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Post by oldchopperguy on Aug 21, 2015 1:27:21 GMT -5
New "genre" bikes have popped up during the last couple of years, and it might be informative to take a poll as to which are THE most popular with members today...
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Post by beenriding on Aug 21, 2015 8:55:25 GMT -5
Old school carb'ed..... But if I had my choice F.I.
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Post by spandi on Aug 21, 2015 9:35:52 GMT -5
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Post by novaraptor on Aug 21, 2015 11:04:12 GMT -5
Well, truthfully, helicopters. But I couldn't in good faith put all of the above or any, cause I just have no love for bobbers or cafe' racers. My least favorite ride in the world has to be public buses.... Driven a one seater hovercraft once, and it was lots of fun. Most everything else from Armored Personnel Carriers to snowmobiles and jetskis, 50cc monkey bikes to sport/cruisers. Been a passenger in a small helicopter transfering from a lighting wildfire crews, to being convoy overfly in the old Hueys. Ultralights and parasails. But the most fun, the helo's. For crossing the country, motorcycles...Just my opinion, and everyones different, that's why they make so many different rides.. Keep riding, keep smiling..
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Post by oldchopperguy on Aug 21, 2015 21:35:49 GMT -5
Well, since I started this poll, I have to vote my own nasty self... LOL!
I had to vote for 3 categories... Small-wheel traditional scoots, any size motor, Chopper/bobber-style AND "nekkid" skelly or Ruckus-style, any motor size.
Reasons being; all three categories can "cross over" in my mind. Since I've made the transition from big bikes to scooters, I find I prefer the look, and nimble-handling of the small-wheel versions. These are most commonly found in the 50-to-150cc flavors... But can be found in the new "200" cc high-tech class AND in some older 250 class rides like my '07 Grandvista, as well as newer Vespas.
Add to that, the fact that I really like vintage styling including "rat-rod" versions of stockers, AND bare-bones "skelly" types which decidedly cross over into the chopped and bobbed genre I had to "like" all three categories. They're all cousins under the tin, (or plastic)... LOL! But I do prefer they be able to top 70mph if possible, just for those occasional romps down the freeway to a town down the road.
Ride safe!
Leo in Texas
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Post by ghcoe on Aug 21, 2015 22:09:12 GMT -5
I would suppose the Zuma and clones there of are considered "modern styling". I do not care much for the bug eye versions, but love the BWS styling.
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Post by SylvreKat on Aug 21, 2015 23:19:04 GMT -5
I had to click "other" 'cause I still adore the look of Honda's so-sharky very grinnin' DN-01. If I had lots of expendable cash, I'd have a red one in the garage alongside Peej.
>'Kat
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Post by wheelbender6 on Aug 22, 2015 8:18:13 GMT -5
I didn't vote because I haven't ridden a big variety of scooters. I enjoy my 125cc classic scoot, but I have never ridden a maxi scooter or a good 50cc two stroke screamer. I suspect i would love them all and would not be able to pick a favorite.
I hope we soon see more 155cc super scoots like the SMAX and maybe some will have classic styling.
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Post by shalomdawg on Aug 22, 2015 14:22:00 GMT -5
howdy, i'm votin' fer a dct cruiser. double clutch auto/sport/manual mode low seat feet forward
ken
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Post by beenriding on Aug 22, 2015 14:51:48 GMT -5
Well, since I started this poll, I have to vote my own nasty self... LOL!I had to vote for 3 categories... Small-wheel traditional scoots, any size motor, Chopper/bobber-style AND "nekkid" skelly or Ruckus-style, any motor size. Reasons being; all three categories can "cross over" in my mind. Since I've made the transition from big bikes to scooters, I find I prefer the look, and nimble-handling of the small-wheel versions. These are most commonly found in the 50-to-150cc flavors... But can be found in the new "200" cc high-tech class AND in some older 250 class rides like my '07 Grandvista, as well as newer Vespas. Add to that, the fact that I really like vintage styling including "rat-rod" versions of stockers, AND bare-bones "skelly" types which decidedly cross over into the chopped and bobbed genre I had to "like" all three categories. They're all cousins under the tin, (or plastic)... LOL! But I do prefer they be able to top 70mph if possible, just for those occasional romps down the freeway to a town down the road. Ride safe!Leo in Texas Howdy! You ever ride the Vespa style? I used to not like them, and guess I still don't but this little Honda I had shaped like that was the best handling scooter I ever rode. Light as Heck too. |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Aug 22, 2015 23:52:33 GMT -5
Well, since I started this poll, I have to vote my own nasty self... LOL!I had to vote for 3 categories... Small-wheel traditional scoots, any size motor, Chopper/bobber-style AND "nekkid" skelly or Ruckus-style, any motor size. Reasons being; all three categories can "cross over" in my mind. Since I've made the transition from big bikes to scooters, I find I prefer the look, and nimble-handling of the small-wheel versions. These are most commonly found in the 50-to-150cc flavors... But can be found in the new "200" cc high-tech class AND in some older 250 class rides like my '07 Grandvista, as well as newer Vespas. Add to that, the fact that I really like vintage styling including "rat-rod" versions of stockers, AND bare-bones "skelly" types which decidedly cross over into the chopped and bobbed genre I had to "like" all three categories. They're all cousins under the tin, (or plastic)... LOL! But I do prefer they be able to top 70mph if possible, just for those occasional romps down the freeway to a town down the road. Ride safe!Leo in Texas Howdy! You ever ride the Vespa style? I used to not like them, and guess I still don't but this little Honda I had shaped like that was the best handling scooter I ever rode. Light as Heck too.
