How to choose a scooter? (recommendation)

The decision to buy a new or budget version of the scooter saves a lot of money. However, the choice of motorcycles should be treated responsibly. Otherwise, spare parts for the scooter, which will have to buy instead of defective, will significantly increase the initial cost of equipment.

Scooter selection options

1. Engine capacity. For frequent use with cargo, passenger, on a dirt road, the recommended volume is 100-150 cubic meters. See for long-distance travel with a passenger, luggage will need engines with a capacity of 250 cubic meters and more. For teenagers, women, elderly people scooters with the motor in 50 cubic meters will approach. See vehicles with a volume of 50-250 cubic meters. cm can be used in urban and rural areas.

2. Power. For teenagers and the elderly, a scooter with a capacity of 3 hp is enough. For daily trips on city streets, the recommended power is 4-14 hp, for long-distance travel - 40-50 hp.

3. Number of seats. The possibility of boarding of the passenger, volume of the transported cargo depends on this parameter. Certain requirements may also be imposed on other parameters: maximum speed, weight, fuel consumption, tank volume, etc.

What to look for when buying a scooter

When choosing a used vehicle, its defects should be reasonably assessed. The store offers parts of excellent quality at low prices. However, it is necessary to determine the feasibility of costs. This makes it possible to calculate the cost of repairs and, by bargaining, reduce the price of the scooter.

Tuning 

Installing a more powerful unit on the scooter can lead to increased wear of other components. Factory assemblies and settings are thought out to the smallest detail, which allows the connected assemblies to work in concert. Improper installation of parts can lead to unbalance of the systems.

Thus, the installation of a cylinder of increased volume should be accompanied by the replacement of the old crankshaft with a stronger model. The zero resistance filter reduces the service life of the motor. When inspecting the scooter, you should pay attention to these and other similar aspects.

Appearance

Since then, cracks, broken pieces of plastic indicate that the scooter fell or crashed. Such situations could cause hidden damage that needs expensive repairs. The presence of scratches on the plastic should not be alarming - it is common.

Electrical equipment

When checking the serviceability of the brake light, turn signals, high beam and low beam devices, you need to consider some aspects:

an audible signal is issued without starting when the ignition key is turned;

the starter start button only works when the brake is pressed;

for most models, the headlight emits light only when the engine is running.

Any deviations from these settings may indicate that the wiring is mounted carelessly.

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Overview of Honda Unicorn motorcycle

 In fact, this is a Honda CBF150M adapted for India, immediately assembled, sold under the Unicorn name. Development and main details, as I understand it, are Honda's. Some of the components are third-party Indian - front brake disc, wheel bearings. The mileage of the CPG before the first repair, as I was told at the service center, should be about 75,000 km. This is very good, many Indian motorcycles have 10,000 km, which is just ridiculous.

My impressions after 1000 km of run:

Technical. During this time, I only tightened and lubricated the chain. No more problems.

Power and speed. The dynamics are enough to overtake the rest of the motorcyclists - a more powerful engine + the locals do not have the habit of unscrewing the throttle. On the track, I go faster than everyone else, with the exception of the Enfield. 80 km / h is a comfortable cruising on a good road (but this does not happen often, as a rule, it is impossible to drive more than 60 km / h due to the crazy local traffic).

The maximum clocked up to 95, if you bend over and wait, it will pick up a hundred.

The box is clear, neutral is even very clear. The fourth and fifth gears may not stick in place. In order to drop the gear from fifth to neutral while standing still with the engine running, it may be necessary to release the clutch slightly if the next gear is not stuck down.

Suspension. Tough. Compared to a thoroughbred Japanese, it works, but there is no talk of comfort. Good compared to local varieties. But 500 meters about a road paved with a large stone convinced me that this is not a suspension. Alas. Although again, with what to compare. Brakes. Front disc. The effort on the handle is noticeable, it will not work to brake with one or two fingers. But it works fine. Rear drum. After fine adjustment, it became possible to brake. But generally weak and not at all informative.

Comfort. The landing is very comfortable for me. The seat is uncomfortable, my ass after 60 km howled and begged at least for the Ural "loaf". Vibration on the footpegs on the track is palpable (6000 rpm at maximum power at 8000 and red zone at 9000), but tolerable. Quiet thanks to the huge muffler. The light is so-so, but it gets a little better if you turn on the near and far at the same time - the generator is enough for this.

There is little traction at the bottom, which complicates ramps, steep sections and off-road driving. Large gap between first and second gear. Yes, I didn't think about that when I bought it. A small gap between the front wheel and its wing - pebbles and branches regularly knock on the wing. I don’t know what will happen to the big beautiful when it falls to the right side. Plastic mount cracked over the next thousand km

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