Mopeds/Scooters..?

spadoosh

Silver-Surfer wrote: »

OP states 18/10/2000.

Already amended.

IndieSinger

Very helpful. Thank you!

IndieSinger

AdrianC wrote: »

For three miles each way to work, walking or cycling would be most sensible, tbh.[/FONT][/COLOR]

Thank you! Have been walking for years, but it takes 45 minutes each way. I already work 10-12 hours per day (teacher), so adding on 1hr 30m per day is taking its toll and I have two kids. Mentioned cycling above - huge hill!

Silver-Surfer_2

spadoosh wrote: »

Already amended.

It's been there from the start.

AdrianC

IndieSinger wrote: »

Mentioned cycling above - huge hill!

The more you cycle, the quicker you'll get.

Remember, "moped" means a legal maximum of 30mph and 50cc - so that hill isn't going to be any kind of fun.

IndieSinger

AdrianC wrote: »

The more you cycle, the quicker you'll get.

Remember, "moped" means a legal maximum of 30mph and 50cc - so that hill isn't going to be any kind of fun.

Oh, good point...

Really, cycling isn't an option. Now starting to question a moped more. Maybe my only option really is a scooter - in which case, definitely the training etc. Hm.

AdrianC

"Scooter" could mean a 50cc scooter, a 125cc scooter or a bigger scooter.

125cc is the next step up from a 50, licence-wise. CBT is all you need to be out on L-plates, and while it's going to be more expensive, it'll be better value.

But, still, for three miles each way...

How big is this hill, anyway?

victor2

Whichever form of motorised two wheel transport you choose, you can pretty much guarantee you will fall or be knocked off at some point. Invest in the right protective gear, and it's likely only that will be ruined.
It does teach you a lot of road sense though, for the time you eventually get a car.

IndieSinger

AdrianC wrote: »

"Scooter" could mean a 50cc scooter, a 125cc scooter or a bigger scooter.

125cc is the next step up from a 50, licence-wise. CBT is all you need to be out on L-plates, and while it's going to be more expensive, it'll be better value.

But, still, for three miles each way...

How big is this hill, anyway?

Think I might have to look into that, then.

As mentioned above - 1hr 30m journey time each day on top of 12hr or more at work is taking its toll and I'm not seeing my kids.

As mentioned above again - hill is too big for me to cycle up (each way).

bigjl

AdrianC wrote: »

"Scooter" really just means a particular style of motorcycle. Gearless, feet inside a fairing, step-through.

"Moped" means 50cc, 30mph maximum.



AM is 50cc. 122 means you have to take a moped CBT for that to be valid.
A is motorcycles. 79(3) means a trike only.



You do have to - but even if you didn't, it would be VERY wise.



For three miles each way to work, walking or cycling would be most sensible, tbh.



Keeping it running... Cheap Chinese mopeds are likely to be poor quality, and parts availability is also likely to be poor.
Don't forget insurance.
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There are decent Chinese brand now, Lexmoto for one. With scooters starting at under £1000. With Mopeds from £650.

And parts are not an issue anymore if you stick with the well established brands.