riding issues on new to me People GT300i

[doxbike]

OK, so I just got this thing and, FWIW, the acceleration is quicker than the MP3 500 Piaggio I just sold.  Which will really tick off some of the folks I ride with. 

While riding it for the first time, I found that it continually wanted to pull itself upright when leaned over to zig zag or take a corner.  While this may or may not be a bad thing, it is different than any other beastie I've ridden.  I put about 20,000 miles a year on my bikes (Triumph Tiger 800xc, Goldwing 1500, and now the People) so I've had a lot of experience on 2 wheels.

The PO didn't remember what the psi was supposed to be so he filled it to 34 psi.  This helped, but when I read the manual it says 24 front and 28 to 32 rear. Since I weigh 235, I'll probably use 32 in the rear.

I'll have to check when I go down to the garage later, but is this a trait of this scoot, or just 'cuz the tire pressures aren't quite right?  If it is what it is, I'll get used to it, just wanna know. TIA

[boo]

I like 27 front, 32 rear. Rear shocks, two notches down.
I like you have ridden motorcycles all my life.
My GT does not seem different as far as handling. For me it was an easy transition from cycles to the GT.
If you have a big butt, it will cause what you described in your post. 

[CROSSBOLT]

I think it is a function of the long wheelbase and front geometry. The People GTi300 and the DT300i have similar high stability characteristics. This opinion is based on having one of each in our stable.

Karl

[zombie]

Front end geometry...  The less the angle the more the bike want's to "pop" up.

[alphaBETAdog]

Front end geometry...  The less the angle the more the bike want's to "pop" up.

Yes! Because the axle is behind the fork it inherently wants to right itself. Try to deliberately "push" harder on the handlebars in the direction of the turn - you'll like it!  I have also found the front tire to be very sensitive to tire pressure.

[zombie]

On my Verucci GY 6, I turned the forks around to eliminate the issue. It felt abit unstable at first but I got used to it... It's an easy no hands bike now.

[doxbike]

Took the scoot on a 30 mile run-about around town.  Ran it up to 85mph (with windshield) felt like it still had more to go.  Cornering is becoming less of an issue as I get used to it.  Think I'm gonna like this little bugger.

[zombie]

Everyone that posts w/ a 300i, loves them.

[Mscmkr]

I really loved mine, but I did notice a big difference in the steering when I bought it. You need more counter steer when turning. I found I had to really lean into the inside grip. When I got the hang of it I loved it! I could really corner with that thing. And it seemed to right itself when coming out of the turn. I could almost let the bike to that for me.
    It's a great bike and I'm sure you will really love. Ride safe, mscmkr