New Member By mrmike (Read 493 times)

[mrmike]

My name is Mike Haggerty and I live in Syracuse, NY. I'm 69 years old and retired. I bought my first bike (Harley FXSTD)) at age 56. Last June I decided that 643lbs was a little too much for me to handle. I sold the Harley and bought a Kymco People 150. I absolutely LOVED it and rode it all summer and fall. The only downside was the low (58-60) top speed. Some of my commute is on interstate highways and that got tricky at times at 60mph. This fall I sold the 150 and bought a new Kymco People GTI300. I haven't been able to ride it yet, but I think it will be ideal for me. I look foreward to getting some good info and maybe meeting some local folks to ride with through this forum.


Update-- Have 300 miles on scooter and lovin it.

[madcollie]

Then let me be the first to say WELCOME neighbor! Live in Eastwood (the village inside the city). Good to have another Yankee here to offset all those Arkieland folks that run wild round here.

I think the GTI300 will more than handle 690 or 81 and Kymco makes a darn good bike.

Did you do your PDI yet? And pix, we love the pix!

M/C

Stay warm tonight, that wind is something else out there.

[mrmike]

Madcollie

Glad to hear from a local. I won't pick up the new scoot till April (it's at dealer in Rochester) Got a windshield and new top box to install, then I'll do pictures. Stay in touch. I'm a do-it yourselfer with tools, a heated garage and a new Harbor Freight scooter lift. Be glad to help you out with routine maintenance and mods if you want help.

[alleyoop]

Welcome Mrmike, good to have you on the forum and from what you say a wrencher at that. That is great more wrenchers is always good and yes I think you made a wise decision getting the 300 for your needs.
Alleyoop