getting a new rowdy 150 cc scooter ssr By carrie (Read 5,832 times)

[carrie]

Thanks guys! I will try to post a review when I get him

[new2scooters]

Jan 30, 2014 1:03:55 GMT -6 carrie said:

I noticed that znen has a pretty good rep.

Hi,

I'll jump in here and add my two cents worth....I've had my SSR Rowdy about a year and a half now so I can speak from my experience with it. I have over 2500 miles on it and other than a few oil changes I've had to do NO repairs. The only wrenching I've needed to do was a loose foot platform. It is still on the original spark plug. I did have a period of rough starting/idling shortly after purchasing it however I immediately started using Seafoam gas additive in it and a week or two later it cleaned it right up. I've continued that practice. It always starts. Period. I was skeptical at the fuel mileage rating. Book says 78mpg and I figured maybe 55-60 would be realistic. It was a shock when I checked the first few tanks and they were 75-78mpg! Contrary to most China scoots, the speedometer reads LOW verifed by GPS. There are a few things you need to be aware of though. There is little to no storage for anything much bigger than a raincoat...., so plan on adding some type of carrier if you plan on using it as a "grocery getter". Underseat storage is minimal...., a few maps, insurance/registration holder and not much else....Nothing like some of the other scooters where it will hold 2 full helmets.

I have added front and rear storage racks on mine as I use it to "garage sale" when I'm just out crusing around the backroads and also as a "grocery getter". I have also added a beeper for the turn signals which sounds out when the signal is on. A great "reminder" to turn it off. One other item that I may look into is a brighter headlight. This fall I just about hit two deer that crossed immediately in front of me with the scooter. Maybe a brighter light would have given me a second or two longer to react.... My overall rating = 9.9 out of a perfect 10.0. Onboard storage being the only detriment to a perfect score. Hope this helps. Good luck.

[cyborg]

did you get it ? did you get it?huh huh?

[carrie]

Yes, I have put money down on it. Now, I'm trying to find local scooter clubs in my area. Anyone know of any in the L.A. area?

[cyborg]

Great!!!!! congratulations!!! there's a ton of them in L.A.,,,i'm in thousand oaks if your up for a ride

[carrie]

It's on layaway but sure. Do you know of any scooter clubs? Lol I plan on totally nerding out when I get this one lol

[carrie]

I meant namewise so I can find them?

[new2scooters]

Feb 4, 2014 8:21:10 GMT -6 carrie said:

Yes, I have put money down on it. Now, I'm trying to find local scooter clubs in my area. Anyone know of any in the L.A. area?

Congrats! I'm sure you will absolutely love the scooter. I would recommend using Seafoam right from the start. Sure, it adds a little to the operating cost but I feel the benefits far outweigh the cost. Please post some pics when you get it.

[carrie]

Definitely

[carrie]

Guys! I finally got it. Now I'm getting a recurring problem of where it'll shut off WHILE I'M DRIVING. Can it have something to do with the fact that my gas tank has negative pressure in it and sucks In air whenever I open it? Please help!

[cyborg]

There is a venting problem,,, I had the same prob on a Vespa ,,, drill z tiny hole thru the cap and ride that thing will ya?

[carrie]

Thank you Cyborg!

[cyborg]

A TINY HOLE!!!!!! like 64th of an inch,,,or if you have no small drills a sewing needle in a pair of pliers get it red hot in the flame of your stove and pierce the cap,,,,done,,,PS take the cap off the bike first please,,,sheesh

[cyborg]

Did it work?

[davec]

Hope we don't have to wait another year for an update.