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Sold the Scooter last week
« 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...
« Last Edit: April 27, 2016, 01:00:38 PM by PapaSoldTheHarley »

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Re: Sold the Scooter last week
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2016, 10:36:41 PM »
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Re: Sold the Scooter last week
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Sold the Scooter last week
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Sold the Scooter last week
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: Sold the Scooter last week
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: Sold the Scooter last week
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: Sold the Scooter last week
« Reply #7 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.

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« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Sold the Scooter last week
« Reply #9 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.

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Re: Sold the Scooter last week
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: Sold the Scooter last week
« Reply #11 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.
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