Frank McAuley Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 After extensive help from this "site" I have purchased a 125 cc scooter and rack. I am sure there is extensive "experience" as to the use of this "resource" on this invaluable page may I please have any advice "YOU" may wish to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Wear a Helmet! Take a professional training course. Never forget "lifesavers" Assume that everybody else on the road is an idiot and will do something daft. c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Decorator Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 The larger the wheel diameters the better the stability (gyroscopic effect) of the bike particularly in wet conditions. I trust you considered this prior to purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Hi advice from Clive and Decorator is correct, especially large dia. wheels and a good set of wing mirrors. The usage is over in Europe, may use it at home occasionally, it is perfect for going those extra miles especially for visiting a hilly area, when to heavy going with the push bikes, which we also have. We have had one for the last 4/5 years and enjoy every minute on it. My better half loves it and is a perfect passenger, we never exceed 50kmp, never take any chances at junction etc. always wait for reasonabley clear roads, in other words USE COMMON SENSE. We carry a first aid kit in the rear "top box" and a few tools, incl. spare plug under the seat, for shopping it is ideal. When the top box is removed the casset fits perfectly on the platform with a couple of bungie ties, very usefull when the "dump" is a marathon away. Try and get a mini battery charger from Lidl's and carry a pump. Get out there and enjoy it, even nicer when your getting around 90mpg. :-> :-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Passenger!!" My Janet? You must be kidding. Not since I did a broadside stop in front of a double decker bus on an old Matchless when she was carring our first born has she been a pillion rider. No, she has her own steed to ride. Even a liocense now! Tools, 3/8 drive socket set, spark plugs, puncture outfit, pump, gallon of petrol etc. And thats just my top box. She carries the eats in hers! C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Not sure what you mean by using it Frank. You unload, sort out where you want to go, start it up and go their, whats to know? If you mean any other advice then I to carry a pump in the van, tyres seem to lose pressure over a couple of weeks. I carry one of those emergency foam puncture repair things under the seat and we both have waterproofs, got caught out once it was wet and cold without. The great thing about scooters you can go pretty well where you like especially in France. They are well used to them and take no notice where you go or park, we even went into the centre of the cite at Carcassone with ours and parked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 "we even went into the centre of the cite at Carcassone with ours and parked up" Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyHilary Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Get some 'Ultraseal' or equivalent to put in the tyres and forget the pump and emergency sealant. Does 'what it says on the can' and maintains correct tyre pressures as well as being an instant puncture repair. IMO worth the cost against the hassle of a puncture in the middle of nowhere etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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