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Post by Spaceprobe on Sept 1, 2006 11:58:31 GMT
I have noticed a new scooter dealer has opened in Beaconsfield Road Brighton. They are selling their own branded versions of our scoots and quads. I see they have a service department so I e mailed them asking if they would be happy to carry out repairs to any Chinese scoot etc. They did not reply but I would think if you are in the area and you need some work done it may be worth calling in to ask. They cant use the excuse of not being able to get spares, since they are the same bikes but with a lower spec.
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Post by julietdoll on Sept 1, 2006 16:28:38 GMT
I am going to Brighton tomorrow!!!! My friend is picking up a guitar from Preston Street which appears to be one block along from Beaconsfield Rd.  Maybe I will stick my head in the door. What do you think? |
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Post by Scootin on Sept 1, 2006 17:22:54 GMT
Go for it!  |
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Post by dmilo on Sept 1, 2006 17:43:12 GMT
Go ahead Juliet dont be afraid .
The guy I get my scooters from is moving his shop to my town !! he is also going to sell not only his brand but Kymco, and Magaluti. he is also going to carry ducati motorcycles along with other brands Im so psyched .Scootering in marlboro is sure to grow
dmilo
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Post by Spaceprobe on Sept 2, 2006 10:27:42 GMT
Go for it, Beconsfield is a one way street and they are on the right just after the railway bridge
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Post by julietdoll on Sept 2, 2006 19:21:43 GMT
I dropped in and talked to the guys there. The parent company is SINNIS International (UK) Ltd. Their website is www.onthewheel.co.uk/I talked to them about servicing and yes they would be able to service bikes bought from them AND other Chinese scoots with a proviso of "as long as parts are available". Basically they said that although their scooters may be physically the same (eg bodywork) the engine internals may be different to other ones bought elsewhere. I did ask "aren't they all yamaha or honda copy engines?" they replied (unconvincingly) "no". At the guitar shop though we met up with another biker guy who told us to try KC Motorcycles in Hove. Apparently Kevin there will service and try his best to get parts for any scooter taken to them. I've looked online and they do have a website: www.kcmotorcycles.com/We didn't get chance to visit them and unfortunately couldn't stay in Brighton to catch a gig or a club like I wanted to but hey, maybe next time. Hopefully this information will be of use to someone anyway. I was more than a little captivated by the little lime green scoot, here:- .JPG) We also paid a visit to CD Scooters in Brighton, a Piaggio dealer because my friend has a 250 Piaggio he is thinking of upgrading and I kind of fell for an LX50 in there, too! |
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Post by Spaceprobe on Sept 3, 2006 12:25:44 GMT
Well done have a Karma
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Post by dmilo on Sept 3, 2006 17:04:14 GMT
Congrats Juliet!!
Thats a sharp lookin ride
dmilo
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Post by julietdoll on Sept 3, 2006 20:04:35 GMT
Both dealers I visited were great and not condascending at all with me being a know-nothing female. |
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Post by px166bajaj on Sept 3, 2006 21:09:28 GMT
I kind of fell for an LX50 in there, too! Hmmm, let me tell you about Piaggio reliability!  That green Taishan is awesome! I want one! |
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Post by julietdoll on Sept 3, 2006 21:22:32 GMT
I kind of fell for an LX50 in there, too! Hmmm, let me tell you about Piaggio reliability! That green Taishan is awesome! I want one! The one they were just de-crating to set up was already sold which was probably for the best when my credit card is to hand. I do think that they coped well with a stupid girl jumping up and down and going "ooh ooh" PS: Does your partner know you are talking to me on here? Could be seen as flirting ya know  |
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Post by dmilo on Sept 3, 2006 21:49:02 GMT
someday the timing will be right
but I liked the green one
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Post by julietdoll on Sept 3, 2006 22:04:39 GMT
Yes, they did say they were hoping to be more of a wholesaler than a retailer, ie they wanted to sell scooters in multiples rather than just one at a time. However I got the distinct impression that they would have sold me one there and then if I'd wanted(and if they had a lime green one going spare) |
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Post by px166bajaj on Sept 3, 2006 22:10:16 GMT
PS: Does your partner know you are talking to me on here? Could be seen as flirting ya know I think you're a bit young for me, mate, I've got pairs of socks older than you are ;D That reminds me.... |
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Post by px166bajaj on Sept 3, 2006 22:22:56 GMT
Soz, that was meant to be funny.........................
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Post by Spaceprobe on Sept 4, 2006 10:43:24 GMT
I guess they are another company wanting to get rich quick on Chineses scooters. Their prices are not too bad but the spec of their bikes seem to be less than most that are available
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