Honda scooters anyone? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Brucelee · 04-09-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Brucelee do you have a link to your Sporty? Who makes it?

Why does it matter if I keep my choice at 49cc? Could I move to a 100cc or 125cc and still not register it?

The Sporty is short for HD Sporster. Large MC, not what you are looking for.

According to CA law, a 49CC scooter is considered a SCOOTER and legally, you have less to deal with.

Above 50CC, no matter what it is called by you and me, the Scooter is a Motorcycle according to CA law and those laws apply.

As I understand it, 49CC requires no license, registration or insurance. The website I listed above can provide more info. Above 50 CC it might as well be 1400CC.

Hope that helps.

boxs2000 · 04-09-2008, 09:59 PM

I would get a Vespa if I had to ride a scooter. Otherwise just get a 250 sport bike or a smaller enduro bike. Its really is scary riding a 50cc on a busy road with no power to quickly get out of the way.

Brucelee · 04-10-2008, 08:53 AM

If you like a cheap sport bike, the Ninja 250 is the deal. Cheap and it scoops.

Topless · 04-10-2008, 09:14 AM

Blink,

A small lightweight motorcycle or scooter is a great way to get around at college. I had a Honda 100 during school and loved it. Zero parking problems, 80mpg, zero maint. issues and on sketchy nights like Halloween I just rolled it in my apt. for safe keeping.

xxxalexxxx · 04-10-2008, 09:29 AM

i agree with Nickcats... scooters = fat chicks.. hahahah
we cant let u do that- get a cheap sports bike, its more fun, and looks better...u know like the skinny chicks lol

but seriously If i was you id look into a sport bike
I used to have a Suzuki, it was good on gas, looked nice and it pretty fast and i got it for fairly cheap
or what about those mini crotch rockets...pocket bikes...theyre really cheap- my buddy got one for i think 500 bux, max speed is 50-55 i think and it looks a lot better then a scooter too!

blinkwatt · 04-10-2008, 09:29 AM

What's up with all these set up fee bull?! Every dealer has a $300 set up fee.

On top of it you can't even test drive them for insurance purposes.

xxxalexxxx · 04-10-2008, 09:58 AM

try and find one locally from a private person..though craigslist maybe so you can avoid the dealer fees? Unless you want a brand new scooter..

NickCats · 04-10-2008, 06:59 PM

Blink,

+ 1 on the Ninja 250 :

http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/detail.aspx?id=263&content=specifications

Great bike for $3500 !

Nick

Grizzly · 04-10-2008, 08:27 PM

$1,500 for a classic like my little '74 Honda. Good on gas and cool too. Everytime I leave it outside, people bang on my door trying to buy it.

blinkwatt · 04-10-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NickCats

Blink,

+ 1 on the Ninja 250 :

http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/detail.aspx?id=263&content=specifications

Great bike for $3500 !

Nick

I won't get a bike. Way too dangerous for my taste. I'm also pretty sure my Mom would kick my a55 if she found out I got one. (she tripped when she found out I bought a fast convertible)

Besides insurance is a completely different scenario when I move above 50cc. I can insure a 50cc Scooter w/ $1million liability for $450/year under my name through AAA. It was already jumping to $800+/year for a 150cc scooter when I asked....I would hate to see what a motorcycle would be like. Kinda sucks to I have to keep my liability up to $1million,my Dad thinks I'm gonna get in an accident and someone is going to sue us for our house.

Driving by the gas station today and seeing how gas jumped to $4.13/gallon sure had me thinking of buying a scooter.

boxs2000 · 04-10-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkwatt

What's up with all these set up fee bull?! Every dealer has a $300 set up fee.

On top of it you can't even test drive them for insurance purposes.

Every dealer has this stupid fee. I just bought a new dirt bike and every dealer I shopped has this fee. This is because most dirtbikes and scooters are so cheap that they do not make very much on them 25-100 profit. So they tack on this fee, some say it's a fee to put the bikes together from shipment. They also make most of their profits from accessories like helmets, gear etc.. If you want the best place for a new Honda, OTD Cycles in Oakland has the best deal no B.S. they only will quote you the Out the door price. I saved over 600 bucks buying from them. Also check out craigslist, they have some awesome deals there. Some shops will let you test drive them if you have a license (motorcycle).

The 250 Ninja that people is recommending is a great bike, very easy to ride and good on gas. If its your first bike and have not riden before, buy a used one that way you wont feel bad about dropping it etc...

blinkwatt · 04-10-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by boxs2000

Every dealer has this stupid fee. I just bought a new dirt bike and every dealer I shopped has this fee. This is because most dirtbikes and scooters are so cheap that they do not make very much on them 25-100 profit. So they tack on this fee, some say it's a fee to put the bikes together from shipment. They also make most of their profits from accessories like helmets, gear etc.. If you want the best place for a new Honda, OTD Cycles in Oakland has the best deal no B.S. they only will quote you the Out the door price. I saved over 600 bucks buying from them. Also check out craigslist, they have some awesome deals there. Some shops will let you test drive them if you have a license (motorcycle).

Your the 2nd person to recommend me to Out The Door Motorsports.

I'm gonna call them tomorrow.*

*Update I just did their out-the-door quote.....$1.9k out the door,everything paid, including all applicable taxes, registration, and document fees. Not bad.

blinkwatt · 04-10-2008, 10:10 PM

Another thing I'm noticing with scooters...

Kbb list the 07' Metro suggested retail value at $1500,but yet Honda's sight list 07' & 08' at $1900. Is that normal for these types of vehicles?

blinkwatt · 04-13-2008, 03:46 PM

I pulled up to my gym today on my scooter and three people came up to talk to me. All of them chicks. I don't know what pulls more chicks,the scooter or the Boxster.

Brucelee · 04-13-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkwatt

I pulled up to my gym today on my scooter and three people came up to talk to me. All of them chicks. I don't know what pulls more chicks,the scooter or the Boxster.

Since you have both, you are in the money!

NickCats · 04-14-2008, 08:27 AM

Yeah, but how much did the chicks weigh ?

Just kidding, Blink, congrats on the new purchase. Just be careful...

Nick

blinkwatt · 04-14-2008, 04:45 PM

Yeah, but how much did the chicks weigh ?

Lol,I don't talk to anything that would eat me alive.

Just kidding, Blink, congrats on the new purchase. Just be careful...

Yes I will. I took the scooter to the DMV to register it....it was windy as hell and it was kinda scary riding that thing,felt like it could tip over at anytime. Turns were even scarier. Oh well,I will get used to it.