Torn between old cruisers and newer auto scooters

[Ayaka]

Hi,

 

Need some advice here. I am thinking of buying a bike because my new workplace is in Tuas and I live in Yishun.

I am a fan of cruisers, always admire and dream of own 1 but only my 1st 2B bike is a cruiser, subsequently I rode X9 and S4 Vtec 1.

I like to ask the pitfalls of buying an old cruiser (I am eyeing a 98 Shadow Ace) and buying an automatic scooter e.g Runner.

 

Appreciate your comments

[dark_angel]

depends on ur budget. 2A fuel consumption ard 20-23 as u know. for my shadow, was getting ard 21/L travel ard 90-100.

if u are high milage user, best is go for 2B, 2B ard 30plus onwards.

[grungeguy]

u could always have one for transport daily and one for cruiser project bike for weekends ..sit down and do ur budget 1st ...if u wan gilera for daily commuting u hv to bear in mind dat the parts are not cheap too..

[Hydher]

If you get a cruiser, you're a minority (:

 

That works for me.

 

Scooter

Belt driven

No need for chain maintainence

More storage

No gears

Pricier servicing

Pricier parts replacement

Keeps your leg dry when wet.

 

Cruiser

More comfortable to ride and cruise

Have to polish for it to look bling. Tiring but worth it.

Cheaper to replace parts

Wont fling when you kiss the tarmac. Can get a crashbar too.

 

Once you've been bitten by the cruiser bug, you just cant walk away ye?

 

 

Common

Gets you there

Fuel consumption

Edited July 6, 2011 by Hydher

[Oldboy]

I am more practical. If the traffic is busy, I will choose a smaller size bike. If the traffic is smooth, definately a cruiser. Cheers..

[Hydher]

edited heh wrong thread

[colossol]

im also thinking of gettin a cruiser.. whats the difference? shadow and steed ?

[le_stann]

If you get a cruiser, you're a minority (:

 

That works for me.

 

Scooter

Belt driven

No need for chain maintainence

More storage

No gears

Pricier servicing

Pricier parts replacement

Keeps your leg dry when wet.

 

Cruiser

More comfortable to ride and cruise

Have to polish for it to look bling. Tiring but worth it.

Cheaper to replace parts

Wont fling when you kiss the tarmac. Can get a crashbar too.

 

Once you've been bitten by the cruiser bug, you just cant walk away ye?

 

 

Common

Gets you there

Fuel consumption

 

Very down to earth analysis . Upss

 

im also thinking of gettin a cruiser.. whats the difference? shadow and steed ?

 

Dun forget the Dragstar custom and classic . Shaft driven to be free of chain maintenance .

Test ride all of them to feel the difference in seating posture , handlebar angle , seating height , bike's size , weight and height ..

 

Basically you'll need to look good and feel comfortable on your ride . You are gonna be on that bike so better try out and get the right one for yourself .

[Ecold]

Not forgetting the Intruder....