Which color did/will you buy?

[vinoxin]

If you bought or will be buying, I would like to know what color? Why? I just want to see what is the most popular color of choice for this baby. All colors are really nice. I'm thinking most people went for the silver to be conservative but I could be wrong. Post your thoughts if you find this interesting and fun.

[Cindy]

Actually I wanted a silver one, but got the blue one because of the price. I'm glad I did because I really like the blue.

[Rx2000]

I got the silver. I liked the red but when thinking about possible pin-stripes or decals I figured I'd have to be way to careful with the colour, but with the silver I figured anything would work.

I still haven't seen the blue in person but I really like the pics I've seen online. Maybe that would have been an option but I'm happy with my choice.

ren
:raf:

[Vixxenn3]

I purchased a 2006 Vino 125 back in early September. I got the silver (although I really don't think it's silver...more like pewter). Strangely enough, it's the IDENTICAL color of my car which is a metallic, gun metal grey. I now hog the garage w/my grey car and my beautiful grey scoot.

[java959]

I just got my 2006 silver Vino 125 this past Sunday. I had a choice between the blue and silver as they had both on the floor. Silver, to me, looked better, so it was my choice. No regrets at all.

[bahmo]

Bought my blue 125 today! :ll

Now I just need to get myself a motorcycle license.

[Focus Mike]

wow its been a minute since ive been on this site, and the scooter 125 vino people picked up too....cool.

i got a 05 red one.

[Sorrowed One]

o_o [/FONT]undefined. Picked up a silver one as it was the last 2005 model available at the time in ontario. Happy with the choice as I have seen all models even the new Yamaha blue.

[ed2brute]

Just brought a blue 2006 Vino 125 home with me today.

Really, I like the silver better, but the blue was in stock and I got a very good deal.

[vinoguy63]

i have a blue 06 but would be ok with the silver maybe its just me but i kinda wish the luggage rack was not black

[coreym]

I ordered blue because it looks so cool on the yamaha website. But when I saw the silver in the shop, the blue was quickly defenestrated.

[mikel]

got blue -no choice-all they had---looks sharp-hope the mufffler stays on!

[johnjul]

If you bought or will be buying, I would like to know what color? Why? I just want to see what is the most popular color of choice for this baby. All colors are really nice. I'm thinking most people went for the silver to be conservative but I could be wrong. Post your thoughts if you find this interesting and fun.

I love the purplish blue and I'm very happy with my Vino 125

[johnjul]

If I put a luggage box on mu Vino, would I still have access to my gas cap

[Sorrow]

Welcome, You would need to put a bracket on in which to angle forward towards the seat is the best way and would need extra support for the rack that comes with as it bends fairly easy. I would have supports come up from beneath the rack coming up from just either side of the gas tank cap. The reason I would have it raise forward so that it would not put extra stress on the rack. If you use chrome pieces for the supports and a nice substantial chrome bracket it would look very nice. I have looked into the carrier that goes on the ETON as the black paint matches the black paint of the Vino 125 perfectly and has nice contour to it. Or you could get one that has a quick release like the GIVI that does not need brackets but would need painting to match paint and also you would need to take it on and off which could turn into a pain real quick. You could also bracket the Givi. By the way what colour is your Vino?

[sooznd]

There are photos on the Vino 125 Yahoo group of people who have mounted Givi trunks on their scoots. You can set the trunk far enough back on the mounting plate so it doesn't interfere with the gas cap. Also removing the Givi trunk is very easy, since that is what it is designed to do. I have one on my Vino 50 and you just push the button and take it off and then snap it back on again.

[Sorrow]

I agree with Sooznd, everyone that has a Givi trunk loves it. I went to my local dealer today to look at one close. The one I looked at it had a hole in the center of it that would match up with the gas cap with the 125. Regarding the gas cap it took a while to figure out an easy way to take the cap on/off. I found the best way is to line up the arrow straight up with key in then turn left 1/4 then twist key it will pop out easy. To replace put it back to the same spot and turn right 1/4 back to original starting point. If I do not do this it takes a while to find the release point in order to get the key out again. Sometimes it can take up to 6-7 times to line it up if not done the right way.

[johnjul]

I own a purplish blue vino 125 and I jest love it. his Friday I go for My motorcycle lisence this friday, Again I;m so happy with my Vino

[psychoscoot]

i actually wanted the blue one but they dint have it on stock,but silver and black worked good co'z im from the bay area.....lets go raiders!!!

