Craigslist challenge: Scoot Scoot

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 01/06/2020 at 00:52 • Filed to: None

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Super dorky. I love it.

Easy as can be. Go to the motorcycle section and type in “ scooter”

Share any cool finds!

I’ll get things started with a couple awesome older scoots . Should I lowball this guy into oblivion and take a project home..?

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Yes? No? Okay... How about... This beauty? 

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CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 00:59

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https://abbotsford.craigslist.org/cto/d/abbotsford-southeast-69-volkswagon/7050609672.html

lol

AestheticsInMotion > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 01/06/2020 at 01:04

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Don’t tell the coal-rollers, but car-bra people are secretly my most loathed automotive demographic.

facw > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 01:08

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Not much I’d call interesting. Not much at all really, only one post from 2020, and it’s a generic ad for some company selling a bunch of $900 Chinese 49cc scooteres.     Have this, it’s not what I’d get, but it’s certainly the most distinctive offering:

1980 Honda Express Scooter $1000

AestheticsInMotion > facw 01/06/2020 at 01:15

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That 40 year old hollow tube keeping your front and rear together would worry me a bit, but definitely cool

glemon > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 01:21

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I just jumped over here from doing my regular Craigslist search for motorcycles, include nearby areas, year maximum 1985, so it was easy enough to go back into that window, expand the year, and search on scooter.

https://desmoines.craigslist.org/mcy/d/urbandale-honda-gyro/7038013611.html is this street able? Has turn signals, so maybe

Cushman’s were made in my home town, bonus points if anybody knows without googling https://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/d/adrian-like-new-cushman-scooter/7036220890.html  

https://desmoines.craigslist.org/mcy/d/galesburg-simplex-automatic/7050473459.html  Buyer to pay shipping..??? A real Jalop Greyhounds in and rides his purchase home.

glemon > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 01:24

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Yeah, always wondered about that, even a pedal bike has triangulation to support the frame.  The sold scads of them so probably OK.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 01:28

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Not actually a scooter, but I dig it. Honda 185 street legal enduro.

This one I actually want to buy. Honda Urban Express.

AestheticsInMotion > glemon 01/06/2020 at 01:30

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Ha! I too was looking at CL motorcycles, although my criteria was 80s-90s sports bikes.

I want that simplex. The Cushman looks interesting..? Seems a tad pricey at first glance, but I know nothing about them so... 

AestheticsInMotion > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/06/2020 at 01:31

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Oh man. I could get behind either of those. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 01:32

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“I put this piece of tarp here to protect the paint”

“ but now you can’t see it”

“But it’s protected”

“But won’t dirt get trap under it, and cause scratches”

“BUT ITS PROTECTED FROM BUGS AND ROCK CHIPS”

“But you can’t see it?”

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 01:33

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I love the second one. I love that it’s a dorky little scooter trying to look like a chopper. 

AestheticsInMotion > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/06/2020 at 01:33

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YEEEEEEES. EXACTLY.

And have you seen what happens when they take the bra off after a few years? Completely different color underneath. Urghhh

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 01:34

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It’s like a tan line for your car.

facw > glemon 01/06/2020 at 01:41

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I’d assume it’s just stronger and heavier than a tube used on a bicycle.

Forrest > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 01:44

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Hey AestheticsInMotion, I sent you an email. Could you take a look?  

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > glemon 01/06/2020 at 01:55

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If my wife had any interest in owning a moped I’d get her that Honda.

She lives 1.5 miles  from her work. The perfect scenario for owning a moped but she’s afraid of 2 wheeled motor vehicles

glemon > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 02:00

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Of everything on this whole post I would go for that Lambretta, classic scooter

AestheticsInMotion > Forrest 01/06/2020 at 02:18

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Hmm, not seeing anything. T ry this one! 

karma2250@yahoo.com

Kiltedpadre > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 05:33

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There isn’t much listed at the moment. I do this search from time to time looking for myself.

There is a cool old Vespa though.

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/d/hillsboro-vespa-sprint-scooter/7046252984.html

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 07:14

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That Elite 80 would be a good project, but I would low-ball that price for sure. I bought my non-runner Elite 80 a couple years ago for a c-note. 

How’s this for a funky scoot?

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/d/dyer-2001-italjet-dragster-49cc/7048558360.html

Chuckles > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 07:56

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Scanning CL for scooters is how I ended up with my 1987 Yamaha Riva 125Z. That was the most interesting thing on  there so I bought it.

Jason Spears > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 08:03

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I don’t know two-wheelers, but this caught my eye.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/d/roswell-bmw-c650-gt/7042052733.html

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 09:54

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Funny, that lead image.

I just picked this up a couple weeks back for $600

Forrest > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 10:15

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Thanks! I re-sent to this email address.

AestheticsInMotion > shop-teacher 01/06/2020 at 22:43

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That is awesome! I’m curious about that suspension setup!

I'll probably check back in a week or two and if it's still available, get in touch with the guy. 

AestheticsInMotion > Chuckles 01/06/2020 at 22:44

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Is it in as good of shape as it looks? That's the sort of scooter I'd love to add to my stable. 

AestheticsInMotion > Kiltedpadre 01/06/2020 at 22:45

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Such a classic color combo. Vespas, or big ol' American cars with retro taillights and massive fins... 

AestheticsInMotion > Decay buys too many beaters 01/06/2020 at 22:46

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Neat! What role does this one serve in the stable? 

AestheticsInMotion > Jason Spears 01/06/2020 at 22:47

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I knew a guy who had one of these, and he got so pissed whenever someone would call it a scooter.

“it’s a German motorcycle!”

Lol.

Chuckles > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 22:52

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So I haven’t had much of a chance to ride it yet, but it seems to be in pretty good shape. There is an issue with the charging system and it likely needs a new stator, I just need to get it to my friend’s shop. The body isn’t perfect but it’s good enough. You can see touch up paint around the one turn signal.

Mileage-wise, it has less than 6,000 miles on it. Not bad for a scooter made in December 1986.

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 23:18

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Spring flip, and winter grocery getter. First big scooter i’ve owned, the amount of storage is awesome 

AestheticsInMotion > Decay buys too many beaters 01/06/2020 at 23:43

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So how does that work, do you lift the seat up or is there some kind of trunk in the back?

Sure looks like a comfy ride compared to the more standard vespa styles

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion 01/06/2020 at 23:45

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The engine is horizontal, so there is room for a 12 pack of beer and a helmet under the seat. There is also a glove box. There is also a dash compartment. I can do a solid grocery trip with it no problem

Kiltedpadre > AestheticsInMotion 01/07/2020 at 05:31

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The color really is fantastic. I love the little covered spare tire too.

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 01/07/2020 at 07:02

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Its been for sale for a LONG time, so I'm sure it will be. It's really cool, and really weird, but it seems nobody wants to pay $2500 for a 50cc scooter.