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« on: August 30, 2010, 02:10:00 PM » |
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I have been looking over a several hundred mile radius fro a "new" scooter (and just to see what the market was). Pretty well narrowed it down to a Majesty. My plan was to sell my Reflex first then get the Yamaha. I had found an 07 in Knoxville. Low miles and Givi top box for under $3000 (Craigslist). and there was an 05 Here in Charleston for about $3500. Then it happened. I was checking all the Craigslist Friday and found an 07 with less than 500 miles. My wife (love her!) says, "go see it." So I did. The owner was a very nice guy in his 40's. Retired. The bike had been dropped by his wife and has some scratches down the side. Not bad really. I am just anal about aesthetics. I was the first looker, and bought the bike for $2,750! He threw in 2 helmets; a FF HJC that fits my wife, and a Shoei modular Multitec, that will fit either of my sons. I think that is a pretty good deal.
Also, it gives me latitude to "play it forward" and reduce the price on my Reflex if I need to.
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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2010, 02:19:20 PM » |
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So Paul, is that a Majesty? If so you did steal it and being the conscientious guy I am must report you to authorities...or not. Congrats. That is a very fine bike and it is on Norm's top 5 list for Maxi-scoots.
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2010, 02:22:07 PM » |
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i got a little confused reading your post, paul. so, is it an 07 majesty you got? if so, my story is kind of similar, but took place a year ago. i had a sportcity 250 and wanted to move up to a maj. i checked every dealer within about a 75 mile radius - there were several - and not a single one had a new maj in stock. every one of them had at least one t-max in stock and tried to sell me on one of those, but i didn't want to go that direction. so i started looking at craigs list and found no joy. checked out cycle trader's on-line listings an found an 07 with 625 miles on it at one of the dealers that i had already called. drove out (75 miles) and got it on the spot. (the strongest selling point was it was in the faster Team Yamaha Blue color  ) you'll like the maj. i've had a ball with mine. |
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« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2010, 02:28:35 PM » |
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Congrats on your new scoot -- but - whatcha gonna do when they come for your???
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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2010, 02:34:14 PM » |
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Congrats on your new scoot -- but - whatcha gonna do when they come for your???
Well I have a faster scooter now.... Ronnath, sorry for the confusing post. Haven't had my coffee. Yes, I did get a Majesty. Will get insurance, tags, etc within the next day or so... |
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« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2010, 02:41:00 PM » |
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Nice buy! You can't go wrong with a Majesty. Enjoy.
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« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2010, 03:03:20 PM » |
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Congrats, Paul!! Way to go!! Can't wait to see pictures!
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« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2010, 04:31:53 PM » |
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The Majesty is a fun ride, congratulations on such a good deal. Pictures please!
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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2010, 09:30:09 PM » |
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Great find, congratulations! Yeah, gotta have some pictures.
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« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2010, 12:27:04 AM » |
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Sounds like a steal!! I love my Majesty!
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« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2010, 02:31:39 AM » |
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I think the Majesty is the one bike I have never, ever, read a bad thing about. No failures of any kind. No disappointments in the ride. No premature wearing of parts. Reminds me of my 1978 Toyota Corolla. At about 200,000 miles I found myself wishing it would die so I could buy a new one. I eventually sold it to my mechanic, who last I heard, put another 100,000 miles on it.
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« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2010, 03:45:12 PM » |
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Didiki can't be wrong, congrats
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« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2010, 10:48:08 PM » |
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Welcome to the club!!!! You will not be disappointed!
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« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2010, 01:25:50 PM » |
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Great buy PAUL I have not been on my reflex or rebel since the majesty purchase, rode 75 mi. yesterday with simple excuse like GOING TO BREAKFAST!!! ENJOY
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