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Post by poppawelee on Mar 31, 2015 7:18:07 GMT -6
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Post by JR on Mar 31, 2015 9:17:04 GMT -6
For a 150 with the high looking handle bars I would think it would be fine? but the question really is how heavy and where do you ride? Flat street riding or hilly terrain?
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Post by poppawelee on Apr 7, 2015 23:21:59 GMT -6
Hi JR. In my area of Ohio the topography is flat and flatter. I'm 6-3, 323LBS. Complete noob to scooters, in my 50s. I've bought 2 cheap used neglected Chinese scooters that have been wonderful in providing me learning lessons in maintenance and repair. As I prepare to get my permit I think it would be wise to have a new low price model I can carefully PDI myself. Don't want to be stranded with one of the used 150cc's a dozen miles from home, don't want to spend $$$ on a Vespa or Honda to find out I no longer have the chutzpah I had in my youth when I rode a Moto Morini cafe Sport on the streets.
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Post by JR on Apr 8, 2015 5:13:20 GMT -6
Sir with your weight and height I would consider a good 250 Chinese or Taiwanese scooter? The extra ponies will serve you well and allow you a better option for all terrain IMO>
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Post by ultima on Apr 11, 2015 15:01:29 GMT -6
I just bought one today. I'll let you know how it is.
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Post by poppawelee on May 21, 2015 11:35:44 GMT -6
Thank you JR. I have been looking for a mid-80's Honda Elite 250 in a specific color and condition. Sold a SUNL 150 I fixed up. It really was too small for me, awkward and difficult to pilot because of size.
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Post by poppawelee on May 21, 2015 11:38:38 GMT -6
Thank you ultima, looking forward to your next post.
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Post by cyborg on May 21, 2015 11:52:29 GMT -6
i agree with Jr on this one 150cc is too small for you,,250 is where i'd be looking,,,altho i did check out the df200 ,,,looks to be a decent scoot ,,and it has proper forks with an upper and lower triple clamps,,,,nice,,,
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Post by poppawelee on May 22, 2015 11:22:12 GMT -6
Thank you cyborg. I thought I was good to go with a used Kymco 200 on Clist. Caller #1 but seller tried to get cute with having all interested parties arrive at the same time so he could flame a bidding war. "asking price" is not an eBay auction to me so I just let it go. Back to sifting through the overpriced used online LOL!
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Post by cyborg on May 22, 2015 12:40:14 GMT -6
I'll tell you tho i personally would go with a used Sym or Kymco,,i was actually looking at them and a new leftover Genuine Stella presented itself and i grabbed it,,,but i'm 6ft flat 190-200 lbs so it works for me,,,i think a Sym 300i would be perfect for you,,,plenty of stink to get you in trouble,,,if you want it
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Post by poppawelee on May 24, 2015 22:43:21 GMT -6
Thanks for the mention of the 300i, I've not heard of that model before. Sym and Kymco seem to be well respected names, I've noticed on forums. A scooter forum (owner?) recommended a Bet & Win as a good pick. The only one I found was already sold, such is Craigslist. Sooner or later my ship will come in. I've contemplated buying a used Van to tote my eventual purchase because U-Haul gets pricey quick. Used vans, even with 6 cylinders, seem to get miserable MPG. aaargh! Maybe I'll start looking at pick-up trucks. Thanks again for your reply  |
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