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ikojo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-30-07 11:15 PM
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How long have you had your current ride and
how many miles are on it?

I've had my scooter a year and have 9,370 miles on it.

My scooter, a Vespa LX 150, is my primary mode of transport. I also ride it up to Springfield IL when the weather permits.
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WannaJumpMyScooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-31-07 12:36 AM
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1. had mine since 1990
Not a clue how many miles are on it.
The odometer thinks there are 43,556, but it has said that for at least 5 years
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av8rdave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-01-07 02:40 PM
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2. Had this one since 2000....
Can't recall the mileage...hafta look when I get home.
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Maiden England Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-01-07 10:06 PM
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3. I've had mine since October 2005, 30,000 miles
I like to ride baby!
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ikojo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-04-07 08:39 PM
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8. I am IMPRESSED!!!
That is some serious mileage...what do you do to keep it in running condition? I take mine in for regular maintenance as called for in the manual. I hope that will keep it running for many years.
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Ganja Ninja Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-02-07 09:31 AM
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4. I just bought my Triumph Bonneville in January.
I've only been able to put about 200 miles on it so far. I'm looking to put a sidecar on it next year and then I'll probably start using it more.
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guitar man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-02-07 09:55 AM
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5. I've had mine about 18 months
it currently has about 25k on it, it had about 14k when I bought it, so 11k in 18 months isn't too bad, I wish I could be on it more though.
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michreject Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-02-07 08:13 PM
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6. I bought mine new in 2003
100th year anniversary Heritage Softtail.
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ikojo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-04-07 06:20 PM
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7. How many miles on that softail?
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lumberjack_jeff Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-05-07 08:09 PM
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9. I'm embarassed to admit.
I've had my fifth bike, a '82 GS since 1993. It had 12,000 on it when I got it. It now has 19,000. That's 500 miles per year.:cry:

I was surprised at how much having kids limits ones riding. I'm glad I'm not parking an expensive bike.
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htuttle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-07-07 12:03 AM
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10. Since 2002. About 4,000 miles on it
Bajaj Chetak, 149 cc, 4 speed, top speed 59 mph, top mileage 105 mpg



"Seats two. Carries a nation."

...and now out of production.
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MadHound Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-26-07 07:25 AM
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14. Hey there,
Except for the color, checkerboard stripes and the bunny, your bike is a copy of my bike. 2005 Bajaj Chetak, love the gas mileage, love the ride. I've got a bit over 8000 miles on it.

A shame that they discontinued the Chetak, it is a great machine. I have read that Bajaj is planning to come out with an automatic tranny model 150 cc scooter this year, don't know when or what they'll call it.

I'm glad I got a Chetak when I did, from what I've heard they last forever. Let's hope that Bajaj comes to its senses at some point and starts making the Chetak again. I've had many people who would love to get one.
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tibbir Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-16-07 08:39 PM
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11. I bought my Honda Metropolitan 49cc scooter
just last week. It doesn't have much mileage on it yet but it will.
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SeattleVet Donating Member (708 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-22-07 12:51 AM
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12. Just turned over 5,000 yesterday
2004 Moto Guzzi Stone Touring, bought brand new last July. I hope to put a lot more miles on it this year.


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happyslug Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-25-07 12:40 PM
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13. I have had a Motorcycle licenses for 20 years, but only purchased a bike last month
I had a 250cc bike 20 years ago, but it was stolen (The police found it a year later in a abandon strip mine), I had moved out of my Parents home by then so My Brother rode it for a year and then junked it. So I had to buy a new one recently, a 2003 Honda Elite 80.



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Semi_subversive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-27-07 01:16 PM
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15. I've had my 1995 Electraglide Ultra Classic since 1998
It's got almost 93K on it and I've done 75K of that. I'll be taking my annual "Get away from work, family and Sacramento" ride the tail end of July and will add another 2000-2500 miles.
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Lowell Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-05-07 07:28 AM
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16. Current Ride since October 2004
I checked this morning and it has 42,700 miles on it. Still rides like a dream.

It is a Harley-Davidson FXDC.

My previous ride had 153,000 miles and some change on it when I retired her. Again, another Harley.
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doc03 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-11-08 08:00 PM
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17. I am 59 and bought my first bike last June
I got a Suzuki Burgman 400 scooter and put 3500 miles on it. Can't wait til the weather breaks to get back on the road..
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kb9vrg Donating Member (188 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-13-08 08:28 PM
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18. Just got my bike last year
Got my Vino 125 last June with 16 miles on it. Now it has 3,970.
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Obamanaut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 10:41 PM
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19. Suzuki C90T 2007 model with 9500 miles, got it in Jan
2007. Prior to that Honda VTX1300, 2004 model, traded in on the Suzuki when it had 45,000 miles. Traded a 2002 Honda 750 ACE for the VTX1300. Got my first bike in 1961 - there were many between 1961 and the 750.

When Fla started requiring a motorcycle endorsement, I rode a bike to the examining station here in my small county. Young daughter and I went inside with our helmets, told the guy why I was there. He looked out the window and asked if I had ridden "that thing up here." Then he asked if I had fallen down. When I told him no, he said "You're good to go" and I got my endorsement.
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Froward69 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-12-08 08:25 AM
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20. had it since 2003
Harley Davidson Heritage softtail. with 36,000 mi on it... reusable oil filter, stock 80ci, 6 speed, 57 mpg. can run alternative fuels. "Greenest" Black and chrome Harley you have ever seen.
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ThomWV Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-07-08 04:23 PM
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21. Bought my Harley 1/1/'07, put 8,000 miles on it last summer and fall.
It has 12,000 on it when I bought it, its got 20,000 on it now.
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