officially a china rider now

DanB · 10-24-2008, 01:22 AM

Picked my china scoot up this past Saturday. It's not quite what I wanted, but I got a smoking deal on it. The lady I bought it from had just bought it a couple weeks prior at a local dealer and found out she was terrified of riding it. So I got it for half price. :twisted: Even cheaper than ordering it online. It only has 25km (16mi) on it. It's also the newest vehicle I've ever owned, lol... Now I just need to learn to ride the thing.

tigertamer · 10-24-2008, 08:25 AM

They are easier to ride than you think :wink:

Just use common sense, obey the traffic regulations, Be courteous, and PRACTICE :!:

You'll be giving the "big wave" in no time!

Good luck,
Tigertamer

P.S. If you have NEVER ridden before, I would also recommend an approved motorcycle safety course.

TT

DesertDog · 10-25-2008, 12:27 AM

if you've riddin a bicycle you can ride a scooter, gas and go, thats all, and geico motorcycle ins. is pretty cheap $100 for the year,

but like tiger said use common sense them cars wont see you AT ALL, so cary a 45 with you

katoranger · 10-26-2008, 08:53 PM

The scooters are easy to ride. Take it to a parking lot and practice at low speeds for awhile.

Also if you can maintain that Fiat the scooter will be a breeze.

Allen

DanB · 10-27-2008, 08:12 PM

Thanks for the support guys. I still haven't found any time to ride it any more than just up and down my driveway. What can I say... I'm a procrastinator. Yeah, I'm not worried about any maintence issues. Should be able to handle whatever she throws at me, but there will probably be a learning curve. The Fiat is plenty easy to maintain, btw. I'm very familar with old Italian girls

AZ200cc · 10-27-2008, 08:24 PM

You'll have a lot of fun once You get used to it. Hardest part to learn is turning with out putting Your feet out or down...Like they said go to an empty parking lot and ride around You'll get it in no time. I second the car comments, Look out for cars, Because they WILL NOT be looking out for You.

warrior91 · 10-28-2008, 12:32 AM

Very european loking driveway now!

PremierScooters · 02-25-2009, 01:27 AM

Great Bike, Only problem with those is you can't see anything out of those mirrors. It is a real saftey issue. I've had a couple of those in stock (peace model 808 same thing) My supplier traded the mirrors out for me and gave me standard type mirrors with the signal lights in them that can pivot in all directions. Another option is to just get rid of the useless lighted mirror and just use the signal lights mounted in the handle bars and replace the lighted ones with the standard 8mm mirrors that come on 90% of chinese scoots. They don't look as flash but they will save your life.

bdavison · 05-22-2009, 02:58 AM

Need to break in those tires too...WOW those things are shiny slick.
I hope thats not tireshine armor all....

Rule #413 - Never EVER put any kind of armor all on the seat or the tires.

kczukiman · 05-23-2009, 12:38 AM

Very nice scoot! Welcome to the club.Now its official...

10-24-2008, 01:22 AM	#1
DanB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas! Posts: 26	officially a china rider now Picked my china scoot up this past Saturday. It's not quite what I wanted, but I got a smoking deal on it. The lady I bought it from had just bought it a couple weeks prior at a local dealer and found out she was terrified of riding it. So I got it for half price. :twisted: Even cheaper than ordering it online. It only has 25km (16mi) on it. It's also the newest vehicle I've ever owned, lol... Now I just need to learn to ride the thing.
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10-24-2008, 08:25 AM	#2
tigertamer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wheeling, West Virginia Posts: 683	They are easier to ride than you think :wink: Just use common sense, obey the traffic regulations, Be courteous, and PRACTICE :!: You'll be giving the "big wave" in no time! Good luck, Tigertamer P.S. If you have NEVER ridden before, I would also recommend an approved motorcycle safety course. TT __________________ 07 H-D XL883C 06 LF 200GY-5 Yin and Yang CAUTION Obey The Traffic Regulation. Always Wear a Helmet. Don't Ride After Drinking Wine. Before Operation, Read The Owners Manual Carefully.
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10-27-2008, 08:24 PM	#6
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	You'll have a lot of fun once You get used to it. Hardest part to learn is turning with out putting Your feet out or down...Like they said go to an empty parking lot and ride around You'll get it in no time. I second the car comments, Look out for cars, Because they WILL NOT be looking out for You. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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10-28-2008, 12:32 AM	#7
warrior91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.E. Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 679	Very european loking driveway now! __________________ '91 Yamaha Warrior- stage 2 '83 Honda ATC 70 '08 Yongjiang 125cc mx (Loncin) '08 Yongjiang 150cc atv (Jinlong)
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02-25-2009, 01:27 AM	#8
PremierScooters Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 25	Great Bike, Only problem with those is you can't see anything out of those mirrors. It is a real saftey issue. I've had a couple of those in stock (peace model 808 same thing) My supplier traded the mirrors out for me and gave me standard type mirrors with the signal lights in them that can pivot in all directions. Another option is to just get rid of the useless lighted mirror and just use the signal lights mounted in the handle bars and replace the lighted ones with the standard 8mm mirrors that come on 90% of chinese scoots. They don't look as flash but they will save your life. __________________ Premier Scooters,103 N. Hwy 25 Byp, Greenville, SC 29617 Phone 864-294-0042 Specialzing in Chinese Motorsports, Sales, Service and Parts
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10-25-2008, 12:27 AM	#3
DesertDog Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 782	if you've riddin a bicycle you can ride a scooter, gas and go, thats all, and geico motorcycle ins. is pretty cheap $100 for the year, but like tiger said use common sense them cars wont see you AT ALL, so cary a 45 with you
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10-26-2008, 08:53 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The scooters are easy to ride. Take it to a parking lot and practice at low speeds for awhile. Also if you can maintain that Fiat the scooter will be a breeze. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-27-2008, 08:12 PM	#5
DanB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas! Posts: 26	Thanks for the support guys. I still haven't found any time to ride it any more than just up and down my driveway. What can I say... I'm a procrastinator. Yeah, I'm not worried about any maintence issues. Should be able to handle whatever she throws at me, but there will probably be a learning curve. The Fiat is plenty easy to maintain, btw. I'm very familar with old Italian girls
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05-22-2009, 02:58 AM	#9
bdavison Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 26	Need to break in those tires too...WOW those things are shiny slick. I hope thats not tireshine armor all.... Rule #413 - Never EVER put any kind of armor all on the seat or the tires.
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05-23-2009, 12:38 AM	#10
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	Very nice scoot! Welcome to the club.Now its official... __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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