Gave this a Spin

[Mr G in NYC]

Lovely day here in NYC today ...sunny and warm
After 2 fuel taps failed ...popped 3rd one on and
enjoyed this stock SX150 for the day G.

[Dryballs]

You poor b@5t@rd.

[scooterslag]

Stuart Owens old SX150?

[Mr G in NYC]

Yup...Stu's old bike now living in retirement stateside
Left exactly as he sold it to me, with exception of new fuel
tap , new crank and bearings after 27,000 miles on the orginals
Perfect scoot for the streets of NY gearing wise .
G

[Toddy]

Whats it like driving in New York on 2 wheels last time i was there i cant remember seing many 2 wheelers apart from push-bikes , Bet its a bit different from riding on the Coast to Coast as well

[gerryjunior]

thats a nice bike, ive got one of those rear racks in the garage , never saw one fitted , it looks nice,

[JINX]

Riding a scooter in NYC is a war. The main enemy is the yellow army of taxi's, who shift lanes whenever they like, despite being alongside the driver, police too. The pedestrians are cocky and prefer to cross when they please, not according to the lights, and they do not care about looking, they are talking on the smartphone. The street surface is a minefield, slimed with food and trash truck grease. Add buses, congestion and constant horn use and you get a fair idea of the battleground. I crashed twice in 6 years, minor stuff thankfully.

The best practice in dense traffic is to head directly at the problem, squirt through and stay ahead. If you are patient, or timid, you will be part of the problem. Lane splitting to the front of the line is paramount. Low end grunt is needed for rapid 1-2 gear launches to the next light.

I found 5am at sunrise peaceful, when I once hit 83 green lights in a row. It is the fastest way around that city, no comparison. But you can expect your ride to be beaten up because of it. I do not miss it.

Next time I am there, I am headed to Mr G's shop for a handshake and clothing.

[Mr G in NYC]

Toddy......riding C2C much lovelier and easier and nicer

Gerry Junior. If you dont want that rack I'll buy it off ya

Jinx. As you said + some Been here 13 years and still
scootering on the pot holed streets of NYC. 3 accidents and counting....
Today tinkered on the SX150 and gave the old Matt black SX200 a
spin........ Sure hit me up when you hit town..I'll buy you lunch
All Lambretta owners welcome at my store......
G.