Hi all. Im new here and am after my first 50cc scooter

[speng]

Hey all. Im new and would like to purchase my 1st 50cc scooter with a budget of up to £750 and would like to know what you can recommend me as a decent bike. Thanx in advance. T

[c clarke]

hey, i'm also new to this,
and i am currently riding a yamaha jog rr, they are brilliant bikes for a 50cc very reliable if restricted, my one is deristricted with a sports pipe on and got 50mph out of it but the reliability is not as good as it was.

i advise any of these make/models;
yamaha jog r/rr
yamaha neos
yamaha aerox < probably the best one
piaggio zip
speedfighter 2

basicly get one which is from a big name like yamaha ect...
dont get a chinease one or a sym, they normally fail

hope this helps
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cclarke

[speng]

thanx for the advise.

Can I get a new one for my budget or whats the best things to look out for if buying 2nd hand please and whats sort of prices should I be paying

[c clarke]

okay, well i got mine second hand for £800 2008 with 4000 miles, you can easily get one for £500 or so with a bit more miles and a year or two older.

first thing is before buying a bike take it for a test ride check all the electrics are working and that the brakes work sharp, but also make sure it is not bogging down because it will become a problem in a later date. (if you never rode a motorbike before i know it may be daunting the first time but a ped is easy to use)

also i always take a peak under the bike to make sure it hasn't had some dodgy repairs or any major damage.

and just keep in mind the insurance prices will be a few hundred
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cclarke

[speng]

Excellent. Thanx for the advise matey I have used peds before but only when on holidays in europe so riding is no probs. If theres other questions I'll ask. Actually 1 question is where is the best places to buy from ie auto trader, ebay, gumtree etc or are there any recommended forums etc ?

[c clarke]

well i looked on ebay a lot and its very good but i got my bike from the friday ad, and pistonheads is a good site to look at.

oh i forgot to mention anybike with a sports exhaust on or anything like that just bare in mind its been tampered with probably by someone who doesn't know what they are doing so the reliabilty is unquestionable

good luck with getting a bike, let me know how it goes when you get one
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cclarke

[speng]

ok will do. just seen the peugeot v click bikes new for around a grand so will check out but top speed says 30mph. a bit slow maybe

[c clarke]

yeah seems like a good bike, it is a 4 stroke so if you was planning to derestrict it and put sports things on then you might have a bit of difficulty, 4 strokes are harder to do things too,

but they are very reliable and there is nothing worse than a ped braking down 24/7 :L
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cclarke

[adama]

The yamaha jog is a nifty looking scooter, and looks fun as f00k.
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[fiveus]

gillera dna look good for a 50cc

what about a rs 50

[c clarke]

yeah they are good bikes, but isn't the rs 50 geared? to be honest i dont understand why you would want a geared 50cc bike its a bit pointless really, however i know the rs 50 is probably the fastest road 50cc bike out there
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cclarke

[speng]

Yes. It does seem like a good bike with ok reviews but if it only does 30mph, thats a bit off putting but Id give it ago. That yamaha jog looks pretty good to. Been doing research and read up on 2stroke & 4 stroke and 4stroke is a must

[speng]

i don't want any bike where i have to change gears, must be just a twist and go bike.

[c clarke]

ok, well 2 stroke is not as bad as it sounds, its better performance and just as reliable as a 4 stroke if you use good oil, to be honest for a ped it dont really matter, 4 stroke is the better option if you want to save a bit of money
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cclarke

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[GREENI3]

Here's a tip. Just because you have £750 burning a hole in your pocket doesn't mean you should spend every last penny of it on a 50.

I bought my Suzuki AY50 off ebay for only £300.

If you're serious about possibly going on to do your full test e.t.c, then you should spend as little as you possibly can on your 50cc scooter.

If you're only buying one as a means of transport till you get a car, then blow all your cash on one and all the aftermarket crap that goes with it.

Remember to take into account all the other expenses: CBT, Provisional license, insurance and gear. (unless you're the stereotypical ped boi).

As for buying tips, go for the reliable manufactures (Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Aprillia, Piaggio, Peugeot)
Just remember to avoid anything Chinese.
Btw Sym aren't that bad. Not as good as the Japanese brands, but better than the Chinese crap.

Here's a link for what to look out for when buying second hand.
https://tower-scooters.webs.com/scooterbuyingguide.htm

[Rogerborg]

[Redoko]

[speng]

Thanx for the tips. I am 30 yrs of age and you might be thinking what does a guy this age want with a 50cc ped lol. I just want one to save me lots of fuel costs for going up n down to work really.

[Redoko]

[speng]

Cheers

[c clarke]

yeah, what rogerbourg was saying is true and i agree, i am young and i am riding a derestricted 50cc, but in my area there are a lot of one way roads i need to pull out on and to get to college and work, i got to go on a duel carriage way and things like that.

i derestricted it when i realised how dangerous going at slow speed can be, especially when most the cars around me are boy racers they always put me on the edgy side

and there is nothing wrong with people your age riding peds, i see them all the time i spoken to a few people roughly your age riding them and they are all really nice
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cclarke

[speng]

Yep. Ive been noticing this last week that there are all different ages on scooters so its all good. I have definately decided now that im going to do my cbt and just get a 125cc scooter and am in the process of selling one of my cars to put towards it. Im going to spend up to £1000 on one so again which ones are a good buy. I will be doing 15 -20 miles each way to and from work and want something reliable and decent.

[c clarke]

yeah a 125 scooter will be safer from car drivers, and i'm sorry i cant help i only know 50cc bikes and 125cc sport bikes but i dont know a lot about 125 scooters, but i suspect same principles apply, so 4stroke, stick to the main producers, dont get a chinese bike or anything like that ect......

maybe someone else can suggest a few bikes, i cant help you on this really anymore, but good luck on your CBT and buying a scooter mate
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cclarke

[MinhDinh]

After helping my friend look for a scooter, Honda Dylans seem to return good MPG, have loads for sale, and hold their value pretty well. The dealer said cynus etc.. Harder to sell and more expensive, but better, but Dylan's, they may Have some in bad shaoe cosmetically, but people love to use them to commute with.
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