Thinking of getting a scooter but... - bought one now!
20-02-2006, 02:22 PM
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Thinking of getting a scooter but... - bought one now!
50cc scooter on a car license. Just done an online quote and got £350 TP ONLY!!!!
thats more than I've paid on a car before!
Im 25, 3 x sp30s (1 was over 3 years ago) and 1 recent fault accident.
How do these 16yr olds get mega cheap insurance?
thats more than I've paid on a car before!
Im 25, 3 x sp30s (1 was over 3 years ago) and 1 recent fault accident.
How do these 16yr olds get mega cheap insurance?
20-02-2006, 02:31 PM
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I really want a quad, but they are treat as cars which means I'd pay congestion charge and parking to commute to london on one. 
£700! I thought this was gonna work out a cheap toy to go to work in.
£700! I thought this was gonna work out a cheap toy to go to work in.
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20-02-2006, 03:46 PM
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by the way a moped is classed as...
has a maximum speed of 31mph
engine capacity no greater then 50cc
can be propelled by pedals if it was first used before 1st aug 1977
has a maximum speed of 31mph
engine capacity no greater then 50cc
can be propelled by pedals if it was first used before 1st aug 1977
20-02-2006, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by he man
i dont think you can ride a scooter on a car licence mate. think you have to take a cbt which only last three years. best you find out. 
If he wants to ride a 125cc then he'll need to do CBT and if he passed after Feb 01 he'll need to do CBT regardless
Scooters are still for girls
20-02-2006, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gurnE
If he passed his car test before Feb 01 he can ride a 50cc moped, no CBT no L plates.
Scooters are still for girls
Just want something cheap that will get me into bikes and I can earn a few bob back as I can claim milage to work!
Thinking about direct access in the future though...
20-02-2006, 03:54 PM
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but if insurance is already £350 on a 50cc, 125cc aint gonna be any cheaper!
Im already insuring, taxing and MOT'ing a cossie and a mondeo every year! Idea of a scooter is its cheap as cheaps!
Im already insuring, taxing and MOT'ing a cossie and a mondeo every year! Idea of a scooter is its cheap as cheaps!
20-02-2006, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by EssexBoyRacer
Still need L plates. Until you have full license I think.
A full car licence gives you full moped entitlement so you don't need L plates.
http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/ad...rcycling02.htm
20-02-2006, 04:12 PM
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lol, cool 
Just need to find a decent insurance quote.
Also whats the score on buying import bikes off ebay?
Can get brand new ones for around £500. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-2006-4-STR...QQcmdZViewItem
Baotian sports scooter
Comes with EC certificate, apparantly all I have to do is put it together and get it registered with DVLA.
Not sure how hard parts will be to come by unless I always go direct to that seller?
Just need to find a decent insurance quote.
Also whats the score on buying import bikes off ebay?
Can get brand new ones for around £500. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-2006-4-STR...QQcmdZViewItem
Baotian sports scooter
Comes with EC certificate, apparantly all I have to do is put it together and get it registered with DVLA.
Not sure how hard parts will be to come by unless I always go direct to that seller?
20-02-2006, 04:32 PM
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hahahaha leathers on a scooootay
mate put his bike in for a service at the dealers and got a scooter to take away while it was being done. he came past my work to show me and he looked well stupid riding the scootay with full leathers the lot on!
mate put his bike in for a service at the dealers and got a scooter to take away while it was being done. he came past my work to show me and he looked well stupid riding the scootay with full leathers the lot on!
20-02-2006, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by EssexBoyRacer
All the kids ride these, thought they were fashionable?
Was thinking tinted visor and real superbike style bike leathers?
Was thinking tinted visor and real superbike style bike leathers?
All the 'proper' bikers will still think you're a girl though
20-02-2006, 07:45 PM
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My mate had one at college that he used to ride to the station as he lived in the neighbouring village. His cheap insurance came as he had the bike on finance and it was included in the purchase price. I suspect it is the same with the little 1.0 cars with "free insurance". Had he bought the thing out right he would have paid a lot for insurance though.
20-02-2006, 11:16 PM
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sorry to take the piss mate but how will you feel when riding that? hope you are going to get a black visor so no-one knows its you
21-02-2006, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
sorry to take the piss mate but how will you feel when riding that? hope you are going to get a black visor so no-one knows its you
Scooters are for spotty oiks to stupid to buy a geared 50 and grannies
21-02-2006, 09:00 AM
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R4n, Any info on what he can get and prices?
gurnE, Looks a lot better than a scooter but the idea is its all cheap as chips for now. Im already running 2 cars.
gurnE, Looks a lot better than a scooter but the idea is its all cheap as chips for now. Im already running 2 cars.
21-02-2006, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by zippyobrien
Originally Posted by Lambchop
sorry to take the piss mate but how will you feel when riding that? hope you are going to get a black visor so no-one knows its you
Scooters are for spotty oiks to stupid to buy a geared 50 and grannies
zippy
just trying to point out there are other options on 2 wheels where he doesnt have to feel so stupid
21-02-2006, 11:46 AM
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Get an italjet dragster mate a 125 with little mods will spank most cars on this forum down the 1/4er ! check out www.italjetdragster.com for more details.
btw my tuned 180 drag whoops my zxr off the line !
btw my tuned 180 drag whoops my zxr off the line !
21-02-2006, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SamERST
Get an italjet dragster mate a 125 with little mods will spank most cars on this forum down the 1/4er ! check out www.italjetdragster.com for more details.
btw my tuned 180 drag whoops my zxr off the line !
btw my tuned 180 drag whoops my zxr off the line !
Wasnt really debating about the fact its a scooter, just advice on insurance!
21-02-2006, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SamERST
Get an italjet dragster mate a 125 with little mods will spank most cars on this forum down the 1/4er ! check out www.italjetdragster.com for more details.
btw my tuned 180 drag whoops my zxr off the line !
btw my tuned 180 drag whoops my zxr off the line !