125 commuter
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125 commuter
I'm seriously considering flogging my car and buying a 125 to commute to work on, the new SYM mask after putting £500 deposit will cost me less a month on HP than I put in my car every month. Also I will be able to filter, I might regret it in winter, but defo leaning that way atm.
Im not a gynecologist, but I dont mind taking a look.
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Re: 125 commuter
With the cost of petrol these days, it might definitely be worth it! And depending on where you park for work, you might save a fortune in car park fees.
Some electric scoots are now worth considering, with performance equivalent to a 125 and usable range - the downside being that the purchase cost is a lot, equivalent to a really nice 350 scoot.
Some electric scoots are now worth considering, with performance equivalent to a 125 and usable range - the downside being that the purchase cost is a lot, equivalent to a really nice 350 scoot.
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Re: 125 commuter
What does the Mask cost these days?horobags wrote: ↑Sun Jul 03, 2022 6:07 am I'm seriously considering flogging my car and buying a 125 to commute to work on, the new SYM mask after putting £500 deposit will cost me less a month on HP than I put in my car every month. Also I will be able to filter, I might regret it in winter, but defo leaning that way atm.
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Re: 125 commuter
how about a 2nd hand honda vision 110 or suzuki address 110 both good should know have got both
Old honda sh125.
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New Honda sh125.
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Re: 125 commuter
around £2300, they seem to be decent budget scoots.Data wrote: ↑Sun Jul 03, 2022 7:12 amWhat does the Mask cost these days?horobags wrote: ↑Sun Jul 03, 2022 6:07 am I'm seriously considering flogging my car and buying a 125 to commute to work on, the new SYM mask after putting £500 deposit will cost me less a month on HP than I put in my car every month. Also I will be able to filter, I might regret it in winter, but defo leaning that way atm.
Im not a gynecologist, but I dont mind taking a look.
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Re: 125 commuter
My 33 year old, 140mpg Honda 90 is being used a lot more for local trips, lately...
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Re: 125 commuter
IF you have your own kit already and know enough to maintain them and have a licence, small scoots are a no-brainer. For a complete newbie, I suspect they end up costing a bit more than they bargained for (or get zero maintenance). Theft can be an issue in many places, which may put some people off too. The thing is, that councils/government are generally hostile to them and don't facilitate them as a transport option. Nationwide bus lane access would help, as would better parking (signposted, always free, something to lock to. Lockers in town centre car parks would be great too). There was a step forward in the latest Highway Code, with the hierarchy putting us above cars, but this seems to be based on safety, rather than preferred option. Yet councils will fall over themselves to promote electric cycles. What are they going to do when electric scooters (i.e. 125 equivalents) get really popular?
Enjoy that SYM and your commute!
Enjoy that SYM and your commute!
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Re: 125 commuter
Enjoy the new 125.
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Re: 125 commuter
A friend of ours made the same decision some years back. She's a Nurse and her shifts often didn't align with public transport, and she resented paying out so much to have a reliable, decent car.
She pretty much changes her scooter every year, trading in for a different one. She's had Aprilia, Honda and Yamaha so far, and reckons she's quids in, even before recent fuel price hikes.
If you're going t do similar I wouldn't even worry about the Moto GB factor in buying a Sym.
She pretty much changes her scooter every year, trading in for a different one. She's had Aprilia, Honda and Yamaha so far, and reckons she's quids in, even before recent fuel price hikes.
If you're going t do similar I wouldn't even worry about the Moto GB factor in buying a Sym.
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Re: 125 commuter
Update, bought my old Innova back off Bern.
Happy days.
Happy days.
Im not a gynecologist, but I dont mind taking a look.