New Scooter... Soon?

[scootnwinn]

Hey guys I have been thinking of getting a new scoot I like the Burgman well enough but I really enjoyed the smaller bike quite a bit. I wanted to see what you all thought. I commute about 20 miles one way as some of you know and need to maintain 55-60 for about half of it, 6 miles one stretch and 4 on another. Any way I am considering the Genuine Stella 4t (all the 2t's are gone guys) Genuine Buddy 170i and the Kymco Like 200i. I have also thought about a Vespa 150 LX or S but it seems like a lot of money for such poor gas mileage and top speed. I do want a more Italian styled bike so any thoughts you all have would be appreciated. Looking for mostly Taiwanese quality or similar.

Any one want the Burgman, they offered me $2000 on trade anything over that would take it...

[amac1680]

Assuming the Vespas are out I would buy the Stella. I'm not huge on the retro look but the Stella is the most classic of the bunch.

Add the long list of aftermarket "dress-up" accessories and the Stella has it. There are also some cool sidecars.

Be Big,
AMAC

[4getful2]

I would think ,you would want to stay in the 200-250cc range, anything smaller and it might FEEL like............"Is the parking brake on?":)

[ce]

I'll sell you a Kymco Super 8 150cc, green with green LED lights and only 2100 miles

$1500 very fast, very solid quality machine

[scootnwinn]

I would think ,you would want to stay in the 200-250cc range, anything smaller and it might FEEL like............"Is the parking brake on?":)

You know I have thought about this and I ran a 150 for quite some time. I have noticed the only thing I use the extra power for is speeding which I really don't need to do...

[scootnwinn]

Thanks CE I'll think about it but the Super 8 doesn't really do it for me style wise... I have never seen one in green though I could be tempted... Got any pictures?

[inuyasha]

Hi Rob
Preorder a Vespa 946, its what im thinking of doing
http://www.scootercentral.com.au/news-4688/vespa-946.aspx
Take care and ride safely dear friend
Yours Hank

[scootnwinn]

I don't think I would survive the beating the wife would give me if I did that. I am approved by her for a payment per month not to exceed $120. You want to finance me Hank??

[amac1680]

The 946 is a work of art.

Be Big,
AMAC

[scootnwinn]

The 946 is a work of art.



And priced accordingly...

She is pretty

[amac1680]

and the winner is...........?

Be Big,
AMAC

[scootnwinn]

I still haven't decided I won't be buying till the third week in may. Leaning toward the Stella right now...

[amac1680]

IMO the Stella is a great choice. It looks great and you hear of few problems.

Be Big,
AMAC

[spandi]

Hey SnW if you get the Stella see if you can get one with the Stebel air horn. (at least they'll hear you coming.)

[scootnwinn]

I think all Genuines com with the insanely loud Stebel horn. Definitely one of the features I like

[spandi]

Yeah, I put one in. People who don't look before they cut into my lane end up stuck to the roof of their cages. :s

[scootnwinn]

I bet that's fun to watch. we might have to get together for a ride

[spandi]

I had to use it seriously the FIRST night I drove with it installed. It is kind of funny when they look all around for the "TRUCK"! :lmao:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OuC48nHQDA

[amac1680]

Damn shame they don't make a bunch is shiny stuff to dress it up with.....

http://www.scooterworks.com/genuine-stella-pages-253.php#filters=&options=a%3A11%3A%7Bs%3A9%3A%22queryFunc%22%3Bs%3A 25%3A%22getProductsForListingPage%22%3Bs%3A11%3A%2 2enableCache%22%3Bb%3A1%3Bs%3A5%3A%22limit%22%3Bs% 3A2%3A%2298%22%3Bs%3A6%3A%22offset%22%3Bi%3A0%3Bs% 3A10%3A%22searchTerm%22%3Bs%3A0%3A%22%22%3Bs%3A6%3 A%22pageID%22%3Bs%3A3%3A%22253%22%3Bs%3A10%3A%22pa geOffset%22%3Bi%3A1%3Bs%3A13%3A%22resultsPerRow%22 %3Bi%3A3%3Bs%3A14%3A%22resultsPerPage%22%3Bi%3A21% 3Bs%3A9%3A%22className%22%3Bs%3A0%3A%22%22%3Bs%3A1 0%3A%22initAction%22%3Bs%3A0%3A%22%22%3B%7D&do=viewAll

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i118/segforlegs/da5e333e6dad0b4dfeedf5ca7c8ea030.jpg

Be Big,
AMAC

[scootnwinn]

All right guys I did it. Vespa P200E 1981

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/alwyswinn/WP_20130428_001_zps0008683d.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/alwyswinn/back_zps8fe46ed7.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/alwyswinn/v21_zps6a59332f.jpg

[inuyasha]

Hi Rob
Outstanding
Shes a beauty, very nice congratulations
May she bring you much joy in the years to come
take care and ride safely dear friend
Yours Hank

[scootnwinn]

Thanks Hank

[Admin]

I like it! Congrats Rob! :nod:

[spandi]

Very nice. Hope you have many fun filled mils on your new ride. (and it already has a "Vespa" sticker on it)

[amac1680]

Cool and classic , I love it.
All the best with your new ride.

Be Big,
AMAC

[richardthescooter1]

Hi Rob
Outstanding scoot, awesome (what can I say) 1981? I love it.

[scootnwinn]

its a 1981 but, the engine is all new everything but the cases. Only 300 on the rebuild I called the shop to make sure everything the seller said was try and it all checked out. It impossible to ride without a giant grin so time for an Italian flag full face helmet

[tonygyid]

Nice looking scoot!!! Congrats. How fast do these go?

Did you end up selling your burgman?

[scootnwinn]

I traded the Burgman for the Vespa even trade. I have no idea how fast it will go yet its still breaking in but with the modifications should be good for nearly 70.