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Forum: New Member Introductions 06-18-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,215
Posted By Smaug
Not with a Chinese scooter and a reasonable...

Not with a Chinese scooter and a reasonable investment! (time and money)

Upgrade to a Japanese scooter, if you can.

Welcome from Chicago!
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-18-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,907
Posted By Smaug
Welcome Harrison! That's a nice fleet you've...

Welcome Harrison!

That's a nice fleet you've got there!

I'm a former gun nut too. They're too expensive to shoot, these days, even rolling my own ammo. Also, I discovered high-end airguns can...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-18-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,881
Posted By Smaug
Welcome from Chicago, ncsteve! We'll...

Welcome from Chicago, ncsteve!

We'll probably learn more from you than you from us! :)
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-18-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,237
Posted By Smaug
What's a KSR GSR? Got a link or a pic? ...

What's a KSR GSR? Got a link or a pic?

Welcome from Chicago!
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 06-18-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,895
Posted By Smaug
It kind of depends on the scooter. If it's...

It kind of depends on the scooter. If it's Chinese, you should have a support van with a couple of spare scooters worth of parts.

Re. the fuel bottle, that's a good idea, but get one that was...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 05-06-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,193
Posted By Smaug
Thanks for posting that. One of my Facebook...

Thanks for posting that. One of my Facebook groups showed that earlier, I couldn't find the link later, because... Facebook. :)

This led me to check on the status of Zero Motorcycles. They're...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 05-06-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,369
Posted By Smaug
My point is that if the manufacturer doesn't want...

My point is that if the manufacturer doesn't want to be held accountable, then you'd better have a very good dealer with a knowledgeable mechanic nearby.

The Taiwanese scooters have a good...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-26-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,419
Posted By Smaug
I'm glad someone is still getting some use out of...

I'm glad someone is still getting some use out of the Helix engine. I like how it looks like a sportbike, but is actually a scooter in wolf's clothing. :)

I hope it turns out to be reliable for...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-26-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,334
Posted By Smaug
Status on Electric Scooters

I just commented in the "Chew on This" thread about the electric Vespa that I wondered what Honda would bring to the table.

Their PCX scooter is now offered in an electric variant in Japan:...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-26-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,798
Posted By Smaug
Small town use only. Also, got to have a 220 V...

Small town use only. Also, got to have a 220 V socket in the garage, unless they make a 120 V version now?

Still, it's a start. (just not a serious one) I can't wait to see what Honda and Yamaha...
Forum: GearBest.com 04-26-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,265
Posted By Smaug
Battery and charger UL Listed?

Battery and charger UL Listed?
Forum: GearBest.com 04-26-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,561
Posted By Smaug
Are the charger and battery pack UL Listed? We...

Are the charger and battery pack UL Listed? We don't need any more hoverboard fiascos...
Forum: The Dawg Pound 04-26-2019, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,733
Posted By Smaug
If the branding was small and I could either...

If the branding was small and I could either remove it (sewn-on rubber patch) or color it with a permanent marker to make it less obvious, I might settle for Harley gear.

Otherwise, I'm with...
Forum: The Dawg Pound 04-26-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,529
Posted By Smaug
Suzuki Burgman 650: No longer made, but it was...

Suzuki Burgman 650: No longer made, but it was definitely the quickest scooter made in North America. Complex, electronic drivetrain though.

Honda Silver Wing 650. These were made until 2013 or...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-26-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,150
Posted By Smaug
Welcome, I hope you stay around! (even though...

Welcome, I hope you stay around! (even though we're mostly Yankees)
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-26-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,687
Posted By Smaug
Electric scooters will slowly replace 49cc...

Electric scooters will slowly replace 49cc scooters. 40 mph and 50 mile range would be OK to start, as long as the batteries are removable and easily chargeable at one's desk.

I read an article...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-26-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,316
Posted By Smaug
'seems the OP left after not getting a response...

'seems the OP left after not getting a response in the first day...Probably found a higher traffic scooter forum based in the UK.

...or are you still here, scottscooter?
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-26-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,909
Posted By Smaug
If it's about power:weight, you need to be...

If it's about power:weight, you need to be looking at motorcycles, not scooters. Several now by Honda and Yamaha are available with dual-clutch automatic transmissions and have power:weight that just...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-26-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,369
Posted By Smaug
Looks like re-branding of low-quality generic OEM...

Looks like re-branding of low-quality generic OEM Chinese scooters.

Not for me. I'm staking my LIFE on my scooter. I need a scooter from a manufacturer with more experience and who actually isn't...
Forum: Scooters 09-20-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,147
Posted By Smaug
2013 Honda PCX 150

I bought a used PCX with about 5600 miles on the clock. It had a medium Givi windshield, all else was stock.

The engine was excellent. Torquey down low and in the middle RPMs. Instant starting.
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Forum: The Dawg Pound 09-20-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,060
Posted By Smaug
Well, without the treatments, you have 0% chance...

Well, without the treatments, you have 0% chance of long-term survival, right?

With the treatments, the odds vary. Keep an eye on it. Get scanned as often as you can, to catch any flare-ups early....
Forum: The Dawg Pound 09-20-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,711
Posted By Smaug
41 next month.

41 next month.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 09-20-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,201
Posted By Smaug
There's nothing wrong with 250s related to EPA....

There's nothing wrong with 250s related to EPA. Maybe air-cooled 250s, but not because it's a 250.

There are a few 250 class scooters around, but they're often touted as 300s. (actual 270cc) I...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 09-20-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,170
Posted By Smaug
RAM, what did you end up getting? Tao Tao are...

RAM, what did you end up getting? Tao Tao are Chinese and considered low quality and pretty unreliable.

I'd recommend a used Honda or Yamaha instead of a new Tao Tao.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 09-20-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,851
Posted By Smaug
I rode an Elite 250 last month. Nice bike....

I rode an Elite 250 last month. Nice bike. Awesome wind protection, though you wouldn't think so, to look at it. The engine is really laid back. Pretty torquey and low RPM, compared to modern Hondas....
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