Looking at getting a scooter. I have a 3 mile commute and routinely carry more than I can fit in a backpack, but not much. The truck gets 12mpg and although I love driving it, there just isn't any point on a regular basis. I don't have luggage for the Monster.
So, looking to spend less than 2k. The wife wants to get into riding but has never ridden anything besides a bicycle. I think a nice 50cc would be a good place to start.
Mainly what I'm asking is anything to stay away from. There's a ton of knock-off, no-name 49cc's out there for less than a grand, even brand new...
Honda Ruckus [moto]
$2500 and no storage. Remember, I live in the North East. weather is unpredictable at best. I need some kind of trunk type storage.
Used is definitely NOT out of the question...
Used vespa? ive seen a lot of them in NYC that handle the weathering and still look good with a wash. Craigs lists has TONS of them.
Yeah, not in my price range. Here, anything with "Vespa" in the title seems to run $2500+...
CL has tons of "Classic" 1980's Vespas for $3000+
Quote from: NAKID on July 27, 2009, 03:56:09 PM
$2500 and no storage. Remember, I live in the North East. weather is unpredictable at best. I need some kind of trunk type storage.
Used is definitely NOT out of the question...
But they are sooo cool and people mod the hell out of em. Sure you could come up with a top case of some kind. I think they sell a compartment for under the seat. Do et!
big space
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/529/0/home.aspx (http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/529/0/home.aspx)
That's actually kinda cool...
I like my Vino 125 you can find them in your price range if you look.
Like mine for example ;D [cheeky]
Buddy of mine has a Vino 49. I'd rather get something small like that. No registration, he pays $13 a YEAR for full coverage, and the wife can ride without a MC endorsement...
Quote from: NAKID on July 27, 2009, 05:03:10 PM
Buddy of mine has a Vino 49. I'd rather get something small like that. No registration, he pays $13 a YEAR for full coverage, and the wife can ride without a MC endorsement...
If your small enough the 49 is ok. I just went with the 125 cause it cruises at 55mph
I lived in Key West for a decade. Everybody there drives scooters.
Back then Yamaha Zumas were the thing to have. They run FOREVER, have storage under the seat & they even make a windscreen for them.
I'll deny I ever said this but they are actually kinda fun to ride.
You can even ride a passenger (if you are both average sized and really well acquainted).
You can (or could) get hard bags for them. Being young and broke, we always attached baskets or even milk crates to the back.
It looks like the C3 may have more storage.
Obviously I prefer Ducati but Yamaha makes a great product.
And they are still around $2k
how about a honda metropolitan?
Don't really need a 125 for my commute. a route I routinely take has a 35mph speed limit. If I can find a C3 for a decent price, I'll probably get it...
FYI, a girl I knew had a Honda metro. While it was fine for her weight, someone the size of you is heavy enough to basically render the thing anemic. Seriously-I felt unsafe on that thing-it could barely scrape 35 on a level grade downhill with me on it. I normally advocate the joy of small bikes, but a honda metro, and possibly some of the other 49CC four strokers might be too small for you.
I would consider a 125.
Quote from: MrIncredible on July 27, 2009, 06:45:40 PM
FYI, a girl I knew had a Honda metro. While it was fine for her weight, someone the size of you is heavy enough to basically render the thing anemic. Seriously-I felt unsafe on that thing-it could barely scrape 35 on a level grade downhill with me on it. I normally advocate the joy of small bikes, but a honda metro, and possibly some of the other 49CC four strokers might be too small for you.
I would consider a 125.
the guy is as short as IZ. a 50cc scoot might work for him.
and I'd get a ruckus and put this on it:
(http://www.mx-performance.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/RUCKUS/5000ruckusbag.jpg)
http://www.mx-performance.com/id82.html (http://www.mx-performance.com/id82.html)
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on July 27, 2009, 06:49:11 PM
the guy is as short as IZ. a 50cc scoot might work for him.
and I'd get a ruckus and put this on it:
(http://www.mx-performance.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/RUCKUS/5000ruckusbag.jpg)
http://www.mx-performance.com/id82.html (http://www.mx-performance.com/id82.html)
Rumour is his leg is heavy :P
Buy a scooter and luggage? If that's a solution why not just buy luggage for the duc? Yeah I know he wants to start his wife out on two wheels, women typically prefer scoots that aren't industrial style fugly.
Quote from: MrIncredible on July 27, 2009, 06:55:18 PM
Rumour is his leg is heavy :P
Bone is heavy, Ti is light. ;D
As far as the 49cc is concerned, I don't plan on buying sight unseen, I'll be taking it for a spirited spin before I buy.
The buddy of mine with the Vino is about 15-20 pounds lighter than me. I'll see if I can take his for a spin.
Not sure if any of you have been to Groton or not, but the immediate area around the base (where I live) is pretty small..
