This years weather was certainly better than last years. Last year we had snow, sleet, rain, lightning strikes and water filled air boxes on a few bikes. This year? We had beautiful weather, sunshine and only one bike with a vacuum lock issue, which was easily remedied with a little help from great folks at Dunham's do it center hardware.
Our farthest rider out this year was Todd who journeyed all the way from the Philly area to Carlisle the night before the ride started on a 50 cc Genuine RH50. He did over 100 miles on a 50cc before the ride even started!
Carl was lucky enough to start a day early as well and had the genius idea of camping at Mahoning drive-in for an all night vampire feature.
The ride "officially" started Saturday morning at Carlisle Cycle and Scooter. From there we headed North to pick up more riders.
Nothing like climbing the mountains on PA rt. 74 on a small displacement scooter to set the mood for the weekend.
We arrived in Port Royal PA to pick up sidecar #2 for the trip.
Now we were set;
We had our race winners.
And our male models
Time for fuel, drinks, and to set out on a long drive. Well, not so long, but at 50cc speeds everything takes a bit longer than it should.
There were some slow uphill climbs.
And some major temptations.
"but it's NOT a motorcycle"
We did make it to Wellsboro before dark; so some white table clothes and fine food were in order at The Penn Wells.
The streets in Wellsboro are still lit by gas lighting. It's a beautiful sight after dark.
The Rangers at Hills Creek state park had everything ready for our arrival and the rooms were clean and dry.
While at the cabin we had Adam taking good care of us on coffee duty. We only bring the essentials...like a French press and coffee from BRCC.
Saturday morning we headed to the Wellsboro Diner for breakfast. The things you will see while sitting at the breakfast table!
Yes, that is a John Deere toilet train. Now, I HAVE seen it all.
We headed out to Colton Point State park (otherwise known as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania). The weather was clear and provided for some great pictures.
We even had a bike pick up a nail during the ride, but Todd was prepared with the tools to get it back on the road and we all learned the value of a good plug and air kit.
We picked up food on the way back to our home in the woods, and some firewood was needed for cooking dinner. Well supplied on scooters (you just have to use what you have).
We did some back road exploring, a gravity race or two, and generally enjoyed a day to ourselves. Todd found some wonderful views for the sunset.
Dinner was grand, stories were told, and we had the most relaxing evening some of us have had in a while. Just friends and no schedule for the weekend.
Todd had to get back early Monday morning, but he may have had some help from Black Rifle Coffee Company to get him up and running early.
The ride home is always the tough part, but we made sure to make an adventure out of it. That means dirt roads, kids. We even found a great spot for a break and to use the last of our spare fuel.
I think we wore some of the guys out :). He just took the re route as an opportunity to catch a few zzz's.
We did all arrive home safely and without incident. I was ready to head out and do some more....soon.
When selling a customer a new bike there are often several fees that can be quite confusing. Allow us to explain.
The delivery or "destination fee" is often very misunderstood. This is simply what it costs for us to get the bike freighted to us from the warehouse. No, the vendor DOES NOT ship them to us for free. We have to pay for that. This is often the largest fee and can be several hundred dollars.
First the crates are Lab inspected for damage. Then we get to uncrate the bikes.
The set-up fee covers us uncrating the machine, putting it together out of the crate, fueling it up, prepping and installing the battery, a test ride, and making any necessary adjustments. This fee can vary from bike to bike, but it is often relatively inexpensive. Many of the bikes are fairly easy to assemble for our expert crew. By the time you see them on the floor, most of the hard work has been done.
Notary and legal paperwork. This is again a small fee, but something that has to be done right. Our notary is a licensed professional and gets all the paperwork right that you need to be legal for the state.
There is even a wonderful little $2 fee you pay for your tires touching the road in Pennsylvania. Yes, a $1 per tire road tax ( $3 if you buy a Stella, due to the spare).
There is a fuel fee on the bike. If the bike has a 1.4 gallon tank the fee will be 3 or 4 dollars.That simply covers the fuel we use to fill the tank.
Of course there is also a small fee for a PA State safety Inspection. If you are buying from out of state this is one fee you do get to skip.
We are honest and no B.S. with these fees. We are up front and charge you the expenses that we pay. We have no hidden fees or extra charges. Remember, we want to sell you a bike and make smiles, but we are here to earn a living. Stop by, allow us the pleasure of selling you a bike at an honest price by a family shop.
We often have customers who are searching for a good scooter to place on the back of their RV. This is quite a good idea.
You get the RV to your campsite, everything is set-up for the week, and you want to run into town for ice, food, or to see that cool band at the bar. Who wants to haul that giant RV into town when you can hop on a 49cc scoot; throw on a helmet and some gloves and have a nice ride into town?
I know what we would do. We have been bringing a "pit-bike" with us to the races and off-road events for years. It occurred to us early on to have one with a legal tag. We could run into town, get firewood, or just take a nice ride in the county-side for a few hours Saturday night.
Allow us to share what we offer.
We still prefer two stroke engines due to the power advantage over the four-strokes. However, the 4T's are getting faster, with better cylinder heads, and higher tech engines. All of these bikes can be seen on our sales pages here.
Genuine offers the buddy 50 starting at $1995. A small 49cc 2T runner. We have seen buddies 10 years old with over 20K miles on the clock and running like a top. If the rider is shorter than 5'3" this is a great choice as this company offers a short seat as well as a lowered shock to accommodate "fun-sized riders". We have a customer with both feet on the ground at 4'10" tall.
The Roughhouse 50 is the more rugged version of the buddy. Equipped with 50/50 tires capable of light dirt use and asphalt riding as well. This is the one you want to take the dirt "road" down to the fishing hole. The same 2T motor as the buddy 50. Both of these bikes are capable of 45 MPH ( derestricted) and have a host of well fitting accessories such as rear racks, windshields and hop-up parts. Again, $1,999 gets you on the road. The sport version goes for $2295.
Then there are the four-strokes. These are the clean and green versions of the 50cc world. Genuine Scooters are on board with their new Venture for just $1,599. A 3 valve engine with water cooling so it can run hard and stay reliable.
Lance has been in the 50cc game for a while with several offerings. They have gone all four stroke with their bikes. This means no oil to mix with the gas.
They have 5 models to choose from in the 50 cc range:
The Cali Classic 50 sits at $1,799 with a different look for a small scooter
As well as the Havana 50cc at $1,799 to round out Lances offering.
We would be remiss to forget to mention SYM and their Mio 50 and its unique looks at $1,999
As you can see, there are plenty of choices for that 50cc to fit on the end of your camper or the hitch of your pick-up. The prices range from $1600 to $2200 so you won't have to break the bank to have some fun. Did we mention fun? Yes, not only are these economical to ride and maintain, often getting 100 MPG in fuel economy, but they are a blast on a warm day. Far more fun to explore with than the big guys.
Stop by and chat with us. We can show you some scooters and even help you figure out how to haul them. We know what works and what doesn't. We keep several different ones in stock, so you can try them all out for size.
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Genuine Scooters has been selling the Buddy line of scooters for 10 years. This scooter comes in a 50cc two-stroke, and a 125 and 170i four-stroke model. They have become known as one of the most reliable small scooters in America. To celebrate, Genuine is giving away one of their 10th anniversary models. All you have to do is stop by the shop and ask us to register you for a chance to win. It is THAT EASY! We have the anniversary editions on the floor; so you can check out what you might win ahead of time.
