The Best Scooter out there APRILIA SCRABEO 150 - $3300 (Baltimore City/Towson)

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Reply to: sale-995457505@craigslist.org ^[?]
Date: 2009-01-16, 2:49PM EST

Has just over 7000 miles and is in excellent condition! Yellow in color and was just serviced at the end of summer. Includes medium windshield. Starts up on an electric starter. Has temp gauge, fuel gauge, and oil light. The windshield is an authentic Scarabeo medium windshield that is very difficult to find (they don't make it anymore) and costs $200+. 

Freeway legal, 16" tires (most scooter have 12" tires or smaller), wide comfy 2 up seats (seat is brand new), glove storage compartment. This scooter is more like an automatic motorcycle and has the power for it! The most powerful 150cc in it's class (Speedometer goes to 100mph and i know it cruises pretty solid at 75mph on the freeway). I've ridden Yamaha's and Honda's and this bike is way more powerful and solidly built. The motor is made by Vespa and is the Harley's of scooters. This scooter is really powerful but not as gigantic as the Suzuki Burgman. I am including the Lock trunk box as well as the exhaust kit which was recently installed ( has a great sound) If you hate tinkering on bikes, then this scooter is for you! you get what you pay for. If you buy a cheap no name brand scooter, you may find yourself looking for replacement parts within the same year. That happened to 2 of my friends. I've NEVER had a problem with this scooter. 

There are some small scraps on the body from regular riding and a scrap under the bike from parking to close to a curb other than that it is in great shape has never been dropped or layed down. 

This scooter has had 1 previous owner my boss an attorney in Towson and has had regular service at Moto Strada the origianal dealership it was pourcheased from. 

I hate to sell this and would love to take it with me but i am moving out west for School and don't have room to take it with. I will greatly miss this fantastic machine. 


If you are interested, shoot me an email! $Best offer accepted. Come check it out, it's a blast to ride around town.

2008 Genuine Stella Scooter 150cc Black - $3500 (Reisterstown)

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Reply to: sale-990671918@craigslist.org ^[?]
Date: 2009-01-12, 9:39PM EST

I’m selling my 2008 Genuine Stella Scooter in black color. This scooter is in fantastic condition, with less than 200 miles on it. I purchased my Stella new in August from Moto Strada in Cockeysville and it has performed flawlessly for me. I am selling it only to purchase another Genuine Scooter; with 50cc as opposed to my Stella’s 150cc. I paid $4,000 for this Scooter and I am looking to get $3,500 for it, but I am open to realistic offers. This is your chance to own a practically new Genuine Stella, which is still well within its warranty, for a good chunk of change off. The picture below is a stock photo, but it looks exactly like the scooter I am selling. Here are the Stella’s specs, from Genuine’s website followed by a few links to websites about the Stella:

Engine: 5-port 2-stroke

Transmission: 4-speed manual with "twist grip" shifting

Suspension: Gabriel® performance shocks

Tire Size: 3.5" x 10" Interchangable

Braking: Front Grimeca Hydraulic Disc, 6" Rear Drum

Top Speed: 60+ mph MPG 90 mpg plus*

*Depending on road conditions, riders weight and altitude.

Warranty: 1-Year / 5000 Mile

http://genuinescooters.com/scooters/stella/stella.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stella_(scooter)

Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have. I look forward to hearing from you soon!!!

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The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians.

That motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life. That motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion in large cities. That motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation. That motorcycling is a social good.

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Officials register the first scooter in Annapolis Police Department's new anti-theft program. From left, Lt. William Powell looks on as V Moto employee Gerry Webbplaces an anti-theft sticker on the front of his scooter. Behind the bike, are Joseph M. Asplen, from the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund, Maj. Ray Presleyfrom the Maryland Theft Prevention Council, and Bob Emory, who heads up the police department's vehicle theft prevention programs.

Annapolis police kick-start scooter-theft-prevention effort

By LISA BEISEL, Staff Writer

Published January 23, 2009

City residents may get a more watchful eye on their beloved scooters, thanks to a new program through the Annapolis Police Department.

Yesterday, police kicked off an effort to help reduce the number of scooters that are stolen on city streets, and to help return those that are stolen to the rightful owners. The program is modeled after the "Watch Your Car" program, which is run by the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council.

Under the scooter program, owners give their serial numbers and other information to police and get a sticker to put on their scooters. The sticker gives officers probable cause to pull the scooter driver over at any time of the day. This is because scooter thefts happen more frequently during the day, said Bob Emory, a retired lieutenant from the Annapolis Police Department who currently serves as a vehicle-theft prevention specialist.

"A lot of scooters are stolen during the day," he said. "It's a little bit of a different pattern from automobiles."

In 2008, there were 125 vehicles stolen in the city, and 41 of them were motor scooters.

