2006 Schwinn reviews

I'm not really a motorcycle guy, but I've ridden motorcycles before when I was in high school. I really am an avid cyclist who wanted to trade up for my work commute.
I love this scooter. It was easy to use from the get go, is peppy, and has a lot of people at work thinking about buying something.
As a tall guy, I am very comfortable and I can go very fast so that I don't create traffic drag. I've had the scooter up to 50 mph which is much faster than I really need. Since I have insurance on the bike but not a license yet, I have to take it easy.
Three nitnoids:
1. The key mechanism doesn't work smoothly. So using the key to open the seat is a pain and getting the thing going is sometimes irksome.
2. Locking the front wheel is not easy. I really need to take it back to the dealer to figure this out. I need the extra security to keep the bike from being easy to roll away.
3. The idle must be set too low as the scooter died on my at the traffic light this morning. I suspect this is another easy thing to fix.
The good stuff:
1. The helmet and gloves fit in the seat compartment. Yea, I don't have to schlep them up the stairs and store them in my office.
2. The engine trany is tight, shifts automatically with no apparent jerks.
3. The safety features like the kickstand kill switch, headlights always on, and double stand when storing are appreciated.
4. This puppy has a double passenger seat and can haul two people quite easily.
5. It only has a 1.5 gallon tank but I only have to fill it up once a month. Sweet! Show less

Bought it for commute from Spanaway to Tacoma. Having LOADS of fun riding it! The ride and handling are what I expected for a 2-wheeled vehicle. I have never been on a scooter or motorcycle before this so I am quite used to the feel of the car. It has a lot more giddy-up than I expected, definitely able to keep up with the rest of traffic. Show less