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50cc Scooters - what are the rules??
Thinking of a 50cc scooter to screw around with -
Does it require separate insurance?
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06-28-2006, 06:42 PM
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I would think so, though it shouldn't be expensive.
I've been having the same idea...let me know if you find any for cheap.
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06-28-2006, 06:44 PM
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Depending on your state, 50 cc (or is it < 50 cc?) scooters might not even qualify as motor vehicles that you need to register for the road. Meaning, the DMV has no jurisdiction over them. But again, I think that varies state-by-state. I've definitely seen people running Vespa's (and the like) plateless---and it's legal. Hence, insurance coverage necessity may also vary.
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06-28-2006, 07:02 PM
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Ours here in WA State requires a drivers' license and a license plate - but no motorcycle endorsement -
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06-28-2006, 07:16 PM
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I bought a Stinger scooter a couple years ago. Added a pipe, K&N style air filter, gets up to about 30-35mph. Got a couple buddies to get scooters as well, and while it was initially fun, the novelty wore off pretty quick. It just collects dust these days.
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06-28-2006, 07:56 PM
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Whops, I mean this type:
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06-28-2006, 08:05 PM
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Oh. For that kind of scooter I would rather have something with some style ... like these.
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dude, I'd have to kick my own ass if I rode one of those scooters with sidecars.
Now an old Harley or Bimmer with a sidecar, thats just plain cool.... |
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06-28-2006, 11:01 PM
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Most scooters under 50cc are exempt from any licence, insurance , helmet requirements. The trick is to buy one the higher end units and then install the big stroke/bore kit.
Had a friend do this when he lost his driver's licence. Fortunately his work was just a few miles and inside town limits. He bought an Aprilia and then installed their "big'motor kit. It now is 85cc with a tuned pipe and will comfortably do the speed limit. Cool! The only thing is he has almost $6K in it!!
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06-29-2006, 05:40 AM
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Sorry, I know the 'Prillers and Vespa's ooze style that chicks love, but if I'm gonna drop several thousand dollars on two-wheeled transportation, it's gotta be a real motorcycle. (The exception being Aprilia's scooter with race replica graphics or the Ben Bostrom graphics, that you can use as a pit bike.) Does Yamaha still make their Vino? Vespa-like looks, but for about $1600, and with Japanese reliability.
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06-30-2006, 07:30 PM
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they are like fat chicks. fun to ride, but you dont want one in your own garage.
thats how i see it anyway... |
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06-30-2006, 10:03 PM
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Have you guys seen the "Scoot Cars" yet? There are a couple running aound here.
http://www.susiesmopeds.com/scootcar.html |
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06-30-2006, 10:39 PM
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