KymcoForum.com

General => Eye Candy | Videos and Pics => Topic started by: klaviator on July 16, 2019, 01:17:22 AM

Title: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 16, 2019, 01:17:22 AM

I had the chance to to spend some time riding around NE Ohio on my Like 150i.  The roads aren't exactly exciting and the road surface often terrible but it was fun exploring and checking out the interesting scenery.  Because the roads around Cleveland have really low speed limits my Like got between 100 and 106 MPG on the four times I filled up.

Here's some of the pics I took.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-nb4Zjgv/1/fdb59b4f/L/P6230003-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-fMntRXx/1/3b61eee7/L/P6230005-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-PM7mm9c/1/0fa6a52b/L/P6230006-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-zFNXcvW/1/5f5fa200/L/P6230007-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 16, 2019, 01:21:53 AM

There were a lot of beautiful bridges in the area.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-pzNXCLM/1/d8fb0165/L/P6240002-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-7Vb7wPv/1/99bd3b48/L/P6240003-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-qP4wkPS/1/53bf6ef1/L/P6260039-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-ShMZDXD/1/5af50745/L/P6260042-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: CROSSBOLT on July 16, 2019, 10:58:12 AM

Really nice! Scenes are familiar.....

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 16, 2019, 11:08:52 AM

Like that pretty white scooter.....and that brick road!
Thanks for sharing.
Stig

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 16, 2019, 12:09:36 PM

More bridges:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-PBNM3gH/1/f3177dd8/L/P7070060-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-sr2vVMp/1/9446eb8e/L/P7070062-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-D2xjDpj/1/e0f4a37f/L/P7070063-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-9N6LcHV/1/d45b4c47/L/P7070074-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 16, 2019, 10:58:20 PM

I decided to do some "urban combat touring" one day and rode right across cleveland including through downtown.  I took some pics on the go.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-wKzTG93/0/3c68dab3/L/P7090006-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-GCnq6f6/0/abc62618/L/P7090007-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-zcRfZMC/0/03249dce/L/P7090011-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-t5Gkwdf/0/c7675417/L/P7090012-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-qQQhgTK/0/4d781f08/L/P7090014-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-rjDZ2qg/0/3325c7e2/L/P7090017-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-j4jCvXs/0/42b5f9dd/L/P7090020-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-zcPhT4C/0/33c5eed4/L/P7090021-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 17, 2019, 03:59:33 PM

I was now on the west side of Cleveland. 

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-GXWZBdW/0/1590de84/L/P7090023-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-rck7wr5/0/d7691126/L/P7090027-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-htNPccs/0/6c5c1ea6/L/P7090028-L.jpg)

Then I escaped the concrete jungle for a bit.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-kzSQDq6/1/45fb1c77/L/P7090029-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-CdhWWDz/1/983368a5/L/DSC03340-L.jpg)

Lake Erie.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-KsKvZkx/1/d3a3f959/L/P7090033-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 17, 2019, 08:22:58 PM

Some views from along Lake Erie.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-PxKmm2Q/1/b34f9610/L/P7090036-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-tTMPs9h/1/c7871566/L/DSC03350-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-HBsNvwQ/0/4b9d4048/L/P7090037-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-KTFj574/1/7cc29987/L/P7090039-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-zbPhLjx/1/2628c03f/L/DSC03363-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: DryFly on July 18, 2019, 04:19:46 AM

Great thread! Thanks for posting.  I want to get out and ride!

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 20, 2019, 02:34:09 PM

Some more random pics from the west side.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-SKL3fFb/0/e966bb46/L/P7090043-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-BdZ27JH/0/af5cc983/L/P7090046-L.jpg)

And my destination:

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-Qj7fLfn/0/8a3eeea1/L/P7090048-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 20, 2019, 02:36:14 PM

Lots of cool toys at Cleveland Moto

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-2GbQQTr/0/4ee47bc0/L/P7090049-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-DzLn83n/0/cc184b4d/L/P7090051-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-7hNk47F/0/c89724c6/L/P7090052-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-CvH7Fhm/0/bfb9de09/L/P7090053-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-wL63ZPm/0/7257df43/L/P7090055-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: CROSSBOLT on July 20, 2019, 03:38:48 PM

That is just grand, klav! Pictures rival Stig's and that cycle shop!

