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SoCal Scooting

Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:57 pm
by hookedonit
Greetings forum,
I'm Scott I'm from Southern California.

I picked up a new 2016 Candy Red 150pcx from my local "small" dealership. This is my second (well third counting my 1000W superscooter :lol: ) 2-wheel vehicle.
I own a Kawasaki z650 naked when I need a little more, but owning this scooter for 1 week, and I'm loving it.

I was looking to get a cruiser for a second bike and was eyeballing a couple larger bikes. After thinking about what budget and what I'm planning on using it for, I started looking at scooters. I checked out a couple TaoTao type, and the Lance Cabo (badass), but ultimately the Honda name, and the reviews and obvious longevity of most Honda machines it was a pretty easy answer. I seen the mods, and realized for the most part there isn't much to gain from the 150 engine, other than maybe an HP or 2, along with minor acceleration with aftermarket rollers/variators, I decided the 150 was still for me.

This scooter gets up and goes. I'm still in break in (100+ miles) and I am considering taking it in well before the 500/600 miles maintenance.
I already have my Akrapovic exhaust ordered (joy) really for cosmetic/sound aesthetics. I also have my 13g rollers (NCY) on their way.
Nothing is going on until after break in.

In addition to the above, once my CFO (wife) gives the approval, I'm pulling the trigger on some YSS rear shocks, and quite a few other cosmetic related parts/accessories to really make her stand out.

I've already eliminated the fender, added some pin stripes (idle hands) and removed the snorkel out of her air intake (yes before breakin complete, couldn't bear the sound).
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Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:44 pm
by springer1
Welcome aboard, glad you joined the forum !!!
am considering taking it in well before the 500/600 miles maintenance.
No need to do that ..... most people here would probably advise to give it time to break in. Ride safe !!!

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:59 am
by montliz44
Oh that's pretty -- love the new red!

Thanks for the pics.

Johnny

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:54 pm
by GeorgeSK
Doesn't look like a stock seat?

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:25 pm
by superandyp
My ideal garage nice bikes. Looks a lot of fin

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:07 pm
by fish
3M reflective striping?
I put just one thin red strip of the stuff on the lower body of my Burgman 400....fairly lit it up at night from the side.
Fish

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:35 pm
by you you
superandyp wrote:My ideal garage nice bikes. Looks a lot of fin

We do need more garage shots. It makes the world a better place. How about a separate thread, "my garage right now"?

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:29 pm
by hookedonit
fish wrote:3M reflective striping?
I put just one thin red strip of the stuff on the lower body of my Burgman 400....fairly lit it up at night from the side.
Fish
Nah, but I did just order some for the rims. I will post some pics if they are worthy! hah

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:40 pm
by hookedonit
Garage pic... last night, well my shop half! The other half is a full gym.

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:52 pm
by you you
Excellent.

Any more for any more?

Not the gym obv :| :roll:

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:37 pm
by bakerboyz
garage pic

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:38 pm
by you you
Excellent. What is the bike on the right?

And get your floor painted :lol:

Re: SoCal Scooting

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:59 pm
by fish
hookedonit wrote:
fish wrote:3M reflective striping?
I put just one thin red strip of the stuff on the lower body of my Burgman 400....fairly lit it up at night from the side.
Fish
Nah, but I did just order some for the rims. I will post some pics if they are worthy! hah
Put the reflective wheel strips on as well.
On the FORZA and a CB500X they look like a TRON bike at night from the sides. But they still try to hit you!
Fish