I have ridden some Vespas, and in general I like them. My Wife's chiropractor has a 2012 Vespa 150... Old-school, short, light, with 11" front, and 10" rear wheel, and will nudge 70 mph with my 230 pounds aboard. Handling and braking impeccable, even wide-open! Probably due in part, to the vaunted aluminum Vespa one-piece (monocoque) frame/body combo. It's RIGID as a stone, with NO wobble at any speed. And man, will the little Vespa "wild-mouse" the high-speed traffic! Whew! Like poop through a goose...
While "shopping" for my current ride, I tried a Vespa 250 a few years old. It too was a great handler, and bigger than the diminutive 150, and with slightly bigger wheels. If I recall, it had 11 or 12" at both ends, but still definitely a classic Italian small-wheel scooter... But would hit over  mph EASILY.
I found with my own fairly heavy Kymco 250 with 12" wheels, the secret is ABSOLUTELY to use "P" (93mph) rated name-brand tires, AND have them perfectly balanced professionally. My aging Grandvista came with new Kenda "J" (62mph) rated tires (well-balanced). They were NOT good on this particular scooter... Especially since I often push WOT near 80 mph on freeways.
The J-tires shook badly slowing from 65 down to nearly stopped. They also were stiff, and tended to slide-out sideways in hard-turns. Just not pleasant at all. (Though similar tires were fine on my old Chinese 150 with 13" wheels). I guess the smaller 12" rims are more finicky, and make quite a difference.
The new P-tires are as smooth up to WOT as my old Harley ElectraGlide was "back in the day". No wobble, no shimmy, no problems of any kind. Smooth as silk, so I do think well-balanced, premium tires are the way to make the small-wheel scooters perform their best... Vespas come with GOOD tires!
If they don't feel a little "too small" for you, a Vespa can't be beat!
Hope this helps,
Leo in Texas
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Post by SylvreKat on Aug 23, 2015 7:35:20 GMT -5
I didn't vote because I haven't ridden a big variety of scooters. Hey 'bender, don't let that stop you from voting. I've driven a whole grand total of three scooters in my life--the little-wheeled Vespa (which I hated), the brother of Peej ('cause Peej wasn't set up for driving yet), and Peej. And the first two only count if you include making a couple laps on the the store's parking lot that goes all around it. Doesn't mean I don't think the MP3 is a darn spiffy looking bike. And then there's that grinnin' shark--  (imagine that black leather jacket as a pretty pink mesh instead.....) >'Kat |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Aug 23, 2015 10:08:35 GMT -5
'Kat - I think my indecision is based more on my enthusiasm of all classes of scooters, rather than lack of actual seat time.
"I think the Honda DN-01 would have had a much bigger influence on scooter and motorcycle design if Honda hadn't priced it so sky-high. I think the DN-01 looks like a 1968 Corvette on two wheels. The Mako Shark cues stand out.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Aug 25, 2015 23:22:07 GMT -5
Doesn't mean I don't think the MP3 is a darn spiffy looking bike. And then there's that grinnin' shark-- (imagine that black leather jacket as a pretty pink mesh instead.....) >'Kat
Dang, Kat...
You came up with a slick bike here! Trust Honda to re-invent the wheel so-to-speak!
I had to look this one up on the net. Cheesh, it combines just about everything a cycle OR scooter jockey wants, all in ONE ride! Even the STYLING should appeal to a HUGE percentage of riders. The only thing I wonder about is WAY-FAR BACK handlebars. They're almost a "tiller". But I'm sure if Honda makes it, it works...
If I could climb on one, AND could afford one, I'd give it a try!
You're absolutely right about the smiling shark look!!! Cosmetically, this bike just SCREAMS WWII "P-40" fighter... I probably could NOT resist painting it desert-tan cammo, with a Flyin' Tigers shark-mouth on the nose... Maybe a few bullet-holes and dog-fight "kill" flags... a little ironic, since it IS a JAPANESE ride... LOL! Yeah, and flat-black wheels with red-edged rims and wide whitewalls...
I'd HAVE to name it "The Duke"...
It is really DIFFERENT, and will appeal to a whole NEW breed of riders (maybe MORE riders than any other single type of bike) as well as existing riders of "all things 2-wheeled". Great pick... Have a bone on the Old Chopper Guy!
You'd look good on one of these!
Leo in Texas
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mph EASILY.