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General Discussion / Vespa
« on: January 29, 2022, 01:19:20 PM »
I love Vespas but, I`m put off by their small wheels.
Do you think they will ever go to larger wheels?.
Do you think they will ever go to larger wheels?.
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General Discussion / mini bike popularity
« on: January 13, 2022, 08:20:17 PM »
Seems mini bikes are gaining in popularity in the US. Bikes like the Grohm/Grohm clones and the Monkey just to name a few. There are others.
Do you own one of these or are you familiar with them. They look like they would be a lot of fun. A new Grohm clone can be bought new for $1800. These things look like they would be great for the back roads and trails.
What say you?.
Do you own one of these or are you familiar with them. They look like they would be a lot of fun. A new Grohm clone can be bought new for $1800. These things look like they would be great for the back roads and trails.
What say you?.
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General Discussion / tire air pressure gauges analog or digital
« on: December 22, 2020, 11:21:11 PM »
Question: How do you know if your tire gauge is accurate?.
Please explain.
Please explain.
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General Discussion / nostalgia - going back in time
« on: February 26, 2020, 10:40:32 PM »
Do you remember the very first motorscooters and motorcycles you first laid eyes on.
For me the first scooters I saw was a Zundab, Allstate, and a Cushman Eagle or two. Not many owned bikes in those days, mid, late 50s, maybe early 60s.
The first motorcycle I ever saw was an old army green Indian. Could have been a Harley but, i`m thinking Indian. Probably Army surplus. Seems like it might have had a shifter that stuck up beside the gas tank.
The first modern motorcycle I ever saw was a Bridgestone. It was owned by a friend of mine. His dad would buy him nice motorcycles. Later he had a Honda 150 Dream. That was a fine bike. I use to jump on the back of it and we would ride to a bootlegger to buy whiskey. I think we were about 16 at the time.
This is my earliest memories of scoots and cycles.
A little later on, I and a friend of mine and me shared custody of an old Ducati junker. We had no title for it. The headlight burned dim. We would get quarts of beer and ride the back roads with it.
Those were the good old days.
For me the first scooters I saw was a Zundab, Allstate, and a Cushman Eagle or two. Not many owned bikes in those days, mid, late 50s, maybe early 60s.
The first motorcycle I ever saw was an old army green Indian. Could have been a Harley but, i`m thinking Indian. Probably Army surplus. Seems like it might have had a shifter that stuck up beside the gas tank.
The first modern motorcycle I ever saw was a Bridgestone. It was owned by a friend of mine. His dad would buy him nice motorcycles. Later he had a Honda 150 Dream. That was a fine bike. I use to jump on the back of it and we would ride to a bootlegger to buy whiskey. I think we were about 16 at the time.
This is my earliest memories of scoots and cycles.
A little later on, I and a friend of mine and me shared custody of an old Ducati junker. We had no title for it. The headlight burned dim. We would get quarts of beer and ride the back roads with it.
Those were the good old days.
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General Discussion / what can be done about Kalifornia
« on: October 15, 2019, 03:36:00 AM »
Sorry boo.
Our scooter forum is not the place for this.
Stig
Our scooter forum is not the place for this.
Stig
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General Discussion / confused about Kymco selections
« on: March 08, 2019, 02:15:41 PM »
In the 300cc to 400cc range of motor scooters, what is available to US consumers in 2019?.
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General Discussion / cabin fever
« on: February 09, 2019, 06:41:56 AM »
Got it bad. I want to ride but the weather has been bad here. I`m not crazy about riding on icy roads and in cold windy weather. I have cold weather gear but, I still prefer decent weather.
Anxious for spring.
Anxious for spring.
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General Discussion / post
« on: June 21, 2018, 01:01:10 AM »
Are they disappearing or am I loosing my mind?.
Never mind. I aaam loosing my mind.
Moderators feel free to delete. Would not let me.
Never mind. I aaam loosing my mind.
Moderators feel free to delete. Would not let me.
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General Discussion / why would Kymco
« on: April 25, 2018, 07:23:29 PM »
do such a dumb thing?.
Dropping the People GTI 300 and the Downtown 300 for the US market.
I don`t get it.
Dropping the People GTI 300 and the Downtown 300 for the US market.
I don`t get it.
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General Discussion / hot rodding motor scooters
« on: March 26, 2018, 12:02:22 AM »
I see a lot of rodded scooters on Youtube. Some of them will absolutely fly.
Wonder why no one talks about hotrodding here.
I think it would be fun if a person had some money to burn.
Wonder why no one talks about hotrodding here.
I think it would be fun if a person had some money to burn.
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General Discussion / why no chatter about the Kymco CV2
« on: March 22, 2018, 12:21:41 PM »
I think they are snazzy looking scoots. Will the US get them?.
More hp than the Kymco 500
two back rest
center stand
adjustable wind screen
factory hard bags (accessories)
final drive (chain)
price ?
More hp than the Kymco 500
two back rest
center stand
adjustable wind screen
factory hard bags (accessories)
final drive (chain)
price ?
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General Discussion / Kymco C2
« on: November 15, 2017, 12:49:23 PM »
Why are no specs for the C2 being published.
Cannot find important specs like horsepower, torque, weight, etc..
Has anyone found specs on this scooter?.
Cannot find important specs like horsepower, torque, weight, etc..
Has anyone found specs on this scooter?.
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General Discussion / AFTER THREE YEARS OF OWNERSHIP
« on: July 19, 2017, 12:32:24 PM »
I`m convinced I bought one of the best motor scooters on the market.
IMHO, these are the best for all around riding.
Kymco People GTI 300
Kymco Downtown 300
Honda SH 300i
Piaggio BV 350
All things considered, these are the best of the best.
I bought a GTI 300 sometime back and i`m still amazed this 300 FI runs and pulls like it does.
I have studied the specs and read a lot about the many motor scooters available now and am convinced the above motor scooter are tops.
IMHO, these are the best for all around riding.
Kymco People GTI 300
Kymco Downtown 300
Honda SH 300i
Piaggio BV 350
All things considered, these are the best of the best.
I bought a GTI 300 sometime back and i`m still amazed this 300 FI runs and pulls like it does.
I have studied the specs and read a lot about the many motor scooters available now and am convinced the above motor scooter are tops.
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General Discussion / cities in Asia to ban scooters
« on: July 05, 2017, 02:04:13 PM »
Cities in Asia are planning to ban scooters in the near future. Hanoi plans to ban scooters by 2030, citing congestion and pollution. People there cannot afford cars. This does not make sense to me. Scooters pollute much, much less than cars. How will people get around if they are banned?.
Also 13 cities in China have plans to ban scooters in the future. None of this makes sense to me. I would think it would be more practical to ban cars.
IMHO these bans would be devastating to scooter manufactures around the world.
What do you think?. Could these bans be a death nell for scooters?.
Also 13 cities in China have plans to ban scooters in the future. None of this makes sense to me. I would think it would be more practical to ban cars.
IMHO these bans would be devastating to scooter manufactures around the world.
What do you think?. Could these bans be a death nell for scooters?.
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People GT 300i / drive belt prices for the GTI300
« on: June 30, 2017, 09:57:05 PM »
I just looked online at the price of a drive belt. The website listed a drive belt for $188.. That is $88. more than I paid for the last one I bought.
Where is the best buy on drive belts June 2017, from a reputable dealer?.
I thought over time the price of belts would come down, not go up.
Where is the best buy on drive belts June 2017, from a reputable dealer?.
I thought over time the price of belts would come down, not go up.