strangeangel Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Please don't think I'm trying to paint this in a false light by washing it before taking the pics. It was still covered in salt and I was too ashamed for it to be seen in that state! One more thing - I've just fired it up for the first time in a couple of weeks, and have been reminded that it can take a bit of starting if left for a week or so. I don't know if this is to do with the vac fuel pump or the bi-metallic strip choke thing (I've had trouble with these on Hondas), but when I was using it regularly it fired up first push. For the record, I would describe its condition as functional, rather than nice. Here goes... Aston Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 It loks absolutely awful*, your best hope is to swap it for a Honda automatic car. *In a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Sod your moped, tell me more about that 205!! strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I think it's my old automatic one, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 I think it's my old automatic one, Chris. No, that's been written off, repaired and has passed through the hands of at least two shiters since I bought it off you, Billy! That there is my CJ. Here they are both together on collection day: *Pound shop trimz long since binned Cavcraft, Cleon-Fonte and stillOrange 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Use CJ as delivery van for scooter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I would probably rather do a CBT than try to explain the finer points of Regulations 3,15,16 and 19 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 to a police officer. It is never wise to discuss any part of the law with any police officer. Police officers are lovely in many ways, but they know nothing of the law, and hearing about it makes them frightened and unhappy. DVLA operates in much the same way, or at least sometimes. Magistrates ditto, but times eleventy. Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Had bub bought this then?Because I are interested if he hasn't Sent from my ALE-L21 using TapatalkNot me. Missed the boat! Oh well I've a moped in kit form to collect at end of week so I'm OK! Dave_Q and UltraWomble 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I would probably rather do a CBT than try to explain the finer points of Regulations 3,15,16 and 19 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 to a police officer. I'd rather pass my test (bar the fact that I'd just miss the cut anyway) because 12hp (or however many KW it actually is) is insufficient to propel my belly up a modest incline. I had a 50cc moped once because cheap/available, and it was perfectly capable of doing 90km/h on the flat. Two drawbacks were 1) piss trickle front lighting, not worthy of being called "headlamps" and very sluggish performance up hills. So I promptly sacked it off and got a Honda CD250U which at least had a fighting chance of reaching most summits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Ok time to own up it was me, another mad idea but I love the look of the Aprilia Habana. strangeangel, UltraWomble, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Use Daimler with webasto open as delivery van for scooter. UltraWomble and Six-cylinder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Promise me you'll adorn it with all that mod stuff and go on a scooter rally. UltraWomble and Six-cylinder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Promise me you'll adorn it with all that mod stuff and go on a scooter rally. I have no licence I need to do my CBT first! Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 It appears that S-C did not tick the "Motorbikes? FUCK YEAH" box back in his learning to drive days pre 1 Dec 1990. Either that or DVLA has erroneously removed his granddad rights. There have been cases of that happening, and DVLA has been challenged on it a few times with success. Did you not have a Fizzy in the 70s? I did. It was popsicle purple and mostly broken. Now it would be faux-ironic sculpture in a hipster's lounge, or selling for megabling on eBay. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Promise me you'll adorn it with all that mod stuff and go on a scooter rally. Also do lots of 'ludes and benzies and get into a massive fight with some rockers. Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 It appears that S-C did not tick the "Motorbikes? FUCK YEAH" box back in his learning to drive days pre 1 Dec 1990. Either that or DVLA has erroneously removed his granddad rights. There have been cases of that happening, and DVLA has been challenged on it a few times with success. Did you not have a Fizzy in the 70s? I did. It was popsicle purple and mostly broken. Now it would be faux-ironic sculpture in a hipster's lounge, or selling for megabling on eBay. I was bottom of the heap a Puch MS50D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 do cbt - daft no to did strange deliver it yet Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 do cbt - daft no to did strange deliver it yet It is a job for the C15. strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 What is the difference between an Aprilia Habana and Mojito? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 ones gin ones a cigar just styling i think Cavcraft and Six-cylinder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 What is the difference between an Aprilia Habana and Mojito? I thought the Habana had those ridiculously wide handlebars that were ideal* when filtering. Well bought though, Aprilia make some good scooters (at least all the one's I've had have been). strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 I thought the Habana had those ridiculously wide handlebars that were ideal* when filtering. Well bought though, Aprilia make some good scooters (at least all the one's I've had have been). I think they're called Habana and Mojito in different territories? The one you're thinking of is the Custom, perhaps? They do indeed have their detractors, but the two Aprilias I've had have done me proud - this one making a comeback worthy of Lazarus himself after being left in a garden since 2009, and while I didn't have the Xevo that long there were a couple of truly memorable touring holidays during my stewardship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I had a 250cc Aprilia Leonardo which I sold for some inexplicable reason - Yamaha engine but still some Italian eccentricities about it. The Xevo (a Piaggio) is still going well. Not used it lately as have been having to use a work car, but think I've done around 5,000 miles on it now. Not the most exciting bike but weather protection and storage are godsend for my 120 mile daily commute. strangeangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 The Xevo (a Piaggio) Good point. well made! It's been a long day & I'm off to bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I thought the Habana had those ridiculously wide handlebars that were ideal* when filtering. Was that not called a Joker or something? Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 What is the difference between an Aprilia Habana and Mojito? No idea, but Mojito sounds like it should be Spanish for 'fanny'. Jerzy Woking, strangeangel and bub2006 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Was that not called a Joker or something? The Joker - how could I forget. It had one of the ugliest chrome adornments on its rear end that I have ever seen............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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