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04-21-2013, 10:47 PM | #1 |
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New Scooter... Soon?
Hey guys I have been thinking of getting a new scoot I like the Burgman well enough but I really enjoyed the smaller bike quite a bit. I wanted to see what you all thought. I commute about 20 miles one way as some of you know and need to maintain 55-60 for about half of it, 6 miles one stretch and 4 on another. Any way I am considering the Genuine Stella 4t (all the 2t's are gone guys) Genuine Buddy 170i and the Kymco Like 200i. I have also thought about a Vespa 150 LX or S but it seems like a lot of money for such poor gas mileage and top speed. I do want a more Italian styled bike so any thoughts you all have would be appreciated. Looking for mostly Taiwanese quality or similar.
Any one want the Burgman, they offered me $2000 on trade anything over that would take it...
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04-21-2013, 11:16 PM | #2 |
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Assuming the Vespas are out I would buy the Stella. I'm not huge on the retro look but the Stella is the most classic of the bunch.
Add the long list of aftermarket "dress-up" accessories and the Stella has it. There are also some cool sidecars. Be Big, AMAC
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04-22-2013, 10:45 AM | #4 |
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I'll sell you a Kymco Super 8 150cc, green with green LED lights and only 2100 miles
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04-22-2013, 11:13 AM | #5 |
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You know I have thought about this and I ran a 150 for quite some time. I have noticed the only thing I use the extra power for is speeding which I really don't need to do...
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04-22-2013, 11:16 AM | #6 |
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Thanks CE I'll think about it but the Super 8 doesn't really do it for me style wise... I have never seen one in green though I could be tempted... Got any pictures?
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04-22-2013, 12:21 PM | #7 |
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Hi Rob
Preorder a Vespa 946, its what im thinking of doing http://www.scootercentral.com.au/new...vespa-946.aspx Take care and ride safely dear friend Yours Hank
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04-22-2013, 12:23 PM | #8 |
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I don't think I would survive the beating the wife would give me if I did that. I am approved by her for a payment per month not to exceed $120. You want to finance me Hank??
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04-22-2013, 01:52 PM | #9 |
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The 946 is a work of art.
Be Big, AMAC
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04-24-2013, 08:28 AM | #11 |
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and the winner is...........?
Be Big, AMAC
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04-24-2013, 08:50 AM | #12 |
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I still haven't decided I won't be buying till the third week in may. Leaning toward the Stella right now...
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04-24-2013, 09:37 AM | #13 |
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IMO the Stella is a great choice. It looks great and you hear of few problems.
Be Big, AMAC
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04-24-2013, 09:40 AM | #14 |
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Hey SnW if you get the Stella see if you can get one with the Stebel air horn. (at least they'll hear you coming.)
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04-24-2013, 09:48 AM | #15 |
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I think all Genuines com with the insanely loud Stebel horn. Definitely one of the features I like
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