The Scooter thread

NordikNerd · February 9th, 2012, 02:57 PM

In Sweden moped scooters are popular but mostly driven by 15 year olds.

You may drive at a max speed of 45km/h class I or 25km/h class II or 30km/h older non EU-mopeds

The no 1 brand here is Baotian and its clones (Moto-Zeta,Giantco, Yiying and so on.) These are made in China.

In Italy & France I saw lots of scooters but very few chinese made. They prefer Piaggio and Yamaha.

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baotian 01636

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baotian 1635

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FHJ 01629
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TPF 01619
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FHJ 01638

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Moto-Zeta01648

Alex_ZR · February 9th, 2012, 05:20 PM

I thought that it's too cold to drive a scooter in Sweden, but I was obviously wrong. Countries which I associate scooter driving are Italy, Greece and Spain (maybe France). Scooters are also popular in Serbia (there are many Chinese producers in recent years and brands like Peugeot, Piaggio, Kymco). Mopeds are also widespread, especially Tomos (made in Slovenia, then in Yugoslavia).

Mr_Dru · February 9th, 2012, 06:32 PM

Popular in The Netherlands are the classic mopeds with windscreens.

NordikNerd · February 9th, 2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_ZR

I thought that it's too cold to drive a scooter in Sweden, but I was obviously wrong. Countries which I associate scooter driving are Italy, Greece and Spain (maybe France). Scooters are also popular in Serbia (there are many Chinese producers in recent years and brands like Peugeot, Piaggio, Kymco). Mopeds are also widespread, especially Tomos (made in Slovenia, then in Yugoslavia).

Yes it's cold. The scooter-season here is usually from april-october.

Chinese brands are popular here because people don't want to spend to much on a moped they only use a couple of months a year.

I have had 5 different Baotian mopeds. They are very cheap compared to Peugeot and Piaggio.

Looking at the Amsterdam pictures, it seems like the chinese mopeds are most common. I see some Baotian Vintages.

I had a Tomos before. It looked like a copy of Puch Florida.

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Stagelstorp

Driving in snow is fun

MajKeR_ · March 15th, 2012, 05:56 PM

Mine:

2004 Gilera Ice 50 2T. I'm the second owner of this scooter - first live somewhere in Kaiserslautern (Germany). Since May 2008, I've driven over 9000 km - it's not very many, but as for Polish weather (winter often from the end of November to March), also not little. Unfortunately, now it has its first breakdown: I've bought a new spark plug and it still hasn't the spark. Just when weather encourages to driving.

NordikNerd · March 15th, 2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajKeR_

Mine:

2004 Gilera Ice 50 2T. I'm the second owner of this scooter - first live somewhere in Kaiserslautern (Germany). Since May 2008, I've driven over 9000 km - it's not very many, but as for Polish weather (winter often from the end of November to March), also not little. Unfortunately, now it has its first breakdown: I've bought a new spark plug and it still hasn't the spark. Just when weather encourages to driving.

That Gilera looks cool but very small to me.

I recently owned a Grido (LONGIJA) twostroke, good acceleration but I didn't enjoy the twostroke smoke.

MajKeR_ · March 15th, 2012, 09:47 PM

It's not as small as it may be likely. Seat is pretty tall and you have quite a lot of place for legs, so driving is comfortable and safe. Oh, I've forgotten: I've took off speed locks (without one) - now it's able to achieve 80 km/h.

Satyricon84 · March 23rd, 2012, 06:01 PM

I took this pic in Siena (I)

MajKeR_ · March 23rd, 2012, 06:20 PM

I miss this view (and working scooters from 100€) in my country :P

NordikNerd · March 23rd, 2012, 06:41 PM

London scooter parking

Scooters outside the beautiful San Remo Railway station. Italy & probably Greece have most scooters per capita. Also Vietnam has a lot of scooters.

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945
Scooter in Mannheim (made in china)

scooter in sweden

NordikNerd · May 25th, 2012, 03:26 PM

Stylish Scooter

***Chilio*** · May 25th, 2012, 09:58 PM

In Bulgaria the motoseason is also about from april to october, or maybe march to november... I find it unpleasant to drive a moped under 9-10 degrees Celsius.
My ride is a 50cc 1996 Yamaha BWs:

Also big difference with nordic countries - you can not drive a moped on a bikeway here in Bulgaria.

NordikNerd · May 26th, 2012, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chilio

Also big difference with nordic countries - you can not drive a moped on a bikeway here in Bulgaria.

Moped class I (45km/h) are not allowed to drive on bicycle paths.

Only mopeds class II (25-30km/h) can drive on bicycle paths.

Still many class I mopedists do not care about this rule and drive everywhere.

I wonder what the scene looks like in America. Are mopeds and scooters popular? I have read somewhere that people usually uses them on campingrounds and not so much longer distances.

