Anyone have a Motor/Moped Scooter?

I am starting to shop for a scooter to use around town and for short quick trips. Figure when I was a kid I didn't mind zipping around on an old Puch moped, so why not be a kid again and save some money on gas.

I like the touring ones the best. Look sleeker and more comfortable let alone room to store stuff. Just was curious if anyone has one, touring or not, and how you like it. Much to keep them maintanined and running? Is it straight gas or the old gas and oil mix for these? Do you recommend the belt driven units or do they have chain driven as well?

Thinking of a 150 or 250cc. Here is an image of roughly what I am looking at: http://www.championscooters.com/images/R...

Thanks for any tips and advice.

I have a Tank Urban Sporty 150, same company as the one you show here. I like mine. It's great for around down, useless if you need to go over 55 mph. You won't find a chain-drive CVT scooter, because the belt drive is what makes it possible for a CVT (continuously-variable transmission) to operate.You'll get around 70-80 mpg around town, but if you ride it wide-open all the time you'll get closer to 60. Most scooters are 4 stroke, not 2 stroke, which means you use regular gas with no oil mixing. Maintenance is basically changing the oil and spark plug, fuel filter, keeping the tire pressure up, and you'll have to change the belt at some point. I have yet to change mine, and it has 3,000 miles on it. I've heard that a lot of people start needing to change it about 3,000-4,000 miles. It depends on the make.

I've got a Vespa ET4, (150cc) and I love it. Anything over 50cc in my state is legally a motorcycle, so I have to have licence for motorcycle also licence plate, insurance & helmet law does apply. Another good brand is Bajaj, they are made in India and have a manual transmission. Very good value.

Check your regional craigslist for used values . . Honda, Yamaha, Kymco. If you are considering ordering online, include Bandit in your research.
http://www.bandit-motorsports.com/index....

Resource information
http://www.oregonvintage.com/Scooter.htm...

Helmet tutorial video
http://www.helmetharbor.com/News.cfm/New...

I have a 2004 Pantera Freedom that I have put only 450 miles on it.

I did have it up for sale but I decided to take it back off the market in light of the recent developments with the UK and Iran.

I get about 80 miles to the gallon and it does about 35 mph which makes it fine for commuting within city limits.