Hardcore Biker
after owning 3 chinese scooter one being new.
It appears as if the parts selected by their cheapness.
And certain things need to be replaced to get reliability.
I read that some Americans like to buy ex-rental Scooter cause they have been well maintained and the bugs have been removed.
Kevlar belt is a must in my books
Irritant
It's only when you take the piss out of a partially shaved wookie with an overactive 'me' gene and stapled on piss flaps that it becomes a problem.
Hardcore Biker
Moped rider
.Originally Posted by craisin
That is not a Honda!
Hardcore Biker
i am well aware of that
I ride again!
So i ended up with one of these for 3200 with 5000kms on the clock.
However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.
L-Plate Rider
I found an UC125 Suzuki (SJ epicuro) in a bin at the scrap metal place and got it for $70 and they'd said it wasn't worth fixing and I took a chance... seems the only thing wrong with it was broken plastic and bent handlebars, oh, and the seat underframe was a little twisted but the chassis itself was fine.
I'm not suggesting that you go this way but as I pulled it to bit's to get it all into the back of my Mira before the boys went home there was one good pile of actual moped and another pile of useless plastic and even then the pile of useable moped stuff could be lightened considerably to make it go faster easier. I'm looking at building a whole new frame for a super low stream liner, which is a completely silly idea for everyday commuting (in today's be seen or die climate), but if I wanted a cheap fast commuter it's all there. I actually saw one of these on trademe, ready to go for $500.00... lower seating position and lot's of little work to unrestrict the gas energy... and an eventual full frontal fairing you'd not only have a bunch of cash in your pocket but you'd be keeping the whole Kiwi do-it-yourself ethic alive and confronting the silliness that is import and buy new or die mentality... actually, that's a bit strong, but theres a point there I reckon worth making.
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