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On 2/15/19 9:19 AM, Tim wrote:
8:05 AMJohn H - show quoted text - Does Husqvarna make an 'Imaginario'? ...... I guess it depends on who owns one... As you are his bestest buddy, Tim, I think you should encourage Herring to spend as much time as possible riding I-95 on his scooter. |
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8:24 AMKeyser Soze - hide quoted text - On 2/15/19 9:19 AM, Tim wrote: 8:05 AMJohn H - show quoted text - Does Husqvarna make an 'Imaginario'? ...... I guess it depends on who owns one... As you are his bestest buddy, Tim, I think you should encourage Herring to spend as much time as possible riding I-95 on his scooter. ....... I encourage him to ride anyhow. Heck, I’m comptimplaring making the 11 hr ride out there for Rolling thunder. I’m not the “iron butt” I used to be, so I’d probable split the trip in two days out , but still... |
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On Thursday, 14 February 2019 20:54:51 UTC-4, True North wrote:
Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out. Oh oh! SO much for the Super Cub.http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/1...25-for-canada/ |
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8:37 AMTrue North On Thursday, 14 February 2019 20:54:51 UTC-4, True North wrote: Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out. Oh oh! SO much for the Super Cub.http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/1...25-for-canada/ ........ Don, that truly sucks. I wonder why Canada isn’t in their list? |
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On Friday, 15 February 2019 10:49:02 UTC-4, Tim wrote:
8:37 AMTrue North On Thursday, 14 February 2019 20:54:51 UTC-4, True North wrote: Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out. Oh oh! SO much for the Super Cub.http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/1...25-for-canada/ ....... Don, that truly sucks. I wonder why Canada isn’t in their list? When the weather gets better I'll start snooping around the local Honda dealership and try to find out. Richard is probably right about handling a scooter type bike on dirt and gravel trails. I don't want a full fledged dirt bike because of the rough ride on pavement. My 1976 CanAm 175 TNT was tiresome...and I had trial tires on it...not the knobbies. I remember riding it from my former home out in the burbs to the Canadian Forces Sailing Club at Shearwater (20-25 miles)and when I arrived I could still feel the vibration up through my hands, wrists and into my forearms. After my sailing lesson, I had to then drive all the way home. Not only that...the modern dirt bikes in the 250cc range are quite tall....a long way to fall, especially on a downhill slope. I need to get longer legs or a lower seat height. |
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On Friday, 15 February 2019 10:36:24 UTC-4, Tim wrote:
8:24 AMKeyser Soze - hide quoted text - On 2/15/19 9:19 AM, Tim wrote: 8:05 AMJohn H - show quoted text - Does Husqvarna make an 'Imaginario'? ...... I guess it depends on who owns one... As you are his bestest buddy, Tim, I think you should encourage Herring to spend as much time as possible riding I-95 on his scooter. ...... I encourage him to ride anyhow. Heck, I’m comptimplaring making the 11 hr ride out there for Rolling thunder. I’m not the “iron butt” I used to be, so I’d probable split the trip in two days out , but still... Oh boy...anything over 50 miles and I want to trailer the bike. That's why something in the 250 pound range appeals to me. |
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 07:12:17 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:
On Friday, 15 February 2019 10:36:24 UTC-4, Tim wrote: 8:24 AMKeyser Soze - hide quoted text - On 2/15/19 9:19 AM, Tim wrote: 8:05 AMJohn H - show quoted text - Does Husqvarna make an 'Imaginario'? ...... I guess it depends on who owns one... As you are his bestest buddy, Tim, I think you should encourage Herring to spend as much time as possible riding I-95 on his scooter. ...... I encourage him to ride anyhow. Heck, Im comptimplaring making the 11 hr ride out there for Rolling thunder. Im not the iron butt I used to be, so Id probable split the trip in two days out , but still... Oh boy...anything over 50 miles and I want to trailer the bike. That's why something in the 250 pound range appeals to me. Perhaps you've never had a comfortable bike. I've had the Guzzi over 900 miles in a day. No sweat. Maybe a bit stiff though. |
