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Took the plunge.

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:25 pm
by defscoot
New to the forum. I mentioned in my intro that I was thinking of switching from a CB125F to a maxi scooter.

http://www.maxi-muppets.co.uk/forum/vie ... =2&t=21659

Well, I went down to my local dealer to just take a look at what they had and of course when you're not sure you've got the money together you end up seeing something awesome.

Saw a Yamaha XMAX 125. 2015 with only 300 miles on clock but really cheap. English guy had it in Spain for his holiday home but never used it so the store was selling it on his behalf.

I went home and thought about it but then went back today and bought it.

Picking it up on Monday. I'm convinced I'll prefer a maxi scooter to a motorbike. I'll still do the MOD2 on a geared bike as I'm already progressing with that.

If I love the XMAX 125, then who knows, perhaps once my test is done, will probably look at a bigger scoot.

Re: Took the plunge.

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:05 pm
by SH125Paul
Nice...
Loads of new (or new to you) scoots being had... Must be the weather...
Enjoy ya new ride!
Once you try a scoot there is often no going back...

Re: Took the plunge.

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:29 pm
by poldark
Majesty 125 was my "first bike" when I came back to bikes aged 40 something.

Re: Took the plunge.

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:48 pm
by MrGrumpy
You are now officially on the slippery slope...

Re: Took the plunge.

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:05 pm
by defscoot
haha yeah, I have a feeling once I try a scoot, that will be me converted.

I'll let you know how the first ride goes on Monday.

Re: Took the plunge.

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:05 pm
by rjc1944
There's a logical progression here - Xmax 125, pass test, T-Max 530. Result - happiness!

Re: Took the plunge.

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:11 pm
by defscoot
rjc1944 wrote:There's a logical progression here - Xmax 125, pass test, T-Max 530. Result - happiness!
Yep! :-D

Re: Took the plunge.

Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:39 am
by MrGrumpy
rjc1944 wrote:There's a logical progression here - Xmax 125, pass test, T-Max 530. Result - happiness!
There is likely to be an intermediate phase - Xmax 300 or 400, then TMax!

Re: Took the plunge.

Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 1:42 pm
by Symcity
defscoot wrote:Saw a Yamaha XMAX 125. 2015 with only 300 miles on clock but really cheap
Can you define really cheap

Re: Took the plunge.

Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:53 pm
by defscoot
Symcity wrote:
defscoot wrote:Saw a Yamaha XMAX 125. 2015 with only 300 miles on clock but really cheap
Can you define really cheap
£2300 with a helmet and chain lock thrown in.

Not bad considering the new price of > £4000.