Buying a new scooter?

[Daffyd]

Been reading the write ups for the Kymco 400cc scoot. Fairly impressive. Two year unlimited k warranty. I'd look at one.

I had a brief look at one a while back and was very impressed. Funny thing is, they are legal on the expressways/tollways here but the KTM 390 Duke is not. There is a lower limit of 400cc. I think I would sooner ride the Duke on the major roads here, although the minor ones can be quite fun, (even on my tiddler!)

Another interesting tidbit... The m/c mag I get here has reports on both the Kymco Maxsym 400 and the BMW C650GT. It gives the top speed of the Kymco as 180 and the BMW as 175.

[buggerit]

What he (or any husband) prefers ... is of little consequence ... Wife approval is required to sustain marital bliss.



Wife being happy should be more to his liking ... and one (small) step at a time to achieve the (his) desired result.



I doubt if you are if the above needs explained ... and I'm happily not ...

[awa355]

When it comes to scooters, bigger wheels is better. (Just in case you can't decide which one you want...)

whadda you doing here???? You are right tho', after doing 18,000k in the last 17 months on 10" wheels, as the girl once said, " bigger is definately better"

[mossy1200]

What he (or any husband) prefers ... is of little consequence ... Wife approval is required to sustain marital bliss.



Wife being happy should be more to his liking ... and one (small) step at a time to achieve the (his) desired result.



I doubt if you are if the above needs explained ... and I'm happily not ...

You my friend need to learn the art of marital manipulation in order to have a meaningful and healthy man life.

[MonkeyMagic]

Wow so much advice on marriage - this place is a goldmine

really appreciate all the answers.

In terms of the bike licence - think while there is a logical argument that it would make me safer, its not a road I'll be heading down just yet as I know as soon as kids come into the equation any bike is going on trademe.

Limiting this to the 50cc bracket. The models these guys are putting up for sale seem alright to get second hand? As a comparison there was another website selling brand new Capri LX 2014 for basically the same price http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-779962302.htm

[MonkeyMagic]

Also forgot to mention, this would be my first scooter - hence the asking you guys for advice.

Also for those from Auckland, my commute will include Parnell road which has one fairly steep hill then constant incline, What is the best chance to get up that hill at decent speed, 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Do shops delimit scooters fairly easily?

[awa355]

Another thread on here somewhere had comments from the owners of Capri scooters. They seemed to have had a good run out of them.

[MonkeyMagic]

Another thread on here somewhere had comments from the owners of Capri scooters. They seemed to have had a good run out of them.

Thanks I'll have a look for that thread - it makes sense to me if its going to go alright then it is better to go new than second hand. Had been put off by some of the comments around the quality of the build for these models though

[FJRider]

You my friend need to learn the art of marital manipulation in order to have a meaningful and healthy man life.

I have NO requirement for "Learning" the art of Marital manipulation ... and my man life is quite healthy thank you ...

[neels]

I doubt if you are if the above needs explained ... and I'm happily not ...

Doesn't need explaining, reading your posts it should be obvious

[FJRider]

Doesn't need explaining, reading your posts it should be obvious

What does need explaining ... is why manipulation of one's wife/partner is required to achieve a ... "Healthy MAN life" ...

[Ender EnZed]

Wow so much advice on marriage - this place is a goldmine

You want to buy a scooter?!?! You should probably just ride a dildo on the bus. Faggot.

As a comparison there was another website selling brand new Capri LX 2014 for basically the same price http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-779962302.htm

As with any new vs. used question, it depends on the specific used vehicle option. The site you linked above
doesn't seem to do any descriptions of what they actually offer for sale. Given the target market; this doesn't necessarily mean they have nothing to offer. But certainly their website has nothing to offer.

Also forgot to mention, this would be my first scooter - hence the asking you guys for advice.

Also for those from Auckland, my commute will include Parnell road which has one fairly steep hill then constant incline, What is the best chance to get up that hill at decent speed, 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Do shops delimit scooters fairly easily?

2 smokes are almost universally going to offer more power for any given cc rating. Technically the 50cc moped market is limited by a 2kW output rather than cc, so maybe some 4 strokes go as well/faster. I'd definitely gamble on the 2 stroke 50cc being faster/better on hills though.

[Ender EnZed]

i'll add to this that while I personally have no experience with Chinese scooters, I'd definitely be looking for a used Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki if I wanted one for $1300-1500.

An importer like you've mentioned could very well be the right option but it'll always be specifc vehicle vs specific vehicle when your options are used.

[FJRider]

Also for those from Auckland, my commute will include Parnell road which has one fairly steep hill then constant incline, What is the best chance to get up that hill at decent speed, 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Do shops delimit scooters fairly easily?

In the " Ride on a car License " bracket of scooters ... I'm pretty sure the 2 strokes rule. (I'm not aware of any 4 stroke mopeds)

Borrow (or test ride) any prospective scooter you might buy ... on YOUR route ...



It may aid manipulation ... if it doesn't cut the mustard ...

[MonkeyMagic]

Cheers will go the 2 stroke - and avoid the dildo..

Have been in contact with the guy since you're right there is not a lot on his website but looks like he just put a couple on trademe

2001 Vino http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=784766702

1997 Vino http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-784766111.htm

1997 Giorno http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-784767398.htm

From what I've read around the place the Vino seems like a good bet although the extra few hundred might be the killer as I'll be taking the advice of everyone in terms of getting actual riding gear rather than just relying on a woolly coat