New ride for MacDoc sorted ( was Rider Share thread )

[mimico_polak]

Have you considered a rental?

Rent a Motorcycle - Road test or Leisure | Sport Bikes | Mississauga / Peel Region | Kijiji

Motorcycle Rental Available for road test and leisure 2015 Honda CB 300 2014 Kawasaki Nina 300 ABS 2013 Kawasaki Nina 300 ABS *2017 Kawasaki Z650 *2016 KTM RC 390 ABS *2015 Honda CBR 500 Rental period is 24hours. Pick up in the evening and return next day evening. Weekdays 150$ Full weekend 300$...

www.kijiji.ca

Not sure about legality and insurance but seems like a potential option.

I’ve rented before and it was ‘if anything happens we’re friends and you’re on a test ride’ type of discussion.

 

[adri]

Mac - Opposite boat here. Lost my dad to brain cancer. It's very ugly. Sorry you guys are going through that battle.

Re: Your first post, I have nothing against scooters, had a very nice scooter ride yesterday, but the Scarabeo is known in the scooter community for not having the best reputation. Probably the only Italian model scooter I would recommend avoiding.

Also, if you find Piaggio Fly 150s for cheap, they're fun, they'll do about 110 km/hr, can usually be had around $1500, and those made - I thiiiiink - 2008 or earlier will still be made in Italian.

Obviously any of the Japanese scooters are a safe bet any year.

Hope this helps.

When are you in town??

 

[Relax]

My challenge is a parking spot near Barsuda Drive in Sauga.

How close are you looking in terms of distance or time?

 

[MacDoc]

Not sure of your question. I'll be there Monday until Sept. Still chatting with the kid about fitting a second small scoot inside. Leaning to a 150 something.

Think the Honda might nest with his current EMMO electric.

 

[Relax]

Not sure of your question. I'll be there Monday until Sept. Still chatting with the kid about fitting a second small scoot inside. Leaning to a 150 something.
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Think the Honda might nest with his current EMMO electric.

You said you were looking for a parking spot near that street. Just wondering how near? I'm 9 km away but not sure if I can work out the logistics to not only store you bike in my garage, but also give you access. Maybe others are closer.

 

[MacDoc]

Ah - pretty close but maybe too far but can keep in mind - appreciated. If Kenz ( definite possibility in the very near term ) stops riding the eBike then maybe that is a solution as I'd store what ever I get at home. We have room for one ...the question is the second one if that happens .....not certain at all....I'm all over the place on a decision.
Appreciate the offer tho.

 

[mimico_polak]

I’m further away but can probably make some space for your bike. Right now my entire property is a construction site…but there’s a vacant spot in the garage…for now.

 

[MacDoc]

Hehe - still as undecided as you are tho leaning toward this, big wheels SH150.
One I'm looking at comes with factory top case. Damn thing weighs 300 lb - only 30lb less than my CB300F ..must be built like a tank.

SH150 returns to Australia - bikesales.com.au

The Honda scooter is back on Aussie shores for the first time since 2012

www.bikesales.com.au

Honda SH150i | Motor Scooter Guide

A resource on Honda's big wheeled SH150i Scooter sold in 2010. Although a top seller in Europe, the pricey SH150 lasted just one year in the USA and Canada.

www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.com

Just waiting on insurance.

 

[mimico_polak]

Hehe - still as undecided as you are tho leaning toward this, big wheels SH150.
One I'm looking at comes with factory top case. Damn thing weighs 300 lb - only 30lb less than my CB300F ..must be built like a tank.

SH150 returns to Australia - bikesales.com.au

The Honda scooter is back on Aussie shores for the first time since 2012

www.bikesales.com.au

Honda SH150i | Motor Scooter Guide

A resource on Honda's big wheeled SH150i Scooter sold in 2010. Although a top seller in Europe, the pricey SH150 lasted just one year in the USA and Canada.

www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.com

Just waiting on insurance.

Insurance is the pain in your situation. IIRC you need a specific letter stating your Oz license is equivalent to the Ontario one.

Without that…no fun.

