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Post by mikestib1 on Nov 9, 2015 12:28:42 GMT -5
You're right about classic Triumphs and Lucas electrics. Joseph Lucas was known as the prince of darkness and BSA stood for bastard stopped again!
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Post by mikestib1 on Nov 5, 2015 13:35:25 GMT -5
All the used scooters for sale used in my area are 49cc. If I wanted a 500 pound scooter I'd rather keep my 500 pound Scrambler. I live in a small city with some nice country roads. The Kymco is rated at 29 hp and reviewers say it will do 80. Dry weight is 364 . The main by pass 4 later has a 60 mph limit.
Anyone want to buy my 150 Wolf Blaze for $1100 in Roanoke Va
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Post by mikestib1 on Nov 5, 2015 13:26:14 GMT -5
Can buy a new 2012 for $3400 plus tax and tags. Just bought a Wolf 150 which is a bit disappointing but willing to sell it at a loss. Still learning but I'm addicted the 300 should be all I need, not interested in the Goldwings type luxo scooters. Seems like the Kymco is a a great deal for the tech, quality and performance from in town to 2 up and even the 65mph highways. Any advice appreciated. It will also replace my 500 pound Triumph. At age 65 it's time to ditch overweight classics Think about a used 400cc Majesty or Burgman instead. You can find ridiculously low mileage ones for about that much. I just bought my 2012 Majesty 400 for about $3500 plus tax, tags, and title with about 2100 miles on it. I'm a big fellow, over 300 pounds and over 6 ft tall. About as much load as two average size people. I went with a 400cc scooter for the following reasons, and I'm glad I did. 1. A 300 cc motor isn't that much bigger than a 250cc motor. 2. Many highways have higher speed limits than 65 MPH 3. Most of the time the actual traffic speed is five to fifteen MPH faster than the speed limit. 4. Head winds are a fact of life. 5. Up hill grades are too. 6. If you aren't into doing your own wrenching they have a large, long established nation wide dealership network and parts distribution system. The only clinker is the 400cc machines weigh close to 500 pounds, but the over 70 contingent of the A C W Scooter Club seem to have no problems handling their maxi scooters. Ask the dealer to let you move one around and see how it works for you. 500 pound classic Triumph? What are you calling a classic Triumph? A 1970 Bonneville weighed 363 pounds. Replace the battery with a few large capacitors in parallel (the vibration ate batteries) and it would weigh less than 350 pounds. www.classic-british-motorcycles.com/1970-triumph-bonneville.html |
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Post by mikestib1 on Nov 5, 2015 11:12:11 GMT -5
"Just bought a Wolf 150 which is a bit disappointing ..."  I am researching 150cc scoots now - may I ask which Wolf 150 you have, and in what way(s) you find it to be disappointing? Thanks! It takes 10 minutes to warm up if the temp is below 60. Mixture to lean also the horn button quit after 3 weeks. Guess I'll be going back to the dealer as he needs to drill out the mixture screw plug and fix the horn. Had no such trouble with the Bintelli. All Znen scooters are not equally sorted out. From my experience I'd go for a Bintelli Scorch 150. Both cost $1499 |
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Post by mikestib1 on Nov 5, 2015 11:03:47 GMT -5
It's a 2014 900 Scrambler, not a 70's bike.
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Post by mikestib1 on Nov 4, 2015 17:28:48 GMT -5
Can buy a new 2012 for $3400 plus tax and tags. Just bought a Wolf 150 which is a bit disappointing but willing to sell it at a loss. Still learning but I'm addicted the 300 should be all I need, not interested in the Goldwings type luxo scooters. Seems like the Kymco is a a great deal for the tech, quality and performance from in town to
2 up and even the 65mph highways. Any advice appreciated. It will also replace my 500 pound Triumph. At age 65 it's time to ditch overweight classics
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Post by mikestib1 on Oct 20, 2015 16:45:33 GMT -5
After 40 motorcycycles from Monsters, to crotch rockets to Harley's to Guzzi's, I'm more excited about getting a 150 than I was a year ago getting a Triumph Scrambler last year. Am I crazy or finally figuring out I had more fun 50 years ago on a Honda 50 than on a CBR900rr? Guess speed and power aren't everything. Even old dogs can learn
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Post by mikestib1 on Oct 16, 2015 13:55:23 GMT -5
Anybody own one? Think they are Znen scooters with upgraded carb, battery and belt and tires. I think Wolf used to be Gorilla scooters and have a decent reputation. Anyhow $1600 plus tax. Local dealer and free first service and 12 month warranty and roadside assistance. Local Craigslist has nothing used except $2200 to 3000 Zumas 50cc and $3200 125s
thanks
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Post by mikestib1 on Oct 14, 2015 11:56:22 GMT -5
12" should be OK
The Mini Cooper I had in 1968 had 10" wheels and it was a car! Hard to believe it also had a 998cc engine. Went to a tire store in NC to get some tires and was told they didn't sell wheel barrow tires. Walked the counter guy out side and showed him I wasn't driving a damn wheel barrow. We all had a good laugh!
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Post by mikestib1 on Oct 13, 2015 17:03:19 GMT -5
Since my scooter requires 92 octane and the hoses at the gas stations are filled with 87 before the pump delivers premium, I use a friends car to fill up a 3 gallon plastic tank and gas the scooter from that. Pain in the , or you can squeeze the pump handle before you point t in your gas tank and at least it will spurt on the concrete and not all over your scoot since I get 100 mpg the plastic Home Depot gas container lasts 3 weeks
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Post by mikestib1 on Oct 13, 2015 14:55:42 GMT -5
Anyone own one or test ridden one? Can't find a review anywhere other than a dealers YouTube video. The Bintelli importer and local dealer are helpful but can't test ride it so looking for someone with firsthand knowledge. Thanks
bought a 49 cc model and seems reliable and well made. After a big bore 72 kit I'm done with trying to make a 50 something it can't be. I have a motorcycle license and love scootering but need more power to keep up with traffic and bigger wheels, not 10 inch. Learning the hard way as have owned motorcycles and still own one, but a scooter is so much fun!
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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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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 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 6, 2015 15:41:47 GMT -5
Did I say the Buddy is bright pink?
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