What is the highest allowed speed for an american moped ?

About the temperature: I drove my moped at 0 degrees and it was really cold because the speed reduce the temperature.

CHLayson · May 31st, 2012, 12:12 PM

Mr_Dru hi bro the picture of bottom is motor chargeable?

castermaild55 · June 2nd, 2012, 04:14 PM

more
http://pinktentacle.com/2010/03/cust...rs-from-japan/

Huhu · June 3rd, 2012, 12:34 PM

Lol a stretch scooter?

MajKeR_ · June 4th, 2012, 10:37 PM

It's able to stand without support? :P

And about my scooter - some very intelligent German remade something in ignition and it took a short circuit to electrical installation, which burned: magneto, spark plug and high-voltage cabel. I've been forced to change it for new ones, also the ignition module (it had completely rusted socket - strange...), and, of course, ignition. Add cost of service's working (I couldn't repair it by myself) and 500 PLN (~125 EUR) is gone.

Maybe I'll become owner of 2000 Piaggio Liberty 50 - just broken plastics, lack of front brake and rear lamp - and... 300 PLN (~75 EUR) :P

NordikNerd · June 5th, 2012, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajKeR_

Maybe I'll become owner of 2000 Piaggio Liberty 50 - just broken plastics, lack of front brake and rear lamp - and... 300 PLN (~75 EUR) :P

The cheapest new moped-scooters here:

Spring Wind

Din Scooter "Ebbe". Does someone know any other names for this scooter?
Ebbe is a name used by the swedish importer, they are now bancrupt and bancruptcy-managers sell out all their scooters on net-auction without any garanties. You can get a new scooter for about 350 EUR.

NordikNerd · July 6th, 2012, 06:45 PM

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Scooters in Hamburg, both mopeds and motorbikes. Mopeds do not have any area code-licenseplates.

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Scooter in Linköping

February 9th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#1
NordikNerd Rail & Road traveller Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Linköping Posts: 1,370 Likes (Received): 43	The Scooter thread In Sweden moped scooters are popular but mostly driven by 15 year olds. You may drive at a max speed of 45km/h class I or 25km/h class II or 30km/h older non EU-mopeds The no 1 brand here is Baotian and its clones (Moto-Zeta,Giantco, Yiying and so on.) These are made in China. In Italy & France I saw lots of scooters but very few chinese made. They prefer Piaggio and Yamaha. image hosted on flickr baotian 01636 image hosted on flickr baotian 1635 image hosted on flickr FHJ 01629 image hosted on flickr TPF 01619 image hosted on flickr FHJ 01638 image hosted on flickr Moto-Zeta01648

February 9th, 2012, 05:20 PM	#2
Alex_ZR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Zrenjanin Posts: 1,089 Likes (Received): 78	I thought that it's too cold to drive a scooter in Sweden, but I was obviously wrong. Countries which I associate scooter driving are Italy, Greece and Spain (maybe France). Scooters are also popular in Serbia (there are many Chinese producers in recent years and brands like Peugeot, Piaggio, Kymco). Mopeds are also widespread, especially Tomos (made in Slovenia, then in Yugoslavia). Last edited by Alex_ZR; February 9th, 2012 at 05:26 PM.

March 15th, 2012, 05:56 PM	#5
MajKeR_ Siedem Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tarnowitz \| Beuthen \| Gleiwitz \| Oberschlesien Posts: 1,178 Likes (Received): 20	Mine: 2004 Gilera Ice 50 2T. I'm the second owner of this scooter - first live somewhere in Kaiserslautern (Germany). Since May 2008, I've driven over 9000 km - it's not very many, but as for Polish weather (winter often from the end of November to March), also not little. Unfortunately, now it has its first breakdown: I've bought a new spark plug and it still hasn't the spark. Just when weather encourages to driving. __________________ „Analizować dom dla zwykłego człowieka, dla „każdego” to odnajdywać ludzki fundament, ludzką skalę, typową potrzebę, typową funkcję, typowe emocje. Proszę bardzo! To najważniejsze, w tym jest wszystko. Nadchodzi czas godności, człowiek porzuca wystawność!” Le Corbusier, W stronę architektury (Vers une architecture), Warszawa, Fundacja Centrum Architektury, 2012 (original issue: Paris, 1923) Osiedle Rzymskie

