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My first ever scooter :) Honda 102 Lead
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 2:31 pm
by Bethie
Only been on the road a week, passed my CBT just under a month ago.
I love my little scooter, she runs well. Max speed 52mph on flat (generally stays around 45 though), comes close to 60 downhill
Passed her MOT 1st Sept with no advisorys, never had any her full history. Was ridden only 88 miles in the past 3 years so was given a brand new battery upon sale aswell
And here is a picture after a 100+mile round trip I took to hunstanton bike show. Was so proud of my first proper go on the road
All in all, I can not fault the Honda Lead for a first time scooter. Not bad at £500!
Re: My first ever scooter :) Honda 102 Lead
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:09 pm
by SH125Paul
Sounds like you are having a ball... take it easy out there and enjoy...
Re: My first ever scooter :) Honda 102 Lead
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:20 pm
by Bethie
I'm doing well with her, i'm very self aware on the roads and I do my best when it comes to protective clothing. Not like the half face helmet flip flop wearers that are around my parts... *cringe*
Re: My first ever scooter :) Honda 102 Lead
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 3:28 pm
by poldark
Looking good and excellent value too.
Maybe a bit early to talk technical, but when your scoot needs new rollers take a look at these. They offer a useful little improvement in acceleration and may help your restricted top speed, I'm not suggesting you start messing about with the scoot for "performance upgrades" but these are a sensible option for the standard item.
Dr Pulley link
Re: My first ever scooter :) Honda 102 Lead
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 6:49 pm
by michaelphillips
you got a bargain, look after the scoot and it will look after you

weather gonna change soon, stay warm and give yourself plenty of room in front of you.. enjoy

Re: My first ever scooter :) Honda 102 Lead
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:48 pm
by andyscooter
i had one in the same colour with the same box
dont suppose you want a screen for it do you
Re: My first ever scooter :) Honda 102 Lead
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:42 pm
by Bethie
Iv got a quilted textile jacket with armour, with enough room to put a hoodie on under it. My gloves however turned out to be a piece of crap, so i'l need to get them sorted when I can, but they will hold up for now.
I'm not interested in a screen but cheers anyway

Iv changed the topbox to a 42 litre... y'know... for tesco trips

Re: My first ever scooter :) Honda 102 Lead
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:58 pm
by tallpaul
Good on you, congratulations on passing your cbt, & I'm sure you'll enjoy learning further roadskills, be carefull though, once you're hooked there's no going back

Re: My first ever scooter :) Honda 102 Lead
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:22 am
by Fishtown Phil
sounds like your well and truly hooked

Welcome to the two wheeled world of fun and freedom

Stay Safe and enjoy
Re: My first ever scooter :) Honda 102 Lead
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:47 am
by Bethie
I wanna try a manual to learn gears at somepoint but for now, i'm very pleased with my honda
