Buying a new scooter?

[FJRider]

I'll be taking the advice of everyone in terms of getting actual riding gear rather than just relying on a woolly coat

A lot of scooter riders I've seen just wear a skirt (with heels) ... seems to work for them ...


Might ruin YOUR image though ...

[danchop]

I would be buying this trade me listing on the shore 785587830
2009 Yamaha jog $1450 ono
comes with a helmet
has a givi box(best top boxes made)
looks in great nick by the pics
cant buy these new anymore but in the 50cc market these models would be in the top 5 sort after scoots
you shouldn't have a problem with reliability
you shouldn't have a problem reselling it when your done,for around the same money you buy it for
offer $1300 cash and go from there,you cant go wrong
I sort of know what im talking about,trust me

[MonkeyMagic]

Ok have been swamped at work so the scooter hunt has been on the back burner.

The original guy Scooterman who did the Vinos has mentioned I'd need to get new licence plates etc which is a cost and annoyance I don't really want for a 10 year old scooter.

In saying that I went to Scootling and they have a 2014 Adly ATC on sale for 2k (having seen what is available my budget has expanded somewhat)

The scooter seems a tad higher than the other models and is almost new. The small test I did it seemed to have a good amount of power up the hill of Bond Street. Are Taiwanese brands in the same realm as the Japanese or in the same category as the Chinese. Is 2k for a near new scooter worth it or do I go for a guy on trademe with a 2008 Honda today which is sitting at $800?

[SNF]

Adly's are good. I think they use Yamaha parts, or am I getting it confused with another Korean brand. Korean stuff generally is okay, may have the odd quality control issue (Hyosung = Korean - if you get a good one its good; if its a shit one it'll be shit. Luck of the draw?).

Can't lose on a Honda. Japanese reliability - generally easy to get bits for (assuming its not 1980's vintage which its not).

Its up to you really.

[MonkeyMagic]

Adly's are good. I think they use Yamaha parts, or am I getting it confused with another Korean brand. Korean stuff generally is okay, may have the odd quality control issue (Hyosung = Korean - if you get a good one its good; if its a shit one it'll be shit. Luck of the draw?).

Can't lose on a Honda. Japanese reliability - generally easy to get bits for (assuming its not 1980's vintage which its not).

Its up to you really.

Yeah the guy mentioned the motor is the same as the Jog which is what I've heard is good. Will check out the Honda this week and then judge from there. Do like the bigger wheels and higher ride of the Adly

[MonkeyMagic]

Ok got outbid on the one I wanted on trademe, have decided against spending 2k (things have come up which have hit the back account).

Big question, 2006 Jog vs 2006 Vino - Much of a muchness with just a difference in style. Should I be worried that the Jog could be difficult to find parts if Yamaha are no longer bringing them in?

They'll be about the same prive once rego etc taken into account