Ojc
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Thinking about this logically I think for what I want I'd be better off with a scooter, thinking about going back to my youth but getting an Aprilia SR125, mainly for going back and forward to work, they are a bit more reliable than the RS as they aren't as highly strung.
Accelration is awesome and de-restricted they will do 80mph.
But I'm wondering if I'd look like a remedial riding around on a scooter at 26 
Damien? Opinons.
Sod it.
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Half Pint
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I still have mine and i am 29.....
£5 a week in petrol and i do around 22 miles each day.
scooter is a 2 stroke and has now covered 42000k and is original !
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willay
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get a skateboard
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pow
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I'm gunna be buying my gf's brother Honda C90 soon!
For that reason, popping to work and the shops, little local journeys that make no sence taking and parking a car.
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mwg
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Can you get classic looking scooters (Lambretta & Vespa's) but with modern engines?
They are the only scooters I would entertain
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jr
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was going to say if your using it for a purpose (much like halfpint does) for work etc then age IMo doesnt matter
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pow
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Why do you care what other people think?
If it makes sence to you (obviously saving money, time and bit of a laugh), why bother what anyone else thinks.
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DaveyLC
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HOMO-mother-fucking-SEXUAL mode of transport! I'd rather cut out my own nuts and pickle them.
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taylorboosh
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get an rs tbh
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mwg
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Would you get in much trouble if you got caught riding one without the L plates on and only had your CBT, not full bike license?
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pow
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
HOMO-mother-fucking-SEXUAL mode of transport! I'd rather cut out my own nuts and pickle them.
Is it cold up there on your high horse  
Matty, a lot of trouble, technically you don't have th elicence to ride it thus insurance would be invalid - 6 points +
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
HOMO-mother-fucking-SEXUAL mode of transport! I'd rather cut out my own nuts and pickle them.
Is it cold up there on your high horse
Even on a horse with all the horsey get-up you wouldnt look half as much of a cunt as you would on a moped!
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pow
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Ojc
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Intelligent input from Davey once again.
You can get low mileage SR125's for £600 
Seems they can't shift them as the 16 Y/O can't ride them and anyone older would prefer something less racey.
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pow
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What are you waiting for Oliver?
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richc
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How many miles do you travel to work ollie?
Think about it, You have to buy, tax, insure, clothing etc which will probably set you back £1000.
£1000 in fuel for your car? How long would that last?
125 scooters are pretty fun
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Ojc
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Got the money already for the bike/insurance & CBT so that isn't an issue, outlay is fairly small for the saving I'll make.
I just don't want to keep putting miles on the Astra and want something I can have a giggle on, plus scooters are better in the winter when it's raining, keep your knees dry.
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PaulW
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I toyed with learning to ride a scooter for about 3 seconds... Basically long enough to say to myself "no, it's gay"
So did my CBT and rode around on a CG125 for 12 months before getting my DAS done and getting rid of my L-plates. The CG did well over 100MPG even with me on the back (and I'm not exactly a small lad)
Then again, I personally can't stand the noise a 2stroke makes, hence going for a geared 4stroke.
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Ojc
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Learning to ride? They are awesome and so much fun to ride.
I've made my mind up, only a couple on biketrader though and they are to cheap to be any good, surely?
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P1CK4D
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Gilera Runner mate. Best scooter there is.
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Intelligent input from Davey once again.
You can get low mileage SR125's for £600
Seems they can't shift them as the 16 Y/O can't ride them and anyone older would prefer something less racey.
LESS Racey? Thats like saying a standard zimmer frame is LESS racey than one with blue handles and a yellow stripe!
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Half Pint
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ollie... put heated grips on mine last winter... buts it's so nice when there is snow on the ground and i have nice warm hands on the way to work
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nathy_87
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Originally posted by john-d
get an rs tbh
So the engine can blow up halfway to work your kind
Ollie, like everyone is saying dont care what everyone else s thinking just do it, cheaper and less hassle parking etc 
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DizzyRebel
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If its just going to be used for commuting and short journeys then a scooter would be a better option, easier to ride in traffic, keeps your knees dry and they have underseat storage which is always handy.
I know plenty of people in their 30's - 40's who still ride scooters and they also have RSV's, ZX10's, porsches and bmw's in their garages.
But if its going to be used for fun as well a scooter isnt anywhere near as much fun as a bike. SR125's are good but exhausts for them are so bloody expensive and they go through them once every 3 years. belts and rollers need doing once a year too so they arent as cheap to run as you would like to think. they are bloody fast though! A better bet is the modern day 4 stroke equivalent which is the aprilia sport city 125. Big wheels, with the rear pegs out has an aggressive riding position and handle very well, i actually had a KD on one everytime i went round a specific corner in lincoln.
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Ojc
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I had a lot of fun on my SR50 when all the lads had RS50, I could zip through traffic and could brake later and handle better than them even though their bikes were about 8mph faster (it's a lot in 50cc terms)
Found a couple of SR125 quite local. Do Aprilia not make them anymore Dizzy?
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