Hi, Another Transplant From ScootDawg
by: scootforfun - May 16, 2013 8:55:33 GMT -5
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Post by scootforfun on May 16, 2013 8:55:33 GMT -5
Sup all,
Just saying hey! Used to participate a little bit on ScootDawg forum, never was a real prolific poster or anything, but enjoyed reading. Good people and excellent tips.
Have a 2006 Linhai 300 SuperStrada scooter, and put 5,000+ miles on it with few problems. Bought it when it only had 1,100 miles. I decided on it being an ok purchase from reading around the forums, ScootDawg included. And it has proven pretty reliable, never having left me stranded...yet.
Sure, I'd love a burgy if I had the bucks, but I don't. I am in full agreement with those that say- "If you must go Chinese because you can't afford Japanese or Korean, then look at Linhai. Pretty much the best of the Chinese stuff."
I've had a blast on this thing, and taken many, many long trips into the mountains on it. Plenty of power, pretty smooth ride, and with a good set of Michelin Pilot Sports, handles excellent through turns, even at high speeds. Very centered, make-you-feel-confident-and-you-can-lean cornering. Recommended.
Problems: Screws on chrome plate covering muffler work loose. Not a show stopper. Fit on body panels not the greatest. Who cares, I need the engine to get me there and back, and that it does extremely well. Speedometer has given me some trouble, but works. Just sticks at 55. That's a good thing. Over that is too dangerous anyway.
Mods: I wired up both the headlights to work at same time, in both low and high beams, and I love the lighting now. Plenty enough. Bought the high windshield, a rear box with frame, and a saddle bag I keep on the rear seat. Trimmed out windshield and fenders with chrome edge guard- looks cool.
It seems people are hanging on to them for the most part, and they are hard to find used, at least in my area. Not a single one on Ebay as I type this.
Anyway, good to be back, and riding season is here! Miles and Smiles to yas!
Just saying hey! Used to participate a little bit on ScootDawg forum, never was a real prolific poster or anything, but enjoyed reading. Good people and excellent tips.
Have a 2006 Linhai 300 SuperStrada scooter, and put 5,000+ miles on it with few problems. Bought it when it only had 1,100 miles. I decided on it being an ok purchase from reading around the forums, ScootDawg included. And it has proven pretty reliable, never having left me stranded...yet.
Sure, I'd love a burgy if I had the bucks, but I don't. I am in full agreement with those that say- "If you must go Chinese because you can't afford Japanese or Korean, then look at Linhai. Pretty much the best of the Chinese stuff."
I've had a blast on this thing, and taken many, many long trips into the mountains on it. Plenty of power, pretty smooth ride, and with a good set of Michelin Pilot Sports, handles excellent through turns, even at high speeds. Very centered, make-you-feel-confident-and-you-can-lean cornering. Recommended.
Problems: Screws on chrome plate covering muffler work loose. Not a show stopper. Fit on body panels not the greatest. Who cares, I need the engine to get me there and back, and that it does extremely well. Speedometer has given me some trouble, but works. Just sticks at 55. That's a good thing. Over that is too dangerous anyway.
Mods: I wired up both the headlights to work at same time, in both low and high beams, and I love the lighting now. Plenty enough. Bought the high windshield, a rear box with frame, and a saddle bag I keep on the rear seat. Trimmed out windshield and fenders with chrome edge guard- looks cool.
It seems people are hanging on to them for the most part, and they are hard to find used, at least in my area. Not a single one on Ebay as I type this.
Anyway, good to be back, and riding season is here! Miles and Smiles to yas!
So I don't know if he's going to be able to ride at all again- and if he does, those trips will be very limited.