Forum: Battle scooters
04-20-2008, 03:37 AM
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Replies: 6
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650 Burgie
Definatly get the burgman 650, if you are serious about long distance touring with 2 people. The Honda Silverwing only has one brake disc up front. 70%-80% of your stopping power is in the front...
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Forum: Battle scooters
04-02-2008, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 7
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Scabero or What?
Personally I think you would be better of with Suzuki 400 or Kymco Xciting 500! I sat on both before I bought, and the Kymco Xciting 500 was a much better fir for me. I ride very comfortably at 32...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-28-2008, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 12,354
Look at Kymco Xciting 500 $6000
I got a Kymco 500 and it's all I ride at 32 degrees and above. Got tall Givi windsheild, GRP pipe, and Harley guys chat with me all the time. I guess more in the cool weather cause I'm wearing...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-27-2008, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,064
The wind screen is a Givi. about 4 to 5 inches...
The wind screen is a Givi. about 4 to 5 inches taller and much wider! It is great protection up to about 85 degrees and then I put on the original because you will bake behind the Givi. I like the...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-27-2008, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,572
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Forum: Ride reports
03-27-2008, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,931
Like the pics. I like the view from the drivers...
Like the pics. I like the view from the drivers seat. It makes it easy to visualize being there. I'm gona borrow from your technic sometimes! I hadn't thought of shooting from there. What is your dig...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-27-2008, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 29,422
Take a Look at KYMCO
Take a look at the KYMCO 250's and 500. I got the 500 and prefer it to any other. 5500 trouble free miles. They started out making parts and engines for Honda in 63. Located in Tiawan. They have a...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-27-2008, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,064
I tried drilling holes once, and that did not...
I tried drilling holes once, and that did not work out well at all. To achieve a good sound, I believe, you need to get rid of the catlytic converter. I'd save the muff that came with the bike, just...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-26-2008, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,064
Slip On Exhaust for Kymco Xciting 500
Put a new Exhaust Cannistor on today. Install was qwick! It really fits proper! If you have ever bought a ready to bolt on item you will know what I mean. Like the sound! So if you are tired of...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-21-2008, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,899
Anothner Broken China Part
Well I was encouradged about the Qlink Pegassus, that however was short lived. I just went outside, on the porch to check the cover on the Peg. It was gitting windy and another storm is coming...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-21-2008, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,899
Amazing Ride
Well maybe there is still hope for my Qlink Pegasus 150. It looks just like the Diamo Torino. I'm surprised the clutch held up to the punishment! You are an encouradgement to me. What engine do you...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-21-2008, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,899
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-20-2008, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 9,525
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-20-2008, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,751
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-20-2008, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,899
Dangerous Is right! I had a little Linhai 49cc...
Dangerous Is right! I had a little Linhai 49cc that was so wiggly in the corners It scared the fire out of me! My wife wrecked it on a corner almost broke her hip. Her hip still hurts from time to...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-20-2008, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,899
I must disagree with you there a properly...
I must disagree with you there a properly designed bike will never overheat! I have never had a vehicle overheat unless there was a coolant leak, water pump failure, or electric fan failure. None of...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-20-2008, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,899
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-20-2008, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,899
Mainland China Scoots-Opinions Please!
I have been over at scootdawg.com forum and they are crazy about junky Mainland China Scoots. Well I was desperate financially, or thought I was. I fell for the forum owners advise,(Scootdawg), and...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-19-2008, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,505
Consider a Kymco
I have a Kymco. Love it! The company is in Tiawan and around the world. Started out making parts and engines for Hoda way bck to1963. They have recently made a 750cc apx engine for BMW. 4th largest...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-19-2008, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,751
Any racing going on?
Are ther anywhere where ther are scoot races. It is quite common in Europe!:clap
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-19-2008, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 2,742
Views: 1,089,267
me Scoot
Kymco Xciting 500. Last bike before this one was a Yamaha 1100. But this Ultra Scoot is more fun! :gerg :lol3 :grim
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/scootnut/IMG_0262-2-1-1.jpg
This is my...
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-19-2008, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,751
Favorite scooter forum
Well i really do not have a favorite scooter forum, except maybe this one. I have been on others like scootdawg.com They are bunch of china dolls over there! They think cheap crap is good! Well...
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Forum: Beasts
03-15-2008, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 17,450
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Forum: Road warriors
03-15-2008, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 13,179
The Bandit 1250 is about the best bang for the...
The Bandit 1250 is about the best bang for the buck in a standard. I wanted one till I learned that the V-Stom 1000 has a more upright seating position. Important to me! I sat on the Bandit and you...
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