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Have any of you "scoot people" ridden the Aprilia 500? I have seen a few sell on ebay & they are powerful & lightweight plus have bigger tires than the Vespa's, I think? If so how'd it compare?
I just left the Aprilia web site & while their are no dealers in KY there are many-7- in OH above me-way more than BMW, and TN & IN had one too. Do the dealers have no parts to get or just slow to get??? It is the scoot that most appeals to me when simply looking at the machine and its configuration as no matter how the others with bigger engines ride, they are shall I say long and bulky looking-sort of like the mfg's brother in law owns a plastic factory. Take no offense as we all know its a strong ,light material. Just my age & a guy that still thinks a standard MC looks the best vs space age stuff on the market. The only scoots I've ridden were 50cc-not counting my buddies Cushman Eagle yrs ago so I have zero frame of reference for a scoot that scoots. Like several of you I'm thinking of downsizing my future ride as aging takes its toll. Certainly not there yet but looking, plus scoots are fun.
Thanks for the hospitality gesture! Actually I'm "chomping at the bit" to do just that. Not only did I not get in my Mexico ride, winter has been hanging on here. Been boiling my maple sap in the snow today then run to the shop & put some more parts on a MC, then back. We have Suzuki place ~ 20k form me but they are new owners & lean on atv's mostly. I rode their 2012 Wee-strom back in late summer & it was a nice ride but The bike had been put together by Fred Flinstone & actually was not safe in some ways-have to be a real deal to buy there. I did read some on ADV today on the Aprilia Scarebo 500 which is much the same as Piaggio 500 & several there like them a bunch but say the Italians are sluggish when you need a part for the scoots or their bikes. There's one on Ebay now that has a very informative ad from a true/rider/seller. My bikes sitting & ready to go. I'll probably stay nearer to where you guys live this time as that last motel further south is kinda shop worn!Maybe you could wander down to the mountains of Virginia and ride with us again in the spring. You can ride my Burgman 400 and see how you like it. There are a lot of Suzuki dealers around and there is a good aftermarket for parts and accessories.
Thanks for the hospitality gesture! Actually I'm "chomping at the bit" to do just that. Not only did I not get in my Mexico ride, winter has been hanging on here. Been boiling my maple sap in the snow today then run to the shop & put some more parts on a MC, then back. We have Suzuki place ~ 20k form me but they are new owners & lean on atv's mostly. I rode their 2012 Wee-strom back in late summer & it was a nice ride but The bike had been put together by Fred Flinstone & actually was not safe in some ways-have to be a real deal to buy there. I did read some on ADV today on the Aprilia Scarebo 500 which is much the same as Piaggio 500 & several there like them a bunch but say the Italians are sluggish when you need a part for the scoots or their bikes. There's one on Ebay now that has a very informative ad from a true/rider/seller. My bikes sitting & ready to go. I'll probably stay nearer to where you guys live this time as that last motel further south is kinda shop worn!
Have just replaced my R80 with a Bergman 650. First time I have not had a BMW in my garage in 43 years. Tough pill for me to swallow as I was a Rocker back in the day. If you don't know what that means, you are too young to understand. I am getting old and am having trouble getting my leg over a bike, hence a step through!
First impressions. Fast, Handles well. Lots of power, and a hoot to ride. Take some getting used to other riders ignoring you. Seems I am not worthy. Had it up to 167 km/h. So its plenty fast. Takes off like a scared rabbit if you start off in power mode. For me its a way to stay on two wheels for a few more years.
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Nothing wrong with scooters………’specially one with some scoot!
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Hi Paul,
Tire size is 120 70 R15 Front. 160 60 R14 Rear.