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:37:29 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:
On Thursday, 14 February 2019 20:54:51 UTC-4, True North wrote: Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out. Oh oh! SO much for the Super Cub.http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/1...25-for-canada/ So look for the Monkey. |
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True North
- show quoted text - When the weather gets better I'll start snooping around the local Honda dealership and try to find out. Richard is probably right about handling a scooter type bike on dirt and gravel trails. I don't want a full fledged dirt bike because of the rough ride on pavement. My 1976 CanAm 175 TNT was tiresome...and I had trial tires on it...not the knobbies. I remember riding it from my former home out in the burbs to the Canadian Forces Sailing Club at Shearwater (20-25 miles)and when I arrived I could still feel the vibration up through my hands, wrists and into my forearms. After my sailing lesson, I had to then drive all the way home. Not only that...the modern dirt bikes in the 250cc range are quite tall....a long way to fall, especially on a downhill slope. I need to get longer legs or a lower seat height. ........ I can’t believe how tall trail bikes are anymore. To mountbine you almost need the stand down, put your foot on the peg then swing over. A far cry from my old 350 and 360 Yamaha’s made in the 70s |
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John H
- hide quoted text - On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:37:29 -0800 (PST), True North wrote: On Thursday, 14 February 2019 20:54:51 UTC-4, True North wrote: Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out. Oh oh! SO much for the Super Cub.http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/1...25-for-canada/ So look for the Monkey. ......... Lol! John I wouldn’t wish those on anybody. Well, maybe my 8 yr old nephew.... |
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:06:14 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote: On 2/15/2019 7:59 AM, John H. wrote: On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 07:38:05 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 2/15/2019 7:26 AM, John H. wrote: On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:28:05 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote: On 2/14/19 6:31 PM, True North wrote: I think of getting some kind of l8ght motorcycle that I could load on my utility trailer and go exploring. Maybe something between 150cc and 250cc.....weighing no more than 250 pounds. Not sure I'd want a rough riding dirt bike or a more refined scooter. I would use it mostly off road but on groomed trails rather than rut filled logging roads.....well, most of the time. Husqvarna makes some interesting light motorcycles https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/enduro/ How many towns have Husqvarna motorcycle dealerships? That would be my first concern. Don seems undecided about a small motorcycle (dirt bike) or a scooter. A scooter is really not designed for off-road riding, even on groomed trails. They are designed for on-road use. For his purposes, I'd stick to a small dirt-bike type motorcycle. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com This little guy looks like it would do well on a trail or beating through the woods. https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/...KEY-5003595455 Yup. My point was that a scooter and a motorcycle are two entirely different riding experiences with different balance issues. A scooter has a flat platform for your feet whereas the motorcycle has you straggling it, with legs on either side. I noticed it right away when riding my little scooter and then hopping on the Suzuki motorcycle. I wouldn't try off-road riding on the scooter. They had that problem in DC when someone got the idea putting cops on scooters was a good one. They were on some kind of 125cc scooter chasing people through back yards and parks. So many cops got hurt they had to abandon the scooters. I think they did try dirt bikes after that but the whole idea was scrapped after a while. |
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:04:00 -0500, John H.