[johnjul]

I got the blue 2006 125 vino and could not be any happier. Now, where can I find a luggage rack to fit my vino without blocking my gas cap

[johnjul]

thanks to everyone for your help

[sooznd]

I got the blue 2006 125 vino and could not be any happier. Now, where can I find a luggage rack to fit my vino without blocking my gas cap
Please read the posts above yours regarding the Givi trunk

[kevin06vino]

I just bought a blue 2006 :yippy:

[HammondVino125]

Got the Blue!!! I wanna put stickers on it but it looks toooo niceE!!!

[sooznd]

I am considering getting a 125. I really like the deep Red color of the 2005 model, but cannot find one used or new in my area. My second choice is the 2006 in Blue

[Sorrow]

I like the red as well. I have only seen a few of them. They actually have a used one here in town for sale. To bad it wasn't the states.....

[sooznd]

Sorrow- How about I buy it & you deliver to me in Colorado? ;)
But I bet you couldn't resist sticking a few skulls on it :D

[Sorrow]

Skulls???? I have no idea what your talking about......LOL. No I wouldn't do that to you Sooznd. The skulls wouldn't would clash in your stable with your other babies. By the way my scoot cosmetic mods are pretty much complete. Still waiting for whitewalls... the scoot is at a motorcycle show right now. When it's back I'll take the finished pictures to put in my scooter garage. By the way the site needs to get a skull smiley set up for me what do you think...LOL

[puddleduck]

I like the red as well. I have only seen a few of them. They actually have a used one here in town for sale. To bad it wasn't the states.....
Sorrow- How about I buy it & you deliver to me in Colorado? ;)
But I bet you couldn't resist sticking a few skulls on it :D

Sorry guys, I bought the little red beauty! can't wait to tweak it a bit, but right now, I love it.

[Sorrow]

I take it you live in my hometown. PM me and we can hook up for some rides.

[sooznd]

Puddleduck- Congrats on the new Scooter!! Sorrow is the resident expert on modding the Vino 125 in every way imagineable.

[puddleduck]

thanks! I've put about 300 kms on it already and I'm averaging 3 litres per 100 Km's. Not bad at a buck a litre for gas.

[3rd Samuel]

Just brought a blue 2006 Vino 125 home with me today.

Really, I like the silver better, but the blue was in stock and I got a very good deal.

No "good deals" around here. These things are not staying on the floor. What kind of good deals are people gettting? Afraid to ask, since I just paid MSRP- but got a cover thrown in and get 50 bucks worth of gas from Yamaha.

[sooznd]

No "good deals" around here. These things are not staying on the floor. What kind of good deals are people gettting? Afraid to ask, since I just paid MSRP- but got a cover thrown in and get 50 bucks worth of gas from Yamaha. If you just paid MSRP, you got a good deal. People in California are paying close to $3 K & more for them.

I hope I get some gas $ from Yamaha., too. The dealership where I bought mine didn't know anything about that promotion, only the financing promos.
How do I get my gas $$?


Regarding this poll--I marked Silver by mistake & it needs to be changed to Blue.

[DUSK13]

I was just glad to find one, hard to get ,selling out fast here in Ohio,mine is silver. Dawn

[scootertrash]

After about a month, you get get a prepaid Yamaha debit card with $50 credit on it- you can use if for anything, not just gas. Ironically the "free gas" card works everywhere except at "pay at the pump" stations

[swime-babe]

Just bought a blue 2006 125 on Saturday. Silver did look good but blue looked that much better.....ok ok it also matched my riding outfit...there, happy?

[deermatt@gmail.]

hey guys , im new here. i just picked up a 04 red vino 125. i wish it was the silver model though. i might paint it

[puddleduck]

hey guys , im new here. i just picked up a 04 red vino 125. i wish it was the silver model though. i might paint it

I have the exact model and year! I love the red! but i'm a huge fan of red and black anyway...

[puddleduck]

anyone see the pictures of the black vino 125? they are on japanese sites...I wonder if will be coming to north america next year....i want one!

[Skrapiron]

I got the 125 in blue, and my 50 in silver. Nothing like having a garage full of scooters! :)

[RCASC-EH]

We just got one, but I'm slightly disappointed. It seems more grey, than silver to me. Anyone else??!

[sooznd]

I doubt it--they have been making the black one for the Asian market for a couple of years now.
I wish Yamaha would give us more color choices.
Can't complain too much, though. Honda doesn't even provide anything better than the 80 cc 1980's styled Elite for the North American market.

Anyone been reading the latest reviews on Genuine's Buddy 125? Vino 125 has some real competition now.

[arizonavino]

Anyone been reading the latest reviews on Genuine's Buddy 125? Vino 125 has some real competition now.

