John got his scooter
 

Took off his morning early, went to Ohio, came to terms and loaded it on trailer and is headed home. He says this 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. 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 ideas Lol!

John got his scooter
 

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. He says this 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. 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 ideas Lol!


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

John got his scooter
 

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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.

John got his scooter
 

Keyser Soze wrote:
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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.



The Lambretta was fine for put-putting around New Haven and environs but
not for the highway.


When I was in high school there was a heck of a lot less people on the
road, and a bigger percentage could drive.

John got his scooter
 

On 2/14/19 5:02 PM, Bill wrote:
Keyser Soze wrote:
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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.



The Lambretta was fine for put-putting around New Haven and environs but
not for the highway.


When I was in high school there was a heck of a lot less people on the
road, and a bigger percentage could drive.



Well, New Haven was a small city, without a lot of heavy, through
traffic on the major streets. The scariest riding area for me was
outside the city, on U.S. 1, aka The Boston Post Road, which had lots of
commercial and industrial locations and big-time truck traffic. It
wasn't a highway as we know them today; it had lots of traffic signals
and cross streets, and it was always heavily traveled. A little
Lambretta was something you drove warily. I preferred driving it around
the little roads/streets where we spent the summers at the beach. Light
traffic, usually nothing heavy, slow speeds, no one it a big hurry.

John got his scooter
 

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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.


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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John got his scooter
 

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*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.

John got his scooter
 

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.

John got his scooter
 

Mr. Luddite

- show quoted text -

"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.

John got his scooter
 

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.

John got his scooter
 

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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John got his scooter
 

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

John got his scooter
 

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.

John got his scooter
 

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/

John got his scooter
 

On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 6:54:51 PM UTC-6, 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.

That Super cub design is what put Honda on the map. it's been around (with different names and cc's) for almost 60 years. in 1972 my little brother bought a used 50cc that was made in 1963.

He couldn't wear it out. He also had a Trail 90 which was a slightly bigger version of the same thing. Couldn't wear it out either. I don't know why Honda drops and re-introduces it.

They say it's the worlds most popular motorcycle? Probably throughout all Asia, Yes. But if it's so successful then why drop it to retro it in another 10 years or so?

John got his scooter
 

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 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

John got his scooter
 

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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.


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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I do not think I would these days. But in 1960 was a lot less traffic.
I-80 where I lived was the East Shore Highway. With stop lights. They
took 60’ of my dad’s frontage to build the highway and Offramp at Central
Ave.

John got his scooter
 

Tim wrote:
On Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 6:54:51 PM UTC-6, 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.

That Super cub design is what put Honda on the map. it's been around
(with different names and cc's) for almost 60 years. in 1972 my little
brother bought a used 50cc that was made in 1963.

He couldn't wear it out. He also had a Trail 90 which was a slightly
bigger version of the same thing. Couldn't wear it out either. I don't
know why Honda drops and re-introduces it.

They say it's the worlds most popular motorcycle? Probably throughout
all Asia, Yes. But if it's so successful then why drop it to retro it in
another 10 years or so?


They dropped the Cub originally because of 2 stroke engine I think.

John got his scooter
 

On 14 Feb 2019 21:35:55 GMT, Keyser Soze wrote:

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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.



The Lambretta was fine for put-putting around New Haven and environs but
not for the highway.

The Silverwing is plenty powerful enough for the highway.

John got his scooter
 

On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:12:09 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 2/14/19 5:02 PM, Bill wrote:
Keyser Soze wrote:
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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.



The Lambretta was fine for put-putting around New Haven and environs but
not for the highway.


When I was in high school there was a heck of a lot less people on the
road, and a bigger percentage could drive.



Well, New Haven was a small city, without a lot of heavy, through
traffic on the major streets. The scariest riding area for me was
outside the city, on U.S. 1, aka The Boston Post Road, which had lots of
commercial and industrial locations and big-time truck traffic. It
wasn't a highway as we know them today; it had lots of traffic signals
and cross streets, and it was always heavily traveled. A little
Lambretta was something you drove warily. I preferred driving it around
the little roads/streets where we spent the summers at the beach. Light
traffic, usually nothing heavy, slow speeds, no one it a big hurry.

