Vespas, Scooters etc - Page 2

Kitten · 17-09-2011, 15:41

No, I meant on a 50cc you don't need L plates and you can carry passengers

. have also confirmed i dont need to do theory either, yay!

Not asking for legal info as everyone gives different answers (many wrong) and a lot depends on type of licence held & when issued, so have done research myself

I might take you up on that Ocuk thing, but not yet. Thanks

Will · 18-09-2011, 08:36

No worries. Let me know.

Jonny69 · 18-09-2011, 18:57

Yep, I've had a string of 50's and 125's. Loved them. So practical round town and only use a sniff of petrol. I'd say go straight in and get a 125 because the extra power makes riding easier and you're less likely to get bothered by cars.

Kitten · 19-09-2011, 07:45

That's the plan Jonny. Won't be going lower than 125

Jonny69 · 19-09-2011, 08:43

Of the newer models, the Vespa is a better choice than the other scoots on the market. I found it's better made, quieter and more comfortable. Also cheaper to insure and less likely to get stolen, but do still spend a lot of money on security for peace of mind. You probably already know, but the Vespa is made by Piaggio which is the same company as Gilera and Aprilia. Parts are abundant and they're easier to get serviced than the no-heard-of makes.

Justsomebloke · 19-09-2011, 09:17

If you go for a Vespa then get an older model, summit like a PX, They are bigger faster & loads cooler. As for reliability I would say that anybody that says they are unreliable has never owned one as they are Brilliant little motors.
From the newer range of Scooters I'd recommend the Gilera 125 Runner I think it's called, They do 75 so will cruise all day long at 60 & are surprisingly reliable for a Gilera, They do a 4 stroke & the older 2 stroke but I would Always recommend a 4 stroke as you can thrash the knackers off them all day long without any bad effects. 2 strokes will Always need more attention/servicing etc
I did my CBT in April & ride my 125 Chopper so if I can offer any Actual user advice then ask away.
The CBT is Training though & Not a test, It's a good day out that I think is in-valuable, You'll enjoy it & feel much better about going out on the roads.

Kitten · 21-09-2011, 10:49

thanks Malc & Jonny, thats really helpful!

Jonny69 · 21-09-2011, 12:59

The Runner is a really good bike, but I think you'll have the same problem as I had with my first scoot. The minute you take it outside it's getting eyed up by all the kids and thieving scumbags.

I think the only problem I had with mine was the immobiliser used to drain the battery in about a week, so if you left it standing it would be completely dead. Wouldn't be a problem in itself but the kickstart mechanism was complete chod and it was really difficult to start the bike with it. When you use it every day or every other day it's not a problem

Kitten · 21-09-2011, 15:47

not really like that here Jonny, there aren't really any kids that hang about & bikes/motorbikes etc are left outside houses/on the street overnight with no trouble. It'll be kept inside most if the time anyway, obviously not much I can do when out and about though.

Jonny69 · 21-09-2011, 17:43

No worries, just a warning. My first one lasted 3 months before it was stolen. Switched to a Vespa and never had any bother after that.

17-09-2011, 15:41	#11
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	No, I meant on a 50cc you don't need L plates and you can carry passengers . have also confirmed i dont need to do theory either, yay! Not asking for legal info as everyone gives different answers (many wrong) and a lot depends on type of licence held & when issued, so have done research myself I might take you up on that Ocuk thing, but not yet. Thanks __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher Last edited by Kitten; 17-09-2011 at 15:44.

18-09-2011, 08:36	#12
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	No worries. Let me know. __________________ *No No!*

18-09-2011, 18:57	#13
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Yep, I've had a string of 50's and 125's. Loved them. So practical round town and only use a sniff of petrol. I'd say go straight in and get a 125 because the extra power makes riding easier and you're less likely to get bothered by cars. __________________

19-09-2011, 07:45	#14
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	That's the plan Jonny. Won't be going lower than 125 __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

19-09-2011, 08:43	#15
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Of the newer models, the Vespa is a better choice than the other scoots on the market. I found it's better made, quieter and more comfortable. Also cheaper to insure and less likely to get stolen, but do still spend a lot of money on security for peace of mind. You probably already know, but the Vespa is made by Piaggio which is the same company as Gilera and Aprilia. Parts are abundant and they're easier to get serviced than the no-heard-of makes. __________________

19-09-2011, 09:17	#16
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	If you go for a Vespa then get an older model, summit like a PX, They are bigger faster & loads cooler. As for reliability I would say that anybody that says they are unreliable has never owned one as they are Brilliant little motors. From the newer range of Scooters I'd recommend the Gilera 125 Runner I think it's called, They do 75 so will cruise all day long at 60 & are surprisingly reliable for a Gilera, They do a 4 stroke & the older 2 stroke but I would Always recommend a 4 stroke as you can thrash the knackers off them all day long without any bad effects. 2 strokes will Always need more attention/servicing etc I did my CBT in April & ride my 125 Chopper so if I can offer any Actual user advice then ask away. The CBT is Training though & Not a test, It's a good day out that I think is in-valuable, You'll enjoy it & feel much better about going out on the roads. __________________

21-09-2011, 10:49	#17
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	thanks Malc & Jonny, thats really helpful! __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

21-09-2011, 12:59	#18
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	The Runner is a really good bike, but I think you'll have the same problem as I had with my first scoot. The minute you take it outside it's getting eyed up by all the kids and thieving scumbags. I think the only problem I had with mine was the immobiliser used to drain the battery in about a week, so if you left it standing it would be completely dead. Wouldn't be a problem in itself but the kickstart mechanism was complete chod and it was really difficult to start the bike with it. When you use it every day or every other day it's not a problem __________________

21-09-2011, 15:47	#19
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	not really like that here Jonny, there aren't really any kids that hang about & bikes/motorbikes etc are left outside houses/on the street overnight with no trouble. It'll be kept inside most if the time anyway, obviously not much I can do when out and about though. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

21-09-2011, 17:43	#20
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	No worries, just a warning. My first one lasted 3 months before it was stolen. Switched to a Vespa and never had any bother after that. __________________