any scooter experts here??????

Question

Pepboys has Baja Sports 50cc gas scooter for $700 (after $100 rebate). Is this a good deal?

Is it legal to drive the scooter on roads with 55mph limit? I know I can ride on 35mph roads but don't know about 55.

Is it easy to remove the speed governor so it can go 55mph?

Answer 1

Other than a good used scooter off craigslist, a decent value for the money . . no worse or better than similar China 49cc 4-stroke 30 mph scooters. Engine parts are available from several online vendors . . Google 139qmb.
http://www.partsforscooters.com/Vehicle-Type/50cc-4-stroke-QMB139

DO NOT elude state moped law (if that is your intention) with modifications . . you may be subject to some very expensive citations! Save yourself a lot of grief and initially purchase a scooter with a suitable engine for your speed requirements. Most China 150cc scooters have a top speed of around 55 mph on level ground, and around 50 mph cruising.
http://www.scooterdynasty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=438

Answer 2

Most of what you've asked has already been answered, but I'll toss in a couple of things. The Baja line should worry you, after all, ask the store what you do ifn there's a problem, you'll find Pep Boys doesn't do repairs, basically you're on your own for that. Quality actually becomes unimportant ifn you can't find someone to fix it. And also that brings up the issue of who's putting these things together in the first place.

As to Chinese scooter quality, they're the low end of the market, buy something else ifn you can afford it, at least Taiwanese such as Sym, Kymco, Genuine or Adly.

As to speed, its illegal to remove the governor if its registered as a moped, if its registered as a motorcycle, then you can remove the governor, but you will be required to have a motorcycle license. Also, a 50cc is just not capable of reaching 55 (well, there is one exception, the original Kymco S9 water cooled 2 stroke model), my 2 stroke Vitality should be capable of 45 to 50MPH in good tune, a 4 stroke version would likely be about 5 or 10MPH lower.

Lastly, as to wether you can ride if on roads with a 55MPH speed limit, that depends on a number of factors, but basically check local laws. Here in Arizona that'd typically not be allowed unless there's no alternative route, in fact you'll sometimes see bicycle instruction signs on freeways out here, even those with 75MPH speed limits as there's simply no other way to get across parts of the state.

Answer 3

I would avoid any scooter sold by Pepboys. Sure it looks like a good price on the surface, but service and support after the sale is what you should be looking for. You will not be able to get parts, and there is NO technical support.

No, it is not legal to ride a 50cc moped on a 55 mph road. Many states have restrictions on where you can ride a moped. If you need to go 55mph, get a larger bike.

Yes, it is easy to remove the restrictions on the moped itself if you have some mechanical skills, but remember it's only 49cc, and most will only get up to 45mph.
Ride Safe

Answer 4

I agree with everyone, Stay away from the PepBoy's Baja!
Bad news, no parts, no support. You would be lucky to to 30 MPH in one of those things.
Check this out. 2 guys attempted to cross the country on them. http://intransit.tv/

Most 50cc's are restricted to 25-30 MPH.
Removing the governor will get you to 35. So forget about 55.

Answer 5

Y`know, I`d answer this, but all I wanted to say was already said, so I gave those guys the thumbs up.

You need a 150cc scooter to go 55mph, AND a Motorcycle endorsemnet.

Become an enthusiast and get the endorsement, and attend a scooter rally.
Leave the redneck thinking at home!

Answer 6

NO NO NO - STAY AWAY
You can't get parts for them and no one repairs them.
Research them on the web to see how popular/unpopular they are.
Try to get parts - you can only get them from an authorized dealer.
Pep-boys is not a repair shop, so they will not fix it for you when it breaks.
Ask pep boys if they can get a repair manual and/or parts.
Spend the extra money and get a popular brand name machine.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I agree, stay away from them. They are cheaply made from China and you cannot get parts for them.