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Post by hyrb on May 8, 2013 22:40:47 GMT -5
Thanks folks, I appreciate the advice and the wisdom. I'm looking pretty far afield now and figure a couple 3 hour drive will be required if I want a deal in the area. I can get a 250 drop shipped for about 3k less than anything new around here but less than a grand difference from some of the used ones I'm seeing. I'll let y'all know what I end up with!
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Post by hyrb on May 8, 2013 12:45:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions so far! At 250lbs I'm thinking a 150cc going up a hill would be a lost cause. Not many hills around here but with my luck... I saw a guy on CL that has an 06 Yamaha 400cc for $2400 but I can't get ahold of him. Time is the enemy as I don't want her riding off into the sunset without me.  I've seen several dealers that are setting up networks for chinascoots where they are trying to deliver a quality scooter but all of them seem to stay with 150cc or less. Is that because of quality or cost? Maybe just focusing on the best price point. |
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Post by hyrb on May 8, 2013 9:43:12 GMT -5
I really need some advice on selection of the right scooter. I've read articles, reviews and lurked here for a couple of weeks trying to do research on the right scooter. I bought my wife a 2002 Vespa et4 hardly ridden because she does Not like to tinker. With two 70's Rancheros to keep running I do. I'm also fairly heavy so I'm thinking that if I want to keep up with her on rides I need a 250cc + scoot?
I've looked at the Linhai Aeolus 260 Majesty clone, the Roketa 250B and the JCL 250A with the idea that the 257cc Linhai engine looked like one I'd be able to find parts for in years to come. I don't know yet what I don't know and I'm at the point where I don't know what the best available choice is. I'm hoping for suggestions, advice and opinions! There seem to be a ton of options for 150cc scooters but many fewer for larger ones.
I've looked at several dealers and in talking to them have experienced the Good (Valley Scooters), the Bad (ScooterDepot) and the Ugly (PowersportsMax, who sold me a JCL they didn't have and refuses to release to funds from my card after cancellation). So not only would I welcome help with the type of ride but also with the dealer. Valley was great but doesn't have scoots over 150cc now. So what I need is a Scooter that is a good buy, somewhere around $3000 delivered (the less the better) and available for purchase. I'm OK with doing my own PDI and OK with maintaining the ride but I do want decent quality & long term reliability. Yes, I'm OK with a good used model but can't seem to find anything.
I'm located 3 hours and 30 years South of Atlanta and there are no dealers other than Honda/Yamaha near me and they have nothing in stock but 50cc. No other B&M stores to buy from and nothing on CL either... Opinions on a decent first larger scooter are welcome!
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Post by hyrb on May 8, 2013 9:33:15 GMT -5
My wife rode a scooter years ago while my experience has been only brief rentals. With her now very short commute to work I bought her a Vespa et4 and she loves it. I'm looking for a reasonably priced scooter now for myself. There seems to be a world of knowledge and no shortage of opinions  here and I've put in a couple of weeks studying up to try to ask intelligent questions... We'll see on that! |
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