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Im probably just day dreaming right now, and already have WAY to many scooters. But the thought of a 125 two stroke is VERY appealing, and I know that these things are only going to get more rare!
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motormike wrote:Errands become adventures.
Then speculates:It looks to be in great condition, and the guy is asking $900... Or a trade for a good looking/running Elite 80 (dont know why though)
I like the Aero 125. Nice lookin' scoot. For that matter I also admire the Aero 80. Almost pulled the trigger on one myself awhile back. But I didn't. Instead I went for the very scoot the guy selling the NH125 desires. It's depicted at left.and I know that these things are only going to get more rare!
Because 2 smokes are more work!slosquirrel wrote:the guy is asking $900... Or a trade for a good looking/running Elite 80 (dont know why though)
my elite e is easier to wheelie, the aero 125 is long and relatively heavy, the nose wants to lift and would with the help of a manual clutch (or just some simple mods that we all do to every other scooter). although I have found it simpler to just burn a 180 in my garage rather than get off and turn it around (so the power is there, just not as snappy as it should be).DandyDan wrote:If there ever was a scoot you wanted to set up for a wheelie this would be it
motormike wrote:Errands become adventures.
You seem to think oddly, you know on an 80 you have to put in timing chains, check valve specs, change oil, decarbon, deal with s*** performance(compared to a mild SA50 "dio" build, or a very lightly modded horizontal jog) and motorcycle regulations, etc. etc. etc.Skeeve wrote:
Because 2 smokes are more work!
Meanwhile, the 2 smoke will use more oil, No different than checking 4 stroke oil.
require decarbonizing the muff True, not that big of a deal though.
regular tear downs, etc. etc. etc. Please do elaborate on why you need to regularly tear down a DD engine of any design!
As they say in the racing game: "How fast do you want to spend?"We aren't racing.
When labor was plentiful & capital was dear, cheap & cheerful 2 strokes were everywhere. As time [& pollution laws] rolled on, 4 strokes came into their own.
But some of us old reprobates just like the rasp & snarl of a 2 smoke, & the lingering scent of our passage to remind others we were there!
Hey, no prob. I don't take these things personally. In fact, I learn a lot by throwing out my dumb opinions. I may be older than a lot of guys here, but I have less experience with scoots. Most of the time my butt's been in the saddle has been with heavy 'classic' 4 stroke 'big bikes.'realize the CH80 is a good bike, and relatively bullet proof. Comparing longevity/maintnance on it to my sumo isn't fair to it, and doesn't do it justice.
As for the spree, I wasn't trying to be to mean. I know it's what started it all. Not to mention I love the looks and overall character of it. I do own an 89 Elite E, which I consider the basterdized lil bro of the original Spree.
motormike wrote:Errands become adventures.