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Post by tankcommander on Apr 11, 2017 13:20:11 GMT -5
Was just checking my local CL and saw an add with this text and almost choked...
This scooter only has 870 miles on it. Runs perfect! A fully street legal 2006 TANK MOPED 150cc, these will do 65mph on the freeway with a passenger on the back. Just put brand new battery in it,electric and kick start.
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Post by SylvreKat on Apr 11, 2017 21:16:26 GMT -5
I'm guessing the passenger is a baby? Or perhaps a stuffed teddy bear??
Although my 200cc supposedly can go 70mph....
>'Kat, still taking Piaggio's word on that speed
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Post by rockynv on Apr 18, 2017 4:16:39 GMT -5
There was a reason that Tank went under several years ago. Maybe the TR (Tall Rider) model might be able to hit 65 but then again my Lance once I put the Hoca drive line in it would hit 65 for a short streatch before the fuel pump would fail to keep up and then it would stall out from fuel starvation.
Kat you will find that Piaggio errs on the side of caution. Your 200 will probably be capable of a bit more than 70 unless your riding up hill against the wind. On a flat level road you may likely see 5 to 10 mph more than whats printed in the book. The Aprilia 150 made by Rotax did not have a rev limiter so it was known for hitting 70+ mph however it really was not designed to sustain that speed and you would experience accelerated engine wear if you pushed it to the limit regularly. The Piaggio 200 is quite a bit more bullet proof than the old design Rotax.
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Post by floridagull on Apr 20, 2017 20:26:26 GMT -5
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Post by floridagull on Apr 28, 2017 17:18:44 GMT -5
Oh, if I only had $1950 laying around...  treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/6097950892.htmlA 2013 Honda PCX 150 with all of 75 miles...   Text of ad: "A MUST SEE!! PURCHASED BY A 75 YEAR OLD WOMAN NEW AND USED ONLY A FEW TIMES. LIKE NEW CONDITION. INCLUDES A HELMET AND A NEW (NEVER USED) SOFT COVER." |
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Post by SylvreKat on Apr 28, 2017 23:58:52 GMT -5
'gull, now that is a good-lookin' scootie! And God bless that 75yo woman buying a new scooter at her age! I hope I'm half as frisky when I'm 75.
rocky, I'll take your word on Peej's higher top speed, too. Unless you want to stop by some time and test Piggy's claim for me....
>'Kat
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Post by spandi on Apr 29, 2017 0:09:57 GMT -5
Oh, if I only had $1950 laying around... treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/6097950892.htmlA 2013 Honda PCX 150 with all of 75 miles... Text of ad: "A MUST SEE!! PURCHASED BY A 75 YEAR OLD WOMAN NEW AND USED ONLY A FEW TIMES. LIKE NEW CONDITION. INCLUDES A HELMET AND A NEW (NEVER USED) SOFT COVER." ...yeah, only took it to church on Sundays. |
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Post by floridagull on Apr 29, 2017 8:17:33 GMT -5
You mean - I should question the veracity of a Craigslist posting?  |
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Post by spandi on Apr 29, 2017 12:04:44 GMT -5
You mean - I should question the veracity of a Craigslist posting? Naaah, perish the thought! (I'm sure granny only used it to bring back boxes of girl scout cookies from the church social.) 😁 Of course the nitrous bottle "she" had installed under the seat is a bit ...suspicious? |
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Post by floridagull on Apr 29, 2017 19:01:25 GMT -5
A 1952 Cushman Scooter treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/6073498933.html Text of ad: "Very nice 1952 Cushman scooter. The scooter has been upgraded with an electric start 13 hp motor which makes it easy to start,reliable and fast. This comes with a title." |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Apr 29, 2017 20:34:39 GMT -5
Finding a vintage Cushman with a title is unusual.
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Post by SylvreKat on Apr 30, 2017 7:11:31 GMT -5
A 1952 Cushman Scooter I'll admit I just woke up a bit ago and haven't gotten up yet. But that looked like it had two seats facing each other. How the heck d'ya drive the thing??! What a stupid design!!! Then I woke up a little more   .... >'Kat |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Apr 30, 2017 8:17:51 GMT -5
Looks like that 62 Cush was originally a step thru model.
-The Husky verticAL engine was replaced with a more modern slanted cylinder engine, which took up all the foot room.
-Fuel tank was added up top to balance the appearance and foot pegs were added.
-Just my theory.
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Post by floridagull on Apr 30, 2017 8:36:37 GMT -5
Good Theory!  Definitely NOT original... |
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Post by spandi on Apr 30, 2017 10:06:47 GMT -5
Good Theory! Definitely NOT original... Yeah, the engine looked way too new to be vintage original. |
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