As you know, from all your experience on the Ducati Imaginario, the only way to ride any two-wheeler
is 'warily'.

John got his scooter
 

On 2/15/2019 7:16 AM, John H. wrote:
On 14 Feb 2019 21:35:55 GMT, Keyser Soze wrote:

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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.



The Lambretta was fine for put-putting around New Haven and environs but
not for the highway.

The Silverwing is plenty powerful enough for the highway.



Congrats on your "find". Hard to come by.



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John got his scooter
 

On 2/15/2019 7:18 AM, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:12:09 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 2/14/19 5:02 PM, Bill wrote:
Keyser Soze wrote:
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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.



The Lambretta was fine for put-putting around New Haven and environs but
not for the highway.


When I was in high school there was a heck of a lot less people on the
road, and a bigger percentage could drive.



Well, New Haven was a small city, without a lot of heavy, through
traffic on the major streets. The scariest riding area for me was
outside the city, on U.S. 1, aka The Boston Post Road, which had lots of
commercial and industrial locations and big-time truck traffic. It
wasn't a highway as we know them today; it had lots of traffic signals
and cross streets, and it was always heavily traveled. A little
Lambretta was something you drove warily. I preferred driving it around
the little roads/streets where we spent the summers at the beach. Light
traffic, usually nothing heavy, slow speeds, no one it a big hurry.

As you know, from all your experience on the Ducati Imaginario, the only way to ride any two-wheeler
is 'warily'.



Must be a difference in "driving" and "riding". I never "drove" a
motorcycle. :-)







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John got his scooter
 

On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:31:57 -0800 (PST), 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.

Built just for you: https://powersports.honda.com/2019/m...specifications

I sat on one at the dealer. Very comfortable, even for 6'3".

John got his scooter
 

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.

John got his scooter
 

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.

John got his scooter
 

On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 07:21:55 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 2/15/2019 7:18 AM, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:12:09 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 2/14/19 5:02 PM, Bill wrote:
Keyser Soze wrote:
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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.



The Lambretta was fine for put-putting around New Haven and environs but
not for the highway.


When I was in high school there was a heck of a lot less people on the
road, and a bigger percentage could drive.



Well, New Haven was a small city, without a lot of heavy, through
traffic on the major streets. The scariest riding area for me was
outside the city, on U.S. 1, aka The Boston Post Road, which had lots of
commercial and industrial locations and big-time truck traffic. It
wasn't a highway as we know them today; it had lots of traffic signals
and cross streets, and it was always heavily traveled. A little
Lambretta was something you drove warily. I preferred driving it around
the little roads/streets where we spent the summers at the beach. Light
traffic, usually nothing heavy, slow speeds, no one it a big hurry.

As you know, from all your experience on the Ducati Imaginario, the only way to ride any two-wheeler
is 'warily'.



Must be a difference in "driving" and "riding". I never "drove" a
motorcycle. :-)


You've never owned a Ducati Imaginario.

John got his scooter
 

On Fri, 15 Feb 2019 07:20:05 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 2/15/2019 7:16 AM, John H. wrote:
On 14 Feb 2019 21:35:55 GMT, Keyser Soze wrote:

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. He says this 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. 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 ideas 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. Buddy in high
school had a 175 Vespa. Convinced the highway patrol guy that meant 17.5
HP. Required 15 for freeway travel.



The Lambretta was fine for put-putting around New Haven and environs but
not for the highway.

The Silverwing is plenty powerful enough for the highway.



Congrats on your "find". Hard to come by.



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Thanks. This thing has only a bit over 1200 miles on it. The dealership did change the oil and trans
fluid while they had it. Even showed me the work order. Rode it for a couple miles up there. Great
acceleration. It takes a second for the auto trans to kick in, but once it does the thing definitely
wants to scoot. Of course, the first thing I did was pull in the rear brake lever and search with my
toe for the gear shift!

John got his scooter
 

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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John got his scooter
 

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

John got his scooter
 

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.

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.

---
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.



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...