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Post by kz1000st on Sept 23, 2016 11:45:07 GMT -6
Remember a certain PERSON'S ill fated attempt to ride a Chinese scooter to Key West. Here's a much smarter young man's trip from Michigan to Miami, FL on a Bintelli 50cc. Darned if he isn't doing it without engine rebuilds. joshjourneys.com/ |
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Post by ucwt on Sept 23, 2016 14:32:47 GMT -6
This is awesome!
I've been 140+mph on a crotch rocket
I've been 140+miles on a road bike
But I can say with certainty that I've
Had more fun at 40mph on a 50cc moped
Than ever before, with my knees in the breeze at a leisurely pace the slow life is for me.....
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Post by jct842 on Sept 23, 2016 15:26:13 GMT -6
As I recall that other guy was so pissed at his parents he was never going to talk with them again.......leaving in middle of winter in snow storm......till he ran out of money!
Quite the difference. The kind of trip I wished I had taken. I have still never ever ridden in packs like the harley guys do, I would be gone the first interesting sight I see to check it out!
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Post by richardv on Sept 24, 2016 7:05:30 GMT -6
A very interesting read for sure. Thanks for sharing.
I have done several similar in my younger years but never to Florida. I mostly went to southern states were I had friends from my service in the Army and a couple old girl friends from that time in the Army. The farthest south was Beaumont, TX were I got married in '71. I was living in Milwaukee, WI at the time but didn't ride HDs but once. Once was enough.
I to never really rode in groups except local rides with the GWRRA. Farther and I just packed up, trailer if necessary, and ride for a week or more. Now I'm looking to downsize and enjoy staying closer to home in northern Wisconsin.
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Post by jct842 on Sept 24, 2016 7:27:14 GMT -6
Now I'm looking to downsize and enjoy staying closer to home in northern Wisconsin. By the way richard hasn't winter in northern wisc started yet?  got the parka and snow shoes dusted off yet? |
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Post by richardv on Sept 24, 2016 10:25:44 GMT -6
Now I'm looking to downsize and enjoy staying closer to home in northern Wisconsin. By the way richard hasn't winter in northern wisc started yet? got the parka and snow shoes dusted off yet? Well it's a bit cool today and for the next four, then back to the 70s. This afternoon I'm headed 80 miles straight north, next to Green Bay, for a 4pm outdoor party followed by a later bonfire party. And I wear snowmobile boots.   |
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Post by jct842 on Sept 24, 2016 11:28:15 GMT -6
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Post by cyborg on Sept 28, 2016 20:32:57 GMT -6
Here it comes,,, get ready
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Post by bintelli on Sept 28, 2016 21:16:57 GMT -6
As of yesterday, not a single engine rebuild yet! (knock on wood). Just oil changes, a new belt, and general tune ups. When he stopped by it was purring like a kitten! Such a good thing Josh is doing.
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Post by cyborg on Sept 29, 2016 18:06:46 GMT -6
Can I get an AMEN!!!!!
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Post by fugaziiv on Sept 30, 2016 8:05:00 GMT -6
Remember a certain PERSON'S ill fated attempt to ride a Chinese scooter to Key West. Here's a much smarter young man's trip from Michigan to Miami, FL on a Bintelli 50cc. Darned if he isn't doing it without engine rebuilds. joshjourneys.com/Ugh... the memories. Good on this guy though. Looks like it's quite a bit better thought out... Matt |
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Post by kz1000st on Oct 1, 2016 19:26:12 GMT -6
On a better built scooter (not a Baja, yuck) and ridden better to boot. Go Josh.
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Post by kz1000st on Oct 14, 2016 20:17:48 GMT -6
And so the Chinese scooter with a good rider makes it from Michigan to Key West. Any doubts now about Chinese scooters? Thirteen thousand miles and still running strong on a trip that would be pretty cool on a large touring motorcycle. Now there's a Bintelli ad for you. I hope Justin includes it on his website.
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Post by bintelli on Oct 14, 2016 20:55:10 GMT -6
There's not much we need to say... the proof is in that blog. Bintelli love!
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Post by kz1000st on Oct 18, 2016 15:44:13 GMT -6
As I recall that other guy was so pissed at his parents he was never going to talk with them again.......leaving in middle of winter in snow storm......till he ran out of money! Would that it had been that simple. What "That Guy" (whose name I won't even say) did was hype his trip for months, sought sponsors and free hotel rooms as if he was Lindbergh about to cross the Atlantic. He used one of the crappiest 150cc scooters he could find and did mods to make it faster which backfired. This journey is such a breath of fresh air by comparison. Chinese scooters redeemed and Justin's company highlighted as a seller of quality scooters. All is well. |
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got the parka and snow shoes dusted off yet? 
