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Old 08-28-2013, 06:31 PM   #1
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What should I get?

1. 2005 Yamaha Zuma 11,000km in good shape.

2. E-Ton Beamer III 1400km in good shape.

3. 2010 Chinese scoot with 12" alloys etc and BBK already done, in good shape 2000km.

I'm more than willing to break out the wrench and work on any of these, and like the way they all look, my fave being the Zuma. They're all around the same price point.

I guess my question is, are the Zumas really that much better in terms of quality? The beamer has the same engine as the Zuma, but of course not made by Yamaha. I have experience wrenching on a Chinese scoot, but not the Yamaha/minarelli engine.

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Old 08-28-2013, 06:58 PM   #2
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Is the Zuma a two stroke? The 2t Zumas run very strong and performance parts are plentiful.
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Old 08-28-2013, 07:01 PM   #3
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I would get the Zuma out of the three if the price is equal and they are all in the same good condition
The quality, fit and finish and performance are going to be much higher then the other 2
http://motorscooterguide.net/Yamaha/...S/ZumaBWS.html
If a 50cc is what your going to get a 2t is the way to go imho
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Old 08-28-2013, 07:33 PM   #4
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Yea, 2-stroke Zuma. The E-Ton is also a 2-stroke and is supposed to use the same engine as the Zuma, just not Yamaha made of course.

I have been leaning toward the Zuma, but wasn't sure if I should worry about it having 11,000km.
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Old 08-28-2013, 11:09 PM   #5
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If they're all about the same price point. Zuma all the way. You'll probably get that answer 99 out of 100 times here. Even though this is a dedicated Chinese scooter site it doesn't mean we don't know quality when we see it. Everyone here will readily admit Chinese scooters are not nearly of the same caliber as a Japanese one.

Plus if you have experience with a 2T Chinese you have experience with the Minarelli. They're pretty much the same.



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Old 08-29-2013, 12:03 AM   #6
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Yea that's the general impression I'm getting from people, and the Zuma is the one I really want anyway. Will throw up some pics if I can get my hands on it.

Thanks for the advice guys!
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Old 08-29-2013, 03:06 AM   #7
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If you like the zuma looks, I'd suggest a new zuma clone.
I don't know what you're aiming for, 50cc or 150cc.

50cc, <$1030 delivered:
http://www.superiorpowersports.com/1.../rk50sc-31.htm

150cc, <$1200 delivered:
http://www.superiorpowersports.com/1...rk150sc-31.htm

For $1100 a nice 2 stroke 50cc scoot:
http://www.superiorpowersports.com/5.../rk50sc-15.htm

But if you're going regular 4 stroke, 50cc, I would suggest the smallest, and the cheapest; probably the most reliable and cheapest chinese 50cc on the market today; $730 delivered:
http://www.superiorpowersports.com/5.../tt50sc-a1.htm

And of course, nothing beats this Roketa motorcycle (if you like shifting gears). Just do a sprocket change to 34T, and you'll get 95MPG out of this wonderful machine:
http://www.superiorpowersports.com/1...rk127mc-05.htm

I just wished they had them in pink and red, for girls. I'm fond of my blue one.
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Old 08-29-2013, 07:39 AM   #8
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Get the Zuma. Stay away from any BBK'ed gy6 you did not bbk yourself.
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Old 08-29-2013, 05:07 PM   #9
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If you like the zuma looks, I'd suggest a new zuma clone.
I don't know what you're aiming for, 50cc or 150cc.

50cc, <$1030 delivered:
http://www.superiorpowersports.com/1.../rk50sc-31.htm

150cc, <$1200 delivered:
http://www.superiorpowersports.com/1...rk150sc-31.htm

For $1100 a nice 2 stroke 50cc scoot:
http://www.superiorpowersports.com/5.../rk50sc-15.htm

But if you're going regular 4 stroke, 50cc, I would suggest the smallest, and the cheapest; probably the most reliable and cheapest chinese 50cc on the market today; $730 delivered:
http://www.superiorpowersports.com/5.../tt50sc-a1.htm

And of course, nothing beats this Roketa motorcycle (if you like shifting gears). Just do a sprocket change to 34T, and you'll get 95MPG out of this wonderful machine:
http://www.superiorpowersports.com/1...rk127mc-05.htm

I just wished they had them in pink and red, for girls. I'm fond of my blue one.
I like the look of the Zuma clone, but I'm in Canada, so that option doesn't work.

I'm going to look at the Zuma on Saturday, will let you guys know how it goes.
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Old 08-30-2013, 01:29 AM   #10
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Just be aware chinese parts are a lot quicker and easier to obtain. I have been thru the wringer with yamaha, well over a month last year to get a piston. and it wasn't for the riva, Same engine as in the 2012 majesty.
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Old 08-30-2013, 02:41 PM   #11
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Just be aware chinese parts are a lot quicker and easier to obtain. I have been thru the wringer with yamaha, well over a month last year to get a piston. and it wasn't for the riva, Same engine as in the 2012 majesty.
Sucks you had that experience, but I doubt it's the same situation for the Zuma 50. Even if Yamaha is a pain to deal with, there are so many aftermarket parts for that thing, I don't think parts will be an issue. No way it would be worse than trying to get parts for the Hyosung I just sold. (It had a Morini motor instead of the Minarelli that is used in the Zuma and a ton of other 2T scoots.
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Old 08-31-2013, 12:12 AM   #12
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My scooter dealer bought a used Zuma with BBK and LV70 pipe and it is a wheelie popper . Yamaha is waaaaaay better than the China stuff .

Since your in Canda check out this 90cc 2T engine which be awesome to outrun 4T 150s after saying " Its only a 50cc " wink wink http://www.mbe-motorsports.com/catal...vn45ietov2omi7


Also check out CPI scooters http://www.cpiscooter.com/Accueil%20E.html as a GTR would be awesome with its crotch rocket look and tall 17 inch wheels
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Old 09-01-2013, 05:25 PM   #13
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Got the Zuma, or BWS as they're called here in Canada. You guys were so right! It's built better, it runs better, it handles better, and it goes way faster than the shitty old scooter I just got rid of. This is what I was expecting from a 2T scooter! Had a lot of fun riding it around after I bought it yesterday!

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Old 09-01-2013, 05:32 PM   #14
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Nice looking scoot & Congrats on the new ride. .
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Old 09-01-2013, 09:47 PM   #15
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Thanks! Looking forward to putting lots of miles on it!
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