wrote: On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:33:44 -0500 (EST), Justan Ohlphart wrote: Tim Wrote in message: On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 5:26:28 PM UTC-6, True North wrote: Mr. Luddite - show quoted text - "The scooter I bought last summer is technically *not* highway legal here. It's model number says it's a 150cc but the actual engine specs say it's 149cc developing 10.3 HP at 5,500 RPM. It still moves my 200+lb ass along though. Good for back roads at speeds up to about 40-45. Top end is supposed to be about 60-65 mph probably with a tail wind but I'll never attempt it. " Reminds me of my Honda CB160 motorcycle.http://www.vintagemotorsports.net/ho...hch_cb160.htmI had one too! great little bike. It sounded like a Triumph 650. LOL I did my mc endorsemnt test on my brothers Honda Dream. I wouldn't mind having one now to carry on the back of my camper. The frame on my 5er isn't strong enough to put on a motorcycle carrier. This scooter weighs a bit over 550 lbs wet. That is 100# more than a Sportster. |
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True North
- show quoted text - Oh boy...anything over 50 miles and I want to trailer the bike. That's why something in the 250 pound range appeals to me. ......., Don, if it’s still available you might inquire about the Honda Wave.. It’s kind is a half scooter, like a moore modern looking cub. Here’s a vid in Dutch, I believe https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyel6GgzwoE And this gives some specs. I take it they are either 110 or 125cc. The look to be fun, light, and easy on gas. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1D_wDEJboLk |
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On 2/15/2019 11:52 AM, Tim wrote:
True North - show quoted text - Oh boy...anything over 50 miles and I want to trailer the bike. That's why something in the 250 pound range appeals to me. ......, Don, if it’s still available you might inquire about the Honda Wave. It’s kind is a half scooter, like a moore modern looking cub. Here’s a vid in Dutch, I believe https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyel6GgzwoE And this gives some specs. I take it they are either 110 or 125cc. The look to be fun, light, and easy on gas. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1D_wDEJboLk I made one minor modification to my inexpensive Kymco scooter .... http://funkyimg.com/i/2Rpp5.jpg --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
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Tim
True North - show quoted text - Oh boy...anything over 50 miles and I want to trailer the bike. That's why something in the 250 pound range appeals to me. ......., "Don, if it’s still available you might inquire about the Honda Wave. It’s kind is a half scooter, like a moore modern looking cub. Here’s a vid in Dutch, I believe https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyel6GgzwoE And this gives some specs. I take it they are either 110 or 125cc. The look to be fun, light, and easy on gas. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1D_wDEJboLk" Believe we have a sportsman show coming up...although they seem to be dominated by the ATVs. Moncton New Brunswick might have a strictly motorcycle show in the spring. Only a 2 and a half hour drive fr9m here if the weather is clear. |
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Mr. Luddite
- show quoted text - I made one minor modification to my inexpensive Kymco scooter .... http://funkyimg.com/i/2Rpp5.jpg - show quoted text - ........... Lol!!! |
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11:36 AMTrue North Tim - show quoted text - Believe we have a sportsman show coming up...although they seem to be dominated by the ATVs. Moncton New Brunswick might have a strictly motorcycle show in the spring. Only a 2 and a half hour drive fr9m here if the weather is clear. ............ The bigger boat and sports shows are always 2-4 hrs away from me. Lol. I like going to them when we can though. It’s nice to see all the stuff I can’t afford... |
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John H. wrote:
On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:28:05 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote: On 2/14/19 6:31 PM, True North wrote: I think of getting some kind of l8ght motorcycle that I could load on my utility trailer and go exploring. Maybe something between 150cc and 250cc.....weighing no more than 250 pounds. Not sure I'd want a rough riding dirt bike or a more refined scooter. I would use it mostly off road but on groomed trails rather than rut filled logging roads.....well, most of the time. Husqvarna makes some interesting light motorcycles https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/enduro/ How many towns have Husqvarna motorcycle dealerships? That would be my first concern. What state would allow a new 2 stroke moto? |
