New from Birmingham (AL) By aquateenhungerforc (Read 1,060 times)

[aquateenhungerforc]

Hello.
Got here via link from valley scooters. Ive been looking at CF moto v3 for years now but unfortunately I understand they have been discontinued. Recently I came across the kikker 5150 websight and they look interesting if for nothing else, they tell you up front that you will be constantly working on them. I would love any input that anyone has on either of these two. I've been told that 250 cc is the point of diminishing returns for power/fuel milage as 70 mph at 70 mpg is about what to expect. Is this about right or way off?
what will i use it for? commuting, having fun, goofing around, or all 3 at once

[ridecheap]

Thats exactly it look for around 70 mpg for the 250cc and anything above that needs more pistons to run and the mpg drops like a rock to 50s mpg based on speed etc. The CF moto is a good ride but if your looking cheaper go with the 250cc scooter same power IMHO.

[Alleyoop]

Yep I am on both forums and welcome to this forum. Here I believe KZ1000st has one of those or two or three he has a stable of scoots and bikes. He may have the V3 and or the V5 maybe both, so when he sees this I am sure he will chime in and tell you all about them. He has pictures of them on a thread someplace.
Alleyoop

[cookees]

I've got a used V-5 on the show room floor. Just took it in on trade...haven't had time to go over it yet.

[kz1000st]

I came this close to landing a V-5 but the deal fell through. There are plenty of used V-3s out there on Craigslist for not much money. I wouldn't worry about CF Moto's future plans. As I discovered the CN-250 engine is fairly easy to buy parts for. If worrying about a model being discontinued was everybody's chief concern nobody would buy anything but a Harley. The Japanese discontinue and update models all the time.

[Bashan]

Welcome to the forum Aquateenhungerforc. Where you at in B'ham? I'm across the mountain in Chelsea. CF Moto is still making bikes but it's a limited selection. The new 250cc is EFI as is the 650cc. The V5 is still around but will be reincarnated as the Cruz due this fall:

I have a 150cc CF Moto (Pegasus) and a 250cc Fashion. They're very solid builds and have given me zero trouble. If you can find a low mileage used one I'd grab it, they still support all the parts. I rode a V5 for about a month and it's a blast although not a crotch rocket by any means. I bought both of my CFs from Cookees and you won't deal with a more honest guy. Uship.com would get it down here for about $300.00.

[cookees]

...awww shucks....you're making me blush....

[aquateenhungerforc]

Im in Hoover but get by Chelsea pretty often. Not a fan of the v5. Just dont like the looks.
Got a quote from Paul Lee at

budgetsalesga.com/ BUDGET SALES
4193 HWY 41 NORTH
Ringgold, GA 30736
Phone #: [phone]

about two new V3's for $2250 each . compared to what ive seen on the internet this is a very good price. I googled his name and the business and they have a B rating with BBB tho not a member. and zero negative message traffic on the interwebz otherwise. So have any of you guys dealt with this company? I appreciate all info. this is the kind of deal i'd feel stupid not to go with if all other signs are go.

[lavoyermn]

I have a cfmoto jet-max250 2011. It is white. I have near 4,000 miles on it. I like it very much. Have no trouble with it.
I bought it at Gomotomn.com In Minneapolis Minnesota. It is the cruiser fuel injected. Very easy scooter to ride .