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Post by prodigit on May 7, 2013 20:17:08 GMT -5
You see, the above is not really true.
Sure his tuned 49cc 2t might beat a lot of stock 150cc 4 stroke scooters, but I'm absolutely sure, that it will not be that much better than a tuned 150cc 4 stroke.
I would go with a 150cc 4 stroke scooter.
Higher reliability, better MPG, no oil mixing, and many 150's can go 60+MPH.
They don't have to be expensive. You can get a good 150 for $900 delivered at your doorstep.
I'd probably recommend the TaoTao PX150. It's a beast, ~70MPG, ~65MPH; that thanks to being lightweight, and nimble too; and a lot easier than the EVO150 to work on.
The advantages of a 50cc 2 stroke may be that in your state you may not need a motorcycle endorsement to ride it,
and it's easier in maintenance.
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Post by prodigit on May 7, 2013 16:42:56 GMT -5
But a lot of the budget scoots are becoming a lot better!
Like, TaoTao is getting very popular nowadays!
For one vespa, you get 1,5 bintelli or puma, and 3 TaoTao's (johnway too btw).
And for the average rider, it doesn't matter if your dash is made out of plastic, or metal; or your throttle is made out of soft plastic, or metal with a rubber layer on top.
Most people won't really care.
I'm really excited about my Roketa 127cc motorcycle, I hope to receive soon!
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Post by prodigit on May 7, 2013 12:36:10 GMT -5
I rode a lot of Honda Trail bikes with the "auto clutch" it really is not that much different than a regular clutch. Are you sure the back brake is not a pedal on the right side of the motor next to the foot peg? Yeah, the front disc is right lever on the handlebars, the rear drum is operated by the right foot pedal. The left foot pedal is gear. It looks strange to run with only one lever on the handlebars. |
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Post by prodigit on May 7, 2013 12:32:53 GMT -5
One of the things I like less would probably be the tires. I'm gonna run those tires until they wear out, but after that, I probably will want wider tires, to give it more of a mature look. Like this, it more looks like a bicycle; with it's 70/  -17 (front), and 80/ -17 (rear) tires. |
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Post by prodigit on May 7, 2013 2:28:22 GMT -5
I see you pretty much did your homework. It is a great scooter indeed; the most affordable one to date in the 250cc zone. This scooter may be less quality than other scoots, meaning it could vibrate a bit at higher speeds, and don't forget to calculate rigid maintenance (meaning every 1000 km's or miles an oil change). The MPG's you only find in the 80's when it's fuel injected. Otherwise you can be happy to get 75MPG, and that's only when you're maxing out the variator while keeping RPM's down (usually going at around 45MPH). With a lot of start stop traffic, you can count on 68-72MPG; however with long stretches where the engine can heat up, you could actually get over 80MPG. When you do buy the roketa, be ready to peel open the plastic, and secure every bolt and nut. Also be ready to replace parts. Some may be very good. Some may be equipped with a belt that will break after 2k miles, or exhaust studs getting loose, or something else! So be prepared to get your hands dirty, and be prepared somewhere along the way (usually between 2 to 6k miles), to at least have one breakdown for whatever reason. As far as tires, you'll be surprised, 13" tires are not that much worse than 14" tires. In fact as long as you keep speeds below 60MPH, even 12" wheels are good. (I personally believe 12 inchers are the best for 50-150cc, and 13" is the best for 250cc). Concerning scooter carriers, I can only suggest the only thing I know; this one: www.superiorpowersports.com/Tilt_A_Rack_p/410acr.htmSince the roketa weighs 340LBS, the 410 rack would do (carries upto 400LBS). You could also get the 610, for upto 600LBS, but I don't think you'll need it. |
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Post by prodigit on May 7, 2013 2:03:38 GMT -5
foot looks like it's made out of red sponge.
Fake indeed.
I don't think you need boots on a scooter, however, riding a motorcycle you should.
In the case of the photo, you'll never experience THAT much wear on your skin, unless you're going 60+ mph, OR your motorcycle falls on top of your leg, while it's scraping the asphalt.
On a motorcycle I ALWAYS wear:
1- GOGGLES
2- GLOVES
3- HELMET (no goggles if helmet has visor)
4- BOOTS
5- and AT LEAST a jeans pants
and most of the time, though not always, either body armor or a Jeans/leather jacket.