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Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 2/15/2019 7:26 AM, John H. wrote: On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:28:05 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote: On 2/14/19 6:31 PM, True North wrote: I think of getting some kind of l8ght motorcycle that I could load on my utility trailer and go exploring. Maybe something between 150cc and 250cc.....weighing no more than 250 pounds. Not sure I'd want a rough riding dirt bike or a more refined scooter. I would use it mostly off road but on groomed trails rather than rut filled logging roads.....well, most of the time. Husqvarna makes some interesting light motorcycles https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/enduro/ How many towns have Husqvarna motorcycle dealerships? That would be my first concern. Don seems undecided about a small motorcycle (dirt bike) or a scooter. A scooter is really not designed for off-road riding, even on groomed trails. They are designed for on-road use. For his purposes, I'd stick to a small dirt-bike type motorcycle. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com The Isle of Mann TT’s you to have a motor scooter class. Watched a film about 55 years ago of the riders doing off road jumps, etc. we were all amazed and laughing. |
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Bill
John H. wrote: On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:28:05 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote: On 2/14/19 6:31 PM, True North wrote: I think of getting some kind of l8ght motorcycle that I could load on my utility trailer and go exploring. Maybe something between 150cc and 250cc.....weighing no more than 250 pounds. Not sure I'd want a rough riding dirt bike or a more refined scooter. I would use it mostly off road but on groomed trails rather than rut filled logging roads.....well, most of the time. Husqvarna makes some interesting light motorcycles https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/enduro/ How many towns have Husqvarna motorcycle dealerships? That would be my first concern. What state would allow a new 2 stroke moto? ...... What cracks me up is the videos of the guys trying to ride motocross on GP crotch rockets... |
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 07:45:39 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote: I can’t believe how tall trail bikes are anymore. To mountbine you almost need the stand down, put your foot on the peg then swing over. A far cry from my old 350 and 360 Yamaha’s made in the 70s I think that is just the result of all of the "X" stuff. Guys used to be happy just riding over rough terrain and maybe being airborne briefly going over a bump. Now days they expect these bikes to do "Big air" flips and you need a deeper suspension for that. My old Benelli looked more like this https://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/ima...al-10392_2.jpg |
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On Friday, February 15, 2019 at 1:30:19 PM UTC-5, Bill wrote:
John H. wrote: On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:28:05 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote: On 2/14/19 6:31 PM, True North wrote: I think of getting some kind of l8ght motorcycle that I could load on my utility trailer and go exploring. Maybe something between 150cc and 250cc.....weighing no more than 250 pounds. Not sure I'd want a rough riding dirt bike or a more refined scooter. I would use it mostly off road but on groomed trails rather than rut filled logging roads.....well, most of the time. Husqvarna makes some interesting light motorcycles https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/enduro/ How many towns have Husqvarna motorcycle dealerships? That would be my first concern. What state would allow a new 2 stroke moto? Pretty much any state except Kalifornia. :) The price of those new Huskys are way up there. ~10k. Wow. Looks like you can get a comparable Japanese bike for around half that. |
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 07:49:29 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
John H - hide quoted text - On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:37:29 -0800 (PST), True North wrote: On Thursday, 14 February 2019 20:54:51 UTC-4, True North wrote: Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out. Oh oh! SO much for the Super Cub.http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/1...25-for-canada/ So look for the Monkey. ........ Lol! John I wouldnt wish those on anybody. Well, maybe my 8 yr old nephew.... I think they'd be a fun little scooter. That 125cc engine will take the thing to 60mph and cruise at a comfortable 45mph all day long. I sat on one yesterday and it was pretty damn comfortable. Great seat on it. |
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:44:29 -0500 (EST), Justan Ohlphart wrote:
John H. Wrote in message: On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:33:44 -0500 (EST), Justan Ohlphart wrote:Tim Wrote in message: On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 5:26:28 PM UTC-6, True North wrote: Mr. Luddite - show quoted text - "The scooter I bought last summer is technically *not* highway legal here. It's model number says it's a 150cc but the actual engine specs say it's 149cc developing 10.3 HP at 5,500 RPM. It still moves my 200+lb ass along though. Good for back roads at speeds up to about 40-45. Top end is supposed to be about 60-65 mph probably with a tail wind but I'll never attempt it. " Reminds me of my Honda CB160 motorcycle.http://www.vintagemotorsports.net/ho...hch_cb160.htmI had one too! great little bike. It sounded like a Triumph 650. LOLI did my mc endorsemnt test on my brothers Honda Dream. I wouldn't mind having one now to carry on the back of my camper.The frame on my 5er isn't strong enough to put on a motorcycle carrier. This scooter weighs a bitover 550 lbs wet. The Honda Dream isn't anywhere near 500 lbs. Your scoot weighs as much as a Duchati. The Silverwing isn't a lightweight scooter, but it's not nearly as heavy as that big Ducati Imaginario of Harry's. |
