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02-23-2013, 01:37 AM | #1 |
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Kymco or Zuma
Hi everyone i know this is comparing apples to oranges but i have a chance to pick up either a 04 zuma 50 2t with technigas pipe or a stock kymco super 8 150 both are the same price. My question is what are the downfalls of each? How reliable are the two? Im just trying to decide which scooter i will like for long road trips. The kymco 150 in stock form from what i read will do 60 mph and the zuma im guessing 40mph or so...also im a heavy rider 250 pounds? All opinions welcome im just looking for a bike to get me around town while i build my ruckus. zuma is 04 model in perfect shape and kymco is 2010 model i believe in perfect shape.
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02-23-2013, 01:42 AM | #2 |
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Given your size and wanting to go on longer trips, there is no substitute for horsepower. I think you'd be happier with the 150 Kymco.
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02-23-2013, 01:52 AM | #4 |
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LoL im not sure i never asked on the spree well so far i got one vote on the kymco!
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02-23-2013, 08:58 AM | #5 |
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I rode a super8 for two years. 57 top speed under perfect conditions. Top cruising speed was about 53. Around here most roads are 55, so I rode it hard. At 5500 miles the cam chain broke and shredded the motor. Not a quality issue, just one of those things.
Between the time I bought it and when it broke the neighborhood shop quit working on " Chinese bikes". Next shop was too far away for convenience sake so I sold it. If I had a shop near by I would still have it. Regular maintenance is simple. Valve adjustments take 25 minutes.
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02-23-2013, 10:12 AM | #6 |
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For a person your size i would go with the kymco..Iam 240 myself so size and horse power is what i would go with..
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02-23-2013, 11:03 AM | #7 |
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Go 4-stroke if you're looking for reliability. The Kymco is the logical choice.
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02-23-2013, 01:08 PM | #8 |
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Hi
Both are great scoots and either would suit your needs With that said my vote is for the Zuma Heres some info on both, hopefully it will help you to make a decision Yamaha Zuma http://motorscooterguide.net/Yamaha/...S/ZumaBWS.html Kymco Super 8 http://motorscooterguide.net/Kymco/Super-8/Super-8.html Take care and ride safely Yours Hank
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02-23-2013, 02:41 PM | #9 |
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4stroke for reliability I would get the Super 8 and build the he// out of your ruckus.
And hank please clear out your pm box I need to talk to you. Well... nevermind its too late now I have already started cutting & grinding into my frame. Thanks FrostedFlakes
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Have you been trying to send me some? if so theres a problem then as theres only 69 messages saved in my inbox and it there says i have a 150 message limit So i should still be able to receive messages and im not Will try clearing out some of the less important ones but dont now what that might achieve Take care and ride safely dear friend Yours Hank
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02-24-2013, 05:38 AM | #11 |
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my vote would be the Zuma.....bullet-proof 2T engine...no messy oil changes..no waste oil disposal worries....no monthly valve adjustments...easier resale (telephone always rings on zuma's for sale)
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02-24-2013, 07:55 AM | #12 |
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Monthly valve adjustments?
Who does that?
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02-24-2013, 11:12 AM | #13 |
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Messy oil changes? Well I guess if you dont know what you're doing it could get messy
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02-24-2013, 12:14 PM | #14 |
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I'm not sure who does.
It all depends how many miles you pile on in a month I quess. Be Big, AMAC
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02-24-2013, 03:01 PM | #15 |
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I just don't think the 50 is going to do what you need it to do given your weight.
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