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2Up/Passenger on a Like 150
« on: March 02, 2020, 04:22:05 PM »
Hi,  I am looking into a Like150 to carry on our motorhome for easy touring when we arrive at locations.  No hi way driving, just local stuff.  My concern is is it is comfortable enough.  I'm 5'10"/230lbs and my partner is 5'4"/150.  Please share your experience.
Also, if I do purchase one, I want a wind shield and better mirrors.  Any links would be great.
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Re: 2Up/Passenger on a Like 150
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2020, 05:21:56 PM »
We carried a Yager on a motorhome receiver hitch motorcycle carrier and a Buddy 150 on the toad. You can ride two up on either as long as both of you know how to do so. Meaning the passenger sits like a sack of spuds, does not speak any "suggestions" (speed up/slow down, go/stop, you are leaning too much/ not enough, etc) or make any body corrections/ weight shift movements. This is why we had two scooters. A back seat rider is way worse on a light scooter than a heavy motorcycle!
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Re: 2Up/Passenger on a Like 150
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2020, 06:23:17 PM »
I would check it's maximum weight rating 380# is asking a lot from a 150 scooter.  I would suggest a couple of scooters if just slow speed a couple of 50cc and you would not need a motorcycle license.  Anything over 50cc and you would need a motorcycle license in most states.  Would also be easy to load and unload.

 I carry a couple of 150's in the garage of my travel trailer .

If you check some dealers they might have leftover new models at a substantial savings. Local dealer is selling 2018's for 20 percent off.
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Re: 2Up/Passenger on a Like 150
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2020, 06:44:13 PM »
A person would be surprised to learn that 380lbs exceeds a great many scooters and motorcycles recommended carrying weights.
A great many.
I think my Burgman was at the top of the class with a 420 weight limit.
This never seems to stop most folks from nearly bottoming the suspension and riding over the horizon.
A lot of folks counter that the manufacturer is too conservative with their figures.
Just my 5 centimes....

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Re: 2Up/Passenger on a Like 150
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2020, 08:36:12 PM »
I was not only thinking of the exceeded weight rating but the comfort of two up on such a small scooter or lack of comfort. 
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Re: 2Up/Passenger on a Like 150
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2020, 12:10:19 PM »
First check owners manual of bike you are considering....for its carrying capacity!
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Re: 2Up/Passenger on a Like 150
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2020, 12:18:45 PM »
The only way to actually know this is to visit a showroom and sit on one, I'm afraid!
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Re: 2Up/Passenger on a Like 150
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2020, 04:15:07 PM »
Quote from: john grinsel on March 03, 2020, 12:10:19 PM
First check owners manual of bike you are considering....for its carrying capacity!
I looked at my owners manual for my People 250S and no mention of carrying capacity or what the rear tire maximum weight rating.  Anyone have information on what the 150 is actually rated for? 

I found the weight rating for my People 250S and maximum was 330#. Did not find maximum for the 150 scooter.
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Re: 2Up/Passenger on a Like 150
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2020, 09:37:16 PM »
Quote from: Kansas kymco on March 03, 2020, 04:15:07 PM
I looked at my owners manual for my People 250S and no mention of carrying capacity or what the rear tire maximum weight rating.  Anyone have information on what the 150 is actually rated for? 

I found the weight rating for my People 250S and maximum was 330#. Did not find maximum for the 150 scooter.
There will be a sticker with that info on your scooter. Includes stuff like tire pressures & weights. ...Sometimes the weight of scooter and tire load weight capacity. ...requiring a little math to see how much of a big rider can ride, how much of him has to walk.
I remember getting down on my knees years ago, reading these stickers on new scooters on the dealer floor.
Often the info sticker is in front of your knees.
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Re: 2Up/Passenger on a Like 150
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2020, 10:41:29 PM »
Wonder what happened to the OP?
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