VIP Future Champion

uconnchaz · 10-02-2013, 04:28 PM

I am going to purchase a VIP Future Champion 49cc scooter very soon. Was curious about peoples thoughts on that scooter are? Saw one other site that people had many complaints. All there seemed to be. I guess when people are happy they don't really express it. I did see some postive feedback elsewhere. Any thoughts would be appreciated. It is a scooter in my price range and it will be my first.

Guest_3 · 10-02-2013, 05:59 PM

Are you talking New or Used ??.

and.... Welcome to ScootDawg.

**inuyasha** · 10-02-2013, 07:21 PM

Hi
Welcome aboard
Pleased to meet you
Its a crap shoot, some are fine and some not
Give her a full pdi and you will start off on the right foot
http://x1scooters.com/pdi.html
Heres some helpful tips for those new to scoots
http://msf-usa.org/downloads/Scooter-tips-2005.pdf
And be sure to leave some money in your budget for riding gear

Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

uconnchaz · 10-02-2013, 08:43 PM

If you were replying to me. It is new. Like I said affordable, probably the wrong time of year to be riding one here in the northeast but am tired of the bus. Can't work and can no longer afford a car and insurance. Thanks for the welcome.

Guest_3 · 10-02-2013, 08:56 PM

Where in the Northeast and where are you getting it from ?.

And does it have to be a VIP Future Champion 49cc only scooter ?.

Are you open to other scooter brands ?.

qwertydude · 10-02-2013, 09:21 PM

Most generic Chinese scooters are always a crapshoot. And people on this site will readily admit all Chinese scooters require you to be able to work on them. If you're not mechanically inclined I would definitely suggest getting a used Japanese scooter as it will be cheaper in the long run and initial cost won't be much more than a new Chinese.

Surprisingly one of the better ways to go about Chinese scooter purchases is buying a used one. The reason is if the scooter made it past a couple thousand miles and doesn't show signs of problems it's likely to continue to be more reliable. Basically over time the lemons get weeded out. It's just a fact that unless you do a thorough PDI (Post Delivery Inspection) more often than not you'll have problems with your scooter.

thumper650 · 10-02-2013, 10:15 PM

I'm not a fan of the Hockey Mask look. Personally I'd save up for something a little better.

uconnchaz · 10-02-2013, 11:45 PM

I'm in Connecticut and it is from a local dealer. It is all assembled. I am somewhat mechanically inclined but not physically able to do much. "Gearhead Motors" in New Haven Ct. right on the East Haven line is on the business card. Hockey Mask?

**inuyasha** · 10-03-2013, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uconnchaz

I'm in Connecticut and it is from a local dealer. It is all assembled. I am somewhat mechanically inclined but not physically able to do much. "Gearhead Motors" in New Haven Ct. right on the East Haven line is on the business card. Hockey Mask?

Hi
Im from CT as well west haven to be exact
Howdy neighbor

His Hockey mask reference is about the headlight styling, the cage around them resembles a hockey mask

Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

uconnchaz · 10-03-2013, 12:16 AM

Loaded with questions here. I asked the dealer about weight capacity. He said it is a two seater. So one person should be fine. It is just me. Right now I am 240. That is unusual for me. Put all the weight on in the past 3 years after quitting smoking. My normal is about 180. Will be a while before I could get back to my norm?

thumper650 · 10-03-2013, 09:16 AM

You should be ok, unless it's really shoddy. I gave my brother a ride home last week on my Tomos Nitro, I'm 220 and he's a little less. It was a slow ride, but the scooter's fine.

Guest_3 · 10-03-2013, 11:32 AM

Just talking/thinking out loud here.

I don't think you'll be happy with a 49cc scoot.

A guy your size would be better off on a 150cc.

thumper650 · 10-03-2013, 12:33 PM

Wayne might be on to something. Unless money is really an issue you might consider a 150 or more.
I live in a very densely populated area and traffic rarely gets above 30 in the places I ride.

Guest_3 · 10-03-2013, 12:56 PM

My thinking is, I'd hate to see him buy a scoot,

Then in a week or so come back on here, bitch'in that its too small or slow.

uconnchaz · 10-03-2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooterwayne

Just talking/thinking out loud here.

I don't think you'll be happy with a 49cc scoot.

A guy your size would be better off on a 150cc.

A 150cc requires registration and insurance here in Ct. Trying to avoid that. Put a deposit on it today. Small balance left. Time will tell what the outcome is?

10-03-2013, 12:16 AM	#10
uconnchaz Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 7	Loaded with questions here. I asked the dealer about weight capacity. He said it is a two seater. So one person should be fine. It is just me. Right now I am 240. That is unusual for me. Put all the weight on in the past 3 years after quitting smoking. My normal is about 180. Will be a while before I could get back to my norm? Last edited by uconnchaz; 10-03-2013 at 12:55 AM.
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10-02-2013, 05:59 PM	#2
Guest_3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 538	Are you talking New or Used ??. and.... Welcome to ScootDawg.
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10-02-2013, 08:43 PM	#4
uconnchaz Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 7	If you were replying to me. It is new. Like I said affordable, probably the wrong time of year to be riding one here in the northeast but am tired of the bus. Can't work and can no longer afford a car and insurance. Thanks for the welcome.
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10-02-2013, 09:21 PM	#6
qwertydude Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 139	Most generic Chinese scooters are always a crapshoot. And people on this site will readily admit all Chinese scooters require you to be able to work on them. If you're not mechanically inclined I would definitely suggest getting a used Japanese scooter as it will be cheaper in the long run and initial cost won't be much more than a new Chinese. Surprisingly one of the better ways to go about Chinese scooter purchases is buying a used one. The reason is if the scooter made it past a couple thousand miles and doesn't show signs of problems it's likely to continue to be more reliable. Basically over time the lemons get weeded out. It's just a fact that unless you do a thorough PDI (Post Delivery Inspection) more often than not you'll have problems with your scooter.
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10-02-2013, 10:15 PM	#7
thumper650 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 137	I'm not a fan of the Hockey Mask look. Personally I'd save up for something a little better.
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10-02-2013, 11:45 PM	#8
uconnchaz Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 7	I'm in Connecticut and it is from a local dealer. It is all assembled. I am somewhat mechanically inclined but not physically able to do much. "Gearhead Motors" in New Haven Ct. right on the East Haven line is on the business card. Hockey Mask?
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10-03-2013, 09:16 AM	#11
thumper650 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 137	You should be ok, unless it's really shoddy. I gave my brother a ride home last week on my Tomos Nitro, I'm 220 and he's a little less. It was a slow ride, but the scooter's fine.
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10-03-2013, 11:32 AM	#12
Guest_3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 538	Just talking/thinking out loud here. I don't think you'll be happy with a 49cc scoot. A guy your size would be better off on a 150cc.
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10-03-2013, 12:33 PM	#13
thumper650 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 137	Wayne might be on to something. Unless money is really an issue you might consider a 150 or more. I live in a very densely populated area and traffic rarely gets above 30 in the places I ride.
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10-03-2013, 12:56 PM	#14
Guest_3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 538	My thinking is, I'd hate to see him buy a scoot, Then in a week or so come back on here, bitch'in that its too small or slow.
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