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Posted 01 June 2008 - 09:31 PM

I've been following along with the posts about scooters and went and rode one this afternoon. The A&S Motorcycles salesman was very helpful and let me take it out on the back lot for a test ride...nice since I didn't have any prior experience. I am going to enroll in the Motorcycle Safety Course at Sierra College soon and after teaching summer school I'll have my money to spend. I rode a Piaggio Fly 150 and I think that is just enough power for me. I'll use the scooter to ride to work, the gym, and church. Can I expect to "wheel and deal" or do you buy a scooter at MSRP? I'm 5'4" and currently at 190, but losing to get to 175. Any advice is appreciated since I don't have family or friends that have scooters. Thanks. Jen


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Posted 01 June 2008 - 09:55 PM

I have the same ENGINE in my scooter. I love my scooter (Vespa ET4) more then any car I have ever driven!


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Posted 01 June 2008 - 10:01 PM

http://www.justgotta...hichscooter.htm

This site is over the moon for Taiwanese brands - Chris may disagree - but their basic advice looks sound.
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:16 AM

QUOTE(pet lover @ Jun 1 2008, 10:31 PM) View Post
I've been following along with the posts about scooters and went and rode one this afternoon. The A&S Motorcycles salesman was very helpful and let me take it out on the back lot for a test ride...nice since I didn't have any prior experience. I am going to enroll in the Motorcycle Safety Course at Sierra College soon and after teaching summer school I'll have my money to spend. I rode a Piaggio Fly 150 and I think that is just enough power for me. I'll use the scooter to ride to work, the gym, and church. Can I expect to "wheel and deal" or do you buy a scooter at MSRP? I'm 5'4" and currently at 190, but losing to get to 175. Any advice is appreciated since I don't have family or friends that have scooters. Thanks. Jen


The Fly150 is a perfect scooter if you don't plan on going on the freeway. As my wife said it is the same engine as the one in hers except she has a 190cc kit on it so it's screamin' fast. Piaggio is the same as Vespa so as far as new scooters goes it gets a thumbs up from me. When I was...ummmm 250lbs, my wifes scoot would go 55 mph with me on it. You might be able to wheel and deal a little on out the door price, but where you can really get the good deals is on gear. Get a full face helmet, gloves, riding jacket, etc. I kinda know how A&S works and usually if you pay close to sticker price they will hook you up on gear. GEar can be very expensive...

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Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:18 AM

QUOTE(Darth Lefty @ Jun 1 2008, 11:01 PM) View Post
http://www.justgotta...hichscooter.htm

This site is over the moon for Taiwanese brands - Chris may disagree - but their basic advice looks sound.


I only give the thumbs up on Kymco, not SYM. Other than those two I didn't see much mention of any other Taiwanese brands, but I've only looked at the front page.

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Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:21 AM

They really like Genuine too.
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:23 AM

Just for everyones reference: There is a publication from the Bay Area called "Scoot Magazine" The new issue has a 2008 scooter buyers guide that pretty much lists all new scooters with their specs and prices. You can get it at Borders here in Folsom.



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Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:23 AM

QUOTE(Darth Lefty @ Jun 2 2008, 07:21 AM) View Post
They really like Genuine too.


I can only speak for the Stella model that Genuine puts out. It is a quality vintage styled scooter.

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Posted 02 June 2008 - 06:32 AM

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I can only speak for the Stella model that Genuine puts out. It is a quality vintage styled scooter.

I want a PINK Stella! I wish you could find them here!
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:26 AM

Me too but not in pink. 150cc 2-smoke sounds like fun and a half.

Chris, is one of the DR's out behind 20-019 today yours?
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:29 AM

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Chris, is one of the DR's out behind 20-019 today yours?


What is 20-019?

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Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:37 AM

guess not
"I enjoy a bit of cooking, and this has always worried me. But it's OK. I only like it because it allows me to play with knives." - James May

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Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:44 AM

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guess not


What is it?

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Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:45 AM

it's the building I'm in at the Lazy A Rocket Ranch
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 07:47 AM

on a similar subject - the scooter that Mike got is really really nice. Helped him unload it from his truck Saturday and was very impressed with what a really nice scooter that is and the color is awesome!

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