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honem
1st December 2008, 15:26
Well I've been mugged twice so work are wanting me to get some kinda of motorized conveyance for personal security. That and I'm going to be moving away from where I am now to house that's slightly farther away from work so I'll be needing a way of getting in and out quickly.

I'm looking at getting a Scooter as it seems to be cheaper and easier. I have a few questions tho :

Where do I buy it from ? I've heard 2 reports about bad things about the Hamilton Scooter Bar :(

If I do buy outside of Hamilton will I be able to get it serviced in Hamilton (inc. parts) ?

Which motorcycle riding Schools do you recommend ?

Am I able to sit the Basic Skills Handling Test on a scooter or will I need to do it on a motorcycle?

If I do my BSHT on a motorcycle is it easy to then transfer to riding a scooter ?

Will I get confused ?

IE If I learn to ride on the motorcyce the riding school provides will I be completely flummoxed as to what to do when I get on a scooter ?

tri boy
1st December 2008, 15:36
Mugged:shit:
Heck Hamilhole is getting shitty.:angry:
Any how, try the regular shops like Hamilton Honda, and Waikato Yamaha for one of their brands scooter.
Also Super cross cycles for the Hyosung scooter, Malaguiti:love:(the Ducati of scooters, and Adley brand).
Rule 1. Do not buy the cheapest scooter. They are cheap for a reason. No back up or parts easily sourced.
Supercross work on all brands. (Even the ones other shops won't touch).
Have fun shopping, and the red ones are the fastest.:done:

honem
7th December 2008, 12:56
Well I haven't been able to find anything bad on The Scooter Bar in hamilton.

What do yo guys reckon about getting a back from outside Hamilton - will I be able to get servicing / parts in Hamilton ?

I ask as I'm doing some shopping online for ones and most of the websites I've run across are for ones in Auckland or Wellington.

tri boy
7th December 2008, 13:03
Supercross cycles have 3 Malaguti, (Italian) scooters on special next week.
Italian flair and class for $2500 on the road. (down from $4000):wari:

See Michael or Jen.