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Hi Guys, I really need your help and advice.
I am going back to school for postgraduate studies in July.
After a year in India, I might shift to foreign countries for research. So for one or two more years until I finish my research I will have to leave my two wheeler in my home in India. If I get to work there, the time period could be longer.
Now, the motorcycle that I have will be used by a relative to whom I'm happy to give right away since he is an undergraduate student and it's the right time for him to use my gixxer. Meanwhile, my new university commute everyday will be around 30 km round trip. I am planning to get a scooter for the same and also for city commutes with the following in mind -
1. Good rideability and fuel efficiency for at least 13 - 14 months.
2. Reliable build quality.
3. Ease of storage when I'm not in India - this could be over a year to two or even more. My family members will not be touching the vehicle during the time I'm away. I do not wish to sell it too due to poor resale value and it will be just one year. If the bike can be stored longer then I'm happy to keep it.
4. A workhorse for daily usage and practicality.
5. Comfortable for a tall person - 6 ft. Pillion comfort is not an issue.
I have the following scooters shortlisted and with quotations ready.
1. Access 125 - 70k on road with disc brake. Fibre body.
2. Vespa - 85k on road. Metal body.
3. Hero Duet - 64k on road. Metal body.
4. Yamaha alpha - 64k on road with disc brake. Fibre body.
For the usage I mentioned and for the ease of storage + eventual restoration after years, which scooter will be suitable? Which is the scooter that my family can simply dust and keep while I'm away? If selling the scooter after a year is advisable, which scooter will fetch good resale value? I am not keenly into selling it as I think a two wheeler is a must in every house, esp scooter these days, for emergency. So I just want ease of maintenance when I'm away or if someone wishes to ride it in my family, they must be able to get the scooter ready in short time with good support from service station.
Also, please mention the storage maintenance for scooters. Which brand offers best support for my requirements in Chennai?
Thanks in advance,
Srinath.
P.S: I have also posted this on the storage maintenance thread in the general biking discussion section because it is relevant there too.
I am going back to school for postgraduate studies in July.
After a year in India, I might shift to foreign countries for research. So for one or two more years until I finish my research I will have to leave my two wheeler in my home in India. If I get to work there, the time period could be longer.
Now, the motorcycle that I have will be used by a relative to whom I'm happy to give right away since he is an undergraduate student and it's the right time for him to use my gixxer. Meanwhile, my new university commute everyday will be around 30 km round trip. I am planning to get a scooter for the same and also for city commutes with the following in mind -
1. Good rideability and fuel efficiency for at least 13 - 14 months.
2. Reliable build quality.
3. Ease of storage when I'm not in India - this could be over a year to two or even more. My family members will not be touching the vehicle during the time I'm away. I do not wish to sell it too due to poor resale value and it will be just one year. If the bike can be stored longer then I'm happy to keep it.
4. A workhorse for daily usage and practicality.
5. Comfortable for a tall person - 6 ft. Pillion comfort is not an issue.
I have the following scooters shortlisted and with quotations ready.
1. Access 125 - 70k on road with disc brake. Fibre body.
2. Vespa - 85k on road. Metal body.
3. Hero Duet - 64k on road. Metal body.
4. Yamaha alpha - 64k on road with disc brake. Fibre body.
For the usage I mentioned and for the ease of storage + eventual restoration after years, which scooter will be suitable? Which is the scooter that my family can simply dust and keep while I'm away? If selling the scooter after a year is advisable, which scooter will fetch good resale value? I am not keenly into selling it as I think a two wheeler is a must in every house, esp scooter these days, for emergency. So I just want ease of maintenance when I'm away or if someone wishes to ride it in my family, they must be able to get the scooter ready in short time with good support from service station.
Also, please mention the storage maintenance for scooters. Which brand offers best support for my requirements in Chennai?
Thanks in advance,
Srinath.
P.S: I have also posted this on the storage maintenance thread in the general biking discussion section because it is relevant there too.
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