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Title: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: PapaSoldTheHarley on April 26, 2016, 09:23:04 PM
While I enjoyed the People 300, and it was everything I said it was; I sold it last week. The Scoot went in trade on a new 2015 Yamaha 950 tourer.
I just found I missed the additional power. I have some overnight trips planned (the range and maintenance frequency were an issue). Also as strange as it sounds, I missed running through the gears.
Enjoyed interacting here, ride safe...
Title: Re: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: CROSSBOLT on April 26, 2016, 10:36:41 PM
You are the Captain and you get to choose your ship! I understand Your reasons. Don't be a stranger!

Karl
Title: Re: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on April 26, 2016, 10:39:22 PM
While I enjoyed the People 300, and it was everything I said it was; I sold it last week. The Scoot went in trade on a new 2015 Yamaha 950 tourer.
I just found I missed the additional power. I have some overnight trips planned (the range and maintenance frequency were an issue). Also as strange as it sounds, I missed running through the gears.
Enjoyed interacting here, side safe...
I know what you mean.
Love shifting gears.
And you can get more bike for your $$ than scooter.
Just loving riding.
Ride safe out there
Stig
Title: Re: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: TroutBum on April 26, 2016, 10:44:55 PM
You need to change your alias to PapaSoldTheKymco.

I never understood people issue with shifting. I never found it to be a chore.

Don't be a stranger.
Title: Re: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: 2wheelfun on April 27, 2016, 10:19:33 AM
Scooters and M/C's are 2 different animals. The only thing in common is 2 wheels.
Title: Re: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: Chris0381 on April 27, 2016, 11:42:58 AM
Wish I had a place to store a motorcycle. I would do the same.

Good luck with the Yamaha!!!! I hope it serves you well.

Title: Re: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: AMAC1680 on April 27, 2016, 12:20:07 PM
You need to change your alias to PapaSoldTheKymco.

I never understood people issue with shifting. I never found it to be a chore.

Don't be a stranger.

It's never been a chore for me either.
Just highly overrated by those that see it as a true measure of a rider. It's not that tough any dirt track full of 8 year olds shifting away proves it.

Unless I'm diving into twisties the shifters just not needed for me.

AMAC
Title: Re: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: AMAC1680 on April 27, 2016, 12:21:11 PM
Scooters and M/C's are 2 different animals. The only thing in common is 2 wheels.

Yup.
A scooter replaces a car not a cycle.

Papa enjoy the new ride.

AMAC
Title: stick around
Post by: boo on April 27, 2016, 01:53:52 PM
we like hearing from you.
Riders understand a change is needed once in awhile.
My health limits my range now days. Usually within a 125-150 mile
radius of home. Most of the time less than that.
Guess i`ll stick with my GT. I don`t like changing gears and
prefer automatics in my cars too.
We hope you like your new motorcycle.
My first choice in motorcycles is Yamaha, even over Honda.
I have had two Yamaha s over the years and the were very
good machines.
Ride safe.
Title: Re: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: 2wheelfun on April 27, 2016, 11:32:27 PM
Off topic but Boo, that gt300 in my book right now is the best scoot out there for someone who wants it all in a scoot.
Title: Re: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: boo on April 28, 2016, 12:05:21 AM
Off topic but Boo, that gt300 in my book right now is the best scoot out there for someone who wants it all in a scoot.

I agree. After 3 years of ownership, i`m still amazed at how good
that 300cc engine runs.
It zips along like a quiet jet.
I love to crank the throttle going up long hills. It just keeps
gaining speed.
Title: Re: Sold the Scooter last week
Post by: klaviator on April 29, 2016, 03:04:40 AM
Scooters and M/C's are 2 different animals. The only thing in common is 2 wheels.

I don't agree.  They are a lot more alike than they are different.  I consider them all "bikes".   I have two of each.