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Post by sirfinne on Feb 2, 2015 23:32:19 GMT -6
I realize I am late entering this thread but I have to comment. In MD, You need a valid drivers license for anything 50cc< and 35 mph<. If it is bigger or faster than that you need a Motorcycle license. All 2 wheelers with motors must be tagged and insured. Like some have said here alrdy, It is not the Bike/Scoot that is dangerous but the driver that might make it so. Should you have classes yes. Should you pay 100 - 300 dollars and wait 6 months for a class opening No. That is my opinion. I have ridden 50 CC scoots and mopeds for many years and recently moved up to a 150CC. I have been in 2 accidents and in both cases I was stopped at a red light and rear ended by somebody on their F'n cell phone not paying attention to the lights. The last accident occurred about 20 minutes ago and yes I am fine. I was thrown about halfway across the intersection and my bike made it all the way across. It is fine as well , minus the mirrors and speakers. lol , police was actually at the cross section of the light when I got hit. So it's not the vehicle one drives that is dangerous, it is the idiots that drive them.  |
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Post by sirfinne on Jan 31, 2015 21:00:16 GMT -6
Thanks for the reply. Quick Info... Married to Lovely Wife and we have 4 very young children. I initially convinced my wife to let me get the 150 by promising huge savings on our gas bill and I would ride in all weather to work ( a 20 mile round trip) . I rode to work in 18 degree weather this morning. So I kept my part of the bargain. As much as I would kill to have a SWing or even better yet , The new NM4 by Honda, Flowers won't add to our budget. Limited to under 2k at the moment. So will probably end up with the Roketa 250cc, I think it's the MC54 -250. Will continue to stop i9n and will start a thread asking for advice I am sure. If you know anybody feeling charitable with a 400 or 600cc scoot in the MD area, I promise to take good care of it. BTW the POS TaoTao 150 Evo has over 6000 miles on it since I started this deal with my wife.
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Post by sirfinne on Jan 29, 2015 23:24:22 GMT -6
Sorry for the absence. Kids , Wife , Work , LIFE... We all know those. The short of things is the Tomos to a huge crap on me and I swapped for a TaoTao Evo 150cc. Good bike , crap plastics though. The good news is the wife is so thrilled that I saved her a ton by commuting in all weather that I am allowed to get a 250 this year. Thanks for the info , I do miss my Tomos though.
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Post by sirfinne on Feb 24, 2014 2:47:23 GMT -6
Will try to keep a running update on my progress. Will also add pics soon. Just installed a remote alarm system on the Nitro. Peace of mind , thieves will hopefully think twice before stealing this bike.
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Post by sirfinne on Feb 19, 2014 21:49:58 GMT -6
Thanks Alley , I rode this bike years ago and remember it for how comfortable the ride is. Just a hvy slow pig of a bike. I just ordered several upgrades , if you have any recommendations of what I missed that will help , please let me know.
1) 80 cc big bore kit 2) Performance CDI 3) Performance Variator 4) Full clutch and bell assembly 5) Final drive performance gears
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Post by sirfinne on Feb 18, 2014 13:54:59 GMT -6
I am new to tinkering with small scoots. Can any1 help me with specs on stock TOMOS NItro50 or good parts to increase top end.
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Post by sirfinne on Feb 18, 2014 13:37:33 GMT -6
I have owned many TOMOS products over the years. I now own a 2011 Nitro 50. Just starting to learn the mechanical side of things though.
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