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Post by shalomrider on Jun 27, 2013 19:14:16 GMT -5
howdy, as stated above, none of my scoots have ever quit and left me stranded. they were sym(4000mi),kymco(8000 mi), and two piaggios(over 11,000 miles). i am headed out sunday or monday for a 400 mile jaunt across the desert and back a week later. nary a thought of breaking down. i'll carry a bag of peanuts with me just in case
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by tarkus on Jun 28, 2013 4:42:13 GMT -5
howdy, as stated above, none of my scoots have ever quit and left me stranded. they were sym(4000mi),kymco(8000 mi), and two piaggios(over 11,000 miles). i am headed out sunday or monday for a 400 mile jaunt across the desert and back a week later. nary a thought of breaking down. i'll carry a bag of peanuts with me just in case lotsa miles and smiles to ya ken and not a china scoot among the Four . Thanks for help in proving the point ! |
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Post by firewalker22 on Jun 28, 2013 7:41:14 GMT -5
so My reach may be exceeding my grasp eh. I am mechanically inclined, but it sounds like you guys are telling me the scoot won't do a long trek. It does seem that hear about people scooting all across europe from time to time.
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Post by spandi on Jun 28, 2013 7:53:57 GMT -5
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Post by ramblinman on Jun 28, 2013 8:50:45 GMT -5
so My reach may be exceeding my grasp eh. I am mechanically inclined, but it sounds like you guys are telling me the scoot won't do a long trek. It does seem that hear about people scooting all across europe from time to time. imo a china scoot can be nearly as reliable as a piaggio if you do a full pdi. i would also opt to upgrade the tires... i would still be hesitant to drive across country in an air cooled scooter though. maybe it can be done but i would look for a liquid cooled scoot, something like the cf moto glory would be my choice for a reliable scoot. |
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Post by domindart on Jun 28, 2013 10:33:17 GMT -5
Let us know what you decide on!
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Post by sailracer on Jun 28, 2013 10:43:55 GMT -5
so My reach may be exceeding my grasp eh. I am mechanically inclined, but it sounds like you guys are telling me the scoot won't do a long trek. It does seem that hear about people scooting all across europe from time to time. imo a china scoot can be nearly as reliable as a piaggio if you do a full pdi. i would also opt to upgrade the tires... i would still be hesitant to drive across country in an air cooled scooter though. maybe it can be done but i would look for a liquid cooled scoot, something like the cf moto glory would be my choice for a reliable scoot.[/quote Nothing wrong with air cooled,all small planes are air cooled ,and they are eextremely dependable, In fact, i think air cooled when properly engineered is even better than liquid cooled. less mechanicals to go wrong. IMHO |
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Post by loganhes on Jun 28, 2013 10:46:21 GMT -5
you might want to consider checking out a Kymco Super 8. I have a 2011 and I LOVE it! I never had any kind of problem with it and it is also pretty damn fast.
--Jim
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Post by domindart on Jun 28, 2013 10:51:58 GMT -5
No! Get the Tomos!!!!!  |
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Post by Paladin on Jun 28, 2013 13:12:14 GMT -5
... then take it on a road trip down the back roads of the USA, see how far I can make it.... Being broken down on the side of the road doesn't sound like fun. Not to mention that I am *NOT* a mechanic. I also wanted minimum California Freeway Legal, hence I bought a Vespa. It is reliable. Last weekend I left home about 8:30pm Saturday to get some pastries for breakfast, got back about 7:30 am Sunday -- got a little sidetracked by the Full Moon in the Mojave -- 370 miles. 66 miles in the Mojave, middle of the night, no traffic, 30-40 mph, no gear, no helmet, Earth in Heaven. With a little less displacement, say 124-149.9cc, you can get Taiwan, Korean, or Chinese built scooter that will just as reliable. The manufacturer is what matters. The Piaggio Fly 150 is made in China. I have been riding for many decades, the last 8 years on the 650 Savage. People asked about the Savage, with it's big single up and naked. About twice a year. Now I have the Vespa. I got the scooter only because it is getting a bother swing a leg over the saddle, and wanted less weight than the 380 pounds of the Savage. Still have people asking about my scoot -- but now it is at least every week. |
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