Maybe. The Buddy 125 has been getting a lot of buzz and hype - the Genuine PR machine is certainly no slacker. But I've yet to read anything that convinces me it's equal/superior to the Vino 125 although some are trying to paint that picture. The couple of "reviews" I've read are questionable for reasons I won't elaborate on.

The few pieces of information I do believe give me the impression it's somewhat smaller than a Vino 125, with less seating area and less space to accomodate riders of different sizes. But it might have an advantage for smaller riders. Plenty of claims for good top end performance but everyone mentions the speedometer is fairly optimistic. Personally I'd like it if the Buddy 125 DOES have some edge over the Vino 125 is some areas - it does have a few neat features. Might make Yamaha apply the tweak machine to our Vino and improve the breed ;) But we won't know the truth about the Buddy until enough honest and technically competent owners start posting real data we can rely on.

Tony

[sooznd]

Tony--good points. One of the reviews I read was of course by a dealer who sold those scooters. Biased.....;no ;)

When I read of a speed of nearly 70 mph on a 125 cc scooter, I kind of wondered if that was even possible.
The Stella owners I know ( 2 stroke 150 cc) report they reach around 60 mph. The Buddy and the Stella are two enitrely different scooters made by different companies.

I love my Vino 125 and don't care much for the colors or more sporty styling on the Buddy, but if this scooter will help to put more scooterists on the road, that's a good thing. :)

[arizonavino]

Tony--good points. One of the reviews I read was of course by a dealer who sold those scooters. Biased.....;no ;)

When I read of a speed of nearly 70 mph on a 125 cc scooter, I kind of wondered if that was even possible.
The Stella owners I know ( 2 stroke 150 cc) report they reach around 60 mph. The Buddy and the Stella are two enitrely different scooters made by different companies.

I love my Vino 125 and don't care much for the colors or more sporty styling on the Buddy, but if this scooter will help to put more scooterists on the road, that's a good thing. :)
I absolutely agree that if the Buddy 125 puts more people on the road with scooters it's a good thing. And to some extend the hype surrounding it is understandable - you have to get people's attention to generate interest. But once you get past all that the product better deliver something to back up the hype. The chances the Buddy 125 delivers the type of performance currently being IMPLIED is pretty slim. As I mentioned in the Vino 125 Group it would be tough for a 150 cc scooter to do that. The Buddy 125 doesn't have any engine technology to cause me to think different. If they were particularly good at the "tuning" aspect they might have gotten a couple more mph than typical for an engine of it's configuration. Since the Buddy is a little smaller the aerodynamic footprint is less and that could get them a little bit extra. Show me the honest data taken with a GPS...

The other aspect is the buddy 125 maintenance schedule - I though the Vino 125 was a little overboard (probably to feed dealer service departments ;). The Buddy 125 has far more frequent maintenance or even replacement of items that a typical owner won't be able to do. I uploaded the schedule to the Files area in the Vino125 Group - you have to get a user account with PGO to get the manual.

Tony

[drew428scj]

I bought both silver for me and blue for my wife love them both

[joka_d]

i bought mine at the begining of April 2005, and it was silver, but now its matt black :---

Click here for a picture. (http://www.scooterseatcovers.com/gallery/SergecamoVINO125.jpg)

[scootertrash]

I really wanted a charcoal silver one, and wasn't interested in the blue at all.
But, the $1850, 2006 I found on craig's list was blue.

I really like the color now, it's much nicer in person, especially in the sun.
The pictures don't do justice to the nice metallic glow this violet-blue color has

[Dennis]

Bought the silver 06 for my wife. She chose the silver because she's thinking of pin stripes also, possibly flames. Little did she know that secret internal memos leaked from Yamaha have shown the 06 Silver scoots are the fastest. The Blue is much slower. Smart woman.

Dennis

[sooznd]

Just as an FYI--for anyone who bought a Yamaha in a color that wasn't your fave--the side panels are relatively inexpensive to replace--something like $50 or less per side panel--I think you could get everything needed to change the color of your scooter for ~$200 or possibly less. As cheap as a professionsl paint job, plus you'd have an extra set of panels if you needed them..

[puddleduck]

this thread keeps appearing as new, but the latest date is june 30...is stuff happening that I'm not seeing? my version contains 6 pages.


EDIT: I get it. when someone answers the poll, it becomes new.

Puddleduck

[heavyvino]

TANTOR is silver, but we say it elephant gray

[waterinthefuel]

I had a choice of one silver or two blues, I chose silver, the blue was gaudy in my opinion.

[sooznd]

Silver is nice, but I like the visibility factor of the red and blue color Vinos better.

[Sorrow]

Soozn'd jealousy will get you no where......LOL. Actually I like all the colours the silver went with my plan for modding. Jezebel just wouldn't be the same woman in Blue.

