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Post by julietdoll on Jul 16, 2006 8:19:16 GMT
Hey all.
I'm Juliet and in the South of Englaand.
Been a fan of vespa scooters since school but never had the chance (ability?!) to ride one.
Decided to kick off with something I can ride on my car licence and someone I knew said to buy a chinese retro scoot as my first bike cos they are cheap enough that if I trash the bloody thing it won't matter so much (he knows me too well).
Asked a few people about buying on ebay and got directed here to ask some questions first and I hope that will be ok.
Have to admit to being totally clueless so bear with me. First question is that I want a cheap new 50 that looks like a little vespa what should I be looking for?
Ta in advance!
Juliet xxx
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Post by ally1756 on Jul 16, 2006 8:26:42 GMT
hey juliet, you'll be looking at a BT50QT-11, there nice little peds with a 4 stroke engine and all the info on here u could ever want welcome along btw ally  |
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Post by cb50j on Jul 16, 2006 8:27:29 GMT
Hiya J, sounds like you're lookin at getting a BT50QT-11  ......... C |
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Post by julietdoll on Jul 16, 2006 8:44:06 GMT
Jeeez you guys are QUICK!
Thanks and err I'll be along with the next question soon.
Oh here it is, is that a real colour for these scooters, the pink I mean? or is it just red and looks pink on the pic?
Ta!
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Post by cb50j on Jul 16, 2006 8:46:44 GMT
yep, have a look at the pink one here www.baotianuk.com quite a few combinations around ........ C |
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Post by julietdoll on Jul 16, 2006 9:18:34 GMT
Thanks again.  So how do you say Baotion just so I don't look more of a noddy? Is it Bay oh tea ann, Bay ocean, Buy ocean, Bayo shun? Ta! Juliet xxx |
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Post by cb50j on Jul 16, 2006 9:19:28 GMT
hehee.....
can't help you there
mine's a Jinlun
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Post by julietdoll on Jul 16, 2006 10:16:21 GMT
Maybe I'll just say it how it looks and have everyone snigger at me. I don't suppose anyone here would recommend I buy one of these but they look so cute!  |
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Post by cb50j on Jul 16, 2006 10:22:33 GMT
cute..........
wouldn't have much of a face left if you came off tho'
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Post by enu06 on Jul 16, 2006 11:45:24 GMT
would'nt have much of your head either!
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Post by andyscooter on Jul 16, 2006 11:54:40 GMT
welcome ive got same bike that youre looking for its a cracking little bike if i was you id get a proper helmet as flys dont taste nice
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Post by julietdoll on Jul 16, 2006 12:14:54 GMT
I've already got one of those buffy things to cover my gaping mouth ta!
Juliet xxx
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Post by andyscooter on Jul 16, 2006 13:26:07 GMT
whats a buffy thing will you be riding in winter if so a full face helmet is warmer #thumbs_up#
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Post by lplatewarrior on Jul 16, 2006 13:51:53 GMT
Baotian is pronounced Bay ocean. The qt-11 is actually that pink. I bought a qt-9 from Baotian in Canterbury and the qt-11 is an extreme pink. Good luck getting your scoot.
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Post by ally1756 on Jul 16, 2006 13:58:32 GMT
lol notice a woman comes on and its like the busiest post on here lol
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Post by Badobsession (the real one) on Jul 16, 2006 14:32:56 GMT
Strange that eh #rofl#
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Post by hodgeyboy on Jul 16, 2006 16:07:35 GMT
Hi There Juliet, I got the same retro scoot for the same reason - it'll be a while before I can afford a fully restored Vintage Lambretta! Bought mine off e-bay for around £500 from www.Coastlineleisure.com (but more expensive from their showroom and web-site) The bloke there, Jonathan, has been an absolute Diamond helping me get my documents sorted and in order, even though I'm not in the UK now. I believe he goes to China himself and as he buys in volume from the factory, has arranged to have a few different colour options that you don't find elsewhere. Many of the QT-11's you see look they've crashed through an explosion in a sweet shop - bit to garish for me! I went for the pale blue option he has which he informs me is the exact colour match of the 1962 Vespa Blue, and you can't say fairer than that! Here in Spain there are kids, OAP's, Bank Managers, Coppers - all on Scoots But I've found that the QT-11 really seems to turn some heads - either that or I'm driving like a knob! Coastline are based in Lancaster which is a fair way from the south coast but they do deliver (and beef and chicken) and their aftersales is exceptional so far and they can get parts for you too. So there you go.......Consider yourself told! Welcome to the forum, BTW. You won't need to go anywhere else! |
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Post by julietdoll on Jul 16, 2006 19:36:21 GMT
whats a buffy thing will you be riding in winter if so a full face helmet is warmer #thumbs_up# Buff:- www.buff.es/default.cfm?id_familia=1&cataleg=1&adult=1&idioma=3I suffer from claustrophobia so I'd prefer not to wear a full face. Thanks for the advice everyone. I know so much more than I did this morning now. I'm quite excited actually! ;D |
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