The scooter program runs similarly to the car program that allows a police officer to pull over a car between 1 and 5 a.m. that is registered with the program and stickered. Once again, it gives the officer probable cause to pull the car over and make sure the owner is driving. The program is ideal for people who do not drive in the early morning hours, because many car thefts happen in the overnight hours.

The "Watch Your Scooter" program is funded through the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, and is supported by the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund.

"Police recognize the problem," Mr. Emory said.

Often, police recover the stolen scooter, but because scooters are not registered with the Maryland Vehicle Administration, it is difficult to find the rightful owners.

Maj. Ray Presley, from the Maryland Theft Prevention Council, said the scooter program is the first of its kind, adding that scooter thefts are a problem because they are popular in Annapolis.

"We're very excited about it," he said.

The Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund, based in Annapolis, provided the stickers for the program, which will be placed on the front and back of scooters.

"We saw a need ... and we wanted to come out and be part of the solution," said Joseph M. Asplen, special investigations unit manager.

George Steiner, owner of V-Moto Scooters, said customers have heard about scooter thefts being a problem, and he will offer the scooter program information to anyone who buys a scooter there.

"We're hoping this will deter it," he said.

For now, V-Moto Scooters is the only store in Annapolis that has the program registration, but Mr. Emory will be contacting other stores to stock them up with registrations, too. And people interested in the program may also get registrations at the police station.

Gerry Webb, the shop manager at V-Moto Scooters, was the first person to register his scooter in the program.

"I see all the scooters that get stolen ..." he said. "Half the time, the scooters don't get back to the original owners."

He said he knows officers may pull him over while he's driving his own scooter, but it's worth it in the long run to protect his investment.

"Let them stop us," Mr. Webb said. "It just gives them a better way to do their job and we're all better off."

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Scooter Artist Alert !!! and she's local too

Scooter Paintings now on Display at Freda’s Kitchen
in Mt. Washington Village

(1604 Kelly Ave • Baltimore, MD 21209 • 410-367-7840)

or click the painting to jump to Joan's Website.

Looks like a fun scooter life goal

Different Yet The Same

Which one sells you a scooter?

I MISS SCOOTING ...

... and this video reminds me of that ...




MELT DAMN SNOW MELT!!!

It just hit me!

I was reading about the new Vespa GTS 300 Super that debuted recently at the New York Motorcycle Show. It has great specs, it's their most powerful model ever, it's getting a lot of talk and yeah it looks great ...

wait, does it? ...

well, it looks like a Vespa ...

wait a minute, what is bothering me here?!?

By and large it looks like every other model they sell. Sure there are a few variations in style but on the whole it looks like every other Vespa in their line up!

Now I realize I may be about to go against the Holy Church of the Italian Wasp, and those who are perfect are not to be questioned, and why change something that isn't broken, and who am I to question the all mighty Vespa ... but ... but I look at your site and I look at your 09 line up and I'm bored ... snore, yawn, comatose!!!

No model of anything stays the same, it evolves and adapts over time. It gets better, its gets worse, it changes with the styles. The true mark of tradition lies inside the machine with it's construction and quality, not with its colorful candy shell.

Vespa, the word of the day is "diversify"

For the Scooter Lover who's lost a step or two

The XB-420M is one of our newest additions for 08'
X-Treme's XB-420M Electric Bike is a 3 Wheel High-Power Mobility Scooter using a 1-piece mobility Electric motor / rear axle and differential unit. This E-Bike runs on 4-20Amp batteries, and comes with a wheelie bar for the not so old drivers. At full power the XB-420M can get up to 15+ MPH, easily the fastest mobility scooter on the market! And for those faint at heart a speed control unit can be used. Also included in a reverse gear, arm rests and a stylish cargo rack. Extra storage under the seat as well. Our line of XB-420M's comes in black or blue colors. With the rising gas prices these days Electric modes of transportation are becoming an ever more affordable necessity versus traditional transportation

and it even comes with a loop hole to get around state regualtions...
This is an electric bicycle, user does not need to install the pedals, it will operate without the pedals just like an electric motorcycle yet still be classified as a bicycle saving the customer $$.

Get paid to scoot!

No doubt you've noticed that there are companies that employee scooters as advertising campaigns, towing large fancy bill boards.

I've looked into this concept myself on whims of starting such a business, but the setup money required tallies into the 10's of thousands. So for those of us who dream big but need to start small here is the answer...

If you're interested in getting started right away, this product is available from a guy in Israel for $199. But I'm sure if we put out minds to it we could fabricate something just as nice.

On the UP side of Craigs List ... Here's a Deal!

2008 buddy 125 for sale CHEAP! - $1000 (hanover)

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Reply to: sale-932237692@craigslist.org ^[?]
Date: 2008-11-24, 12:59PM EST


Brand new 2008 genuine scooter company buddy 125
lt blue with black

bought it brand new in may. has less than 2000 miles on it. no scratches/dents/dings still in brand new condition.

