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Anybody doing any Winter work on their rides? Anybody know how to make the Metropolitan go 40 like the Metropolitan II? There must be a way to defeat the...
Scott Littfin <acepil...
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Jan 20, 2003
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I thought Metro's go 40, and Metro II's only go 25 or something? Which kind do you have? ... Metropolitan ... to...
Michael <sofa_lint@...>
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Jan 24, 2003
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Hey everybody, I'm brand new to this board,.. but I have not yet taken delivery of my Metropolitan. The local dealer tells me it might be as long as March or...
Michael <sofa_lint@...>
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Jan 24, 2003
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Oops. I can never remember which model is which. Mine goes 25 Max. 40 would be nice! Scott ... -- Scott http://corbenflyer.tripod.com ...
Scott
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Jan 24, 2003
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We had oodles of them this past summer up here in Wisconsin. Honda loaned about 100 to the Experimental Aircraft Association last year for their big fly in....
Scott
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Jan 24, 2003
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The Metropolitan goes 40. The Metropolitan II goes 25. The metropolitan II was made to go slower so it could be legally classified as a "moped" in some states....
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Jan 25, 2003
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yay!!!! My scooter arrived FINALLY! Wow I was afraid I would have to wait til March or April. It's so cool! I love the Yellow color! Anyway just wanted to...
Michael <sofa_lint@...>
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Feb 15, 2003
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I am glad I found some sort of group. I plan on getting it today after several months wait. The dealer here had a hard time locating one so I had to find one...
Matt Russell <carolin...
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Feb 21, 2003
6:25 pm
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We have a pair of the light blue and white Metro II's and they're a hoot! We went with the Metro II's so we didn't need a motorcycle license here in...
Scott
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Feb 21, 2003
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In under an hour I will have it I just got the call. Some dealers here said both were legal some said they were not oh well either way I am on the way. ... We ...
Matt Russell <carolin...
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Feb 21, 2003
7:50 pm
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I got it and I love it so does every one that has seen it. I got the hang of it in no time. Its hard to get past 25 on the roads here that little extra boost...
Matt Russell <carolin...
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Feb 22, 2003
7:29 pm
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Careful on the snow. I haven't found any "Monster-Mudders" for them yet ;) Scott ... -- Scott http://corbenflyer.tripod.com ...
Scott
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Feb 22, 2003
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Hey There! I don't know about the snow, but we've been pinned down with heavy rain for about two weeks......I'm dying to get my Metro back out again. I've...
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Feb 23, 2003
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I purchased my 'Solar' colored Metropolitan about 8 days ago,here in Arkansas.I have generally enjoyed it so, but my landlady said that needed to be parked in...
aquarius6182000
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Mar 8, 2003
5:09 pm
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I assume that means either you need to pay extra for the parking space or something. Maybe you lock it up to a tree or something so it doesn't disappear...
Scott
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Mar 9, 2003
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It weighs about 165 pounds dry. The scooter comes with a couple of built-in anti-theft methods, and to deter most thieves I added a 9-ft braded chain(covered...
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Mar 13, 2003
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I am curious, did any of you out there who bought a soler metro also get the matching helmet? The reason I'm asking is because my local dealer tells me the...
Michael
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Mar 14, 2003
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Hi there everyone. I am considering buying a Honda Metropolitan (the non-moped version) as a second scooter. I already have a Honda Silverwing and love it for...
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Apr 6, 2003
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We've got a pair of Metropolitan II's and they top out at about 25 MPH, straight and level...downhill I can reach about 35...probably more off a cliff ;) Even...
Scott
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Apr 7, 2003
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Hi there! I ride a 2002 Metropolitan and my top speed is 40mph (after the break-in period, of course). I ride my scoot in Chicago and rarely have any speed...
Sue
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Apr 7, 2003
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Thanks for the info on the speed. I think 40 mph will suit me just fine as well. I just wanted to make sure that wasn't just a sales pitch. I saw the...
mnsilverwing
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Apr 7, 2003
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Grant, The Metropolitan II will not go over 25mph without some serious undoing of all the changes they made to restrict the engine. The older Metropolitan...
malcolm robertson
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Apr 7, 2003
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We're talking about the Metropolitan not the Metro II. I drive a Metropolitan and my top speed is 40 mph. I haven't heard of anyone being able to de-restrict...
Sue
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Apr 7, 2003
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Hidy folks. Yes the Metropolitan does in fact do 40. I ride one as well. I actually enjoy my scoot. I have about a 5-8 mile commute to work that it sees...
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Apr 8, 2003
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I am not even close to qualified to give a real answer on this, but here are some general thoughts. There are several key ways to increase the speed of a...
mnsilverwing
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Apr 8, 2003
6:20 pm
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I got lucky when I purchased a metro I called around and found all except one dealer that would sell me a metro 1 as a moped the other one that did not think...
Matt Russell
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Apr 9, 2003
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I picked up my Metropolitan today. It is a blast. I settled on the Juice (Orange) color which looks much better in person than on the Honda web site I must...
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Apr 12, 2003
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I came in at 108 mpg on my first tank if gas on the Metropolitan. I couldn't believe it. Amazing! Honda should be bragging the hell out of these things as a...
mnsilverwing
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Apr 16, 2003
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hello all, i just recently bought scooter for myself. now my friends all want one! and some of them are serious and are looking. so if anyone out there is...
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Apr 17, 2003
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I posted something to the madison usenet groups that I was looking for a 50cc or less moped or scooter for econo commuting at UW Milwaukee where I can park a...
Dave
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