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Post by horace on Aug 17, 2015 18:53:36 GMT -5
A contrast of styles.......
Mellow-----
Hard---
Kids Today-----
Funny how times change.... but, things stay the same.......
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Post by horace on Aug 17, 2015 18:01:35 GMT -5
For some reason I am now hungry....
Kat, I will leave the Spread Eagle jokes alone, instead I offer....
Legal Eagle
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 20:46:01 GMT -5
Look Here For the post being talked about.....
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 20:32:06 GMT -5
Recently, a forum member commented about the USA not being on par with the Asian scooter market. This reminded me of a Vice News expose from last year....... Funny how both sides of the pond end up having similar viewpoints for different reasons...... Moped/Scooter riders inherently must deal with a certain type of stigma attached for simply being on 2 wheels. In the United Kingdom it's a rough and tough teenage racer/ricer tearing up the streets/sidewalks........ In the United States, they are slow traffic annoyances, even when going over the speed limit people wish scooters would use the sidewalk...... In some countries, owning a car is the stigmatized vehicle ( Italy or Taiwan for example) ....... I don't really have a point here, just a social observation of different cultures..... What is your Thought? ?
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 19:41:23 GMT -5
Heck, You could add EFI to your clone and still be cheaper than the real deal...... that would take up some time and research So, we all agree. China scooters rule!!!!!!!!! (now if we could just get some better body styles)
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 17:41:28 GMT -5
Bonanza/ Washington and Main ST.--- Right next to Palm Mortuary and the Indian Tribal smoke shope........ Tent city
I know the area all to well.......
Sad indeed.
Tourists should keep to the strip or Fremont. 1 block North is a totally different Vegas experience.........
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 17:21:31 GMT -5
I noticed you said "Buddy" and I do agree the Clones "can be" just as good. Reliability and factory Warranty make for a real nice ownership experience ( for a price ) Ever tried a Genuine Buddy? Now that is a scooter ( seriously ) Most ANY ride can be dialed in to personal preference--- Are you willing to do the diagnostics and testing or, get what you want out of the box. Work for what you want or pay the price upfront........
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 16:58:01 GMT -5
Side note-----
Random inquiry, Does anyone think the recent China Port explosion will affect shipment of new product?
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 16:55:27 GMT -5
Ya Know, I always thought the same thing.
The EPA/DOT has desimated USA availability of anything "cool" at decent price point. (Aerox as an example)
Try getting A Honda Cub--- (Most popular vehicle ever made)
Silly politics........ Even though these small displacement vehicles are more efficient than any SUV available, they are an issue to the corporate bottom line.
Just sayn.
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 15:48:21 GMT -5
Never thought about the "bait" situation......
At some point, it will be towed ( @tax payers expense ) then probably sit in a wherehouse until auction anyway.
I just hate seeing something I KNOW I can fix beeing mistreated.
Good intentions can backfire................
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 15:31:40 GMT -5
Go to your local grocery store, During the night shift and ask if you can have a few strands of baling wire...... Free is always good
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 15:03:12 GMT -5
I believe Buell is now owned by Harley Davidson, Discontinued/ revamped then dropped for some odd reason..... ( I could be VERY wrong)
That is one sweet ride my friend!!!!!!!
Replacement parts maybe an issue or, at least Harley priced so, take care of her!!!!! The $700 price point is most excellent--- Great Deal for a VERY Sexy ride!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK and Ride SAFE!!!!!!!!!
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 14:47:07 GMT -5
I live in Las Vegas,
5 days a week I take my father to work in the early morning,
For the last 4 days I have seen an abandoned scooter on the commute.
This little 50cc china scoot is parked in front of school on a somewhat major intersection and obviously been left for dead in a not so decent part of town...
Me and my father joked around the first day we saw it, "Lets drive the wagon tomorrow and pick it up".
Now, a few days later, it's still sitting and obviosuly "tampered" with during the night.
I am REALLY tempted to go ahead and pick it up....... just for parts or maybe a project. (It's in really rough condition)
My Dilema/Question, Should I go ahead and pick it up? My father said if it had the police Orange warning sticker it should be OK. But, I don't want to be a thief or involved with a stolen vehicle situation.......
Should I report it to the police ( lost and found sort of thing ) Just leave it be and not worry. Or go ahead and take it?
Not real sure what the laws are about this sort of thing....... It's not a big deal but, I would like to give it new life if I could. Or just not worry and move on.
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 14:09:41 GMT -5
A Briggs and stratton would be about the same cost How the heck did that muffler get in such bad shape anyway? Wait until October though, Get a halloween themed outer case...... Or some High Heat BBQ spray paint. I like it!!!! A cheap DIY project idea. Maybe, use a 50 cent piece for a baffle... Possibilities are endless
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Post by horace on Aug 16, 2015 13:51:13 GMT -5
Not real sure if he is still around but, Indeed that (Back if I recall correctly) Hornet was a nice build......
Just for giggles, Google a "Honda Grom"..... Theses days, you can pick up a "Motorcycle style" China scooter for a decent price.
As far as getting a Motorcycle style scooter, Many options are availlible in the 150cc catagory. Everything from Sport bike (hornret) to chopper (harley) clones.
The only thing I would warn against is, the same warnings for any china scoot. Either have a good waranty or be able to do repairs yourself.......
GOOD LUCK!!!!! ------ and WELCOME TO IT IS THE RIDE !!!!!!! ------
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