i just got a 50cc neco abruzzi and im in love with it, had to give up my beloved vespa et2 and this has been a wonderful replacement, but i have noticed that alot of scootering "purists" knock it as a piece of shite and seem to be quite unkind about anyone who may dare to ride one. would just like to rave about my wonderful scooter and the fun i have on it with likeminded people. am i safe here? it would be great to get to know a few cool people.

Should be OK. It's a Kymco engine for starters. Not that I'm biased mind you.
Welcome Benny - have fun...

Welcome aboard

Don't worry we have all kinds of shite and plastic fantastics on here. We generally get our own back on the "purists" by not stopping to help when they break down (not really)

Ride what you like, like what you ride, don't worry about people trying to manufacture a street cred or uniform - they think if they laugh first nobody will laugh at them.............. it isn't working

There's massive prejudice on trad scene if you enjoy it thats all that matters

Hello & Welcome to the

As long as your happy with whatever you ride..thats all that matters.

As far as I know the Neco is a well built little machine. I saw a test of the 125 version; it got a positive review.

Thanks all! Really nice to get such a warm welcome! So what does everyone else ride?

Hello.

Ginger Phil had a Neco for a while didn't he?

Hi and welcome aboard.
If you like it then ride it and fuck what anyone else say's.

Welcome to the muppets I ride a newish LML 125 and also an old but very nice Honda Foresight 250 so have a boot in both camps if you like.
I know what you mean about the "purists", having met a few on some scooter meets I'v attended who look at Me and my LML like something they have trodden in although my scoot is to all intents and purposes a vespa px 125, just made in india not italy and it's about £1200 cheaper

As long as You're happy with your scoot that's all that matters.