G Max 150 in Puerto Rico, good deal?

motomech · Post by **motomech** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:28 pm

Hi, I'm moving to P.R. next month and need some transpo.
In searching the Web, I came across this;

http://www.clasificadosonline.com/UDMot ... ?ID=550194

Not much info there, but I searched the dealer and found this;

http://www.dealersdemotoras.com/

2008 model,

Twin shocks at rear,

14" wheels,

Simple analog dash.

Additional photo shows "2009 model".

I know scooters, but PGO and the Gmax are new to me.

Any thoughts or opinions?

Thanx

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:44 pm

Buy it.

motomech · Post by **motomech** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:58 pm

jfrost2 wrote:Buy it.

Well, that was short and sweet:)

There is one other interesting scooter available there, but not in the States, the Vento Triton 100cc.
But I'm thinking that the GMax would be better for day trips out in the country.

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:16 pm

Yes, we have that in the US. Vento used to "Build it in texas" They actually just purchased them from China. Not good scooters at all. I can find them locally under 3-4 different names, but it's the same bike, same engine. No one will touch or service these bikes.

You'll be happier with a gmax.

babblefish · Post by **babblefish** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:59 pm

motomech wrote:Hi, I'm moving to P.R. next month and need some transpo.
In searching the Web, I came across this;

http://www.clasificadosonline.com/UDMot ... ?ID=550194

Don't what this is, but it's not a PGO G-Max

Not much info there, but I searched the dealer and found this;

http://www.dealersdemotoras.com/

Shows a PGO G-Max several pages down, but no other info about it.

2008 model,

Twin shocks at rear,

14" wheels,

Simple analog dash.

Additional photo shows "2009 model".

No 2008 G-Max is equipped this way. The closest is a 250cc which has twin rear shocks, but still rides on 13" wheels and has a digital dash.

I know scooters, but PGO and the Gmax are new to me.

Any thoughts or opinions?

Thanx

Don't know what that first scooter is, but it may be a China made one. This doesn't neccessarily mean it's no good, just check out the quality by looking at it and make sure parts and service is easily available. My 2 cents.

motomech · Post by **motomech** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:19 pm

Yeah, it's a Roketa. After Babblefish give me the head's up, I went back and studied the photos and reconized the model nomenclature, MC-19-150.
This on-line dealer has them for $1400:

http://www.nationalonlinescooters.com/i ... odID=18312

Chinese clone GY6 engine and pencil-thin shocks, but it retains a double piston caliper up frt.

I still will take a look when I get there as I really don't want the ubiquious GY6 scooter(Fiji, Baron, Keeyway, Matrix, etc, etc.).

I imagine if I offered them $1800 cash, they would take it. At that price, I could deal with any Chinascoot issues that would likely crop up.
P.R. is like GY6 hop-up central, so there would be plenty of stuff to play with later.

Thanks guys, I'm sure glad I asked about this scooter

P.S. I had a Japanese scooter shop back in the '80's and am one of the Gurus at www.scootdawg.com, so I know what I would be getting.

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:41 pm

Are you still looking at the gmax's?

PGO is one of the finest in quality of bikes. Be aware there are chinese clones of chinese clones, a clone of a clone is usually the lowest quality there is. Many china dealers here in the US sell bikes that are good quality, but then some are clones, and illegal but look 100% the same.

motomech · Post by **motomech** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:43 pm

It's a Roketa, not the best of the Chinese(Linhai and CF
Moto are for scooters), but it's not the worst either.

A Chinese copy of a Taiwanese copy of a French scooter.

One thing about Chinascoots, they are getting better very fast, really.

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:01 pm

The rocketa's, extreme's, sach's, and shang hai's, none of them use oil filters. I have dealers around me selling these brands, they change their oil every 500 miles or less since there is no filter.

motomech · Post by **motomech** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:48 am

Actually, not having an oil filter isn't that big a deal. The Honda Elite scooters(80cc, 125, 150, 250and Helix) of the '80 and '90's didn't have filters and Honda's recommended change interval was 1,000 miles. With these little engines, the concern is more about the oil being cooked and breaking down, than particulates floating around.
As for the Mc-19 150, it's cettainly no PGO(Darn it). I suspect that the ride is pretty rough and 55 m.p.h. could only be reached with a tailwind.
But the real problem with it, as I see it, is the lack of 14" tires.
I think I will pass on this one.
It's been fun reading about the Blur though.
Neet scoot, destined to be a classic.

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:49 pm

Funny how in Asia and pacific countries, the Gmax is one of the most popular bikes for commuting or performance. Here in the US, the blur didnt sell well, and it only lived 2 model years before being pulled off the line. Then everyone was out to get out, dealers didnt have them, you had to take a risk and buy it and like it, or hate it, then have it delivered to the dealer. They sold for 3500+, but when in low demand, you could get a new 2007 blur for 2700 plus tax.

Sithlord · Post by **Sithlord** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:12 pm

Here in Germany is PGO, in particular the Gmax little or no known.
Very strong is Piaggio, Yamaha and honda.

Great´s
Boris

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G Max 150 in Puerto Rico, good deal?

G Max 150 in Puerto Rico, good deal?

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