A second-hand scooter?

**Winston001** · 29th October 2015, 20:54

I'd like to buy a scooter for around town quick journeys (with possibly a topbox) in Invercargill which is a flat city.

But at the same time I'd like a scooter which could also handle summer open roads in the Wakatipu basin (heavy traffic, 15k distances max 80k is fast) and slow Dunedin speeds for my student son.

Looking at a 2013 Honda Today 50 with 6K+.

Any thoughts on this and other choices please?

**kelly01** · 29th October 2015, 21:12

Not sure about legality of 50cc on open road but I would try to get a 125 if possible. Does mean getting your licence but will be a lot quicker and also safer if you're on something with a bit more grunt.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

**Big Dog** · 29th October 2015, 22:12

50cc are legit on open roads. Just not motorways.

That said, I took a 110 to Cape Rienga and i wouldn't want to have done that on a 50.

2 strokes are better.
4 strokes are a little less mucking about at the servo but they need the oil changed as well not just the transmission fluid.

Sent via tapatalk.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 29th October 2015, 22:18

Dont buy a 50. Ive ridden my workmates UZ50 a few times and it is diabolical. the worst problem is lack of power. So old Asian grannies in Daihatsu Miras are right up your arse as you plop along at 50kph indicated flat out. I used to own a Suzuki 125 scooter. It was better. would do 80 indicated, kept up with traffic. bigger wheels better brakes and more storage. I love scooters for their practicality. I dont like the attitude they inspire in other drivers. which you dont get so much with a bigger bike. the mental process such as it is seems to be "Oh, a scooter. that is a 16 yo schoolgirl so I will just turn left in front of them, not give way when I should, follow really closely and generally I will be an obnoxious asshole.

I really like the idea of those MP3 scooters but its a bit more spendy than what youre talking about. but they self park and you can just sit at the lights twist and go and the suspension unlocks. Yamaha do one also.

TL;DR: get at least a 125

**HenryDorsetCase** · 29th October 2015, 22:19

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-884847454.htm

**HenryDorsetCase** · 29th October 2015, 22:26

Yamaha Tricity its called. google.

this might be a bit more than what you're after. Its just a gigantic scooter really though:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-970967576.htm

I love these and would totally own one but Honda surcharge means no.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-782095114.htm

**Daffyd** · 29th October 2015, 22:41

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

I really like the idea of those MP3 scooters but its a bit more spendy than what youre talking about. but they self park and you can just sit at the lights twist and go and the suspension unlocks. Yamaha do one also.

TL;DR: get at least a 125

The Yamaha is a bit smaller than the MP3 at 125cc. Also, the suspension does not lock up, so you still have to put a foot down. Having said that, they're quite good.

**Akzle** · 30th October 2015, 05:31

burgman. Wont need a box cos there's ALL that space under the seat. (seriously, i can get two kids and a medium size dog in there) Wil also handle long trips and high speeds.

Dont buy a 50 (spot the common theme in your replies)

i cant recommend a ts185 highly enough. Lazy powah, lazy steering, very forgiving cheap as shit.

if it HAS to be a coot... Do what everyone else says. (a packrack on the back of the ts will fit two crates if you're inventive)

**Autech** · 30th October 2015, 10:12

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

I love these and would totally own one but Honda surcharge means no.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-782095114.htm

I once was on a group ride and one of those went past everyone doing 180ish. Was hilarious!

**awa355** · 30th October 2015, 11:40

The bit that sucks about scooters above 50cc is the rego costs, $427 a year.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 30th October 2015, 17:57

Originally Posted by awa355

The bit that sucks about scooters above 50cc is the rego costs, $427 a year.

fuck that. may as well buy a Hayabusa because that's only an extra hundy.

**Winston001** · 30th October 2015, 19:54

Wear the fox hat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb0kiiB3O-o

**Winston001** · 30th October 2015, 20:00

Thanks for the feedback guys, much apreciated. One theme is clear - don't buy a 50.

....but I did.

Very similar to this, slightly older with 5ks http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-969378789.htm

Plus a topbox, front carrier basket, and a helmet thrown in by the dealer. For $900 delivered to Invercargill from Palmerston North. Hard to argue with.

**Autech** · 30th October 2015, 20:05

My wife has a Piaggio Zip 50 2t. Tis a laugh. Like fuck would I take it on the open road though!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

**Big Dog** · 30th October 2015, 22:27

Originally Posted by Winston001

Thanks for the feedback guys, much apreciated. One theme is clear - don't buy a 50.

....but I did.

Very similar to this, slightly older with 5ks http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-969378789.htm

Plus a topbox, front carrier basket, and a helmet thrown in by the dealer. For $900 delivered to Invercargill from Palmerston North. Hard to argue with.

They most have been keen to see the back of it.
Glad you have something sorted.

Sent via tapatalk.