On a 100+cc scooter, I always wear:
1- GOGGLES
2- GLOVES
3- HELMET
4- Jeans pants.
I am a firm believer of gloves, and would NEVER go out without them, even if by law they're not required. I wear them like goggles, namely: always!
I do believe that a helmet is important however, on a 50cc I tend to go without helmet.
I think in most cases, a 50cc isn't going fast enough to cause serious damage, as in most cases, it's used for city riding, at or below 35MPH.
I believe that someone else can still hit you sideways at 40MPH, and you would be better off with a helmet, but I also believe the same can be true for cyclists, and pedestrians, yet they don't wear helmets neither.
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Post by prodigit on May 7, 2013 1:55:19 GMT -5
You forgot to mention:
- Low insurance,
and most of all:
- 1/3rd to 1/4th the price of Japanese models, for 3/4 to 1/2 the quality.
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Post by prodigit on May 6, 2013 21:54:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the wheelie suggestion, however, I'm more into riding it carefully.
Another thing I suspect, is at my 6'3" I'm gonna be bend forward, uncomfortably, and may not like the bike that much.
Then again, for $1040 ship incl, I have a bike that much resembles the riding ergonomics of the Suzuki TU250X I wanted to buy, only at 1/4th it's price; and get similar gas mileage too!
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Post by prodigit on May 6, 2013 21:41:53 GMT -5
Yeah, I noticed, it only has one brake lever (the clutch lever is gone).
You think this kind of transmission is better or worse than a regular gearbox?
I wonder on what the technology is based on!
Hopefully it doesn't hard change gear (like on a car without engaging the clutch)!
How the heck does one get it into first gear anyway, without it jolting away?
I wonder if it's a good idea or not..?? Is that why the bike is so cheap (because the shifting system might suck)?
1,25 gal fuel tank, like on my ATM50; probably good enough to top 100 miles.
5A battery, not much, when it breaks, I hope a 7A will fit; or I'll equip it with a Li battery.
Man recommended oil = 5W40, very low viscosity... What do you think? It's a Honda based engine (clone), or a new engine? Most Honda based engines take 10W40.
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Post by prodigit on May 6, 2013 21:29:04 GMT -5
DX
In the beginning you have plenty of metal flakes suspended in the oil. Much more than exhaust gas carbon. These need to be flushed, even if the oil still looks clear!
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Post by prodigit on May 6, 2013 21:05:03 GMT -5
what does the 'SEMI-CYCLE' stand for in the "4-GEAR SEMI-CYCLE"?
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Post by prodigit on May 6, 2013 19:12:24 GMT -5
Not a scoot, but chinese, cheap, and funny:  For a little over $400 you can have your own 50cc quad delivered at your doorstep. Probably barely will fit adults, but still, thought it was worth to mention ;-) |
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Post by prodigit on May 6, 2013 18:52:29 GMT -5
Ok, so my 4 blinkers stopped working in a rain storm. My only hope is a faulty or loose wire. If not, it's going to be the blinker circuit (the little computer that makes the binkers blink  ) The bulbs seem ok, the blinker leds on the dash went out at the same time as the blinkers went out. I don't think it's in the switch, nor the lights themselves. Leaves just the wiring, or the little box (if it's not soldered on the dash that is). |
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Post by prodigit on May 6, 2013 17:55:18 GMT -5
That's what I do too. Just stop my scoot (or even motorcycle sometimes) with the front wheel past the white line, to let the car behind me ride over the sensor. Sometimes when I'm alone at the stop light, and there's no traffic I go through red, as some lights will never turn green (or take more than 6 minutes). I also believe the magnet thing does not work. I think the wires send out a magnetic field, that gets picked up, and re-transmitted by the car's chassis, and that's how it records there is a car waiting (I believe). You probably have to park your scooter degrees to make that work, at a street light it's not something you'd want. |
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Post by prodigit on May 6, 2013 17:34:37 GMT -5
Just did the purchase. Couldn't let it go, prices more than likely will go up like with the other motorcycles on the site (that now start from $1500).
Probably get it in 2-3 weeks. Looking forward to doing a sprocket change and getting 80+MPG out of it, if that where possible; and the manual gears too.
Needed something different than my heavy 750cc motorcycle, or 50cc scooter.
Unfortunately I haven't ridden my 150cc evo too much yet. I guess performance wise they will be about the same (the evo and this motorcycle).
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-17 (front), and 80/