manual ped?

jcbiker · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Karma :

https://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/BIKES_popup.asp?modelexact=1&make=ANY&model=ANY&ccappr=50&min_pr=75&max_pr=&postcode=wd25+7hq&miles=40&max_records=50&source=0&sort=4&search=SEARCH&start=1&distance=8&adcategory=BIKE&channel=BIKES&id=200507182530156 <<<< big url lol. how can it be manual?
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TomC · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

It isnt, they are mistaken.

It would be interesting to see a manual ped although it would kind of defeat the purpose in my opinion.

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

Manual mopeds are fine. Manual scooters aren't. Learn the difference between a moped and a scooter.
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TomC · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Yes that is what I ment Embarassed

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

I wasn't meaning to sound that waspish really, just haven't had enough sleep in the past few days. Embarassed

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TomC · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

I ment scooter, but it came out ped Smile

They wouldnt make a manual scooter, it would be daft as you would need to use your feet and it couldnt really be done on a scooter as the position is all wrong which would probably cause problems especially when braking, well it would for me anyway as i find balancing on a scooter difficult. The only advantage of a scooter in my opinion is your feet dont get wet Wink

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

The twist grip gearchange you get on Vespas is okay.

TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Nearest thing to a manual scooter might be the Vespa 50, if they still make them. Both clutch and gear change by the left hand.
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TomC · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Didnt know they existed Laughing

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Aye, the clutch is on the left bar, and the whole assembly moves to give you a sequential gearshift.

Back brake is therefore moved to the 'floor' and you use your right foot.

Isn't as weird as it sounds when you actually ride one.

TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

They still make it in a 125 and 150, but alas, no more 50 :-

https://www.uk.vespa.com/_vti_g2_vers.asp?brand=VESPA&country=GB&language=EN&mod=PX&vers=PX125CAT

I had a go on a mate's Vespa 50 when I was 15 - having the gear change in one place made sense to me at the time. If I needed a local commuter, I'd look at getting a 150 myself. Probably faster than my Enfield anyway Smile

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