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greggl4321
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 Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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| So I'm thinking of going with a Chinese model called the boom Vader 2,. Supposedly it isn't so bad |
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hazetguy
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| Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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i agree
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EverettB 
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| Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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| greggl4321 wrote: |
| So I'm thinking of going with a Chinese model called the boom Vader 2,. Supposedly it isn't so bad |
This is how I decide all my purchases - "This one isn't so bad". 
Seriously though, I'd buy something used that is known to be good for the same money rather than buy something new that is junk.
Example: I just bought something for $250 that was $700+ new.
I am very happy with it so far even though I did have to watch some YouTube videos to learn how to clean and tweak a few things so it worked properly.
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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A well accepted rule is that any aftermarket part for a VW that is made in China is absolute crap. I can’t imagine that a scooter made in China would be any better.
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greggl4321
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:40 am Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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Does anyone know if a 125cc can push me around (280lbs)
Does added weight slow an internal combustion engine down? If so, how? |
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iowegian
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:51 am Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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| You should be OK as long as you always travel downhill. |
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calvinater
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:27 am Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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Anyone know how to post a photo of Malevolents avatar?
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:31 am Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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calvinater
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:33 am Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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Perfect
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bigdog1962
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:40 am Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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At 280 pounds, you don't need a scooter. You need to walk. 
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EverettB
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:41 am Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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| greggl4321 wrote: |
| Does anyone know if a 125cc can push me around (280lbs) |
For whatever you are looking at I would make sure you do not exceed the maximum recommended weight. I don't know if I would risk it even if the max weight was 300.
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| Does added weight slow an internal combustion engine down? If so, how? |
It will slow the acceleration down. More weight = more power needed to move it and get it going.
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greggl4321
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:20 am Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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I'd be well under the maximum weight.
Still unsure as to how it slows down the engine
Does anyone know of a website that you can get directions from that will indicate the speed limits of the roads? |
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finster
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:38 am Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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might need to check the brakes can cope with the weight as well...
do you have a licence?
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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| greggl4321 wrote: |
| Does anyone know if a 125cc can push me around (280lbs) |
...did you put on 30 more lbs?
It'll probs run, but wont be nearly as quick and the top speed will take a hit.
The Grom was designed to take a passenger, you're basically two people.
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| Does anyone know of a website that you can get directions from that will indicate the speed limits of the roads? |
If the goal is to avoid fast roads just use Google Maps
Put in your destination, get directions, then click 'Options' and select 'Avoid highways' and/or check out the cycling route (cyclist icon up top). |
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greggl4321
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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I don't have a license
Avoiding highways is that freeways?
Cause I want to go up the 101
Starting down here in national City up to northern San Diego
Should be a beautiful ride, if I can keep up with traffic. Not sure if the limit is 50, or 55. |
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hazetguy
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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| greggl4321 wrote: |
I don't have a license
Avoiding highways is that freeways?
Cause I want to go up the 101
Starting down here in national City up to northern San Diego
Should be a beautiful ride, if I can keep up with traffic. Not sure if the limit is 50, or 55. |
Buy your coffin and up your insurance policy before you go.
Or, better yet, check the law. Scooters under 150cc aren't allowed on freeways in CA. And over 150cc are considered motorcycles and require appropriate license certification.
This is definitely the best troll thread / combined troll threads on the samba for 2019. Oh, where are the Chummies when you need them. Ah, the good old days.....
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calvinater
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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Wait, is this johnnypan playing troll?
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hazetguy
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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| calvinater wrote: |
| Wait, is this johnnypan playing troll? |
No, it's Rebecca Beste, posting from the grave.
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greggl4321
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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I'm not sure if the highway is the freeway
101 |
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Erik G
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| Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: By the looks of it, what is the best gas scooter |
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you really need 250cc or more on a highway or freeway
There is no way you are riding a grom or clone or 125cc scooter on highway 101
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