Quote from: MrIncredible on July 27, 2009, 06:55:18 PM
Rumour is his leg is heavy :P
Buy a scooter and luggage? If that's a solution why not just buy luggage for the duc? Yeah I know he wants to start his wife out on two wheels, women typically prefer scoots that aren't industrial style fugly.
wouldn't industrial style fugly hold up better in the inevitable crash?
Inevitable crash? Thanks Randy...
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on July 27, 2009, 07:01:36 PM
wouldn't industrial style fugly hold up better in the inevitable crash?
Not if she doesn't ride it.
Quote from: NAKID on July 27, 2009, 07:05:30 PM
Inevitable crash? Thanks Randy...
two kinds of riders...ones that have been down, ones that will...motorcycles, scoots, road bikes, all the same.
Seems like the Vino is the motorized choice for food delivery in Manhattan, most held together with duct tape, but still running.
how far is where you are traveling? And do thye have a shower?
(http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/asics%20tn704%200193.jpg)
or
(http://www.kricycling.com/v1/images/stories/83-cannondale-synapse-carbon-sl-ultegra-triple.jpg)
the later cost about 5 cents per a mile to operate on yogurt.
Yes they have a shower, but that doesn't have the other reason I want it, storage...
bicycle with a trailer
2006 Honda Ruckus. 605 miles on it. used to go to mailbox , to run aroud farm and RV campgrounds. I am the orginal owner. It is just not getting ridden enought.
Price includes a Battery tender. $1350.00 cash only. It has a clear title but has not been registered since it was new. Call @210/215-2051 or 830/931-9388 for more info
Location: Hondo Texas
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/1292058021.html (http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/1292058021.html)
50cc?
I wouldn't get anything less than a 125 if you actually plan on riding it around.
49cc 2-strokes will do about 45. I only need it to do about 35 tops...
Quote from: NAKID on July 28, 2009, 04:41:13 AM
49cc 2-strokes will do about 45. I only need it to do about 35 tops...
Yeah, but the acceleration blows.
I'd just want enough balls to get out of a harry situation with speed and I wouldn't feel a 50cc would have it.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on July 28, 2009, 04:56:35 AM
I'd just want enough balls to get out of a harry situation with speed and I wouldn't feel a 50cc would have it.
Quote from: NAKID on July 27, 2009, 05:03:10 PM
No registration, he pays $13 a YEAR for full coverage, and the wife can ride without a MC endorsement...
To each their own, buddy.
You posted a thread, I threw my $0.02 in that.
Though.......what I say really doesn't matter.
Get a 1960's vespa and restore it [thumbsup]
Yup, I'm just posting that I'm only interested in 50cc scoots...
I would like to restore a 60's vespa, but I don't really have the time...
get a mid 90's Raz or Spree
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
The problem is finding them. CL has a few, cycletrader even fewer unless you want to buy new, and ebay has close to nothing nearby...
Quote from: NAKID on July 28, 2009, 06:00:32 AM
The problem is finding them. CL has a few, cycletrader even fewer unless you want to buy new, and ebay has close to nothing nearby...
Try this: http://www.searchtempest.com/ (http://www.searchtempest.com/)
it does a combined CL and ebay search based on distance from zip code not city or town.
should be a really good time to buy off CL.
people who bought a scooter when gas hit $3 and now cant afford to keep it in the garage.
friend of ours just got a Genuine Rattler Buckten paid $1400 [thumbsup]
i would avoid a 50 because its hard to get up to speed from a light in traffic.
wife commutes on a Vino 125
i want one of these
(http://www.oldhonda.com/madass125black.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/ruckus.jpg)
Quote from: JEFF_H on July 28, 2009, 07:37:18 AM
should be a really good time to buy off CL.
people who bought a scooter when gas hit $3 and now cant afford to keep it in the garage.
friend of ours just got a Genuine Rattler Buckten paid $1400 [thumbsup]
i would avoid a 50 because its hard to get up to speed from a light in traffic.
wife commutes on a Vino 125
i want one of these
(http://www.oldhonda.com/madass125black.jpg)
Dude I would totally flog that thing. [thumbsup]
So I went to a local dealer today to look at a couple scoots. They had 2 E-TON models and the Honda Metropolitan. The Honda is TINY! Both of the E-TON's had a storage compartment under the seat just big enough for a helmet, that's it.
So, called some other dealers looking for the Yamaha C3. NO ONE had it in stock, except for one place in Hartford that has several still in the crates. Doesn't look like I'm going to be able to deal on them, but the size of the storage compartment will make up for it. The same motor in the Zuma is rated at 123mpg, so if the C3 "only" gets 100, I'll still be more than happy.
On another note, got gas in the Duc today, 2.667G to 124.3 miles = over 46mpg [thumbsup]