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 20, 2019, 04:17:29 PM

Looking at the front fender of the white one ----that must be a Lambretta of some kind...? Heavy looking rear like a Cushman.
Can't image such a dealership.
Stig

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 20, 2019, 04:37:57 PM

Quote from: Stig on July 20, 2019, 04:17:29 PM

Looking at the front fender of the white one ----that must be a Lambretta of some kind...? Heavy looking rear like a Cushman.
Can't image such a dealership.
Stig

It's a Royal Alloy 150.  It's being distributed in the US by Genuine scooters.  There is a controversial history to this scooter:https://advrider.com/f/threads/royal-alloy-to-usa.1313191/ (https://advrider.com/f/threads/royal-alloy-to-usa.1313191/)

So although it looks vintage, it's a brand new scooter.

They did had some real vintage bikes as well.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-t5DbXWj/0/a9eba8f8/L/P7090057-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-j3HKV9G/0/b4abe7f7/L/P7090058-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 20, 2019, 04:47:23 PM

Quote from: klaviator on July 20, 2019, 04:37:57 PM

It's a Royal Alloy 150.  It's being distributed in the US by Genuine scooters.  There is a controversial history to this scooter:https://advrider.com/f/threads/royal-alloy-to-usa.1313191/ (https://advrider.com/f/threads/royal-alloy-to-usa.1313191/)

So although it looks vintage, it's a brand new scooter.

They did had some real vintage bikes as well.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-t5DbXWj/0/a9eba8f8/L/P7090057-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-j3HKV9G/0/b4abe7f7/L/P7090058-L.jpg)

What's the engine size, and price on this white one?
Stig

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 20, 2019, 04:52:09 PM

Quote from: Stig on July 20, 2019, 04:47:23 PM

What's the engine size, and price on this white one?
Stig

It's a 150cc and $3499.  Made in China. 

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 20, 2019, 05:45:13 PM

Quote from: klaviator on July 20, 2019, 04:52:09 PM

It's a 150cc and $3499.  Made in China. 

Whoa!
Then again, an uninformed buyer might go that price.
Hopefully there's a LIKE (150i or 200i),  or Liberty 150i sitting nearby -- to show them a better scooter  for significantly less $$!
Stig

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 20, 2019, 10:37:18 PM

Quote from: Stig on July 20, 2019, 05:45:13 PM

Whoa!
Then again, an uninformed buyer might go that price.
Hopefully there's a LIKE (150i or 200i),  or Liberty 150i sitting nearby -- to show them a better scooter  for significantly less $$!
Stig

Cleveland Moto also carries Piaggio, Vespa, Genuine and Kymco scooters.  The Royal Alloy is distributed by Genuine Scooters.  $3499 seems a bit high for a 150cc Chinese scooter but it has an all metal body like Vespa.  I have yet to see any reviews of this scooter so I don't know if it is any good.

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 21, 2019, 02:31:10 PM

Quote from: klaviator on July 20, 2019, 10:37:18 PM

Cleveland Moto also carries Piaggio, Vespa, Genuine and Kymco scooters.  The Royal Alloy is distributed by Genuine Scooters.  $3499 seems a bit high for a 150cc Chinese scooter but it has an all metal body like Vespa.  I have yet to see any reviews of this scooter so I don't know if it is any good.

My suspicion was confirmed on a video from a Cincy. scooter shop.  The Royal is simply metal skinned, over a metal tubular frame. The draw is centered around a "new metal scooter!"
Other than as a selling point to some - The advantages of this escapes me.
Body panels will be expensive - compared to a new plastic panel. They will dent and rust.
Will be interested to see how they come off for servicing.
Again, a lot of $ for a Chinese scooter with an unknown support system. Parts?
Scooter support in the USA is not on the upswing , so bringing in a new Chinese scooter makes little sense to me. The mark-up must be amazing on this Chinese scooter.....but the draw from old metal scooter lovers might sell a number in this country.
Listing at $3500 plus another $500>$900 to get it out the door - puts this is company with a lot of great scooters and a few nice 300cc motorcycles.

We'll see how much the metal panels produce a sale at that crazy price. (Chinese grade steel is pretty cheap!)

Stig

Title: Re: Scooting NE Ohio on my Like.
Post by: klaviator on July 23, 2019, 04:15:40 PM

They also had some sidecar rigs.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-qjBS8j7/0/cc9ab39c/L/P7090060-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-3Cd5B7r/0/1d1d8f3d/L/P7090064-L.jpg)

Cleveland Moto is a cool place to visit.  After I was done I rode the "Emerald Necklace" around Cleveland.  Quite a change form the Urban Jungle I used to get there.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-9Grv2VZ/1/536dd80d/L/DSC03370-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-7kBgtCg/1/4bfd8d75/L/DSC03371-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-3bK8fSQ/1/b5bb935a/L/DSC03374-L.jpg)

.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-PICS/i-JQNBH25/1/6ab4120e/L/P7090065-L.jpg)