Try not to buy the first bike you see. Take your time and you will get a bike that will last you a long time.  Always test drive it and go over the paperwork to make sure it has been regularly maintained. Check for damage and scratches.  Ask how many owners it has had.  Rev the engine and listen to how it sounds.  If you don’t know what to listen for, bring a friend who does.  Check the wheel and tires for wear and tear.  Ideally, the service and maintenance have been performed by an authorized dealer with factory parts.  Study the bike many times over before making a decision.  Don’t impulse buy!

Lots of bikes use 20W 50.  Very few use 10W 30.  20W-50 would be best in warmer weather and 10W40 would be best in cold weather.

You probably don’t want to MAKE one yourself.  Even if you consider your ride a cheap scooter, bring it to a muffler shop to do it for you.  Simple welding jobs like these should be a piece of cake for them.  This will be much easier, and won’t cost too much.

The first year for the Honda Silverwing was 2001. It is one of the most powerful scooters, and it features a CVT transmission (continuously variable transmission).

Tell them the benefits, such as the good gas mileage.  If they drive you around a lot right now, calculate how much they would save in gas if you drove yourself.  They find reviews and tell them that the top speed is only 40mph.  Lastly, tell them that you will take a Safety Class before you start looking for mopeds for sale.  Finally, try to show them some  safety brochures.

Scooters like Vespas are usually considered gender neutral.  I have both female and male friends that ride Scooters.  They are a great alternative to traditional motorcycles.  They are not necessarily ladylike nor manly.  They just help you get from point A to point B.

To boost the power of your moped, you can add a sports exhaust to get the speed up to about 50 miles per hour.  If your scooter has a Centrifugal clutch, you can also remove the restrictors of the Variator.  In addition, there is a washer/cone in the exhaust which restricts the exhaust gas flow from the engine.  If you replace this with an aftermarket model, you should see some additional performance.  Lastly, this is getting pretty advanced, but you can change out the barrel head and piston for a bigger capacity one.

You can also check the air filter and see if you can replace it with one that would give you better air flow.  Good luck!

If your scooter has a 12 volt electrical system, then you should be able to charge your GPS on your moped.  Another option is to simply charge it before your trip and use the built in battery.  It should last you a few hours.