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Gmodified · 17-11-2003, 12:40

Silent Bob Will be handy if you post the make of the scooter.

Is it Honda 50?

Anyway

I had 2XSuzuki KAtana, 2XBWs,Yamaha SPY, Apr RS50, CP 50

and I would not describe them as economical. They were just about ok on petrol, not mentioning tyres, pads, stupid belts and rollers.
I was driving only few miles everyday without going mad and this translated to £2 a day which makes 10 a week. The other thing is that fuel tank is really small and you have to visit petrol station nearly everyday, specially if this is your main source of transport

Got NSR80 after all these grinders and was much better with proper gears. Fuel consumption was really good and very reliable bike.

Consider slightly bigger bike which may cost more to insure but will give you trouble free commuting and will be worth it in the long run.

RicardoSmith · 17-11-2003, 13:58

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Originally posted by Gmodified
...Got NSR80 after all these grinders and was much better with proper gears. Fuel consumption was really good and very reliable bike...Consider slightly bigger bike which may cost more to insure but will give you trouble free commuting and will be worth it in the long run.

Thats something to think about. How come you had so many scooters? Whats the difference approx in insurance. If its a lot it might outweight the savings in fuel etc. Of course I assume if you ride them like the clappers its going to hurt the economy.

Gmodified · 17-11-2003, 14:42

It's my hobby and I do repair bikes from time to time, most of the scooters came from trade ins against bigger bikes.

They do look great and propably will do the trick if you are going to get your Sunday paper down the road but 50cc is not build to last.

Look at hiberniandirect .com to get idea about insurance

RicardoSmith · 17-11-2003, 15:18

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Originally posted by Gmodified

Look at hiberniandirect .com to get idea about insurance

..why don't you know?...

Gmodified · 17-11-2003, 15:38

Are you suggesting I am driving with out insurance?

Well, except my brothers Suzuki katana I don't do 50 cc scooters anymore. Currently, my PX125 and Virago 400 are covered under the same Carole Nash policy for 723 yoyo's. I think this is was the same amount as my Bandit 400 last year which now according to Hibernian will cost me 1065. funny i have another year of no claim bonus and I am older

Anyway,
Fact: Insurance went up again and I will suggest Hibernian site for verification.

RicardoSmith · 17-11-2003, 17:38

Nah I just having to do all the form filling on those insurance sites. Those figures aren't too bad.

Silent Bob · 17-11-2003, 19:26

Quote:

Originally posted by Gmodified
Silent Bob Will be handy if you post the make of the scooter.

Is it Honda 50?

Anyway

I had 2XSuzuki KAtana, 2XBWs,Yamaha SPY, Apr RS50, CP 50

It was an MBK Ovetto (rebadged Yamaha)

The crucial thing is that it was air-cooled and still had it's restrictor on. Yes it will only do about 35-40 (tops) but around town that's all you need.

All the ones you've mentioned were liquid-cooled and in a higher state of tune which uses more fuel. They also use more fuel when you take the restrictor off.

Gmodified · 18-11-2003, 10:43

All these bikes were air cooled and only

later SR50 has watercooling together with Katana R (model with rear disk break)

Only Aprilla SR DITECH could be considered as very economical

Anyway, slightly bigger bike then 50cc will represent better value for money. It will not cost much more as you will think and will probably run for longer.

50cc is every shops nightmare and expect to pay mad money for any major surgery.

But if you think that you will feel that you don't need bigger bike then go for it. Also we are not talking about saving thousands on fuel

RicardoSmith · 18-11-2003, 11:59

Well for example in the past I worked out for the annual mileage I was doing, having a diesel car over a petrol one would save me £500 over the year. However the diesel was a bigger engine so cost more tax and insurance and also was more epensive to buy initially. Utimately no saving. I'm sure with a bike the difference would be even smaller.

17-11-2003, 12:40	#16
Gmodified Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 970 Adverts \| Friends	Silent Bob Will be handy if you post the make of the scooter. Is it Honda 50? Anyway I had 2XSuzuki KAtana, 2XBWs,Yamaha SPY, Apr RS50, CP 50 and I would not describe them as economical. They were just about ok on petrol, not mentioning tyres, pads, stupid belts and rollers. I was driving only few miles everyday without going mad and this translated to £2 a day which makes 10 a week. The other thing is that fuel tank is really small and you have to visit petrol station nearly everyday, specially if this is your main source of transport Got NSR80 after all these grinders and was much better with proper gears. Fuel consumption was really good and very reliable bike. Consider slightly bigger bike which may cost more to insure but will give you trouble free commuting and will be worth it in the long run. Last edited by Gmodified; 17-11-2003 at 13:12.

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17-11-2003, 14:42	#18
Gmodified Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 970 Adverts \| Friends	It's my hobby and I do repair bikes from time to time, most of the scooters came from trade ins against bigger bikes. They do look great and propably will do the trick if you are going to get your Sunday paper down the road but 50cc is not build to last. Look at hiberniandirect .com to get idea about insurance

17-11-2003, 15:38	#20
Gmodified Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 970 Adverts \| Friends	Are you suggesting I am driving with out insurance? Well, except my brothers Suzuki katana I don't do 50 cc scooters anymore. Currently, my PX125 and Virago 400 are covered under the same Carole Nash policy for 723 yoyo's. I think this is was the same amount as my Bandit 400 last year which now according to Hibernian will cost me 1065. funny i have another year of no claim bonus and I am older Anyway, Fact: Insurance went up again and I will suggest Hibernian site for verification.

17-11-2003, 17:38	#21
RicardoSmith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 8,228 Adverts \| Friends	Nah I just having to do all the form filling on those insurance sites. Those figures aren't too bad.

18-11-2003, 10:43	#23
Gmodified Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 970 Adverts \| Friends	All these bikes were air cooled and only later SR50 has watercooling together with Katana R (model with rear disk break) Only Aprilla SR DITECH could be considered as very economical Anyway, slightly bigger bike then 50cc will represent better value for money. It will not cost much more as you will think and will probably run for longer. 50cc is every shops nightmare and expect to pay mad money for any major surgery. But if you think that you will feel that you don't need bigger bike then go for it. Also we are not talking about saving thousands on fuel

18-11-2003, 11:59	#24
RicardoSmith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 8,228 Adverts \| Friends	Well for example in the past I worked out for the annual mileage I was doing, having a diesel car over a petrol one would save me £500 over the year. However the diesel was a bigger engine so cost more tax and insurance and also was more epensive to buy initially. Utimately no saving. I'm sure with a bike the difference would be even smaller.