New Scooter... Soon?
 

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...

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

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?":)

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

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...

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?

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

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??

The 946 is a work of art.

Be Big,
AMAC

And priced accordingly...

She is pretty

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

Be Big,
AMAC

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

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

Be Big,
AMAC

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.scooterworks.com/genuine-...%7D&do=viewAll

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ca7c8ea030.jpg

Be Big,
AMAC

All right guys I did it. Vespa P200E 1981

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0008683d.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8fe46ed7.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6a59332f.jpg

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

Thanks Hank

I like it! Congrats Rob! :nod:

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

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

Be Big,
AMAC

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

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

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

Did you end up selling your burgman?

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.