..craigslist NC..

[oswaldters]

..so, we'll see how it holds up, i reckon...

That will be the real test.

Lots of nice looking scoots out there - but if they're not going to hold up then looks aren't going to help much...

[wordslinger]

...just found this 2003 for 800 bucks....

[Rianna]

True, I guess time will tell.

If small things go wrong he could always try to find higher quality brands of replacement parts for it. I reckon he can't do much about the plastics, but if the frame and engine are good he should be alright. Unless he's Evel Knievel...

[oswaldters]

Nice - how many miles?

Probably doesn't have too many restrictions either.

[wordslinger]

but if the frame and engine are good he should be alright. Unless he's Evel Knievel...


..lol..he's a 250 lb latino guy that ain't never rode before...


..he rode it around the parking lot at the plant today, but wouldn't even get into the powerband...

 

[oswaldters]

You'll find out about the quality of the frame pretty darn quick I suspect. 

Long before you see if the plastics hold out....

[Rianna]

..he rode it around the parking lot at the plant today, but wouldn't even get into the powerband...
Oh he's probably gonna baby it for awhile then. I would think it will serve his needs then...until he decides he wants a faster one.

[wordslinger]

...naww...he was scared to death...shaking like ronald regan when he got off it...lol..

[oswaldters]

So you'll be picking it up from him for $450 soon I expect

[wordslinger]

So you'll be picking it up from him for $450 soon I expect


..probably...and probably with some major plastic repair...

..he asked me about "suping it up"..

..i told him NOT until he can ride it !..

..it's a bit peppy as is...

[Rianna]

LOL...he gonna be alright then. It should make him a great first scoot.

Hey, while I was sittin' at the bus stop today waitin' to go and get my tools, I saw a dude pass by on a blue Vespa. He looked to be a bit taller than me and was sittin' kinda bent over. I feel for y'all that are really tall. Probably does kinda feel like yer ridin' a kid's tricycle or something.

[wordslinger]

...well, that "all bent over" sh** don't get it!!    ...lol..

..gotta have good riding posture!!!..no matter how small the scoot!!!


 

[oswaldters]

You're right about that - keep those shoulders back and sit up straight.

Unless you're on a sport bike and then you're pitched forward in a position where the truck driver behind you can give you a prostate exam...

[wordslinger]

Unless you're on a sport bike and then you're pitched forward in a position where the truck driver behind you can give you a prostate exam


...heeyyy..i ride in that posture from time to time...

..be surprised how much increase in speed it gives you....

 

[oswaldters]

No doubt - just hope that the guy behind you stops in time - and doesn't have a hood ornament.