John got his scooter
 

On 2/15/2019 8:03 AM, Keyser Soze wrote:
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.

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I don’t know why a guy who can still mount a motorcycle would want a 500+
cc scooter when there are plenty of capable motorcycles around with engines
in that size class.


Completely different riding experiences. A high powered scooter is
*not* the same as a comparatively powered motorcycle.

John got his scooter
 

On 2/15/19 8:09 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 2/15/2019 8:03 AM, Keyser Soze wrote:
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.Â* They are designed for on-road use.Â* For his purposes, I'd
stick to a small dirt-bike type motorcycle.

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I don’t know why a guy who can still mount a motorcycle would want a 500+
cc scooter when there are plenty of capable motorcycles around with
engines
in that size class.


Completely different riding experiences.Â* A high powered scooter is
*not* the same as a comparatively powered motorcycle.



I appreciate that. As dangerous as motorcycle riding is, and it is,
high-powered scooter riding has to be more dangerous because of less
maneuverability.

John got his scooter
 

On 2/15/19 8:42 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
John H. Wrote in message:
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 motorcycleshttps://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/enduro/How many towns have Husqvarna motorcycle dealerships? That would be my first concern.

Any Husvarna lawnmower shop should be ablebto service it.


D'uh...we have a Husqvarna and KTM motorcycle dealer a short distance
away. It's not as if we live in ****ville, Florida, near you. KTM also
makes some nice dual-purpose bikes that aren't too big to handle on the
trail.

John got his scooter
 

On 15 Feb 2019 13:03:36 GMT, Keyser Soze wrote:

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.

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I don’t know why a guy who can still mount a motorcycle would want a 500+
cc scooter when there are plenty of capable motorcycles around with engines
in that size class.

So ask him, dummy. You may learn something. Mounting a motorcycle is not all there is to riding a
big bike. But then, you've already displayed your riding experience! :)

John got his scooter
 

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.

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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.



Absolutely. I'd not do any rough trail riding on the Silverwing, at least not yet!

John got his scooter
 

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.

John got his scooter
 

On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:42:17 -0500 (EST), Justan Ohlphart wrote:

John H. Wrote in message:
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 motorcycleshttps://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/enduro/How many towns have Husqvarna motorcycle dealerships? That would be my first concern.

Any Husvarna lawnmower shop should be ablebto service it.

Right!

John got his scooter
 

On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:54:45 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 2/15/19 8:42 AM, Justan Ohlphart wrote:
John H. Wrote in message:
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 motorcycleshttps://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/enduro/How many towns have Husqvarna motorcycle dealerships? That would be my first concern.

Any Husvarna lawnmower shop should be ablebto service it.


D'uh...we have a Husqvarna and KTM motorcycle dealer a short distance
away. It's not as if we live in ****ville, Florida, near you. KTM also
makes some nice dual-purpose bikes that aren't too big to handle on the
trail.

Does Husqvarna make an 'Imaginario'?

John got his scooter
 

John H
- show quoted text -
This little guy looks like it would do well on a trail or beating through the woods.

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/...KEY-5003595455

......

The Honda “mini-trail� was a great little bike for kids. About the size of a mini bike. But far superior. It’s realky small for adults though.

John got his scooter
 

8:05 AMJohn H
- show quoted text -
Does Husqvarna make an 'Imaginario'?
.......


I guess it depends on who owns one...