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Post by cino on Jun 17, 2013 14:53:12 GMT -5
So I want to purchase a scooter for pleasure to buzz around my small town. the amount of brands are a bit overwhelming. i cant even find a comparison chart of the different models and reviews seemed to be a bit limited for each model. I was hoping someone could help a beginner get started and give me some ideas on what to look for. I would greatly appreciate any info roughly what im looking for 1. decent brand maybe in the $2000 or less range not against buying used. not really big on the top tier brands because of the cost so Honda and vespa ect are out. i need the second tier brand 2. at-least a 150cc 3. 4 stroke so i can get anywhere and not have to mix my fuel. 4. i want something quiet 5. better acceleration to get into traffic. 6. i would like to be pretty agile with cornering and such 7. I have 2 kids under the age of 12 that i may double on rare occasion and I weigh about 170. I am also curious to which brands ride the best like for gravel rd's it seems some do not have shocks?  any way any help would be great |
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Post by domindart on Jun 17, 2013 14:59:04 GMT -5
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Post by cino on Jun 17, 2013 14:59:14 GMT -5
I forgot to add that the 2013 KYMCO Movie 150 seems to fit the bill pretty good but i cannot find much info on them at all. and just do not know enough to make a good decision on any brand
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Post by domindart on Jun 17, 2013 15:03:25 GMT -5
Kymco is up there with Tomos... I do beleive
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Post by hank on Jun 17, 2013 15:13:35 GMT -5
Hi Welcome aboard Pleased to meet you Check out if you have a Puma Cycles dealer near you www.pumacycles.com/They are one of the higher quality Chinese scoots out there and can be had at a decent price I had one a while back and was very happy with the performance fit and finish and customer service A short ride around town on the Puma I highly recommend the brand More things to take into consideration is taking an MSF course as a 150 would need a motorcycle endorsement online2.msf-usa.org/msf/Default.aspxAlso leave some money in the budget for a helmet and riding gear ATGATT is the only way to ride imho All The Gear All The Time Take care and ride safely Yours Hank |
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Post by pmatulew on Jun 17, 2013 17:47:41 GMT -5
Vespa for bragging rights. Honda/Yamaha head and shoulders above the rest for reliability. Taiwan scoots (Kymco/Sym) are middle of the road. China scoots are a mixed bag depending on which label they are made for. If you can afford fuel injection, do it. Beginner advice: Get thee to an MSF course --> online2.msf-usa.org/msf/Default.aspx It's the best investment in time and money you can make. You'll learn how to work a clutch and shifter so you can move up to a bigger bike later no problems. You also get your class "M" license rating without needing to take the road test at the DMV. All The Gear (at least 98%) Of The Time. Hat and gloves mandatory. no exceptions, then work up from there depending on your riding conditions and your budget. You don't have to spend a lot to get adequate gear. Convince yourself to get a full face hat. Yes it's more bulky. Yes it's less convenient. You'll get used to it. Anytime you have doubts, just envision a 45 mph face plant on the pavement. That chin bar is there for a reason.  |
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Post by galaxi on Jun 17, 2013 19:49:44 GMT -5
I have a yamaha Vino I bought used 3 years ago. Been very reliable. Haven't needed to do anything with it at all. Used to ride it on the dirt roads when I lived in Ohio and it took them great.
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Post by shalomrider on Jun 17, 2013 20:10:40 GMT -5
howdy and welcome aboard.
check out craigslist in your area. you may find something there. i think there are some scooter riders in your area and maybe it would be good to meet up with a few over a cuppa
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by devo344a on Jun 17, 2013 23:05:22 GMT -5
Go to Wickedatvs.com they have alot of cheap ones and its free shipping to the door with a liftgate I bought a atv then my scoot the scoot is a renegade 50 it was $679.00 free shipment great place to buy from everything was a pleasure with them
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Post by tinstar on Jun 18, 2013 0:29:00 GMT -5
[replyingto=pmatulew]pmatulew[/replyingto]Nothing middle of the road with scoots from Taiwan! I own a 2008 SYM RV250 and it's one of the best bikes that I have ever owned! Most of my bikes have been the top three motorcycles, the last being a Yamaha VStar 1100. My SYM is right up there with the top three...just not as well known. I have had no issues what so ever except for what I did myself. I hit a large piece of wood that was in the middle of a curve that flew up and cracked my radiator. I was amazed that I didn't go down and very thankful! That has been repaired and other than that, routine maintenance is all that I've done. I put on a bigger windshield, a rack and top box, and deer whistles and the rest is stock. Every time I turn the key, she starts right up and off we go! No sir...I have to say that SYM is absolutely a top notch brand. I've heard nothing but good about the other bikes made in Taiwan, but I have no real experience with them so can't comment. Check out Craig's list and you may come across an amazing deal! That's what I did and got this bike for $2000.00 and it was like new! Only had a little over 2,500 miles on it and was owned by a lady that practiced with it around her subdivision. Her husband bought her a motorcycle so she sold the scoot to me. I've had it for two years now and ride it every chance that I get! I love it!
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Post by domindart on Jun 18, 2013 9:29:17 GMT -5
Tomos is SYM as is Kymco...
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Post by jerseyboy on Jun 18, 2013 9:33:45 GMT -5
Im sure my Taotao is getting close to SYM quality after all the upgrades,mods,and maintenance Ive done to it.
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Post by domindart on Jun 18, 2013 15:59:29 GMT -5
I guess Tomos , Kymco , and Sym are all seperate and different manufacturers , I was wrong  |
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