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Post by hamneggz on May 28, 2014 22:03:07 GMT -6
Hey guys ! So as for the scooter I haven't gotten it yet I haven't found anywhere in the Los Angeles that carries this scooter in stock. I found a website that I could order one from..... But that seems so sketchy to me! I want to see it, check it out, walk around it, THEN buy it, ya know?
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Post by hamneggz on May 6, 2014 0:58:33 GMT -6
JV makes a good point....are you willing to do some assembly and mechanical work? If so you can order what's called a crate scooter. It shows up in a crate and you assemble it and do the maintenance on it. It's not that difficult and that's what forums like this are for. However, if you don't feel comfortable with that concept then buy from a dealer and have them do everything for you. This will be a whole lot more coin especially with the Hondas. You could get off cheaper with a SYM or Kymco but it still won't be bargainville. They are a lot more bang for the buck than Honda but that's just me. GY6's are a horizontal engine that comes in 50cc, 125cc, 150cc, and even 200cc. For what you described you'll want a 150cc. 200's are a little overstressed I feel. The King Kong is a cool build, no doubt about it.
YEA! This is the EXACT scooter I was looking at!!! Znen King Kong! Seems to be a bit more robust then the others I have seen!
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Post by hamneggz on May 6, 2014 0:54:38 GMT -6
Be careful buying a crate scooter in California. Many are not CARB approved. I know you're into the Ruckus look but this is cheap, durable and a hoot. Also CARB approved. www.killermotorsports.com/product_p/bms1-bm-xlt-110.htmYes, it's a manual but very easy to learn since it doesn't have a hand clutch. All you have to do is roll off the throttle, change gears up or down and roll the throttle back on. I know a 70 year old woman in New Hampshire who has one. She says it climbs hills like a Mountain Goat and it's as durable as anything costing twice as much. I will definitely check these out thank you!!! And thank you for the CA carb info as well!
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Post by hamneggz on May 6, 2014 0:51:34 GMT -6
The Vespa I rode around in the past was sweet! My brothers actually , he swears by the Vespa name very well built, BUT that style is really not what I am going for. I want something with thicker tires and that can handle a mountain drive THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE FEEDBACK xox!!
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Post by hamneggz on May 6, 2014 0:48:02 GMT -6
Awesome, Thank you so much for the feedback! And no I don't have any issues with 'assembly required' things my first car was a sweet lil 71' VW bug so I can wrench my way through a few things i was a little confused on the engine size you suggested though. You think I should go with a 50cc over a 150? Or did I read that wrong ??
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Post by hamneggz on May 4, 2014 22:21:09 GMT -6
Hello all! So I'm new to this forum, and I'm hoping to find some good advice on what kind of scooter or moped to purchase from some seasons scooter riders!! I have ridden scooters in the past, and absolutely adore them. The vintage Vespas are adorable, but I'm looking for something more rugged, durable, and heavy duty! Through hours of Google searches, I found the Honda Ruckus (which I dig the style) but not sure I can afford its price tag. Recently, I have come across the Znen King Kong 150cc scooter. Seems pretty cool as we'll. I plan on using this sweet ride up at my mountain home in arrowhead so it will need to have some torque for climbing hills, also I want something that's a little bit bigger because I'm 5'11" and 180. I could really use some suggestions from anybody I'm open to anything excavation point your feedback would be greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance!! PEACE, LOVE AND KCCO!
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