Anybody heard of Or own a Auto-Moto? By crazedfox (Read 1,977 times)

[crazedfox]

Anybody heard of Or own a Auto-Moto?
 - A roofed, open side, 150cc scoot. -

I like to hear some input from folks that have owned or, do own one.

Web-sight link:
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[wolfhound]

I have seen one broken down and parked in our small town. Never saw it again. Have seen a couple of videos of another
in the Atlanta area. I have read that they have had trouble with the mechanism that allows the rig to tilt in curves. There may have been a distributor in our area at one time but don't think the idea caught on here.

[tvnacman]

I worked on one interesting .

John

[davec]

I've seen one at the Scooter Shop here in Columbus.
Interesting concept, however, it doesn't balance by itself.
(I need something that is sable, and standing still, this isn't (has to be locked)
And, someone on another site has one.
and, I've seen a couple you tube videos of one.

[crazedfox]

Yeah, but does anyone here "owned/own" one?
I know there still rather new here in the states.
But they can't be that unheard of, can they?

I'm sure someone here knows someone with one.

When things are financially better, I'd like to get one.
Maybe even install a 250cc in it later on,
so I can go on the interstate with it.
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[tvnacman]

Around curves the rear likes to slip and or slide .

John

[wolfhound]

I think that it has been on the market here for about 3 or 4 years. From what I have seen I would not take one on the Xpress way even with a 250cc engine but then I would not ride on the Xpressway with a 600cc scooter.

[rapidjim]

I had a customer with one until he sold it. The locking mechanism to hold the machine straight when parked is tricky and if not engaged properly the machine will fall over. I had an extremely difficult time trying to find a dealer that I could get mirrors and plastics from. Finally found one, took 3 weeks to get a mirror at the cost of $60.00. Also side winds causes issues with handling, the rear needs to be wider.

The up side is it is a standard GY6 motor.

All and all I was not impressed, it did get a lot of looks when sitting in front of my shop.

[crazedfox]

I'm sure it can be locked/fixed into a permanent setup.
& drive it more like a 3-wheeled car.
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[trailheadmike]

I don't own one but I love to read about these. Its an automoto, but also known as a Vogue, a Scooterpod and Diamo Velux. The Diamo was made as a convertible with a retractable roof. Put these names together in a google search and you'll get posts from the old scootdawg site as well as discussions from other forums. Automoto also has a facebook page and there are some people who post regularly there that you might be able to contact. good luck.

-Mike

[tomcat]

I'm sure it can be locked/fixed into a permanent setup.
& drive it more like a 3-wheeled car.

If you are sure of that, maybe buy one & let us know how it works out for ya.  : = )

[crazedfox]

[/quote]If you are sure of that, maybe buy one & let us know how it works out for ya.  : = )
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Would love to…

[alleyoop]

They are not very popular due to problems with them and the canopy acts like a break and because of it also not to stable in the wind. Some have bought them and put them right back up for sale, also parts are not easy to come by for those.
Alleyoop

[crazedfox]

I just would like to try driving one for myself.
You know try before ya' buy thing.
(Even though it'll be a bit I could.)

[alleyoop]