"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
06/11/2020 at 10:29 • Filed to: None
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"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
06/11/2020 at 10:29 • Filed to: None | 1
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I’m sure I’ll end out with either a Scooter or old Honda Trail at some point. Unfortunately about all I ever see for sale are Chinese scooters being sold as projects or expensive modern scooters.
I did find this and even though it’s more than I’d consider paying it’s awful pretty. I wonder what the top speed would be with my 6/4, 240lb self on it?
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vondon302
> Kiltedpadre
06/11/2020 at 10:48 |
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Damn that’s too pretty to ride.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/d/howard-1975-honda-trail-ct-90/7137758738.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/d/crystal-lake-2001-aprilia-scarabeo-50/7138189687.html
Same here in Detroit. I've been eyeing these 2 tho.
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Kiltedpadre
> vondon302
06/11/2020 at 10:58 |
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That ct90 looks really good. Both seem like decent prices, but I don’t see enough of either for sale to say definitively.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> Kiltedpadre
06/11/2020 at 11:02 |
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Any cheap used Vespas around, or Genuines? You’d get the Vespa styling at, hopefully, a not terrible expensive price?
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vondon302
> Kiltedpadre
06/11/2020 at 11:05 |
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Same here. I wish it was closer to me cause he’s got 2 of them.
https://mansfield.craigslist.org/mcy/d/howard-1974-honda-trail-ct-90/7137753379.html
If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
> Kiltedpadre
06/11/2020 at 11:06 |
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While that is hella pretty, you’re never going to want to ride it for fear of it breaking and then if i t does you’ll never be able to source parts.
Do you live somewhere touristy? If so, look for a scooter rental place and see if they're selling any of their old stock. You can find good deals that way.
Mercedes Streeter
> Kiltedpadre
06/11/2020 at 11:14 |
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You'll probably hit highway speed on it. But beware, a vintage scoot like that is not something you want to ride regularly. When it breaks parts will be rare and expensive.
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Kiltedpadre
> vondon302
06/11/2020 at 12:02 |
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That one would be worth a look if closer. Unfortunately it’s about 2.5hrs from me.
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Kiltedpadre
> If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/11/2020 at 12:04 |
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Unfortunately the closest place near me that might have a rental place would be some places around Lake Eerie, and that’s 2.5-3hrs away.
I wouldn’t actually buy a scooter like what I posted unless it was a second or third toy. It’s pretty to look at but every noise would have me terrified wondering what just broke and whether I could find a new one.
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Kiltedpadre
> Mercedes Streeter
06/11/2020 at 12:09 |
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Something like that would have to be a second or third toy. Plus I can’t see myself spending that much on a scooter regardless.
I think for my desires a Honda CT-90 might be the best bet. Good parts availability, reliable, and there are trails at my in-laws farm I could have fun exploring. They’ve created a few miles of ATV trails that connect several of their farms.
I’m sure I’d have a blast with any scooter big enough to hit 50 with me on it that I don’t have to worry constantly about what’ll break next and whether I can get the parts to fix it.
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Kiltedpadre
> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
06/11/2020 at 12:10 |
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I occasionally see Vespas but not very often. I don’t recall coming across any Geniuses though.
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vondon302
> Kiltedpadre
06/11/2020 at 12:11 |
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B ummer but still closer than me.