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:11:18 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:
On 2/15/2019 11:52 AM, Tim wrote: True North - show quoted text - Oh boy...anything over 50 miles and I want to trailer the bike. That's why something in the 250 pound range appeals to me. ......, Don, if its still available you might inquire about the Honda Wave. Its kind is a half scooter, like a moore modern looking cub. Heres a vid in Dutch, I believe https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyel6GgzwoE And this gives some specs. I take it they are either 110 or 125cc. The look to be fun, light, and easy on gas. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1D_wDEJboLk I made one minor modification to my inexpensive Kymco scooter .... http://funkyimg.com/i/2Rpp5.jpg --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com Cool! |
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True North wrote:
Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out. That suits you. Go for it! |
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John H. wrote:
On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:42:10 -0500, Alex wrote: True North wrote: I think of getting some kind of l8ght motorcycle that I could load on my utility trailer and go exploring. Maybe something between 150cc and 250cc.....weighing no more than 250 pounds. Not sure I'd want a rough riding dirt bike or a more refined scooter. I would use it mostly off road but on groomed trails rather than rut filled logging roads.....well, most of the time. Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx I sat on the one in the middle at the dealer's shop. As I told Don, it was very comfortable. Well I beat you to it! |
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Justan Ohlphart wrote:
True North princecraft49+AEA-gmail.com Wrote in message: I think of getting some kind of l8ght motorcycle that I could load on my utility trailer and go exploring.Maybe something between 150cc and 250cc.....weighing no more than 250 pounds.Not sure I'd want a rough riding dirt bike or a more refined scooter. I would use it mostly off road but on groomed trails rather than rut filled logging roads.....well, most of the time. Get one like Fat Harry's. His is as ight as a feather and it doesn't takenup snt room in the garage. And they are free! |
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Justan Ohlphart wrote:
True North princecraft49+AEA-gmail.com Wrote in message: On Thursday, 14 February 2019 20:54:51 UTC-4, True North wrote: Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out.Oh oh! SO much for the Super Cub.http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/1...25-for-canada/ Is it true that Americans can buy cars made in Kanada cheaper than Kanadians can? Possibly. First, there is the exchange rate from US dollars to Loonies. Then there is the import duty savings if you actually travel to CA and buy the car there and bring it to the US as a private vehicle. Many European auto makers have European delivery programs that can save you a lot of money and, essentially, buy you a vacation. For example, a BMW that costs +ACQ-70K is discounted about 7+ACU- for a savings of +ACQ-4900. This discount is separate from any deals you negotiate with the local dealer. You fly to Munich, buy your car, and drive around Europe for up to 30 days (they pay the insurance) and drop it off at one of several ports. Now you are the exporter so the duties/tariffs are gone and they ship it to your dealer in the US. Some manufactures include a hotel stay, dinner, and a factory tour as part of the program. |
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Alex
Justan Ohlphart wrote: True North Wrote in message: On Thursday, 14 February 2019 20:54:51 UTC-4, True North wrote: Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out.Oh oh! SO much for the Super Cub.http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/1...25-for-canada/ Is it true that Americans can buy cars made in Kanada cheaper than Kanadians can? Possibly. First, there is the exchange rate from US dollars to Loonies. Then there is the import duty savings if you actually travel to CA and buy the car there and bring it to the US as a private vehicle. Many European auto makers have European delivery programs that can save you a lot of money and, essentially, buy you a vacation. For example, a BMW that costs $70K is discounted about 7% for a savings of $4900. This discount is separate from any deals you negotiate with the local dealer. You fly to Munich, buy your car, and drive around Europe for up to 30 days (they pay the insurance) and drop it off at one of several ports. Now you are the exporter so the duties/tariffs are gone and they ship it to your dealer in the US. Some manufactures include a hotel stay, dinner, and a factory tour as part of the program. ....... I’ve heard of that. BMW used to have a program to come over, buy a bike, tour package, ship bike home. All in a reasonable bottom line (I suppose) fee. Don’t know if they still offer that or not. |
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:52:06 -0500, John H.
