First impressions later.
Sitting on the tube
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StephenC
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Sitting on the tube
... on the way to collect my J300SE-ABS
First impressions later.
First impressions later.
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Bluebottle
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Re: Sitting on the tube
Oh no, they just rang to say.... 
I always worried about those strange men on the tube with here hands in their pockets, a far away stare and big grin. Now I know what they were doing. Have fun on the way home
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JohnR93
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Re: Sitting on the tube
You lucky so & so...StephenC wrote:... on the way to collect my J300SE-ABS
First impressions later.
(Whenever I go on the train or bus there is always a 'challenged' person who want to be my friend... Why me? I don't look friendly!)
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Re: Sitting on the tube
I look forward to hearing what you think. 
Whenever I see a Satelis I think of you. 
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Re: Sitting on the tube
That's funny, whenever someone mentions a challenged friend, we all think of you... 
No door is closed to an open mind.
Except a closed door, which a mind can't open, but even a stupid hand can.
Except a closed door, which a mind can't open, but even a stupid hand can.
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JohnR93
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Re: Sitting on the tube
Well, it's true. I am visually challenged...irev wrote:That's funny, whenever someone mentions a challenged friend, we all think of you...
Thats why I was nearly too ugly for the Ugly Bunch. 
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irev
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Re: Sitting on the tube
Is he nearly there yet?
No door is closed to an open mind.
Except a closed door, which a mind can't open, but even a stupid hand can.
Except a closed door, which a mind can't open, but even a stupid hand can.
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StephenC
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Re: Sitting on the tube
Cheeky sods!
OK, so the J300. On balance, as a commuter tool I would say it is not as good as the Satelis. The storage is much worse, the foot position is fixed, the mirrors are small and don't fold. The dash is dull and I'm getting a draft up my leg.
But since there is no Satelis mk2 either at 300 or 400cc, I will say that the J300 is the best I could get as a mid size scooter.
On the plus side, dynamically it is superb. It handles very confidently, is comfortable (even the feet position). I love the way it looks and the extra power is immediately noticeable. The brakes are nicely progressive with good bite. My Caberg Duke fits under the seat just fine and I can get all of my usual stuff in either the glovebox or under the seat.
I will be running the bike in until 13 May so am currently limited to 5000rpm. I guess this means that fuel consumption figures will be meaningless for a while.
All in all, I am really pleased.
Now, does anyone want some J300 handbooks? I have about five. One in German, one French and a few other languages I haven't checked yet. I think they're going on EU eBay.
OK, so the J300. On balance, as a commuter tool I would say it is not as good as the Satelis. The storage is much worse, the foot position is fixed, the mirrors are small and don't fold. The dash is dull and I'm getting a draft up my leg.
But since there is no Satelis mk2 either at 300 or 400cc, I will say that the J300 is the best I could get as a mid size scooter.
On the plus side, dynamically it is superb. It handles very confidently, is comfortable (even the feet position). I love the way it looks and the extra power is immediately noticeable. The brakes are nicely progressive with good bite. My Caberg Duke fits under the seat just fine and I can get all of my usual stuff in either the glovebox or under the seat.
I will be running the bike in until 13 May so am currently limited to 5000rpm. I guess this means that fuel consumption figures will be meaningless for a while.
All in all, I am really pleased.
Now, does anyone want some J300 handbooks? I have about five. One in German, one French and a few other languages I haven't checked yet. I think they're going on EU eBay.
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Hughie
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Re: Sitting on the tube
Thanks for your initial thoughts Stephen.
Some of our scooters come with 4 or 5 manuals in various languages. They all go in the recycling bin.What a waste.
Some of our scooters come with 4 or 5 manuals in various languages. They all go in the recycling bin.What a waste.