18 April, 2009 at 1:12 am
If you're looking for a scooter, you have three buying options: head to the dealership and get gouged, find an ad in the classifieds and hope for the best, or head to an online store.
But these all have problems, along with their advantages. But there's one place where you can get all of the advantages without the drawbacks:
- You can get rock-bottom prices on off-road scooters
- You can browse an immense catalog of off-road scooters
- You can buy brand new and pre-owned scooters
- You cut out the middle man!
How? Via a "broker" of sorts: find off road scooters at Direct Supply Deals. Check it out -- you'll be happy you did.
27 June, 2009 at 10:24 pm
My friend is turning 18 and she is going to invest in a bike , she really like those mini scramblers but she and I have no clue when it comes to bikes. So if she was going to get an off road bike would it be road certified ... if that makes sence or can you customize it to be road certified. Anyway any help would be great and if you do get them road certified can you point me in the direction to some?
Btw if I sound like i'm clueless , i really am. And I know some will say "tell her to get a scooter , or to not get one at all "
You can buy a pure dirt bike that comes usually a 2 stroke engine ,with a plastic gas tank ( resists dents if you drop it )and no signal lights or mirrors , they are light weight and have a longer travel suspension and knobby tires.
Or you can buy an enduro style dirt bike that is designed to be dual purpose off road and on road. The difference is they are usually 4 stroke engine (no oil mixed with gas ) they are heavier therefore stick to the road better , they have steel gas tanks , turn signals , mirrors and are certified for road use. If you buy one try to get a radiator cooled one instead of air cooed so it does not over heat when you are trail riding.
You can not convert over a pure dirt bike for road use typically , it depends on where you live , in Canada it is not allowed as it is deemed unsafe.
A good size engine to learn on would be 250 or 350 cc.
30 May, 2009 at 1:06 pm
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16 May, 2009 at 8:20 am
Are Tank Scooters Reliable?
By Alexes Lebeau
According to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), China is the largest scooter manufacturer in the world. They produce over 50% of the scooters in the world. With lower prices, it is really impossible to resist the temptation of settling for a scooter that is made in China. Unfortunately, many people have had their fair share of horror stories when it comes to buying China-made scooters.
Bad reputation online
Fortunately, the quality control of Chinese companies has improved. In fact, they have begun making scooters that can meet strict United States DOT and EPA standards. But, since there are a lot of Chinese manufacturers in the market, the quality of their products can still be unpredictable. Some reviews have commented that Tank scooters can now rival the scooters produced in Japan and Taiwan. In fact, some positive comments about Tank scooters can be found online. Of course, because a lot of complaints about Tank scooters have piled up online, it will take a long time before its reputation can be cleared up. As a matter of fact, there are still a lot of websites that discredit the reliability of Tank scooters online.
Pros and Cons of Getting a Tank Scooter
Tank has an impressive line of scooters. They have 50 cc scooters that can run at a speed 35 mph, 150 cc scooters that can reach 68 mph and 250 cc scooters that can go up to 78 mph. These scooters come in different colors. They even come in pink and yellow. Part supports for Tank scooters can easily be found.
Tank scooters are also very cheap. The Tank Urban Sporty can be purchased at a price of $1299. This scooter has a four-stroke 150 cc engine that has automatic, stepless transmissions. Even though there are a lot of negative comments about Tank scooters online, this bike is highly recommended for its power and reliability. It has a simple but solid structure that can be ridden by two passengers. It can also be used in the freeway. Built with a remote and alarm system, this scooter can be purchased at an amount of $1,299.
Even though the Tank Urban Sporty is one of the most well-known, low end gas scooters in the market, it is not perfect. Its fuel tank has a very low capacity, around 0.875 of a gallon. It also has a mileage of 90 miles per gallon. Even though people are allowed to ride it on the freeway, some people may feel uncomfortable when they ride this scooter. Because of its small wheels, it can give a person a feeling of instability while speeding along the highway.
Vague Instructions
Another disadvantage of Tank scooters is that the manuals are barely readable because the Chinese are not very fluent in English. For this reason, one must go online to find manuals that have already been corrected by native English speakers. In fact, a lot of text supports and instructional videos about Tank scooters can be found online.
Looking for more information on Tank scooters? Visit AskTheScooterExperts.com to know more about scooter mileage and cheap gas scooters.
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9 May, 2009 at 5:32 am
can i get it back on the road never had a tax reminder off the dvla what do i do and will it cost me .
If its NEVER been taxed, then they may not fine you.
the sorn thing came into effect as of Jan 31st 1998, so vehicles that were not taxed before that date and were never taxed again after that date, dont have to be sorn. I know as i had a letter from DVLA stating this fact.
If it was taxed, expect a fine , which could be more than £80, as they may fine you for each year you didnt sorn it.
3 May, 2009 at 11:24 am
Best MPG 50cc Scooters
By Mark P Andrews
This is a short advice buying guide, providing just a few tips for you to the best mpg scooters, 50cc mopeds or buying a gas powered scooter. If you are looking to buy a moped / scooter or 50cc mopeds for sale, please read on.
Are you looking to save money on gas? Are you frightened about the recent hikes in the price of gas? Do you wonder where these prices will end up? Are you looking to save money on short errands around your town or city? Have you worked out how much money you could be saving per month, from just a few simple changes to the way you get around, from A to B? Are you ready to purchase the best mpg 50cc scooters, either for yourself or members of your family, or employees of your business or company? Here, briefly I give you the low down on what you can expect from buying a gas powered scooter.
Of course, 50cc mopeds are not going to suit everyone, no they will not zip you around the city if like me, you are quite a large individual. If however, you are of average build, they will convey you very well for many short distance journeys. In Europe and Asia, you see these best mpg scooters everywhere, ridden by people of all ages, from every background possible - they realise with their (in Europe) high gas prices, that this is indeed a highly economical way of getting around, especially in the town or city. Also, unlike many larger vehicles, they almost never waste time getting snarled up in traffic jams.
Perfect for gentle rolling hills, they might struggle a bit however with very steep hills, given the fact that in actual fact, they are not even 50cc at all, many of them, and when the cubic capacity is this small, believe you me, every digit is valuable. Most of them come in just below 50cc. However, surprisingly low as this is, they'll still get you around at a modest top speed of 35mph and return for you very often, in excess of 100mpg, not to be sniffed at!
Gone are the old days of terrible styling, today's 50cc mopeds / scooters are very stylish indeed and very modern looking. Even a young university student would in actual fact, feel quite proud to get around on some of the eye catching designs available, whilst too, saving a whole lot of cash per month on gas. Some models even come with a rear lockable trunk or under saddle storage area, more than enough room for some shopping or documents, whatever you wish to carry with you.
Light, zippy, good acceleration, you can always park them very easily and with prices starting new under $1000, you would be mad to not think about buying one of these great little machines.
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