arthur49 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Any body with scooter experience have one with the capability to store 2 helmets securely ie under seat or in a topbox or another solution? Looking at buying a scooter - haven't ridden a bike for 40 years mind you.......full licence so in theory could ride a BEAST of a bike>:-) ! - but don't fancy carrying helmets round with us when sightseeing on foot Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veggielover Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 My 650 motor bike (not a scooter) has a lockable clip to attach metal helmet loops - the only way to steal them would be to cut the chinstrap, which would effectively destroy the helmet. Perhaps a light m/c would have the same fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsea Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 yamaha x max 250cc nice ride plenty of storage under seat john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 jonsea - 2013-05-11 5:37 PM yamaha x max 250cc nice ride plenty of storage under seat john Are you still at Lo Monte John?........or are you back in Blighty? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 We've got a Honda Innova 125cc, and I've fitted an old secondhand but functional Givi "Maxia" 55 litre top box to the rear rack. I got it for about 5 quid from the Spanish equivalent of a car-boot sale. Loads of room inside that for our two open-face helmets plus gloves, lightweight waterproof jackets, waterproof trouser too..........or just helmets plus shopping. Kathy also likes it as it acts as a backrest for her on the pillion seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerro Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I have a Honda 100 for sale very light for the back os a Motor home. PM me for price Its cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 arthur49 - 2013-05-11 5:13 PM Any body with scooter experience have one with the capability to store 2 helmets securely ie under seat or in a topbox or another solution? Looking at buying a scooter - haven't ridden a bike for 40 years mind you.......full licence so in theory could ride a BEAST of a bike>:-) ! - but don't fancy carrying helmets round with us when sightseeing on foot Arthur Honda Vision will easily carry one under the seat, just buy a Givi top box and you can then carry two full face if required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipetchey Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 We too have a Honda vision, one helmet under seat other in top box. There is also a handy hook under handlebars to take an extra shopping bag. We have the Vision 110, 110cc, 105kg. Would have liked a bigger more powerful bike, but they weigh too much. The 110 Vision is a good compromise, light, good storage space and just about powerful enough for two. We (26 stone) can cruise along at 50mph, but do slow down uphill, down to 30mph once, uphill to the the Carn Gorm mountain railway base station (6th highest mountain in Britain!!..... My first bike and ride for 40 years too. The vision also has an in built wheel lock, which makes it a little bit more difficult to wheel off / steal. If looking at new, haggle with price. We got around £400 of clothing and top box included for free.....Currently at Scone ccc near Perth. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 The Honda Innova is 125cc, 4 speed semi-automatic gearbox, will cruise at 60mph two-up, has proper big 17 inch wheels for stability, sells by the million (literally) all across Asia; and weighs in at only about 103 kgs. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We have a Peugeot Speedfight II. One helmet under the seat and one in the top box. 95KG! Goes like Sh$t of a stick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocro Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Most of the, now traditional shaped scooters have storage for a helmet under the seat and a device for locking the other helmet strap to the scoot, extra storage is usually a top box, which serves as a back rest for nervous pillion passengers. We have sold our scoot having each come off separately on diesel slicks and my wife getting knocked off by a driver in Calais. We have found, to our cost, that you heal very slowly once sixty years of age looms. Our bicycles may lower our sight seeing radios but has the benefit of keeping our joints oiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur49 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Thanks Ian. You are very close to my home.........but we are in Croatia at present! Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur49 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 BGD - 2013-05-12 1:40 AM The Honda Innova is 125cc, 4 speed semi-automatic gearbox, will cruise at 60mph two-up, has proper big 17 inch wheels for stability, sells by the million (literally) all across Asia; and weighs in at only about 103 kgs. Simples. I recall twist grip gear changing and lever clutch in same hand! I'm assuming semi auto means no clutch and hand or foot lever or pedal to change gear? Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 arthur49 - 2013-05-12 10:13 AM BGD - 2013-05-12 1:40 AM The Honda Innova is 125cc, 4 speed semi-automatic gearbox, will cruise at 60mph two-up, has proper big 17 inch wheels for stability, sells by the million (literally) all across Asia; and weighs in at only about 103 kgs. Simples. I recall twist grip gear changing and lever clutch in same hand! I'm assuming semi auto means no clutch and hand or foot lever or pedal to change gear? Arthur Yep, foot change. We had an Innova for three years and it is a good bike but the vision is better. The Innova, to me, has a few problems, tank is to small, seat was not great and after about twenty miles feels like it is working its way up your backside. The semi auto bit i hated, either provide a clutch or make it fully auto, very hard to get smooth uphill down changes with this arrangement. Not sure how Bruce gets 60mph two up, must be a supercharged one, we have a combined weight of 20 stone and it struggled at 50mph. Still it did us reliable service over 3000 miles, never broke and despite what i have said would recommend one, just the Vision is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldi Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Afternoon all, I have a sym fiddle 2.fully auto, one helmet under seat the other in the top box The scooter was £1500 new. norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Sachs MadAss 125cc. 100Kg, 55mph, 100mpg, very thin, not tall (lives in MH garage), No tank? (fuel in frame), no storage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderbirds Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We have a Piaggio X Evo 250ie which will fit one helmet under the seat and another in the "boot". If you also fit the "swing away" top box you could get a third in there (not sure you could get three on the bike). The 125cc and 400cc versions also can do this trick. The bike is very comfortable on longer journeys but heavy so we trail ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 laimeduck - 2013-05-12 3:10 PM Sachs MadAss 125cc. 100Kg, 55mph, 100mpg, very thin, not tall (lives in MH garage), No tank? (fuel in frame), no storage! You would need two though unless both very small and thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur49 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Thank you all for feedback. Food for thought............ Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 rupert123 - 2013-05-12 4:11 PM laimeduck - 2013-05-12 3:10 PM Sachs MadAss 125cc. 100Kg, 55mph, 100mpg, very thin, not tall (lives in MH garage), No tank? (fuel in frame), no storage! You would need two though unless both very small and thin. Not at all, pillion seat is ample for Mrs L'AimeDuck, and we have a rack on the back for shopping etc. Will soon fit a top box so she can lean back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Dont know about Madass :-S .................but I'd me more worried about a burnt ass judging by where that exhaust is 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Hi Have a look at the Honda s wing 125,,,,,it should fit the bill for you. Regards,Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipetchey Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 onecal - 2013-05-13 12:01 AM Hi Have a look at the Honda s wing 125,,,,,it should fit the bill for you. Regards,Brendan Lovely bike, but at £4,000 it is a lot more than the Honda Vision at £1,7000, and the Vision has larger wheels..... But it probably reflects Japan vs China quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiesgrandad Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Really usefull thread, does anyone have any thoughts about how much passenger weight these small machines can carry? I've had CG on a diet for years but our combined weight is getting on for 29 stones, and she is unlikely to lose much more. There is also the need to have something that won't look too foolish when ridden by a 6'3" bloke who weighs over 18 stone. We are both experienced riders, and our last bike was a Yamaha Dragstar, but you can't put one of those on the back of an old Hymer. AGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Ipetchey - 2013-05-13 9:35 AM onecal - 2013-05-13 12:01 AM Hi Have a look at the Honda s wing 125,,,,,it should fit the bill for you. Regards,Brendan Lovely bike, but at £4,000 it is a lot more than the Honda Vision at £1,7000, and the Vision has larger wheels..... But it probably reflects Japan vs China quality. It also weighs 156kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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