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Post by larrball on May 4, 2012 22:02:38 GMT -6
I know the feeling steve, At first i got tossed into the hoop as well and still do from time to time. But for the most part i get a blank stare when someone say's all the same bad thing's they do to you about your ride. When they say stuff like that to me i simply tell them the truth. "Well it's 3 years old, died on me once, so i replaced the vacuum line and that was the only day i was 15 min's late for work in the last 3 years" At work, i never get any slack for driving my jonway, mostly because im the ONLY one that has never had to call in, because of a major transportation fail. For the most part i've been asked "Hey, where did you buy that scooter and how much?" Sure, these scooter are not the best made, It's the knowledgeable mechanic that can keep one on the road, not the arm chair T.V watching guy that watches motor weekly at the repair shops customer waiting lounge that i would be worried about.
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Post by larrball on Apr 29, 2012 23:52:59 GMT -6
And let us know how you do.
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Post by larrball on Apr 28, 2012 18:44:20 GMT -6
IMHO, that is the best scooter theft deterrent one could ever invent. As far as me on that? simple, and it goes like this.... Hey boss, the scooter was having charging issues so i did the appropriate repairs. No sir, i installed it,on the door bell at that guy's house, you know the one that never gives a tip... ya that guy.
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Post by larrball on Apr 3, 2012 15:47:14 GMT -6
A bit off topic but if you all heard of Dar Roberson and how he died you simply wouldn't have guessed it would have been a MC accident of all things. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dar_RobinsonAs far as this guy.. humm guess the Zulema zuma just doesn't corner as well as a pro cycle Eh?
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Post by larrball on Apr 3, 2012 15:17:10 GMT -6
Ya you got kinda lucky on that deal rich. The PAIR on my little 50 is set up with just the reed valve block then runs to the intake right after the filter. I'll bet that scooter was making the harly riders take a 2ed look, that is if it was as loud as my 50 when i took it off just for testing. Bad thing is, if the next door neighbor's Crank up that rap music and 'P' me off.. i know just what kinda scooter testing i might need to RECHECK.
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Post by larrball on Mar 30, 2012 20:07:37 GMT -6
6mm DEEP SOCKET (if required) for me as well. ------------------------------ Easy-out's are no fun.
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Post by larrball on Mar 29, 2012 20:08:03 GMT -6
A Good dealer doesn't come on 'many scooter forms' that knows that he is out to do a buck..and then leave. Now a fly by night seller, nope you don't see them on most forms, and if you do, id bet a lot of people are looking for them. The honest ones stick around, because there honest and world of mouth is the best advertisement. The fly buy night bull "shifters" only do it for a quick buck because they don't want to invest and more then likely cant get any 'real' dealer to let them have a permit to sell a good product. When your honest, a lot of the time you don't make a dime.. for almost 3 years. You do have to admit how funny some of the scooter YouTube ads are "We sell RVs,ATVs, Speed boats, Single wide homes and scooters....." And they don't sell the fishing pole so as you can smell the fishy . ! Good people like jim need to stay in business or honest buyers are SOL. Just my 10 cent's.
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MOW-POWER
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Post by larrball on Mar 28, 2012 19:51:23 GMT -6
That was funny
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by: larrball - Mar 16, 2012 16:52:18 GMT -6
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Ok Bc the threadjacker it is. Now all i need is a TJ super villan avatar... any one want to make me one?
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Post by larrball on Mar 15, 2012 18:17:08 GMT -6
Now that was funny rich. Good thing jail/prison was never a "hang out" for me.
Not a place to be a Dumbcon.
Sorry BC, but it's not a thread hijack when the topic is 'lol'.
No drinking and reading this thread any more, my computers keyboard can't take any more water damage.
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by: larrball - Mar 15, 2012 15:48:32 GMT -6
Post by larrball on Mar 15, 2012 15:48:32 GMT -6
I must disagree, I ended up in hoitus coitus by accident exactly like in all three of those examples. But rich... did you use a....... you know? OK i couldnt resist that smart a$s remark, but you did kinda set yourself up for it. ;D
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Post by larrball on Mar 14, 2012 17:19:18 GMT -6
Rich, i can see why you asked about the luring curve as i talked to a guy that has a 250 Piaggio MP3 and he told me that it did take a bit to get the feel of it,but after a while he said it was better then 2 wheels as far as handling goes. From what i got to see close up.. i like the quality is Great.. the price, not so. Oh well. www.piaggiousa.com/scooters.html#!s=overview/mp3-250
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Post by larrball on Mar 6, 2012 22:17:06 GMT -6
Motion Induced Blindness This is frightening! It works exactly like it says, and is one major reason people in cars can look right at you when you're on a scooter etc ---AND NOT SEE YOU. Click on the link below for a demonstration .... www.msf-usa.org/motion.htmlYou know They see us, they just doin't "SEE US" or anything past the cell phone call... good point Sproket "Motion Induced Blindness" is also refuted to as ... Being "pre-occupied" thus the cell phone was invented...
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Post by larrball on Mar 5, 2012 9:54:44 GMT -6
No kidding, and more than 400 pounds in a form factor that small.. .. I'll pass as well thank you.
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Post by larrball on Mar 2, 2012 23:34:53 GMT -6
You'r scooter suck's terry ...... I love my yellow VIP and i know why you do too. I have over 3,000 on the miles/KM and it run's like new. Now i am a maintenance freak and do a PDI on it 2 times a year and replace any-thaing i suspect that might or could leave me on the side of the road. But nope, never had to call for help -- and it's been 3 years. Mine is the 2009/july. I'd bet you'rs is a pece sports VIP ? with the 63cc GY6 ? Larry
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