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I am 6'2" and 250 so it is easier for me. This bike it is much easier for the kids to ride than the 150 both for me, the kids and the bike. My daughter is 11 and son is 14 and I took my son to cross country practice and took my daughter home from it. I get on the bike first and they step on and swing their leg to the other side and away we go. We just reverse the process when done. The hardest part id when they get on and off, the weight transfer wants to pull the bike down. It is easy when riding and stopping because the weight is even, but getting on and off is the hard part.

Most people say, "Drive it like you stole it" which means drive it as fast as humanly possible as if you stole the vehicle and you are trying to make a get-a-way. Since our scoots only go 50-60 mph, it would be more like you rented it, not stole it. Guess it was not that funny.

I always try and get their cell phone number and when I get tired of waiting, I text them and say if your not here in 15 minutes, I am leaving as I have errands to run.

Welcome aboard Ron,
Nice to have another wrench at our disposal and to add to the wealth of information. I think being a wrench will make your decision easier as you will be able to do your own PDI making sure everything is right. Once you zone in on a model, all you have to worry about is price and not all the other noise that acompanies it.

I agree with the huge following. I think this is for a couple of reasons. Sino scoots require maintenance so they are not for the average Joe that wants to jump on and ride without doing any work. Also, the price is a huge factor in purchasing one of these. I bought mine for $375 and it is a 250 and other guys have paid less than that. The design is simple and straightforward and in most cases, they are easy to fix. In my case, the PO let it sit and the carb gummed up and it would not start. He then proceeded to kill the starter and battery trying to get it to start, easy fix for me. You will find tons of friendly people on here and even a few females that can use a ratchet.

Keep us posted on your decision and let us know if we can help.

I would let the pressure out, spray some WD-40 or soapy water on the stem and work it a bit until it comes loose then spin it. Be careful though, because if there is any dry rot on the rubber, you could snap them right off.

I agree with Sprocket. Always good to start the bike every other week or so for about 10 minutes to move things around and the gas won't turn to varnish.