T Max Mk1 - Why not?
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:12 am
A brief explanation first.
I'm a tad compromised as regards riding now, and post prostate surgery (this year I hope) I will continue to be for at least 2 years whilst being monitored.
There are a limited number of scooters I can sit on without them harming me. Whilst I have identified a few smaller scooters I could ride, I do have a need for a larger capacity machine.
I cover most of my local riding with my Cub (C90) that I ride by preference. Basically, any decision on a journey starts with the question, "Can I do it on my Cub?"
However, I do a few motorway-mainly journeys every year to visit my Son in Leicestershire, my Dad in Yorkshire, friends in Notts, gigs any of my mates are playing that are accessible to ride there and back overnight etc. plus I'd like to cover rides like Mottza's Pie & Mash run and take Mrs Capitano on the odd ride now and again in half-decent pillion comfort.
We're probably talking about 3000 miles a year maximum for a couple of years after which I'd review again.
OK, to the point. I can sit safely on a T Max Mk1. I know because I've tried. I can pick one up for £1500 or less with all the trimmings, and if all it costs me is maintenance and consumables after 2 years I can basically move it on for nothing if need be.
I've never had a T-Max, let alone an older one. I do know that the carbs mean more fuel consumption, and the single disc means compromised braking, but I rode carb'd, piss-poorly-braked Harleys for 15 years so both those don't really phase me that much.
Any other reasons why this is a bad idea?
eg. Bad spares availability? High mileage issues? Consumable prices?
I'll ask again for buying advice if I decide to pull the trigger but anything that could sway my decision is valuable advice for now.
Cheers!
I'm a tad compromised as regards riding now, and post prostate surgery (this year I hope) I will continue to be for at least 2 years whilst being monitored.
There are a limited number of scooters I can sit on without them harming me. Whilst I have identified a few smaller scooters I could ride, I do have a need for a larger capacity machine.
I cover most of my local riding with my Cub (C90) that I ride by preference. Basically, any decision on a journey starts with the question, "Can I do it on my Cub?"
However, I do a few motorway-mainly journeys every year to visit my Son in Leicestershire, my Dad in Yorkshire, friends in Notts, gigs any of my mates are playing that are accessible to ride there and back overnight etc. plus I'd like to cover rides like Mottza's Pie & Mash run and take Mrs Capitano on the odd ride now and again in half-decent pillion comfort.
We're probably talking about 3000 miles a year maximum for a couple of years after which I'd review again.
OK, to the point. I can sit safely on a T Max Mk1. I know because I've tried. I can pick one up for £1500 or less with all the trimmings, and if all it costs me is maintenance and consumables after 2 years I can basically move it on for nothing if need be.
I've never had a T-Max, let alone an older one. I do know that the carbs mean more fuel consumption, and the single disc means compromised braking, but I rode carb'd, piss-poorly-braked Harleys for 15 years so both those don't really phase me that much.
Any other reasons why this is a bad idea?
eg. Bad spares availability? High mileage issues? Consumable prices?
I'll ask again for buying advice if I decide to pull the trigger but anything that could sway my decision is valuable advice for now.
Cheers!