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thejames
02-08-2003, 04:31
Right, been reading, comparing, analysing and evaluating......

Seems my other choice (Gilera DNA 125) - although it looks nice - is flawed in quite a few areas.

Seems the Gilera Runner 125 (2-stroke) on the other hand, receives nothing but praise. :thumbs: Slightly cheaper too. :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

From reading loads (and loads) of reviews i've yet to hear anything bad about them. Apparently, from what i read it would actually give my ***** a run for its money 0-60!! :eek: :eek: :eek: Everyone reckons approx 6-7 secs. :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: AND they'll do (depending who you listen to :rolleyes: ) anywhere between 60-100mpg!!! :eek: :thumbs: :eek: :thumbs: :eek: - Dave_S: "Stick that in yer pipe son!!" ;) :p :D

So, my point, anyone had/ridden one? At all?

Ta. Jim. :)
thejames
02-08-2003, 04:32
AND loadsa (comparatively :rolleyes: :D ) cheap tuning parts available too. :nod: :thumbs: :wack: :thumbs: :nod:
WESTY
03-08-2003, 10:44
hi man

whatever you do dont go for the DNA absolute garbage in my opinion.

ive been in the bike industry for the past 4 years both selling and repairing. go for the runner everytime mate for one its a better looing scooter, it holds its value more, there are more tuning parts available, plus it a cooter the DNA isn't anything its trying to be a motorcylce when its not.

your right when you say they are flawed, ive had several in for repair sometime warranty sometimes not. the typical things are:

electrical problems, harnesses burning out
pistons blowing up
conrods failing
bearings collapsing

one customer (not one of mine) brought his back 13 times to the dealer within 6 months in ths time the topend was replaced 4 times and this is a std bike whose rider is 30 years of age, neadless to say :furious:

GO FOR THE RUNNER

if you need any more info just Pm me :wave:
thejames
05-08-2003, 13:25
:cry: Err.... erm.... how do i say this....? Err.... Guess what i ordered yesterday morning........ :( :( :(
WESTY
05-08-2003, 17:01
Oh :eek: , if no money has exchanged hands or no contract has bee signed you should be able to cancel your order.

If not hopefully yours may be one of the lucky ones either way you'll enjoy riding it scooters are good fun and light on ya pocket (providing nothing goes wrong :rolleyes: )

if you need any help just holla

HAPPY RIDING:cool:
Leon
05-08-2003, 17:05
Westy - you able to get parts for old bikes at all?
WESTY
05-08-2003, 17:11
What you after man, you name it i'll probably have it or be able to source it for ya in no time at all :)
Leon
05-08-2003, 17:14
Originally posted by WESTY
What you after man, you name it i'll probably have it or be able to source it for ya in no time at all :)

Coil for 1974 Honda CB200
Think that the part muber is 345 (or is it 374???)

Any idea on the cost?
:notworthy
WESTY
05-08-2003, 17:23
i need a couple bits of more info:

is it a 6 volt or 12 volt unit

and is it a single coil or twin???

price depends on which it is but ishould be able to get you one or two or three or how many you want :wack:

westy
WESTY
05-08-2003, 17:58
any idea which type it is yet mate???
Leon
09-08-2003, 00:23
sorry dude - forgot all about this thread!

I think it is 12v but don't know if it is a single or a twin...

how might I find out? (the bike didn't come with one)

Cheers!
thejames
09-08-2003, 14:28
Originally posted by WESTY
Oh :eek: , if no money has exchanged hands or no contract has bee signed you should be able to cancel your order.

If not hopefully yours may be one of the lucky ones either way you'll enjoy riding it scooters are good fun and light on ya pocket (providing nothing goes wrong :rolleyes: )

if you need any help just holla

HAPPY RIDING:cool:

Cheers mate. :thumbs:

Fingers crossed....
WESTY
09-08-2003, 16:05
no worries mate

:wave:
WESTY
09-08-2003, 16:08
sorry dude - forgot all about this thread!

I think it is 12v but don't know if it is a single or a twin...

how might I find out? (the bike didn't come with one)


you would be looking @ £26.95 plus P+P for a new coil Starionman

how does that sound?

westy
Leon
09-08-2003, 17:22
Originally posted by WESTY
you would be looking @ £26.95 plus P+P for a new coil Starionman

how does that sound?

westy

Eminently affordable my good man. I'll PM your good self... :D
WESTY
10-08-2003, 09:56
I await your Pm good Sir :D
WESTY
10-08-2003, 10:02
PM sent to ya mate

westy
Leon
10-08-2003, 12:19
Originally posted by WESTY
PM sent to ya mate

westy

:notworthy

Will sort ASAP my good friend (prolly tomorrow AM coz I'm at work in about .5hours :( )
WESTY
10-08-2003, 12:21
on a SUNDAY, credit to ya man :thumbs:
Leon
10-08-2003, 12:26
Originally posted by WESTY
on a SUNDAY, credit to ya man :thumbs:
and a Saturday... :cry:
I have no life :cry: