Didn't end up with a Ninja...

OldCoot · August 22nd, 2016, 07:40 PM

Well, what goes around comes around. I started on a Sears moped over 50 years ago, and now I've got a little 250cc scooter... a 2007 Aprilia Sportcity with only 1160 miles on it. (It has a Ninja muffler!)

Not having a clutch, gears or foot brake is really hard to get used to after over 50 years of riding motorcycles!

If anyone knows of a good mechanic in Greenville, SC, who's familiar with Italian scooters, I could use one to check the valves and stuff...

Thanks again for all your help.
OldCoot

Here's a picture of the new scoot...

CaliGrrl · August 22nd, 2016, 09:37 PM

Congrats on your new scooter!

Alex · August 23rd, 2016, 12:29 PM

/moved to the Lair

VaFish · August 23rd, 2016, 12:47 PM

Good to see you are riding.

JohnnyBravo · August 23rd, 2016, 07:53 PM

Aprilla

sweet ride!

taz · November 15th, 2016, 03:30 PM

so did it come with an Aprilia price tag or was it a steal?

Snake · November 15th, 2016, 06:58 PM

Congratulations! Great scooter. The Ninja muffler adds 50hp.

OldCoot · November 15th, 2016, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taz

so did it come with an Aprilia price tag or was it a steal?

I think I got it for a fair price...with only 1200 miles on it I paid $2k for it. Rides great, so I'm happy.

OldCoot · November 15th, 2016, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Congratulations! Great scooter. The Ninja muffler adds 50hp.

At least!!

taz · November 15th, 2016, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldCoot

I think I got it for a fair price...with only 1200 miles on it I paid $2k for it. Rides great, so I'm happy.

I don't think that's a bad price for a big name brand. Congrats and hope it brings lot of smiles.

August 22nd, 2016, 07:40 PM	#1
OldCoot ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Greenville, SC Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 17	Didn't end up with a Ninja... Well, what goes around comes around. I started on a Sears moped over 50 years ago, and now I've got a little 250cc scooter... a 2007 Aprilia Sportcity with only 1160 miles on it. (It has a Ninja muffler!) Not having a clutch, gears or foot brake is really hard to get used to after over 50 years of riding motorcycles! If anyone knows of a good mechanic in Greenville, SC, who's familiar with Italian scooters, I could use one to check the valves and stuff... Thanks again for all your help. OldCoot Here's a picture of the new scoot... __________________________________________________ Sold bikes... Honda's: SL350, TL250, XR185, XR200; Harley's: XL1200C Sportster, 883L-1200L conversion, XL1200R; Suzuki's: DR650, Boulevard S50; Started riding on a Sears moped 50+ years ago.
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August 23rd, 2016, 12:29 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/moved to the Lair __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 23rd, 2016, 07:53 PM	#5
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Aprilla sweet ride! __________________________________________________ Last futzed with by JohnnyBravo; August 23rd, 2016 at 07:54 PM. Reason: Uh yep

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