125 cc engine will get 90+ mpg and get up to 60+ mph
2 gallon gas tank...i haven't had to put gas in it in weeks!

paid almost $3400 for it brand new w/tax and tags..i think they had it priced at 2700? not sure.
but I'm selling it for $1000, which is waaaay less than what it's worth.
you could realistically turn around and sell it for practically double that when spring comes around again.
please contact missi if you're interested (443) 789 4071

My turn to torpedo an Craigs List Scooter Ad

2004 Moped looking to trade for 4-stroke moped - $650 (Linthicum)

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Reply to: sale-966387901@craigslist.org ^[?]
Date: 2008-12-21, 7:07PM EST


This is a 2004 Geely JL-QT50-15. It currently has 201 miles on it which isn't a lot at all for a scooter, There are miner problems on the moped It needs a tune up, the headlight doesn't work,neither does the starter button but i was told that it was something to do with a fuse and the left handle bar mechanism is a little loose. Besides that it is a nice scooter it has disc brakes in the front and drum in the back it also has nice aluminum chrome rims. The motor has a new carburetor. All things that are broke would be a easy fix. The reason why I am selling it is because I am looking for a 4-stroke and this is a 2-stroke If you have 4-stroke moped you wanna trade let me know and I might consider it, if not the moped is 650$$. 443 889 7526 call or email Thanks Oh yeah and this image isn't the exact scooter its just to let you get an idea of what it looks like if you want an actual picture of it just email me.


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So what we are looking at here is a 4 year old, cheap chinese scooter, which because of the name we'll assume is a 50 cc, and while it has low mileage, it has multiple broken parts, but even that's not too bad because unless you can get the starter fixed, you won't even need to worry about what else it broken. And $650!?!?! Seriously, Seriously!?!?! .... that thing better not have cost you more than $899 new at PepBoys ... and you're trying to get back $650 fours years later with multiple broken parts!?!!? Seriously!?!?!

Come on man ... even stupid people can Google ....

Geely scooters dogged by low quality, sets bad precedent for cars?

by Erin Mays on Jan 26th 2006 at 9:00PM

If the quality of products put out by Geely's scooter division are any indication, potential buyers of Geely cars are in for a nightmare in which vehicles break after a short period and no parts are available to fix them, according to WOOD-TV.

One individual who bought a Geely scooter for $1K says the scooter died after two months, and the parts to fix it just aren't available. A Geely spokesman said that while he's not familiar with the scooter division, he could guarantee that the cars that will, they hope, one day be sold in the United States will be of much higher quality and will have the infrastructure necessary to provide parts and repairs in a timely manner.

PS ... I love the fact that this article not only dogs the Geely line, but features a picture of the exact model your selling!

Scootin' on Craigs List

I love it when one craigs lister's ad inspires annoyance in another, so much so that they respond...

NEW Roketa 150cc Touring Scooter... sweet ride! - $1300 (21117 Owings Mills, Md)

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Reply to: sale-966024541@craigslist.org ^[?]
Date: 2008-12-21, 1:05PM EST


BRAND NEW. CASH ONLY AS PAYMENT!!! $$$$$

ROKETA 150cc 4 STROKE, CVT TRANSMISSION, ELECTRIC START AND KICK START. BOTH WORK GREAT!

KEYED IGNITION.

ALL GAUGES INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER, RPM, OIL, FUEL, BATTERY. all are illuminated by a red led backlight.

HAS LED BRAKELIGHTS, LED TURN SIGNALS, HIGH & LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS.

GREAT SUSPENSION. RIDES SO SMOOTH... 0-60MPH IN 4-5 SECONDS.

TOP SPEED 80+MPH. AT 7000 RPM.

TORQUE: 19.5 N.M 6500 RPM.

COLOR: BRIGHT CANDY APPLE RED.

RUNS ON 89+ OCTANE FUEL AND 10W 30SAE MOTOR OIL.

4 STROKE AIR COOLED ENGINE.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS HYDRAULIC BRAKES FRONT & REAR....

CALL 443-204-6529

OR REPLY TO THE SALE...



and then ....

RE: NEW Roketa 150cc Touring Scooter... sweet ride! (SCAM!)

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Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-12-21, 4:37PM EST


First, Roketa is probably one of the worst Chinese scooters you can buy.

It will NOT even come close to 80mph, you'll be lucky to get over 55 mph.

Sure, it'll run on 89 octane, until the detonation destroys the piston.

The so-called ABS is a joke... the best it will do is divert the braking pressure AWAY from the caliper, causing you to crash!

If you are stupid enough to buy this piece of crap, be sure to get all the details IN WRITING and SIGNED by the seller, including the DOT certification papers, the top speed, and the warranty. If not, you may find yourself unable to register the scooter. Then go to www.roketa.com to see the REAL specs on this scooter!

WHOA!!!

Love it!