Not quite a month... been insanely busy for it being an "off season". Lucky enough to bag two small multi-state tours and been working on an album as a test project for a possible better paying gig down the road in top of my regular venue. So. Not much time for the forumSwordsman wrote:Okay neo, we're almost a month down the road from your last post here... what happened?
I butt-fitted an Agility and a Like, and much, MUCH preferred the Agility. The Like jammed my knees up too close to the bars. I read some reviews that talked about the Like being surprisingly poor-performing (read: slow) for the engine size... several people had topped out at 55mph, something that any decent 125cc can pull off.
Honestly, I thought the Agility was the best fit of any scooter I sat on that day (aside from the People S, which seemed considerably larger). I'm 6' even with a 32" inseam. The only reason I really didn't pursue it was the top speed... I was concerned that it might not withstand WOT well, and I needed a constant 55-60 mph travel speed.
~SM
The Agility is currently at 14,000Km. Aside from the exhaust cap rattling off at around 1Km, it has been trouble free. Seriously, it has been gas and go. Still on the factory tires simply due to not enough time, and they still have decent tread left. Another valve adjustment, new plug and filter, some Michelin city grips and perhaps a new cvt belt will be in order next month if I keep it.
By the numbers:
-85mpg average
-Average commute speed: 45-50mph
-top speed: 62mph gps, and it gets there in decent time
-cost of repairs not related to general maintenance: $0
This isn't the fastest 125 out there, but it is not the slowest. Plenty of room for my 6' with very long arms. The flat cargo floor and rear rack are VERY commuter friendly, allowing me to strap mic cases on the back and a fully loaded standard jansport backpack on the curry hook on the floorboard. The headlamp is weak but serviceable. The brakes are a bit noisy but once warm perform at the middle of the pack for a 125.
All in all, it is the perfect modern commute bike. Screw those who say you Ned to spend a ton of cash to get to work or class with a scooter to do it right. At $2150OTD, even this shifter bike fan hasn't regretted the purchase.
The dealer who sold me my bike is now a Genuine Scooter dealer, and my thoughts are toward a Stella. With either a full time university staff Director position or a recording studio engineer position possible in the next month, I may bite the bullet and buy a 4 stroke Stella. Not sure yet, but the Agility hand down is the best bang for your buck you will find. Looks are average at best, but they aren't bad either
