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[sc00ter]

Emailed Keeway and asked about the lack of dealers on the website. I was told to go to KeewayAmerica.com and... same thing. Nothing. Only the distribution center in Texas shows up. I'll keep checking The website until I loose interest I guess. I'm really liking that Sixties 300.

I wanted a new Royal Alloy 300 until I saw how hard it was to remove the variator cover. I'll pass after seeing that nonsense! Plus the no native storage under the seat. I use my scooters for main transportation and I like having the perks that I'm used to. Under seat storage, true step-thru (no PCX or ADV hump in the step-thru), fully automatic (I'm lazy) and good selection of quality accessories (windscreen a must) and the option for a rear rack for a top box. Being nice looking helps as well.

My Buddy 125 comes very close to this want list. I would like a bit more power (don't we all) and the option to take my wife for a ride and not be cramped, though we rarely ride 2-up much anymore. I still love my Buddy and would keep it regardless.

[kz1000st]

Originally Posted by sc00ter

Emailed Keeway and asked about the lack of dealers on the website. I was told to go to KeewayAmerica.com and... same thing. Nothing. Only the distribution center in Texas shows up. I'll keep checking The website until I loose interest I guess. I'm really liking that Sixties 300.

I wanted a new Royal Alloy 300 until I saw how hard it was to remove the variator cover. I'll pass after seeing that nonsense! Plus the no native storage under the seat. I use my scooters for main transportation and I like having the perks that I'm used to. Under seat storage, true step-thru (no PCX or ADV hump in the step-thru), fully automatic (I'm lazy) and good selection of quality accessories (windscreen a must) and the option for a rear rack for a top box. Being nice looking helps as well.

My Buddy 125 comes very close to this want list. I would like a bit more power (don't we all) and the option to take my wife for a ride and not be cramped, though we rarely ride 2-up much anymore. I still love my Buddy and would keep it regardless.

Ironic that the cover is so hard but it tells you volumes about what Vespa owners tolerate since the RA 300 engine is a Vespa by China.

The one thing I like about the CF Moto Helix clone is the ease of maintenance. The lower plastic cover comes off and two bolts to take off the Variator cover, seat pops off with one bolt and there are the valve quicky adjuster bolts. Oil drain and filter easy access. If not for the stinky ten inch wheels I might be interested in finding a real Helix.

Until then I have the 168.9cc Tiyen and CF Moto 250 for milk and egg runs with storage and generous top boxes. The motorcycles are go anywhere, do light carrying and have intense Japanese reliability. Which doesn't mean I won't pursue a Kymco XTown or SYM Citicom one day.

[kz1000st]

A large Vespa rally in Europe.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/71769...s-2024-photos/

[kz1000st]

The family pickup scooter.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/71768...q1Xo5nw.VuRQvx

[kz1000st]

Talk about horrifying.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/71898...nse-acquittal/

[sc00ter]

Thanks for the update. I still can't believe he got acquitted of the charges. You should update the thread with this tidbit on the "other" forum that gave you grief.

[kz1000st]

Tired of Light Weight and a single cylinder? Here's something for you.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/71902...q1Xo5nw.VuRQvx

[kz1000st]

Originally Posted by sc00ter

Thanks for the update. I still can't believe he got acquitted of the charges. You should update the thread with this tidbit on the "other" forum that gave you grief.

The grief is more an annoyance than anything else. To be told I had no credibility about scooters because I said the QJ LTR-150 scooter is probably a reliable piece is galling. I have over 30,000 miles on four Chinese craft with only 1 stranding and that was the CF Moto no less. How many China miles do they have? Like none?

Yet you read day after day, fuel pump failures, electrical gremlins, bad connections and assorted ills. Look at your Piaggio. It's their forum so I have to tread lightly and they know it. If I went off on their electrical fires, corrosion and bad shocks I would get banned.

Even with quiet mention they acknowledge that a Yamaha SMax 155 is a suitable replacement for a GTS 300 at less than half the price. Your Buddy does as much as your Liberty did with fewer headaches and probably a longer life.

It's their playground. They can have all the fun they want with it.

Rant over.