Absolute beginner, doing my CBT in a week, need it to get to and from uni. bout 30 miles on weekends and short trips ect. Definatley want a 125cc and twist and go start but dont know what else is essential, what I should be looking for, new or second-hand, I dont mind secondhand, but dont want a banger etc........any hardened scooter peeps got any advice???
I have Googled for info and read up a bit, but I think first-hand advice is best and I dont know wanyone who rides one.
Thanks in advance.............
2007-02-19 01:12:57 · 9 answers · asked by bluewatchgirl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Thanks for advice, but I won't be getting a motorbike as in my opinion they are too powerful for my liking, just want a little nippy thing!
2007-02-19 01:41:47 · update #1
The most important thing to know is that you will look like a complete dork while riding it.
Get a motorcycle.
2007-02-19 08:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
A 2 stroke will go faster but needs more maintenance and you have the added cost of 2 stoke oil which needs topping up regularly. A good 2T 125 will hit 100mph.. A 4 stroke will be slower (topping out at about 65-70mph) but is basically like a car maintenance wise. Put petrol in it and just ride, nothing else to worry about.
Most scooters have been abused as the majority have been owned by 16/17 year olds who have no respect for them. They depreciate like nothing else. Something that cost £2000 new is worth £500 a couple of years later. Your best buy would be a 3 year old 1 MATURE previous owner ped from someone who got one for the same reason as you, cheap transport. Avoid buying
any 2 storke that has been messed with (racing exhaust, big bore kits ect), it will end in tears.
Although i'm not a safety nazi (there's not a day that i don't top 140mph) i would say spend a bit of money on some decent riding gear. I know it's not that fast but falling off a scootay at 60mph hurts just as much as falling off a 1000cc sportsbike at 60mph. And believe me, you really notice how much momentum you're carrying when you're sliding down the road towards a kerb. : (
2007-02-19 01:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by SpannerMonkey 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First off if you haven't take a motorcycle safety class, they supply the bikes for the class (2 days) and besides learning riding technics it help with the decision on the type of bike/cycle to get, most dealer have info
2007-02-19 01:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by tpwork 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are buying a scooter check out this site. The prices are the lowest I've ever seen for 125cc scooters.
2007-02-20 00:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by internetoptimiser 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pay attention on your CBT and ride like drivers are actively trying to injure you. Get a good helmet and waterproofs. Buy the best scooter you can afford but i think you'll get bored of it really quickly and start wanting a proper bike. Thats what happened to me.
2007-02-19 01:45:49 · answer #5 · answered by jezza 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Did you say,"hardened scooter peep"?you must be kidding LOL.I highly recomend you know self defense!Look out for those big scary 250 motorcycles
2007-02-19 04:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In my point of view scooters are dangerous and easy to turn over specially in wet floors. Motorbikes are safer than scooters. Nowadays scooters are very light, easy to lose balance.
2007-02-19 01:31:06 · answer #7 · answered by zozd 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
...How to properly fit yourself into a helmet...
...that you will be invisible to all others....
..the value of doors, bumpers and crumple zones....
Be careful!
2007-02-19 01:24:14 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. AssWhole 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u shud know...
buy a motorcycle....forget scooter!!
2007-02-19 01:20:22 · answer #9 · answered by samz 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