wrote: On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:01:43 -0500, wrote: On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:06:14 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 2/15/2019 7:59 AM, John H. wrote: On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 07:38:05 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: On 2/15/2019 7:26 AM, John H. wrote: On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:28:05 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote: On 2/14/19 6:31 PM, True North wrote: I think of getting some kind of l8ght motorcycle that I could load on my utility trailer and go exploring. Maybe something between 150cc and 250cc.....weighing no more than 250 pounds. Not sure I'd want a rough riding dirt bike or a more refined scooter. I would use it mostly off road but on groomed trails rather than rut filled logging roads.....well, most of the time. Husqvarna makes some interesting light motorcycles https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/enduro/ How many towns have Husqvarna motorcycle dealerships? That would be my first concern. Don seems undecided about a small motorcycle (dirt bike) or a scooter. A scooter is really not designed for off-road riding, even on groomed trails. They are designed for on-road use. For his purposes, I'd stick to a small dirt-bike type motorcycle. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com This little guy looks like it would do well on a trail or beating through the woods. https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/...KEY-5003595455 Yup. My point was that a scooter and a motorcycle are two entirely different riding experiences with different balance issues. A scooter has a flat platform for your feet whereas the motorcycle has you straggling it, with legs on either side. I noticed it right away when riding my little scooter and then hopping on the Suzuki motorcycle. I wouldn't try off-road riding on the scooter. They had that problem in DC when someone got the idea putting cops on scooters was a good one. They were on some kind of 125cc scooter chasing people through back yards and parks. So many cops got hurt they had to abandon the scooters. I think they did try dirt bikes after that but the whole idea was scrapped after a while. They had the Park Police on those little Honda 90's. Don't see them anymore. I think all those guys are now on bicycles. My DC cop buddy was on a 125 I think but that may have been the dirt bike. We are talking about over a pool table at my house in the 70s. with a blender running ;-) I just know the whole thing in District 2 was dropped. He was back in a car and he hated it. |
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:38:27 -0500, Alex wrote:
Justan Ohlphart wrote: True North Wrote in message: On Thursday, 14 February 2019 20:54:51 UTC-4, True North wrote: Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out.Oh oh! SO much for the Super Cub.http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/1...25-for-canada/ Is it true that Americans can buy cars made in Kanada cheaper than Kanadians can? Possibly. First, there is the exchange rate from US dollars to Loonies. Then there is the import duty savings if you actually travel to CA and buy the car there and bring it to the US as a private vehicle. Many European auto makers have European delivery programs that can save you a lot of money and, essentially, buy you a vacation. For example, a BMW that costs $70K is discounted about 7% for a savings of $4900. This discount is separate from any deals you negotiate with the local dealer. You fly to Munich, buy your car, and drive around Europe for up to 30 days (they pay the insurance) and drop it off at one of several ports. Now you are the exporter so the duties/tariffs are gone and they ship it to your dealer in the US. Some manufactures include a hotel stay, dinner, and a factory tour as part of the program. === Friends of ours did that with a new Mercedes some years ago. The car got vandalized at the US port of entry and it was a lot of time and hassel to get it fixed. Perhaps now you could get it shipped in a container and minimize the risk. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
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- show quoted text - === Friends of ours did that with a new Mercedes some years ago. The car got vandalized at the US port of entry and it was a lot of time and hassel to get it fixed. Perhaps now you could get it shipped in a container and minimize the risk. - show quoted text - ....... That’s sad. It’s a raw shame their car was mistreated like that . |
John got his scooter
On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:23:15 -0500, Alex wrote:
Justan Ohlphart wrote: True North Wrote in message: I think of getting some kind of l8ght motorcycle that I could load on my utility trailer and go exploring.Maybe something between 150cc and 250cc.....weighing no more than 250 pounds.Not sure I'd want a rough riding dirt bike or a more refined scooter. I would use it mostly off road but on groomed trails rather than rut filled logging roads.....well, most of the time. Get one like Fat Harry's. His is as ight as a feather and it doesn't takenup snt room in the garage. And they are free! And they'll go as fast as you can think, even in the woods. |
