Honda Sccoter Help!

[Googer]

I do not think derbi is a brand avlable in the USA. I have never heard of them nor can I find a distributor anywhere in the local 50 states. Also I belive the Honda you suggested must be a European Model, to the best of my knowledge two stroke engines are not legal for street use. You can own one but it can only be used on a race track.

 

[loic2003]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: loic2003
Also, be careful altering the carb of your scoot/50cc: these things are two stroke and can die quickly if the oil concentration is not perfect.

I do not think it matters much on a four stroke metropolitan/ruckus. There is no oil or gas to mix.

yeah... honda aren't making 2-strokes any more... it's all about emissions and that. They've stopped making the NSR as of last year x 1000 The replacement is wussier than a man sandwich, too... It really should only be available in pink.

 

[loic2003]

Originally posted by: Googer
I do not think derbi is a brand avlable in the USA. I have never heard of them nor can I find a distributor anywhere in the local 50 states. Also I belive the Honda you suggested must be a European Model, to the best of my knowledge two stroke engines are not legal for street use. You can own one but it can only be used on a race track.

2T are illegal in the US? Anyone else know about this? What about in model cars, etc?

Alternatives to the derbi:

Aprilia RX 50
DT-50
Rieju SMX 50
Gas Gas SM 50 (it's american!)

 

[loic2003]

I lied: my 125 was £1200, not £2100....

 

[Monkey muppet]

For the money you are willing to spend - get yourself a very nice touring/hybrid push bike with all the kit (protection, clothing, lights, etc, etc). Save loads of money. no gass prices involved at all - plus you want look like a pansey boy with a 49cc scooter.

On my Ridgeback I average 26mph to and from work, get fit and killer looking quads and thighs

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: loic2003
I lied: my 125 was £1200, not £2100....

Naa, to me it looks more like a typographical error.

 

[Googer]

After talking to one local Honda dealer today, I am thinking of going the used route and spending the money I saved on performance parts like an 85cc cylander, larger carburator, and what ever else might provide a good bang for the buck. Local Laws say 50cc is the max you can buy with out haveing a motorcycle endorsement and I do not want one. But no one will know about my extra displacement secret. I think this solution is cheaper and faster, plus used scooters hold their resale value much better than new ones.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: loic2003

Originally posted by: Googer
I do not think derbi is a brand avlable in the USA. I have never heard of them nor can I find a distributor anywhere in the local 50 states. Also I belive the Honda you suggested must be a European Model, to the best of my knowledge two stroke engines are not legal for street use. You can own one but it can only be used on a race track.

2T are illegal in the US? Anyone else know about this? What about in model cars, etc?

Alternatives to the derbi:

Aprilia RX 50
DT-50
Rieju SMX 50
Gas Gas SM 50 (it's american!)

2T? Are you referring to two stroke? You can own a two stroke engine and they are not going anywhere but as far as I know you just cannot operate a new model two stroke engine on the street, they are regulated to track use only.

When I was at the Honda Dealer today, I looked at 50cc Dirt Bikes and I even sat on one. It was way too small for someone who is six feet tall, I looked like an Idiot on wheels the Metropolitan had a much better fit and appearance for a full sized adult. 50cc Dirt Bikes are for kids.

 

[Googer]

I like the Aprillia Factory Ditech alot, it is about every thing I am looking for except the style, I really like the way old Vespas look and especially the new Limited Edition.

http://www.apriliausa.com/models03/scooters/eng/modello.phtml?id=83

Check out the cool lcd information display
http://www.speed-sports.com/motorscoote...r_models/aprilia_scooters/sr50_05.html
Opinions anyone?