March 15th, 2012, 09:47 PM	#7
MajKeR_ Siedem Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tarnowitz \| Beuthen \| Gleiwitz \| Oberschlesien Posts: 1,178 Likes (Received): 20	It's not as small as it may be likely. Seat is pretty tall and you have quite a lot of place for legs, so driving is comfortable and safe. Oh, I've forgotten: I've took off speed locks (without one) - now it's able to achieve 80 km/h. __________________ „Analizować dom dla zwykłego człowieka, dla „każdego” to odnajdywać ludzki fundament, ludzką skalę, typową potrzebę, typową funkcję, typowe emocje. Proszę bardzo! To najważniejsze, w tym jest wszystko. Nadchodzi czas godności, człowiek porzuca wystawność!” Le Corbusier, W stronę architektury (Vers une architecture), Warszawa, Fundacja Centrum Architektury, 2012 (original issue: Paris, 1923) Osiedle Rzymskie

March 23rd, 2012, 06:20 PM	#9
MajKeR_ Siedem Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tarnowitz \| Beuthen \| Gleiwitz \| Oberschlesien Posts: 1,178 Likes (Received): 20	I miss this view (and working scooters from 100€) in my country :P __________________ „Analizować dom dla zwykłego człowieka, dla „każdego” to odnajdywać ludzki fundament, ludzką skalę, typową potrzebę, typową funkcję, typowe emocje. Proszę bardzo! To najważniejsze, w tym jest wszystko. Nadchodzi czas godności, człowiek porzuca wystawność!” Le Corbusier, W stronę architektury (Vers une architecture), Warszawa, Fundacja Centrum Architektury, 2012 (original issue: Paris, 1923) Osiedle Rzymskie

February 9th, 2012, 06:32 PM	#3
Mr_Dru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 1,018 Likes (Received): 30	Popular in The Netherlands are the classic mopeds with windscreens.

March 23rd, 2012, 06:01 PM	#8
Satyricon84 Ice Road Metaller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monza Posts: 2,714 Likes (Received): 49	I took this pic in Siena (I)

March 23rd, 2012, 06:41 PM	#10
NordikNerd Rail & Road traveller Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Linköping Posts: 1,370 Likes (Received): 43	London scooter parking Scooters outside the beautiful San Remo Railway station. Italy & probably Greece have most scooters per capita. Also Vietnam has a lot of scooters. image hosted on flickr 945 Scooter in Mannheim (made in china) scooter in sweden Last edited by NordikNerd; March 23rd, 2012 at 08:13 PM.

May 25th, 2012, 03:26 PM	#11
NordikNerd Rail & Road traveller Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Linköping Posts: 1,370 Likes (Received): 43	Stylish Scooter

May 25th, 2012, 09:58 PM	#12
*Chilio* Небостъргачевград Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sofia Posts: 10,198 Likes (Received): 1282	In Bulgaria the motoseason is also about from april to october, or maybe march to november... I find it unpleasant to drive a moped under 9-10 degrees Celsius. My ride is a 50cc 1996 Yamaha BWs: Also big difference with nordic countries - you can not drive a moped on a bikeway here in Bulgaria.

May 31st, 2012, 12:12 PM	#14
CHLayson BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 45 Likes (Received): 0	Mr_Dru hi bro the picture of bottom is motor chargeable?

June 2nd, 2012, 04:14 PM	#15
castermaild55 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,691 Likes (Received): 64	more http://pinktentacle.com/2010/03/cust...rs-from-japan/

June 3rd, 2012, 12:34 PM	#16
Huhu Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,045 Likes (Received): 14	Lol a stretch scooter?

June 4th, 2012, 10:37 PM	#17
MajKeR_ Siedem Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tarnowitz \| Beuthen \| Gleiwitz \| Oberschlesien Posts: 1,178 Likes (Received): 20	It's able to stand without support? :P And about my scooter - some very intelligent German remade something in ignition and it took a short circuit to electrical installation, which burned: magneto, spark plug and high-voltage cabel. I've been forced to change it for new ones, also the ignition module (it had completely rusted socket - strange...), and, of course, ignition. Add cost of service's working (I couldn't repair it by myself) and 500 PLN (~125 EUR) is gone. Maybe I'll become owner of 2000 Piaggio Liberty 50 - just broken plastics, lack of front brake and rear lamp - and... 300 PLN (~75 EUR) :P __________________ „Analizować dom dla zwykłego człowieka, dla „każdego” to odnajdywać ludzki fundament, ludzką skalę, typową potrzebę, typową funkcję, typowe emocje. Proszę bardzo! To najważniejsze, w tym jest wszystko. Nadchodzi czas godności, człowiek porzuca wystawność!” Le Corbusier, W stronę architektury (Vers une architecture), Warszawa, Fundacja Centrum Architektury, 2012 (original issue: Paris, 1923) Osiedle Rzymskie

July 6th, 2012, 06:45 PM	#19
NordikNerd Rail & Road traveller Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Linköping Posts: 1,370 Likes (Received): 43	image hosted on flickr Scooters in Hamburg, both mopeds and motorbikes. Mopeds do not have any area code-licenseplates. image hosted on flickr Scooter in Linköping Last edited by NordikNerd; August 9th, 2012 at 04:01 PM.

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