The Walmart Scooter Saga Continues!

[spandi]

As some of you may know I reported seeing (and closely examining) a 260 Linhai scooter that was parked in front of the local Walmart here in Palm Springs. Well, as I was pulling in to America's favorite shopping destination yesterday, I spied what I took to be the Linhai parked in front of the store, only to discover that apparently the gentleman I talked to about his scoot has made a heck of an upgrade, because it was a Burgman 650! So with trusty bike light in hand, I gave it the once over, and it was a gorgeous machine to say the least. Really wonderfully made (like a two wheeled Mercedes) But after looking it over closely (and reading the vin tag, with a GVW of 1000 pounds) I felt it's more of an automatic motorcycle than scooter. Don't get me wrong, it's a stunning machine, but I'd hate to be trying to maneuver around traffic with that much scoot.

[larrball]

Hey spandi, Did the CVT look more like a Yama-T-Max?




Vid's of the CVT- T Max Sorry spandi if i went a bit off topic.

[wheelbender6]

The Maxi scooters look cool and have built in windscreens, but I enjoy the lighter scooters. Easier to haul, park, etc. If my commute required that I get on the freeway, I'd likely look for a Maxi.

[bhinch]

The Burgmans are very nice....someday.....but for now I will ride what I have..

[prodigit]

Not too fond of them. They're the best looking scoots, but I had a BMS TBX 260, and found no joy in riding a bigger bike without gears. I find most 2 wheelers, most fun, when they have manual gears. Unless the Burgmans can adjust their CVT gearing depending on the throttle position; but the BMS 260 did not change CVT gearing when riding lightly, or opening the throttle; and I found it quite boring to ride.

The burgmans are quite more powerful, but if you ask me, I'm not fond at all of a CVT!

The 400 is about the same size, and lighter in weight (500LBS), just about the same as the BMS 260, which is 400LBS. I found my 260 already heavy enough.
If you ask me, I prefer smaller bikes, like my MC-05-127, which is only 300LBS.
Anything below 300LBS is handling quite enjoyable, imho.

[spandi]

Originally Posted by larrball

Hey spandi, Did the CVT look more like a Yama-T-Max?




Vid's of the CVT- T Max Sorry spandi if i went a bit off topic.

That's quite alright, (scooter related input can be very instructive) One thing I'd have to agree with is, I think the "Super-Scoots" such as the Burgman (although very beautifully put together) tend to be so large as to defeat the purpose of scooting in the first place.

[Gimpdog]

The maxi Scooter is a boon for those who can't mount a reg. motorcycle. You can manage to kinda swing your leg thru the gap in front of the seat. I feel the SilverWing 600 is the best of the maxis as it does have a lower step-through...

The newer 650 (not the 400) Burgman does have an option of going thru the gear changes.

[prodigit]

If they only had a 250 with a flat floor board.

[Gimpdog]

Unfortunately, a single flat cradle frame for a complete flat step through doesn't have enough strength for higher speeds, IMO. You need a double cradle frame, at least I would, for those speeds.

[spandi]

While not totally flat this 250 does come close.

[prodigit]

it's only missing the doors

Yeah, I guess you're right on floor board strength. I like a flat floorboard for putting grocery bags. THe best I've seen so far is a 150cc, (my TaoTao evo150 has a flat floorboard).

[tinstar]

I have a Sym RV250 and I think it's the perfect bike...easy to maneuver and enough power to get my rather large frame around! Good acceleration and I'm a BIG fan of the CVT. Believe me, when I was younger, I LOVED shifting those gears...both in bikes and cars. Now that I'm 60, simple is GOOD! Not boring at all. To me, it's just plain fun...reminds me of riding my mini-bike in my younger days! I wouldn't want anything smaller than the RV 250 and at one time, I thought that I might just get a bigger scooter. I've changed my mind though. This one gets very good gas mileage, is just the right size to maneuver easily, I have a larger windshield on it, and a nice top box. I am happy.

[Pearl]

I have a big one and small one and took a while to get used to the weight and now when I drive the little one it feels too light and moves too much in the wind we get down here. a maxi is very nice and somehow feels a bit safer. I love the burgman but the complex cvt on the 650 is a concern for me and personal preference would be for a straight forward cvt that has the potential to give less costly issues

[Gimpdog]

Pearl, do you have that CVT on your Burgie that allows you to choice between a manual and semi auto shiftless ride. I've wondered about the complexity of that deal...

[inuyasha]

Hi
If i ever do decide to get a maxi scoot this is the one for me

Take care and ride safely my friends
Yours Hank