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Chat about all makes of Maxi scoot here!
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Last post Re: Who's made the switch fro…
by MrGrumpy View the latest post
Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:26 pm
Meets and Rideouts
This is the place to organize a meet or tell us about a forthcoming show
Subforum: Meets Archive
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Topics: 732
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by mottza View the latest post
Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:14 am
Meets/Ride-Out Photos & Videos
Went to a scooter meet and took loads of photos? Post them in here for all to see.
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Topics: 401
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Last post Re: Lavenham Pasty and Ice Cr…
by Stillight View the latest post
Mon Aug 10, 2026 1:15 pm

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What scooter do you own PART NINE

by Ginger Phil » Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:46 pm
Last post by johnakay » Fri Mar 20, 2026 12:21 pm
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by Ginger Phil » Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:46 pm
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You can change your vote if you buy a new scooter. :)
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Last post by johnakay
Fri Mar 20, 2026 12:21 pm
Where are you from?

by Ginger Phil » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:55 pm
Last post by Leadfarmer » Tue Apr 08, 2025 5:40 pm
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Just so we can gauge a rough idea of where most members are.....
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Last post by Leadfarmer
Tue Apr 08, 2025 5:40 pm
Riding In A Group by Mr Angry

by Funkycowie » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:01 am
Last post by capitano » Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:48 am
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by Funkycowie » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:01 am
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GOOD PRACTICE FOR RIDING IN GROUPS:
1. The standard formation, under good conditions of road, traffic, and weather, will be a double row, staggered,...
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Last post by capitano
Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:48 am
Group Riding - Video advice

by Maxsymuppet » Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:26 pm
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by Maxsymuppet » Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:26 pm

Some great tips in this video.

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Last post by Maxsymuppet
Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:26 pm
Muppets in TAG Magazine

by Ginger Phil » Sat May 09, 2009 4:09 pm
Last post by mottza » Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:21 pm
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Nicked from the old board for new members who weren't around back in the day.... afro.gif

There's some more scattered about somewhere, if...
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Last post by mottza
Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:21 pm
How did you find out about Maxi-Muppets?

by Ginger Phil » Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:17 pm
Last post by halfabusa » Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:38 am
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Just wondering. :) If it's none of the poll options let us know below....
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Last post by halfabusa
Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:38 am
About this section....

by Ginger Phil » Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:28 am
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by Ginger Phil » Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:28 am

I guess this section is quite self explanitory but I'll explain it anyway.
If you go on a meet or a ride-out with a few mates post your piccies in...

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Last post by Ginger Phil
Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:28 am
PUT THE MEET DATE IN THE TOPIC TITLE IN THE CORRECT FORMAT!

by Ginger Phil » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:47 pm
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by Ginger Phil » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:47 pm

Once the date for your meet has been confirmed can whoever started the topic please edit the title to include the date of the meet in this format...

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Last post by Ginger Phil
Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:47 pm
Who's made the switch from motorbikes to scooters?

by Dr Gonzo » Tue May 16, 2023 12:23 pm
Last post by MrGrumpy » Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:26 pm
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I traded my motorcycle for a TMax last September and I'm wondering how many others have made a similar transition.

If you have, why did you do it...
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Last post by MrGrumpy
Thu Aug 13, 2026 9:26 pm
Lavenham Pasty and Ice Cream run

by mottza » Mon Aug 10, 2026 7:55 am
Last post by Stillight » Mon Aug 10, 2026 1:15 pm
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by mottza » Mon Aug 10, 2026 7:55 am

The Essex Muppets off on a ride to stuff thier faces :mrgreen:

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Last post by Stillight
Mon Aug 10, 2026 1:15 pm
Scooters I've loved and lost - Forza 750

by Dr Gonzo » Sat Aug 01, 2026 2:52 pm
Last post by Dr Gonzo » Sun Aug 09, 2026 1:17 pm
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by Dr Gonzo » Sat Aug 01, 2026 2:52 pm

I guess I was expecting this as it's been a couple of years since I last had a scooter stolen.

This morning, as I have done for around 12 years, I...

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Last post by Dr Gonzo
Sun Aug 09, 2026 1:17 pm
Kymco experience

by Dr Gonzo » Sun Aug 02, 2026 5:50 pm
Last post by roadster » Mon Aug 03, 2026 9:57 am
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by Dr Gonzo » Sun Aug 02, 2026 5:50 pm

Seeing as I need to get a scooter after my Forza 750 was half-inched, I'm vaguely thinking about a Kymco AK550. There's one on Autotrader for...

