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Looking for a moped - where to look?

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Umberger

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Originally posted by: weadjust
Modpeds are like fat chicks.

They're fun to ride but you don't want your friends to know your riding it.

i have considered this point. however, when i drive this around, nobody makes fun of me, so my manhood can handle it. also, parking is a bitch here at Virginia Tech, and I just don't want to have to deal with it. if they want to laugh, that's fine. I have the balls to deal with it.
 

UFOfreak

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Originally posted by: uberman
Originally posted by: thomsbrain
all the mopeds i've seen require you to mix gas with oil... not fun. they are also about 25 MPH, tops. you will also need a special license. sure you don't want a real scooter?

My Vespa did 33 MPH with a 190 pound rider. I commuted on it several days a week for 36 miles round trip.

Did you need to go to the DMV?
 

Umberger

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Originally posted by: kjah
Originally posted by: Umberger
cliffs:
1) college student
2) want used, cheap moped
3) other than ebay, craigslist, and cycletrader, where ought i look?

thanks in advance

where u live?

Home is northern virginia, school is Virginia Tech.
 

UFOfreak

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Originally posted by: Umberger
Originally posted by: kjah
Originally posted by: Umberger
cliffs:
1) college student
2) want used, cheap moped
3) other than ebay, craigslist, and cycletrader, where ought i look?

thanks in advance

where u live?

Home is northern virginia, school is Virginia Tech.

Wow I didn't think anyone else would ever live near me.
 

uberman

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Originally posted by: UFOfreak
Originally posted by: uberman
Originally posted by: thomsbrain
all the mopeds i've seen require you to mix gas with oil... not fun. they are also about 25 MPH, tops. you will also need a special license. sure you don't want a real scooter?

My Vespa did 33 MPH with a 190 pound rider. I commuted on it several days a week for 36 miles round trip.

Did you need to go to the DMV?

No, there was no reason to go to the DMV.

That's an amusing thought though carrying a bicycle around all day. Lets see, briefcase and laptop, oh yeah, and a bicycle. I hope it wouldn't crease my sportcoat.

I'd be a hit at all the meetings carrying a bicycle around.

 

RU482

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mopeds are like fat chicks...their alot of fun to ride, but you wouldn't want your friends to see you doing it


EDIT: DOH, weadjust beat me to it
 

Umberger

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Originally posted by: redly1
mopeds are like fat chicks...their alot of fun to ride, but you wouldn't want your friends to see you doing it


EDIT: DOH, weadjust beat me to it

lol. :beer:
thanks for the input. ;)