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Yesterday, 09:56 AM | #121 |
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 582
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I rarely buy scooters used. Come to think about it I've only owned 3 used scooters.
I bought the old Scooter Rider Magazine shop KYMCO People 250 scooter. It was in EXCELLENT condition with zero surprises. A powder blue Buddy 125 from a dealership. It was fully serviced at the selling dealership and was also mint. I still miss that scooter. SYM CityCom 300i off a friend/coworker. The price was really fair but wow, so many annoying "surprises" like stripped screws and such. Prior owner was heavy handed! I don't count 50cc mopeds as I've owned way to many to count. All of them were extremely cheap to purchase and mostly it was to flip or breakdown for parts. If I sell a scooter the price is usually low because the scooter will have crazy miles on it. My wife noted that I always replace a scooter every 3 years. That would be 30,000 miles minimum. But now that I'm trying to avoid technology I'll just keep my simple Buddy 125. I don't want/need: EFI. ABS. Traction control (TC). Bluetooth connectivity. Keyless ignition. Anti-theft ignition if it has a chipped key. Electric adjustable windscreen and/or seat. Key fob opening seat/trunk/gas cap. Screaming factory alarm system. Rider mode selection like rain/normal/sport. Ride By Wire throttles aka servo controlled. Push button gear selector (usually servo controlled). Proprietary ECU computer readers. I'm older and like simpler. |
Yesterday, 05:34 PM | #122 | |
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Hyde Park, NY
Posts: 1,110
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My scooters and bikes are all carburetored. The Fashion is the only water cooled model. I would really like a Royal Enfield 650 if only for the air cooling but it is fuel injected. Yes, simple is better. Ask the Vespa guys with all the failing fuel pumps.
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2008 Eagle Milano 150- 9,679 miles 2009 Honda Rebel 250- 10,434 miles 2009 CF Moto Fashion- 16,023 miles 2009 MC-114 50cc Cub Clone- 4,317 miles twowheeler.yolasite.com/ That's 30,049 China Scootin miles and Counting. |
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Yesterday, 10:19 PM | #123 |
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 582
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Almost all of the new/current Royal Enfield bikes are nice looking! My wife and I stop and look at one every time we see one in the wild. Shame we have zero dealers remotely close to us or I'd seriously consider one. A air cooled 650 would be plenty for me. I LOVE the Continental GT 650! The Royal Enfields always get good reviews as well.
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