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Last post by roadster
Mon Aug 03, 2026 9:57 am
Heated grips 2026 ADV350

by Orcadian » Fri Jun 26, 2026 4:50 pm
Last post by Waldorf » Mon Jun 29, 2026 8:44 am
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by Orcadian » Fri Jun 26, 2026 4:50 pm
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When I had the 350 Forza, I fitted genuine Honda heated grips which were about £300 and the stealers wanted almost the same to fit them. 'Stick 'em...
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Last post by Waldorf
Mon Jun 29, 2026 8:44 am
APRILIA SR GT 400

by johnakay » Mon May 25, 2026 5:18 pm
Last post by MrGrumpy » Wed Jun 10, 2026 9:23 am
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by johnakay » Mon May 25, 2026 5:18 pm
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how reliable are these aprilia scooter.
I currently have anADV350 and could do with a bit more oomph in the acceleration for when I'm over taking...
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Last post by MrGrumpy
Wed Jun 10, 2026 9:23 am
Forza 750 - 2nd viewing

by velocipede6295 » Wed Jun 03, 2026 7:05 pm
Last post by Leadfarmer » Wed Jun 03, 2026 9:04 pm
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by velocipede6295 » Wed Jun 03, 2026 7:05 pm

I had a test ride on a 25 reg Honda Forza 750 ( 2024 model registered in 2025 ) - just over 2 months ago. It went and handled very well on an...

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Last post by Leadfarmer
Wed Jun 03, 2026 9:04 pm
New burgman 400....not??

by charles1976 » Wed Mar 04, 2026 9:06 am
Last post by Whatsisname » Tue Jun 02, 2026 6:58 pm
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by charles1976 » Wed Mar 04, 2026 9:06 am
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Dreamland I guess......

Suzuki Burgman 2026 Launched – Smooth Engine, Premium Design & Advanced Features - kaneko-eyeclinic.com
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Last post by Whatsisname
Tue Jun 02, 2026 6:58 pm
Forza - Phone lead routing - Will I have to drill?

by scootabout » Thu May 28, 2026 10:54 am
Last post by mottza » Sat May 30, 2026 12:18 pm
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by scootabout » Thu May 28, 2026 10:54 am

I'm off to Italy on the Forza and have grasped the nettle and fitted a phone mount (I'm more of a paper map and post-it person. generally). My...

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Last post by mottza
Sat May 30, 2026 12:18 pm
Maxi scooter weather protection

by BMBusa » Tue May 26, 2026 8:48 am
Last post by MrGrumpy » Tue May 26, 2026 9:10 am
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by BMBusa » Tue May 26, 2026 8:48 am

I used to have a BMW 1200RT and if it started raining, as long as I was doing over 25mph I barely got wet, body or legs, and a Hayabusa that was much...

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Last post by MrGrumpy
Tue May 26, 2026 9:10 am
Digital Service Record - pah!

by Orcadian » Thu May 07, 2026 10:19 am
Last post by Orcadian » Thu May 21, 2026 9:45 am
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by Orcadian » Thu May 07, 2026 10:19 am
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Got the new ADV in March (love it!) and discovered it has no service book. Dealer only now tells me it's all a digital, on-line system from now on. I...
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Last post by Orcadian
Thu May 21, 2026 9:45 am
road tax

by Ministerofsillywalks » Wed May 13, 2026 11:42 am
Last post by capitano » Tue May 19, 2026 12:03 am
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by Ministerofsillywalks » Wed May 13, 2026 11:42 am
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Just had my reminder for my road tax. £59 for the year. The last time I taxed a car (1.0 litre engine) it was £20. How can the tax for something with...
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Last post by capitano
Tue May 19, 2026 12:03 am
Nc750s going... ADV350 coming in.

by mottza » Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:35 am
Last post by Ministerofsillywalks » Sat May 16, 2026 10:16 am
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Although having the NC750S for 6 months and doing 3200 miles on it, I was wanting to have a lighter bike and saw this ex demo ADV350 at John Banks....
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Last post by Ministerofsillywalks
Sat May 16, 2026 10:16 am
It did get nicked after all !!

by black fingernail » Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:17 pm
Last post by Ministerofsillywalks » Fri May 15, 2026 10:54 am
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by black fingernail » Sat Feb 07, 2026 7:17 pm
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Make of this what you will, It has had an adverse effect on my attitude towards the police.

A couple of weeks before Xmas, my much maligned WK GTR...
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Last post by Ministerofsillywalks
Fri May 15, 2026 10:54 am
They're dangerous!

by Ministerofsillywalks » Sat Apr 04, 2026 11:11 am
Last post by Ministerofsillywalks » Fri May 15, 2026 10:51 am
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Just had a tirade from my brother about 'motorbikes are dangerous' ('motorbikes.scooters. Same thing') and how I should get rid of mine and get a car...
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Last post by Ministerofsillywalks
Fri May 15, 2026 10:51 am
Yamaha N-max 155

by horobags » Fri May 01, 2026 8:08 am
Last post by MrGrumpy » Mon May 04, 2026 9:15 am
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by horobags » Fri May 01, 2026 8:08 am

New to the UK, been around for years elsewhere, any thoughts on the new 155???

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Last post by MrGrumpy
Mon May 04, 2026 9:15 am
The new updated Italian Sh 125 killer review (click bait )

by Deleted User 7077 » Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:57 am
Last post by Argyll » Sat May 02, 2026 2:49 pm
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First one to mention dodgy Italian electrics and 1970s rusting Fiats gets a free Waggon wheel .
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