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Post by spandi on Oct 6, 2015 23:42:40 GMT -5
Did you notice that the unfortunate rider was on a 2000 Jonway  according to those "snobby blogs" a Chinese scoot isn't supposed to last 6 months!  |
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Post by poppabear on Oct 7, 2015 8:35:07 GMT -5
I Agree With Age Sometimes Comes Wisdom.Saying This Ride Mostly Local On A 150cc Roketa And Am Happy With The Scoot ,But Sometimes Take It On The Road And Would Like A Little More Giddyup On Some Roads With A 55 Mile An Hour Limit .If You Need More Upgrade To a Bigger Bike.See You Down The Road!  |
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Post by urbanmadness on Oct 7, 2015 18:01:16 GMT -5
Did you notice that the unfortunate rider was on a 2000 Jonway according to those "snobby blogs" a Chinese scoot isn't supposed to last 6 months! You know..... I've never had a chance to ride a chinese scooter that was YOUNGER then six months old.... They have always been a few years old. The aircooled GY6 scooter are pretty bullet proof if you take care of them and don't ride them like you're on fire and the 150's are just fun! |
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Post by spandi on Oct 8, 2015 4:59:23 GMT -5
Did you notice that the unfortunate rider was on a 2000 Jonway according to those "snobby blogs" a Chinese scoot isn't supposed to last 6 months! You know..... I've never had a chance to ride a chinese scooter that was YOUNGER then six months old.... They have always been a few years old. The aircooled GY6 scooter are pretty bullet proof if you take care of them and don't ride them like you're on fire and the 150's are just fun! Iv'e had my scoot since 2011, and at this point i'll stack it up to any machine or "name brand scooter " out there. Among other things it has Samco handmade coolant lines,, Malossie clutch, NCY coil and cap and Japanese Mikuni fuel pump, It is an anomaly, A VERY high quality Chinese scooter. (but I suspect in the coming years this to be the "norm"for the China product.)  |
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Post by rockynv on Oct 8, 2015 20:36:03 GMT -5
Piaggio sent over Aprilia to take them by the hand in China and show them the way and yes indeed some did pay pretty close attention.
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Post by mikestib1 on Oct 10, 2015 14:41:07 GMT -5
In Virginia if you get pulled over by the cops for going over 35 mph on a 49cc scooter, they will write you a ticket. About getting sued for riding a big bore 72 or 82 cc scooter I very much doubt they would disassemble your top end to check the engine size. If you're at fault no matter what size it is you could be sued. Minimum state required insurance won't protect you if the plaintiff is after more. Just me but in 50 years of riding motorcycles and now scooters, I've never caused an accident. If you ride responsibly and pay attention you don't cause wrecks. Can't see a motor scooter doing a lot of damage to a car or the occupants. If I'm wrong I'd like to hear from someone who caused a wreck and was sued.
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Post by mikestib1 on Oct 10, 2015 14:59:31 GMT -5
A 50 is very slow but in areas with 30 mph speed limits and no hills they are fun. I own a 900 Triumph Scrambler but have ridden my Bintelli Prime 50 more in the past month. The scooter is perfect for riding downtown and to the store. Seems I see more of the same street putting on the scooter.
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Post by rockynv on Oct 11, 2015 8:28:42 GMT -5
In Virginia if you get pulled over by the cops for going over 35 mph on a 49cc scooter, they will write you a ticket. About getting sued for riding a big bore 72 or 82 cc scooter I very much doubt they would disassemble your top end to check the engine size. If you're at fault no matter what size it is you could be sued. Minimum state required insurance won't protect you if the plaintiff is after more. Just me but in 50 years of riding motorcycles and now scooters, I've never caused an accident. If you ride responsibly and pay attention you don't cause wrecks. Can't see a motor scooter doing a lot of damage to a car or the occupants. If I'm wrong I'd like to hear from someone who caused a wreck and was sued. Mike while the scooter won't do much damage the other car, truck, bus, tree, bridge abutment, etc that the car hits trying not to kill you can do major damage and cause injuries that you and potentially your family will be liable for. Many do not realize what goes on behind the scenes when an accident occurs however the insurance companies vet out the worth of the at fault parties and look toward recovering their no-fault losses from their insurance carriers, their property or their parents insurance and property. The lawyers that specialize in perusing compensation for loss victims regardless of whether the scooter rider is now deceased are still going to work as advocates for the other injured parties. That is just standard procedure here in the USA. As for disassembling they don't have to since they already have you and that bike as over the legal limit for an uninsured bike. Some jurisdictions will just impound the bike and have it crushed to further simplify the process. |
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Post by mikestib1 on Oct 13, 2015 14:30:32 GMT -5
I've only hit 2 cars that pulled out in front of me. One at 35 mph on a Honda S65 and one one a Suzuki T500. If the car driver is at fault their insurance covers liability and no bits hit trees bystanders, etc. more importantly I walked away from both thanks to some luck and good riding gear. Not preaching, just my experience and I am not telling anyone how to live their life. Both drivers who hit me never saw me. I wear Hi Viz lime jackets and helmets and they seem to help. Riding is dangerous and I would recommend rider training whether it's a 50 or a 900.
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