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10-02-2013, 04:28 PM | #1 |
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VIP Future Champion
I am going to purchase a VIP Future Champion 49cc scooter very soon. Was curious about peoples thoughts on that scooter are? Saw one other site that people had many complaints. All there seemed to be. I guess when people are happy they don't really express it. I did see some postive feedback elsewhere. Any thoughts would be appreciated. It is a scooter in my price range and it will be my first.
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10-02-2013, 05:59 PM | #2 |
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Are you talking New or Used ??.
and.... Welcome to ScootDawg. |
10-02-2013, 07:21 PM | #3 |
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Hi
Welcome aboard Pleased to meet you Its a crap shoot, some are fine and some not Give her a full pdi and you will start off on the right foot http://x1scooters.com/pdi.html Heres some helpful tips for those new to scoots http://msf-usa.org/downloads/Scooter-tips-2005.pdf And be sure to leave some money in your budget for riding gear Take care and ride safely Yours Hank
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10-02-2013, 08:43 PM | #4 |
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If you were replying to me. It is new. Like I said affordable, probably the wrong time of year to be riding one here in the northeast but am tired of the bus. Can't work and can no longer afford a car and insurance. Thanks for the welcome.
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10-02-2013, 09:21 PM | #6 |
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Most generic Chinese scooters are always a crapshoot. And people on this site will readily admit all Chinese scooters require you to be able to work on them. If you're not mechanically inclined I would definitely suggest getting a used Japanese scooter as it will be cheaper in the long run and initial cost won't be much more than a new Chinese.
Surprisingly one of the better ways to go about Chinese scooter purchases is buying a used one. The reason is if the scooter made it past a couple thousand miles and doesn't show signs of problems it's likely to continue to be more reliable. Basically over time the lemons get weeded out. It's just a fact that unless you do a thorough PDI (Post Delivery Inspection) more often than not you'll have problems with your scooter. |
10-02-2013, 10:15 PM | #7 |
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Location: Arlington, MA
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I'm not a fan of the Hockey Mask look. Personally I'd save up for something a little better.
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10-02-2013, 11:45 PM | #8 |
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I'm in Connecticut and it is from a local dealer. It is all assembled. I am somewhat mechanically inclined but not physically able to do much. "Gearhead Motors" in New Haven Ct. right on the East Haven line is on the business card. Hockey Mask?
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10-03-2013, 12:10 AM | #9 | |
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Im from CT as well west haven to be exact Howdy neighbor His Hockey mask reference is about the headlight styling, the cage around them resembles a hockey mask Take care and ride safely Yours Hank
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10-03-2013, 12:16 AM | #10 |
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Loaded with questions here. I asked the dealer about weight capacity. He said it is a two seater. So one person should be fine. It is just me. Right now I am 240. That is unusual for me. Put all the weight on in the past 3 years after quitting smoking. My normal is about 180. Will be a while before I could get back to my norm?
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10-03-2013, 09:16 AM | #11 |
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Location: Arlington, MA
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You should be ok, unless it's really shoddy. I gave my brother a ride home last week on my Tomos Nitro, I'm 220 and he's a little less. It was a slow ride, but the scooter's fine.
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10-03-2013, 11:32 AM | #12 |
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Just talking/thinking out loud here.
I don't think you'll be happy with a 49cc scoot. A guy your size would be better off on a 150cc. |
10-03-2013, 12:33 PM | #13 |
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Location: Arlington, MA
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Wayne might be on to something. Unless money is really an issue you might consider a 150 or more.
I live in a very densely populated area and traffic rarely gets above 30 in the places I ride. |
10-03-2013, 12:56 PM | #14 |
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My thinking is, I'd hate to see him buy a scoot,
Then in a week or so come back on here, bitch'in that its too small or slow. |
10-03-2013, 05:24 PM | #15 |
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A 150cc requires registration and insurance here in Ct. Trying to avoid that. Put a deposit on it today. Small balance left. Time will tell what the outcome is?
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