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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #30 on: May 06, 2020, 08:18:18 PM »
We've got one here in town known as the community garden.
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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #31 on: May 07, 2020, 07:10:03 PM »
"P-Patches" around here.

We've got one here in town known as the community garden.
2008 SYM HD200 "Niwanibiz"
2018 Suzuki Burgman AN650z "Bebaamaadizid"

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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #32 on: May 08, 2020, 01:27:23 AM »
I donated my BMW last year to my local PBS station because I knew I couldn't get much for a 36 year old tourer.  I was tired of swinging my leg, over a tall bike, especially as I've gotten older and developed some knee pain.  I did not want to give up riding, and realized that I'm not going to do the crazy things I did when I was younger, like ride with friends from the east coast to the west coast in four days, or ride in snow or hurricanes.  I'm more sedate in my rides, mostly local and with a group of friends.  I decided to get a scooter with enough power to do highway riding when absolutely necessary, and have a scoot that's dependable and comfortable for extended local rides.  I wound up getting a 2007 Grand Vista with 5900 miles on it a couple of weeks ago.  It's really a nice ride.  The dealer I bought it from sold the bike to the original owner all those years ago, and has maintained the bike for that person, so the service records were complete.  The bike came with a captain's seat - very comfortable, and a color matched Givi tail bag and tall Givi windshield.  I've only been able to put about 100 miles on it since I got the scoot because the weather in the Cleveland area has been less than spring-like (snow showers expected in the next couple of days).  But I'm happy with the purchase, and I'll be able to continue riding for pleasure primarily, with a few trips to go run errands now and then.  Here's a pic of the scoot.

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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #33 on: May 08, 2020, 01:42:45 AM »
Nice scoot! I have a 125 and am looking at a larger scooter as my work commute has been lengthened.
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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #34 on: May 08, 2020, 08:17:42 AM »
Anything that keeps us on two wheels has got to be good.  Don’t have to be a big bore bike,smaller scoot does it for me too!


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What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #35 on: May 08, 2020, 08:18:16 AM »
Nice scoot! I have a 125 and am looking at a larger scooter as my work commute has been lengthened.
What you looking for then?  Keep us posted.


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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #36 on: May 08, 2020, 01:18:40 PM »
Role? Everyday work horse!




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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #37 on: May 08, 2020, 02:34:24 PM »
From the time I've spent on the forum I am a definite kymco fan. I would like to get a downtown 300i but the kymco used market is slim it seems. Basically any scoot that can maintain 65-70mph without a tuck.

What can reasonably be expected to be available in the used market for 1500? I do all work and maintenance at home for the lower cost. From the zip-tie count on my scoot I only care about function, aesthetics are irrelevant as long as body panels aren't a flying debris hazard to others.

I have found numerous 2003-2008 Burgman 400 and 650's with 15-20K on the clock in the 12-1800 dollar range. The mileage is not bad but how much maintenance will a 15 yo bike take?
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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #38 on: May 08, 2020, 03:06:08 PM »
My current job doesn't pay enough for a second ride. When I turn 18 in 6 months I will be working at an amazon facility and will need a second form of transport. I have learned that even as reliable as the agility is, I need a secondary scoot to truly not need a car.
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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #39 on: May 09, 2020, 08:20:21 PM »
Heck, currently running a SYM HD200 & a Burgman 650
Very dissimilar scoots, but between the two they're my primary transportation, & therapist.
I keep thinking I'll go to a single bike but so far every time I get on either of the ones I have I decide it's a keeper.
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I use my scooters mainly for recreation at home. When I take the RV to the campground the 1 ton crew cab long bed  Diesel gets parked and scooters become the primary mode of transportation.
In parts 200S and Grand Vista and my motorcycles 2 CS BMW'S and one GS BMW.

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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #40 on: May 29, 2020, 03:07:42 PM »
Viper, what's an allotment?
Stig

Sorry, I didn't spot that. It's a weirdly British thing - as Neil has outlined - where you can rent a little cheap strip of land to grow veggies.

It's surprising how many veggies you can get on a bike!
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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #41 on: May 29, 2020, 10:53:35 PM »
The capacity is limited by friction only.
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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #42 on: May 30, 2020, 08:50:28 AM »
That’s made me think that I missed the most crucial role when I first replied. It’s to help me keep my sanity!

When I ride I’m completely lost in the moment. Sights, sounds, smells and concentration on riding well / safely. It’s utterly absorbing and drives out any negativity which may have affected me. There’s nothing quite like it for lifting my mood.


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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #43 on: May 30, 2020, 10:53:22 AM »
That’s made me think that I missed the most crucial role when I first replied. It’s to help me keep my sanity!

When I ride I’m completely lost in the moment. Sights, sounds, smells and concentration on riding well / safely. It’s utterly absorbing and drives out any negativity which may have affected me. There’s nothing quite like it for lifting my mood.


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Neil I couldn't have said it better myself. Probably why I took up motorcycle riding several decades ago.
In parts 200S and Grand Vista and my motorcycles 2 CS BMW'S and one GS BMW.

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Re: What is your Scooters Role?
« Reply #44 on: May 30, 2020, 05:31:02 PM »
From the time I've spent on the forum I am a definite kymco fan. I would like to get a downtown 300i but the kymco used market is slim it seems. Basically any scoot that can maintain 65-70mph without a tuck.

What can reasonably be expected to be available in the used market for 1500? I do all work and maintenance at home for the lower cost. From the zip-tie count on my scoot I only care about function, aesthetics are irrelevant as long as body panels aren't a flying debris hazard to others.

I have found numerous 2003-2008 Burgman 400 and 650's with 15-20K on the clock in the 12-1800 dollar range. The mileage is not bad but how much maintenance will a 15 yo bike take?

Yeah, the Downtown market is slim.  There is 2017 300GTI with 700 miles that has been popping up in my Facebook feed in TN... the Downtown's fraternal twin.  https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/518767572135413/ . I know nothing about it this particular bike in any way, I just thought I'd throw that out there....
2013 Downtown 300i
2013 Piaggio BV350
2014 Vespa GTS 300i
2016 Vespa GTS 300i

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