John got his scooter
On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:38:27 -0500, Alex wrote:
Justan Ohlphart wrote: True North Wrote in message: On Thursday, 14 February 2019 20:54:51 UTC-4, True North wrote: Alex - show quoted text - "Perfect for you - just ask the Honda salesman: https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto.aspx" I was looking for the info on the Super Cub 125cc. We've all seen the original version of this bike loaded down with an entire family and all their belongings rolling along. When they show up here I'll try it out.Oh oh! SO much for the Super Cub.http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/1...25-for-canada/ Is it true that Americans can buy cars made in Kanada cheaper than Kanadians can? Possibly. First, there is the exchange rate from US dollars to Loonies. Then there is the import duty savings if you actually travel to CA and buy the car there and bring it to the US as a private vehicle. Many European auto makers have European delivery programs that can save you a lot of money and, essentially, buy you a vacation. For example, a BMW that costs $70K is discounted about 7% for a savings of $4900. This discount is separate from any deals you negotiate with the local dealer. You fly to Munich, buy your car, and drive around Europe for up to 30 days (they pay the insurance) and drop it off at one of several ports. Now you are the exporter so the duties/tariffs are gone and they ship it to your dealer in the US. Some manufactures include a hotel stay, dinner, and a factory tour as part of the program. That's basically the way I bought my Saab when I came back from Stuttgart, except that I was already over there. |
John got his scooter
On 2/16/2019 7:45 AM, Tim wrote:
- show quoted text - === Friends of ours did that with a new Mercedes some years ago. The car got vandalized at the US port of entry and it was a lot of time and hassel to get it fixed. Perhaps now you could get it shipped in a container and minimize the risk. - show quoted text - ...... That’s sad. It’s a raw shame their car was mistreated like that . BMW has a similar program to pick up your pre-ordered car in Europe. They also have a program where you can take delivery at their High Performance Driving school in South Carolina. https://bmwperformancecenter.com/delivery BMW offers a performance driving course for those who have any of the "M" series vehicles. I bought the two M5's I had from the local dealer's inventory but they both came with a free performance driving course if I had wanted to drive to SC and attend. I thought about doing it but ended up dumping the M5 for the Porsche. https://bmwperformancecenter.com/school/classes/bmw/m --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
John got his scooter
On Sat, 16 Feb 2019 08:06:52 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:
On 2/16/2019 7:45 AM, Tim wrote: - show quoted text - === Friends of ours did that with a new Mercedes some years ago. The car got vandalized at the US port of entry and it was a lot of time and hassel to get it fixed. Perhaps now you could get it shipped in a container and minimize the risk. - show quoted text - ...... Thats sad. Its a raw shame their car was mistreated like that . BMW has a similar program to pick up your pre-ordered car in Europe. They also have a program where you can take delivery at their High Performance Driving school in South Carolina. https://bmwperformancecenter.com/delivery BMW offers a performance driving course for those who have any of the "M" series vehicles. I bought the two M5's I had from the local dealer's inventory but they both came with a free performance driving course if I had wanted to drive to SC and attend. I thought about doing it but ended up dumping the M5 for the Porsche. https://bmwperformancecenter.com/school/classes/bmw/m --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com If you'd offerred, I'd have taken the M5 down and taken the driving course, just to break in the M5, ya know. |
John got his scooter
On Sat, 16 Feb 2019 07:50:05 -0500, John H.
wrote: On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:23:15 -0500, Alex wrote: Justan Ohlphart wrote: True North Wrote in message: I think of getting some kind of l8ght motorcycle that I could load on my utility trailer and go exploring.Maybe something between 150cc and 250cc.....weighing no more than 250 pounds.Not sure I'd want a rough riding dirt bike or a more refined scooter. I would use it mostly off road but on groomed trails rather than rut filled logging roads.....well, most of the time. Get one like Fat Harry's. His is as ight as a feather and it doesn't takenup snt room in the garage. And they are free! And they'll go as fast as you can think, even in the woods. === Imagine that! --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com |
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