Recommendations

[Scruffygit]

I'm looking for a scoot to do the daily commute, 20 km each way with a couple of small hills - more economical than the car and saves hammering the Blackbird on short runs.

Needs to be able to keep up with open road traffic so 100kph cruise is a necessity as is a physically large machine 'cos I ain't small, but I don't want to go into the realms of the superscoots - Burgmans, etc. Apart from that I've no particular requirements so open to suggestions.

Thanks.

[James Deuce]

Set a Budget and we'll tell you. Promise.

[FROSTY:Me]

what he said. are you thinking more scooter-like a 250 scooter or normal bike?
what money are you budgeting to spend

[Scruffygit]

Definitely scooter-like. I was looking at the Honda Dylan but they're a bit steep new, trying to keep it to below $5k.

I'll almost certainly keep it for several years until it falls apart so something well built and reliable.

[James Deuce]

Burgman 250 FTW!
Check out www.motorcycletrader.co.nz and I'm sure Frosty will have some good ideas too.

[FROSTY:Me]

er um--2006 gpx250 18000km?

[Scruffygit]

er um--2006 gpx250 18000km?

er - - No.

Thanks anyway but it's a I'm after.

[McJim]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-170267164.htm

This is funky - check out the stereo. Doubt it would pass muster in terms of build quality and reliability though

You wouldn't be interested in a GSX750F by any chance would you? (See signature)

[FROSTY:Me]

scooters under 5k I can do no worries

[Mully]

Thanks anyway but it's a I'm after.

Why specifically a scooter?? Seems to me a little 250 would be ideal. Most little scooters won't do 100 with a husky gentleman on the back.

And you can't take the little ones on the motorway.

Even a 400 should be a good idea - probably cheaper than a 250 in the current market.

[Pedrostt500]

Get a 250 crusier or street legal trail bike.

[Scruffygit]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-170267164.htm

This is funky - check out the stereo. Doubt it would pass muster in terms of build quality and reliability though

You wouldn't be interested in a GSX750F by any chance would you? (See signature)

Weird! Hate to think how it handles in a cross wind.

Teapot! Had one of those before the 'Bird, a '98 750. A really underrated bike.

And again, no. Sorry.

[Scruffygit]

I'm after a scooter for a bit more flexibility in carrying stuff, a bit more weather protection during the winter commute and cheaper running costs (I'm thinking UK here).

Another bike is a bit too focused for what I want - a short commute on normal roads (no m/way).

Besides Betty would get jealous.

[yod]

And you can't take the little ones on the motorway.

the motorway?

in PALMY?!?

[Mully]

the motorway?

in PALMY?!?

"You must spread some rep, etc"