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Re: My ongoing quandary
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:39 pm
by Ginger Phil
Keep the scooter you've got. I could ride any CC auto but my last 5 scooters have all been 125's.

Re: My ongoing quandary
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:04 pm
by masterchop
barryG wrote:Just one think, you say you dont like the size of the Burgman 400.... its not that different to an X8

i havent actually ever seen a x8 in the flesh. there as big as a burgman. hmmm maybe not then
Re: My ongoing quandary
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:17 pm
by masterchop
I think the two bikes thing would suit me best. thing is there would need to be a bit of changing around. i actually have two bikes atm. b500 and the spoetcity. i think ideally i would like a 400 for my

commute and a funky 125 for weekends around town.
Then again the 250 handles both quite well...aaarrrrghhhhhh you see what i mean
Re: My ongoing quandary
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:21 pm
by horobags

,I sympathise mate I sympathise.!
Re: My ongoing quandary
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:52 pm
by scorpakid
can you afford the new piaggio beverley 350..? looks well nice...and will answer all your needs....
Re: My ongoing quandary
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:14 pm
by masterchop
scorpakid wrote:can you afford the new piaggio beverley 350..? looks well nice...and will answer all your needs....
Couldnt afford one new. well i could but ivd need to give it serious thoght. the new 350 engine wouod be ideal
Re: My ongoing quandary
Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:23 pm
by TmaX9
Before changing, analyse your riding style.
Are you a filter to the front and launch away from the stop line at traffic lights type rider?
Do you always 'make progress' or happy to tootle along in the traffic stream?
Do you ever do longer motorway trips where mid speed lane changing acceleration is needed often?
Is fuel economy really important?
If the answer to the first three is YES, then you need at least a 400cc. Otherwise stick with 125 or 250 bikes.
Re: My ongoing quandary
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 12:30 am
by R1K SU
Yes
Yes
Yes
NO !
Do I win a prize ?
If thats your style Tmax, we should go for a ride together soon

Re: My ongoing quandary
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:59 pm
by MrGrumpy
R1K SU wrote:Yes
Yes
Yes
NO !
Do I win a prize ?
If thats your style Tmax, we should go for a ride together soon

Ditto!
Re: My ongoing quandary
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:03 pm
by mottza
Get the B500 sorted. I still think its just the thermostat!