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[sc00ter]

I lusted at the Honda Super Cub for the longest time but that semi-shift (manual gear box with no physical clutch lever) and key fob only (no real key) turned me off. I don't even want all that tech in my cars. The most modern car I own is a base model 2016 Honda Fit. My wife hates the CVT in it because it never "shifts" thru the gears. But it has a real key and no fancy front view cameras that require a $1000 and up windshield replacement.

A friend has a Yamaha Xmax and STILL suffers with the key fob! The scoot will beep and chirp at him all the time. Just annoying and unnecessary.

The Honda Trail 125 is just to ugly to even be tempting. I know I wont see it when on it but I'll still have to walk up to it before riding away, and not only will I have to see it but everyone else will see me walk up to it and get on it. Then they might pelt me with rocks for riding such a hideous beast!

[kz1000st]

Originally Posted by sc00ter

I lusted at the Honda Super Cub for the longest time but that semi-shift (manual gear box with no physical clutch lever) and key fob only (no real key) turned me off. I don't even want all that tech in my cars. The most modern car I own is a base model 2016 Honda Fit. My wife hates the CVT in it because it never "shifts" thru the gears. But it has a real key and no fancy front view cameras that require a $1000 and up windshield replacement.

A friend has a Yamaha Xmax and STILL suffers with the key fob! The scoot will beep and chirp at him all the time. Just annoying and unnecessary.

The Honda Trail 125 is just to ugly to even be tempting. I know I wont see it when on it but I'll still have to walk up to it before riding away, and not only will I have to see it but everyone else will see me walk up to it and get on it. Then they might pelt me with rocks for riding such a hideous beast!

I owned a Chinese copy of a 50cc Cub engine. It was great fun up shifting and easy to use. I would usually downshift at a stop back to neutral because it was terrible to downshift while rolling. The engine would feel like it slammed on the brakes so if I got to a hill I would have to stop near the bottom downshift to first and select the needed gear to climb. If it had a clutch, like a Grom does, it could have been eased into a lower gear.

When Steve Williams, Scooter in the Sticks, was considering buying a Trail Cub I advised him to buy the Honda XR 150R. It, to me, was a much better choice for the rigors of the dirt (I rode a lot of it in my youth). His reply was, "Looks are what count to me and the XR doesn't do it for me." He bought the Honda Trail Cub.

Sort of like owning a Vespa instead of something sturdy.

[kz1000st]

Terrific. Now dealers will have to make sure the buyers have insurance and then have to work with New York State DMV. A nightmare on a good day.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/72670...-registration/

[sc00ter]

New York can call our dealers, as we have required tags on mopeds for awhile. Insurance is still not required but I've always carried it regardless. My insurance carrier does the insurance by VIN number, if it's in their system they'll insure it. Why not carry it? I think its around $120 a year.

We still have state inspection but its not required for mopeds (49cc and under) and not exceeding 35mph. Quick story: I was riding my Zuma 49cc moped coming home from work one night. I'm keeping up with traffic going around 50 in a 45 zone. This cop pulls me over, I guess its a "Watch this guys!" as the car was filled with 4 other officers in training. Clown car if I ever saw one! Anyways, this gung-ho cop was all "License, insurance and registration!" so I give him all 3. My license carries a M "motorcycle" endorsement, I had proof of insurance and a state inspection (just because) BUT my plates and registration said "moped". This guy is sitting there looking stupid and threatens to give me a ticket "anyways". I'm like okay, whatever. He then says I ran a red light. I point to my GoPro and mention that I have legal resources on stand-by. Again, whatever dude. He lets me off with a "Warning!" for nothing. As he's getting back in the car with the other officers I said next that time he waste my time I'm filing a complaint. He mumbled "F#*k you" under his breath. DMV had a box on the original forum that said a "moped" couldn't exceed 55mph and was not allowed on the interstate! You BET I CHECKED THAT BOX! It took DMV around 6 months to catch the mistake.

I eventually had to re-register the Zuma after DMV discovered their paperwork mistake. Moral of story? Put insurance on your moped even if not required and run a GoPro or DJI. You never know when its needed.