Pros: A great way to see the towns. Great sound. A chic magnet
Cons: Be prepared to keep putting your hand in your pocket for bad design
The knee panels or guards were far too wide and created a massive wind resistance. I cut mine down now long after buying it(1967)The engine was too small and I had to crouch down in order to get past 30 MPH. The 150 gave a bit more grunt. But still the wider knee panel was a pain. The headlight which was moved to the steering just gave it more appeal. There is not dought in my mind that, when buying one, be prepared to have to replace the clutch cable twice a year. as well as being prepred to bump start it due to its 6 volt system. Should the gears slip at night you run the risk of fusing the rear light. It was still a better scooter than the best Vespa
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