On 2/14/2019 5:27 PM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 2/14/19 5:19 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 2/14/2019 1:59 PM, Bill wrote:
Keyser Soze wrote:
On 2/14/19 11:12 AM, Tim wrote:
Took off his morning early, went to Ohio, came to terms and loaded
it on
trailer and is headed home.Â* He says thisÂ* sits really nicely, very
comfortable with plenty of 600cc power. Also very smooth. Automatic
transmission with peobably works with a Hy-Vo belt means no
shifting in
traffic.Â*Â* Sounds great to me. I told him that Mrs Herring might
ride it
and commandeer it right out from under him. He told me not to give
her any ideasÂ* Lol!


Gosh, I drove a Lambretta scooter around about 60 years ago. Much
smaller engine.



And do not qualify for highway as not enough horsepower.Â* Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa.Â* Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant
17.5
HP.Â* Required 15 for freeway travel.


Â*Â*In Massachusetts being limited access, highway legal is determined
by engine size. 150cc and up are legal, however I'd *never* attempt it.


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The Lambrettas of my youth had either a 125 or 150 cc engine. My dad
preferred to sell the "larger" engine models. They had less than 10
horsepower, I recall.

They were shipped via ocean freight from Italy and each scooter arrived
packed in a heavy wooden crate. When you opened the crate, you saw that
the scooter was packed in large pieces and "some assembly" was required.
Not hard to do...I put quite a few together and also assembled boat
trailers...and I started doing that at 11 or 12. I used to drive the
"demo" Lambretta around the boat yard...much too young to drive on the
roads. Also drove the jeep around and my dad's Model A Ford "crane" truck.


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.

Mr. Luddite

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"The scooter I bought last summer is technically *not* highway legalÂ*
here. Â*It's model number says it's a 150cc Â*but the actualÂ*
engine specs say it's 149cc developing 10.3 HP at 5,500 RPM.Â*

It still moves my 200+lb ass along though. Â*Good for back roads atÂ*
speeds up to about 40-45. Â*Top end is supposed to be about 60-65 mphÂ*
probably with a tail wind but I'll never attempt it.Â*"



Reminds me of my Honda CB160 motorcycle.
Only time I took it on a Real road trip on our 100 series highway was to go to a folk festival in the Annapolis Valley. About 60 miles one way. Found it uncomfortable on the main highway. Scared myself as I tried to pass a very long line of slow moving cars by driving on the wrong side of the country 2 lane blacktop. A pickup pulled out of a driveway right into my path. I had to squeeze my way over with inches to spare.

On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 5:26:28 PM UTC-6, True North wrote:
Mr. Luddite

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"The scooter I bought last summer is technically *not* highway legalÂ*
here. Â*It's model number says it's a 150cc Â*but the actualÂ*
engine specs say it's 149cc developing 10.3 HP at 5,500 RPM.Â*

It still moves my 200+lb ass along though. Â*Good for back roads atÂ*
speeds up to about 40-45. Â*Top end is supposed to be about 60-65 mphÂ*
probably with a tail wind but I'll never attempt it.Â*"



Reminds me of my Honda CB160 motorcycle.

http://www.vintagemotorsports.net/ho.../hch_cb160.htm

I had one too! great little bike. It sounded like a Triumph 650. LOL

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.

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.

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.

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.

On 2/14/2019 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.



The dry weight of my 150cc is 258 lbs.



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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

Alex
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"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.