Forum: Battle scooters
05-14-2013, 06:30 PM
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-09-2013, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
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Forum: Battle scooters
03-08-2013, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 22
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I've been looking at buying a stealth gear set...
I've been looking at buying a stealth gear set thats passable for light social events (lunch/mall/grocery stops/etc.) where my super duty gear doesn't fit well.
For footwear, Dainese Nighthawk...
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Forum: Battle scooters
02-15-2013, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,530
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Forum: Battle scooters
02-11-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,530
Many thanks for those tips! The 125 Zuma is a...
Many thanks for those tips! The 125 Zuma is a serious contender versus the PCX. It seems to be a really fine scoot. I've been thinking about a soft surface way to reduce/eliminate wobble. Currently...
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Forum: Battle scooters
02-10-2013, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,530
Many thanks for the input. Currently thinking a...
Many thanks for the input. Currently thinking a PCX150 and hitch carrier is the way I'll go. I checked out the excellent suggestion about towing my SW down and using a storage unit for the trailer...
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Forum: Battle scooters
02-09-2013, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,530
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Forum: Battle scooters
02-08-2013, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,530
Advice Requested: Hitch Carriers & Small Scoots
Hey Folks,
I'm thinking about buying a smaller scooter to take with me on our snowbird stay in the south. Currently at North Myrtle Beach, SC and they want $60/day to rent a Chinese 50cc ride, not...
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Forum: Battle scooters
12-29-2012, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 960
My $0.002:
Based on your criteria its hard not...
My $0.002:
Based on your criteria its hard not to recommend staying with the Japanese brands. Availability, resale, parts, service options - its a pretty stacked deck in their favor. My ownership...
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Forum: Battle scooters
11-23-2012, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 7,683
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Forum: Battle scooters
11-17-2012, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 127
Views: 13,751
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Forum: Battle scooters
11-17-2012, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 754
I emphatically agree - the MP3 sub-forum at...
I emphatically agree - the MP3 sub-forum at Modern Vespa has a huge information set and is the best place for all things MP3. The folks there are just outstanding and I still go there even though I...
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Forum: Battle scooters
11-16-2012, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 118
Views: 8,542
My $0.002
Background: I previously owned (&...
My $0.002
Background: I previously owned (& thoroughly enjoyed) an '09 Piaggio MP3 400, '09 Yamaha TMax & '07 Honda Reflex ABS, plus a few smaller scoots, in addition to sharing a '10 Honda VFR1200...
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Forum: Battle scooters
08-05-2012, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,828
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-29-2012, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 174
Views: 17,634
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-28-2012, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 174
Views: 17,634
gumshoe4 Nice report, appreciate it.
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gumshoe4 Nice report, appreciate it.
Bob, just sold my Reflex today. Traded in my Piaggio MP3 400 on a new '12 SW 2 months ago and recently sold my '09 TMAX (trying to free up some garage...
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-05-2012, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,230
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-05-2012, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 98
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-05-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 8,154
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No great insight on my part, just...
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No great insight on my part, just speculating that the SW is heading into the sunset and hopefully Honda won't abandon the US maxi-scooter market entirely. Guess you could say I believe...
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-04-2012, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 8,154
Just responding based on my experience and...
Just responding based on my experience and opinions: my current scooter rides are an '07 Reflex ABS & '12 Silverwing. They have different, though somewhat overlapping capabilities.
The Reflex is...
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-04-2012, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 729
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-04-2012, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,889
Same opinion here on my '07 Reflex. I initially...
Same opinion here on my '07 Reflex. I initially did the K-mod, it took care of most of the low range bog but I didn't like the higher RPMs. Had the BR Face b and 19gr. Dr Pulleys sliders installed =...
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-02-2012, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 8,154
Same view here, I expect my new Silverwing will...
Same view here, I expect my new Silverwing will keep me happy until at least a few years of Integra production/availability shows up in the US. Plus its usually smarter not to buy the 1st year of any...
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-01-2012, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,372
mrnoitall
Not carping with your preferences...
mrnoitall
Not carping with your preferences whatsoever, but I'm a bit surprised you didn't care for the SW at all. Having just come off my TMAX to the SW I wasn't overly disappointed with its...
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-01-2012, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,932
Forgot to mention/respond - OP said motorcycles...
Forgot to mention/respond - OP said motorcycles as well. I strongly suggest he check out the 250cc range Honda, Kawasaki & Suzuki basic motorcycles. If they fit, the performance should be okay for...
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-01-2012, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,369
After trying the K-mod (okay re: bog but didn't...
After trying the K-mod (okay re: bog but didn't like the resulting higher RPMs), my mod included the Big Ruckus variator face B & Dr Pulley 19gr. sliders. It eliminated the higher rev issue and I'm...
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-01-2012, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,932
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Forum: Thumpers
07-01-2012, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,457
Does the 2013 XT250's FI offer a huge advantage...
Does the 2013 XT250's FI offer a huge advantage cost/benefit & performance wise over the earlier models with a carburetor? Obviously going to a current model year kills the discounts available on new...
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Forum: Battle scooters
07-01-2012, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,372
I recently bought a '12 Silverwing, having just...
I recently bought a '12 Silverwing, having just unloaded my '09 TMAX and '09 MP3 400. My purchase decision was heavily based on availability of ABS, which is unavailable on either unit (in the US -...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-01-2012, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,457
Yamaha XT250 or TW200? Opinions
Hey Folks,
I'm about to buy my first dual sport, totally new to off road riding and wanted to garner your opinions on my two choices. I've narrowed it down to either the Yamaha XT250 or TW200,...
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Forum: Battle scooters
06-29-2012, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,369
Don't know if you've already checked but the...
Don't know if you've already checked but the Yahoo Reflex Group has a fairly large discussion on the general subject of Dr. Pulleys. I replaced mine (on my '07 Reflex ABS) with DR Pulley 19 gr....
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Forum: Vendors
10-08-2011, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 4,457
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Forum: Vendors
09-04-2011, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 303,095
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Forum: Vendors
09-01-2011, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 303,095
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Forum: Equipment
09-01-2011, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 1,873
Views: 523,910
I've just finished about 50 riding hours in my...
I've just finished about 50 riding hours in my new Airmesh gear (pants/jacket/gloves) w/Quad armor. Overall, I think its outstanding in every respect (superb fit, quality, finish and protective...
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