Aged 16, Yes or No?
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I remember researching these when I was 16 (now 23), trying to find out where i could buy one and get insurance - I was desperate to get my independence and didn't care what I looked like! Wasn't attracted to mopeds for some reason though - I think an enclosed cabin and more than 2 wheels were required!
Dom
Dom
When I sold motorbikes, the company hack was a Honda 360 pickup which was a hoot and there followed a Daihatsu 550 pickup. Barely more than 40mph flat out but cathartically satisfying. Not sure about a 3 wheeler though given the way we used to punish sports mopeds - it's an accident waiting to happen.
Edited by LuS1fer on Thursday 4th November 19:57
+1 for the replica bikes
The only question then is how does he feel about riding with gears?
Or maybe a step-through 50cc monkey bike.. I nearly opted for one of these instead of a scooter when I was 16, only three years ago.
ETA: these are 4-stroke too, so doesn't sound like a hairdryer.
The only question then is how does he feel about riding with gears?
Or maybe a step-through 50cc monkey bike.. I nearly opted for one of these instead of a scooter when I was 16, only three years ago.
ETA: these are 4-stroke too, so doesn't sound like a hairdryer.
Edited by spanna123 on Thursday 4th November 21:25
Since we're on the subject...
When i was 16, we were all riding AR50, MBX50, MTX50, DT50, FS1E, RD50, TS50's etc - slow yeah, but at least looked like a scaled down motorbike. With a smaller rear cog, rejetted carb and a 60 kit things could be made considerably more interesting.
Back then, if you rode a scooter (Honda Vision etc) and were male - you were considered 'ghay' (and rightly so!)
So, wft happened? All the kids these days are riding twist and go scooters - have all teenagers gone soft?
When i was 16, we were all riding AR50, MBX50, MTX50, DT50, FS1E, RD50, TS50's etc - slow yeah, but at least looked like a scaled down motorbike. With a smaller rear cog, rejetted carb and a 60 kit things could be made considerably more interesting.
Back then, if you rode a scooter (Honda Vision etc) and were male - you were considered 'ghay' (and rightly so!)
So, wft happened? All the kids these days are riding twist and go scooters - have all teenagers gone soft?
I used to sell 16 year olds those MB50s and MT50s and believe me, they were just as gay. Trust me. Essentially you'd get 16 year olds splurging major dosh on a bike they didn't want to know the second they turned 17 but too late, they'd spent their money looking a bit silly.
I'm a bit older and rode a "hugely powerful" (sic) SS50 and I know the point you're making but to consider we weren't looked down on by real bikers as something like vermin was merely to delude ourselves. The FS1/E almost passed muster with its 60mph top end but not much else. I wished I'd wauited when i got to 17 and couldn't buy my CB175.
I'm a bit older and rode a "hugely powerful" (sic) SS50 and I know the point you're making but to consider we weren't looked down on by real bikers as something like vermin was merely to delude ourselves. The FS1/E almost passed muster with its 60mph top end but not much else. I wished I'd wauited when i got to 17 and couldn't buy my CB175.
LuS1fer said:
I used to sell 16 year olds those MB50s and MT50s and believe me, they were just as gay. Trust me. Essentially you'd get 16 year olds splurging major dosh on a bike they didn't want to know the second they turned 17 but too late, they'd spent their money looking a bit silly.
I'm a bit older and rode a "hugely powerful" (sic) SS50 and I know the point you're making but to consider we weren't looked down on by real bikers as something like vermin was merely to delude ourselves. The FS1/E almost passed muster with its 60mph top end but not much else. I wished I'd wauited when i got to 17 and couldn't buy my CB175.
Agreed, but on your 16th Birthday the sports moped ruled!I'm a bit older and rode a "hugely powerful" (sic) SS50 and I know the point you're making but to consider we weren't looked down on by real bikers as something like vermin was merely to delude ourselves. The FS1/E almost passed muster with its 60mph top end but not much else. I wished I'd wauited when i got to 17 and couldn't buy my CB175.
I had one of these
Complete with 60 kit
As soon as i turned 17 it was sold and replaced with a DT175MX - with 125 panels to fool the 'fuzz'. I was then given a CB900 - bit more difficult to disguise as a 125, so i didn't bother to fit my L plates on it! (or get a full license, MOT, Tax, Insurance etc....)
Edited by littlebasher on Thursday 4th November 22:11
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