a 50 without license and insurance, I'd consider going back to a 150cc if possible. If a 50cc will do the job for you, I would try locating a mint, high-quality one which someone is selling to move up to a larger scoot. A lot of new riders pay out for a high-end 50cc and then find they need more speed for their needs. When this happens, the minty 50cc often ends up for sale at a bargain price... It takes some serious digging to ferret these bargains out, but it can be well worth the effort when money is really tight... And stuck on Social Security fixed-income I can REALLY identify with your need to keep it cheap... LOL! New high-quality 50's are still not exactly cheap, so maybe you CAN find one for a budget price if the owner is selling to up-size. Best wishes on your quest for new wheels! Ride safe, Leo in Texas |
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Post by tortoise on Jun 4, 2018 13:04:16 GMT -5
I'm needing to go El cheapo route, but would want something that won't break down. |
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Post by w650 on Jun 4, 2018 14:12:01 GMT -5
From what I've been seeing the GY6 50cc engine has been acquitting itself quite well on the streets. As I recall Tortoise noted elsewhere that the Tao Tao ATM 50 has been selling by the bunches out in the world. I can't imagine it would be selling like that with a bad reputation. The people at Wolf and Bintelli have been all over warranty issues from their dealers and calling for corrective action. Diane at Wolf said over on Facebook, "We watch for warranty issues like a Hawk." If neither of those Brands floats your boat then go with Lance. Their scooters are built by SYM and even come with Taiwanese VIN numbers. Mike Hickman has been at this a long time and has been bettering his scooters by leaps and bounds. Even the very biased Dave Harrington at www.justgottascoot.com has given good reviews of Lance scooters. www.justgottascoot.com/cabo150.htmI like the Lance Cabo 150 scooter. It has excellent ergonomics, good suspension and storage and adequate speed and braking. I suspect it will prove over time to be reliable and have a low cost of ownership. At $2,299 it represents a terrific value in its class. |
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Post by floridagull on Jun 28, 2018 17:52:30 GMT -5
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Post by tortoise on Jun 28, 2018 18:42:21 GMT -5
FWIW . . Hyosung QT50 first 3 VIN characters are L5Y, so rebranded Znen. |
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