http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/ Owner group for Yamaha Vino 125 scooters Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:56:52 GMT John http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18420 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18420 As another thought, you might want to consider new tires. Check the names of American tires for the 3.5-10. All are good. Explore the other forums for tire Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:50:21 GMT John http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18419 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18419 ... Better, more intense spark. smoother running with a slight increase in top end. worth the 8-10 dollars don't change as often. Couples with windshield, Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:01:03 GMT steven liebchen http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18418 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18418 One big plus for me is the availabity of the performance parts for the Zuma 125. The new pipe and variator made a huge difference as we are getting 0-30 in 5 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:53:14 GMT John MacDonald http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18417 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18417 Roy, In FL is legal to park in a full size spot. Morality has nothing to do with it. John ... and morally to a full ... respectful. ... and take a spot. Park Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:50:31 GMT John MacDonald http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18416 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18416 Dave ~ all are single rides ~ top speed in the tucked position on the speedometer was 62mph, so I'll say 58/59. Sitting straight 57/58 on the speedometer, so Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:50:28 GMT Dan Braasch http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18415 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18415 Absolutely we are entitled to a full parking spot, as is any registered vehicle. Does a motorcycle take up more space than a Vino? (OK, maybe a foot), and no Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:40:49 GMT David Hempy http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18414 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18414 ... What are you seeing for top speed riding solo (or dual)? ... -- David Hempy A firm grip on reality is not a critical component of happiness. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:22:15 GMT royglassr http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18413 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18413 ... It seems to me the fundamental question is: are we entitled legally and morally to a full sized parking spot in town? Roy ... the very outside of the spot Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:22:09 GMT scozomaji http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18412 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18412 You all graciously answered my newbie parking questions... now I have a newbie mechanical question: I've seen lots of posts, blogs, articles, etc... that urge Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:21:59 GMT scozomaji http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18411 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18411 Wow - thanks for all the replies. I thought this was a simple one ... I'm a little relieved to know I am not the only one thinking about this issue. I was out Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:03:00 GMT John MacDonald http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18410 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18410 I still haven't got a GPS, but I can say hands down the the Zuma 125 will hit 40mph about 3 seconds faster than the Vino 125. The fuel injection is the trick. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:29:48 GMT John http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18409 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18409 I find the same thing happens to me. Someone I know calls them snake trails. Grab at the tires all the time. Our city fills them in with asphalt and that can Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:02:30 GMT shannon http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18408 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18408 is this on all roads at all speeds? some pavement can have groves the vino tires will fallow the groves and give the feel you describe. ... slightly ... did Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:47:11 GMT Michael L. Bowden http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18407 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18407 Maybe someone can help me out. I have noticed that my Vino seems to be fishtailing/sliding/swishing (for lack of a better description) slightly when driving. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:38:59 GMT David Hempy http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18406 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/18406 The key is to park appropriate to the situation. The key is to be respectful. If it's a parking lot at a store with lots of open spots, go ahead and take a