Moto Guzzy

Nomad · 07-28-2007, 01:22 PM

I havent ridden a scooter for years. Someone planted a seed and now Im feeling the bug again.
Im looking for a used bike.
Any "dont do's" would be appreciated.
This is the ballpark....

1980 Yamaha XS850. $1350
16,000 miles on the odometer. New dunlop tires. New battery. New seat. Recently redone carborators. Very reliable. Always starts. I've taken it on 8 hour trips and had no problems. Tank in great condition, no rust, good paint.

pinkchick · 07-28-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

I havent ridden a scooter for years. Someone planted a seed and now Im feeling the bug again.
Im looking for a used bike.
Any "dont do's" would be appreciated.
This is the ballpark....

1980 Yamaha XS850. 16,000 miles on the odometer. New dunlop tires. New battery. New seat. Recently redone carborators. Very reliable. Always starts. I've taken it on 8 hour trips and had no problems. Tank in great condition, no rust, good paint.

That's a SCOOTER??

CARLA · 07-28-2007, 01:29 PM

Nomad what your showing there sweetie is a Motorcycle not a Sooter, this is Scooter a Vespa..

Nomad · 07-28-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CARLA

Nomad what your showing there sweetie is a Motorcycle not a Sooter, this is Scooter a Vespa..

Well la dee da

Im Nomading it.
Hiya muka poo

CARLA · 07-28-2007, 01:43 PM

I would expect nothing less Nomie. How you doing??

Quote:

Well la dee da
Im Nomading it.
Hiya muka poo

Nomad · 07-28-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CARLA

I would expect nothing less Nomie. How you doing??

Except for my bug fine. Hows your vacuum ?

Picking stuff up for ya ?

CARLA · 07-28-2007, 02:02 PM

This Vacuum is a premium piece of equipment I cherrish it totally. My daughter wanted to borrow it, to which I said "Not on your life" get your own.

Actually I gave them my old one.

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Except for my bug fine. Hows your vacuum ? Picking stuff up for ya ?

weeder · 07-28-2007, 03:35 PM

Dont do it. Forget it. You do not have the temperment for this toy. Only the very serious should attempt riding. Get a golf cart.

Nomad · 07-28-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by weeder

Dont do it. Forget it. You do not have the temperment for this toy. Only the very serious should attempt riding. Get a golf cart.

I can giggle and ride at the same time.

spot · 07-28-2007, 04:31 PM

Do it if you can control it and feel in charge. It's bigger than I'd ride if I went back to it but that's just me, I grew up on a small light british frame. Don't forget to wear a helmet and maybe gloves if it's that sort of day. Aim for the Darth Vader look.

Here, this is the model I last had.

07-28-2007, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nomad LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE HARD Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOOK BEHIND YOU Posts: 24,290	Moto Guzzy I havent ridden a scooter for years. Someone planted a seed and now Im feeling the bug again. Im looking for a used bike. Any "dont do's" would be appreciated. This is the ballpark.... 1980 Yamaha XS850. $1350 16,000 miles on the odometer. New dunlop tires. New battery. New seat. Recently redone carborators. Very reliable. Always starts. I've taken it on 8 hour trips and had no problems. Tank in great condition, no rust, good paint. __________________ 8-1
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07-28-2007, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
CARLA ALOHA..!! Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, California (Native born and raised) Posts: 10,967	Re: Moto Guzzy Nomad what your showing there sweetie is a Motorcycle not a Sooter, this is Scooter a Vespa.. Attached Thumbnails __________________ ALOHA!! MOTTO TO LIVE BY: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
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07-28-2007, 03:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
weeder Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,085	Re: Moto Guzzy Dont do it. Forget it. You do not have the temperment for this toy. Only the very serious should attempt riding. Get a golf cart.
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07-28-2007, 04:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
spot Ichabod Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brigstowe Posts: 20,724	Re: Moto Guzzy Do it if you can control it and feel in charge. It's bigger than I'd ride if I went back to it but that's just me, I grew up on a small light british frame. Don't forget to wear a helmet and maybe gloves if it's that sort of day. Aim for the Darth Vader look. Here, this is the model I last had. __________________ . Who has a spare two minutes a day to play in this month's FG Trivia game - we need additional players to make it more exciting and you'll be welcomed.
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