 

[adri]

Fly 150 for $750!

Piaggio Fly 150 | Scooters & Pocket Bikes | City of Toronto | Kijiji

Selling as-is. Hasn't been driven since 2016 so tires will need air, battery charging and there will likely be a need to upgrade the spark plug to get it started again. This means you will also need a way to transport it off site to work on it.

www.kijiji.ca

 

[MacDoc]

I'm good on insurance through my son and don't want a fixer up machine.
Leaning on the SH150i but want seller to certffy and there is room to park it at kids.
Jacket I bought fit tho with not a lot to spare ...too much good food in New Zealand
I'm on Ozempic script now and hope to lose some.

Lovely weather here - now to find a ride - the SH150 or similar with be all I have room for and under 199cc.

 

[GreyGhost]

I'm good on insurance through my son and don't want a fixer up machine.
Leaning on the SH150i but want seller to certffy and there is room to park it at kids.
Jacket I bought fit tho with not a lot to spare ...too much good food in New Zealand
I'm on Ozempic script now and hope to lose some.
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Lovely weather here - now to find a ride - the SH150 or similar with be all I have room for and under 199cc.

Be careful with the ozempic, weight will disappear alarmingly fast. Glad to hear you have arrived safely.

 

[MacDoc]

Thanks for heads up ...staying on .25 until back in Aus.

Came across this which might work

 

[MacDoc]

Going for that machine ...900 km - 2019 just in budget, dealer I bought my CB500x from

Yamaha SMAX | Motor Scooter Guide

A resource on Yamaha's SMAX Scooter (XC155) sold 2015 - present in the USA and Canada. The SMAX is Yamaha's flagship midsized scooter

www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.com

I likely will not take it on the 400 series but it is capable with a 70 mph top end and weighs as much as my CB300F.
It's bit more geared for power than the Hondas and it's a intermediate between the maxi-scoots and the SH150i
I really like the 900 km, newer model over a 2015. Kid in candy shop but not entirely complete yet - some potential for pick up today.

 

[Wingboy]

Found this at Old Vintage Cranks in Acton.590 km.

 

[MacDoc]

Already found the bike I'm buying. Hopefully ready Friday. Sticking with major brands.

Thanks to all ...see ya at the Forks.

 

[adri]

Good call. We haven't seen dealer support for SYM in... maybe about a decade now.

 

[mimico_polak]

Did ya get it yesterday?

 

[Baggsy]

Have you tried asking at that Presbyterian church for parking except for Sundays, or do you need indoors?

 

[MacDoc]

due in Wednesday - Yamaha dealer it had to go to for some recall check before it could safety finally got moving. Today would have been perfect forks ride.

Reading a few more reviews and top end real world ( tho indicated ) seems surprising.

2015 Yamaha Smax First Ride Review

Yamaha adds a lightweight, freeway-legal scoot to the lineup

www.motorcycle.com

Like the bigger brakes too....only 900 original KM on on it - sat at the Honda dealer for two years so effectively new bike with new battery. Should get 10-15k riding here without touching a thing.

Lots of owner reviews here

2 cent review Yamaha S max XC155

After a month as a S max owner all is mostly good. The seat hump is horrible. The riding position is more cramped than my Rough House 50, but the...

www.advrider.com

Likely buying the next ticket over for Apr/MayJune while they are still cheap.

Was good to see Kenz riding the eScoot today chasing a new marijuana outlet - he is feeling better with some changed meds and does not have to trek all the way to Sunnybrook as no MRI scheduled. The tumour is stable and he can get the infusion he needs at Trillium where I got my cancer treatment - lovely facility and 10 min drive straight up Erin Mills Parkway - park at the clock mall and walk to the cancer clinic.
He has officially gone on temporary work leave and getting help from the cancer team to replace the income he is missing. Lots easier to

I'm convinced we can fit both bikes inside just at the patio entrance tho Kenz has an alarm I can use and leave it right at the patio door...the area is screened from view - maybe get a cover.
Something like this to even less catch the eye as it is behind a hedge - could even look like a barbecue?