[sooznd]

Sorrow, I know that hussy Jezebel would be seen in nothing less that sterling silver..;wink)

[puddleduck]

I still like my red. Kinda partial to the dark red from 05. but the 04 red works well with the theme I'm going with...new pictures coming soon!

[sooznd]

I still like my red. Kinda partial to the dark red from 05. but the 04 red works well with the theme I'm going with...new pictures coming soon! the deep burgundy red of the 2005 Vino was my first choice, but alas couldn't find a used one in 06

[HotWheels]

had to def. go with the yamaha blue. I was thinkin bout the silver at first, but then again, if you think about it, therer are already alot of metallic colors and what not on and off the road. So i chose a color that might hopefully catch someones eye. And not make a frisby out of me and my scooter! o_o

[TheShok]

local dealer only had the blue, i kinda like the silver better but i want something that stands out for safety reasons, and the silver blends more with the surrounding concrete.
i'm bummed that there were not more color choices so in a way i look forward to my paint wearing so i can give it a dif color, or just get extra panels with another color.

[OldGuy]

local dealer only had the blue, i kinda like the silver better but i want something that stands out for safety reasons, and the silver blends more with the surrounding concrete.
i'm bummed that there were not more color choices so in a way i look forward to my paint wearing so i can give it a dif color, or just get extra panels with another color.

My '01 50 cc has over 12,000 miles on it and (except for some scratches) the color is still bright. Unless the newer ones have changed the finish it's my guess that your in for a long wait. :angry:

OldGuy

[trainfan]

I just bought a 2005 red Vino 125 w/only 470 miles on it! ::handleba

[AZ-Vino]

Hey all,
I just picked up :yippy: a very very low mileage (5.7miles) used 2006 silver 125. Honestly, I like the brilliant blue color better but a deal came along on this barely used scooter and I grabbed it.

Dale - Arizona

[scootertrash]

Dale- Maybe we should trade- I wanted silver and found a used blue one--in Mesa.

Was that the one on Craigs list?

[AZ-Vino]

Hey Scootertrash,
Yes it was the one on Craigslist. Seemed like a good deal, came with the full extended warranty including all maintenance. I had looked a new Vino 125 several months ago but decided a new one "out the door" was a bit more than I wanted to pay. This was more in line with my budget.

I have owned several bikes in the past but never a scooter before. After I got it home I rode it a couple miles. Kinda fun o_o It now has 10 miles on it.

I live in Mesa, are you in Mesa?

Dale - Az

[jpsaxnc]

Hi, I bought a blue 06, 8/11/06, I like the color, the dealer had a grey one, but to dark for me.

[Lennox]

i've been thinking about getting a 125.... according to the poll, there is no Red for 06??

[sooznd]

i've been thinking about getting a 125.... according to the poll, there is no Red for 06??
or for 07 either.. But you can buy all the replacement panels to change color for ~ $200

[navydave]

I would have liked to have the blue or better yet the red but don't believe the red was available for 2006. The dealer hinted that silver was all that was left but he lied to me

[jfmjr442]

new owner here, just bought a used 2006 125 in Blue, only 93 miles.

John

[navydave]

Maybe. The Buddy 125 has been getting a lot of buzz and hype - the Genuine PR machine is certainly no slacker. But I've yet to read anything that convinces me it's equal/superior to the Vino 125 although some are trying to paint that picture. The couple of "reviews" I've read are questionable for reasons I won't elaborate on.

The few pieces of information I do believe give me the impression it's somewhat smaller than a Vino 125, with less seating area and less space to accomodate riders of different sizes. But it might have an advantage for smaller riders. Plenty of claims for good top end performance but everyone mentions the speedometer is fairly optimistic. Personally I'd like it if the Buddy 125 DOES have some edge over the Vino 125 is some areas - it does have a few neat features. Might make Yamaha apply the tweak machine to our Vino and improve the breed ;) But we won't know the truth about the Buddy until enough honest and technically competent owners start posting real data we can rely on.

Tony


A guy name Dave Harrington does reviews on scooters and does not receive any promo stuff so he can be objective. he did a review on the buddy 125. You can read it at Justgottascoot.com

[sooznd]

I test rode the Buddy 125---it is much faster off the line then the Vino, but looks cheaply made. Brakes aren't as good. Not as much space to put your feet. It is cute, a bit smaller and more narrow than the Vino

[Floorance]

New here, I just picked up an 07 Vino 125 in silver

[waterinthefuel]

Congrats on your new bike Floorance!

[SouthBySoWhat]

I just purchased a used 2006 (148 milles). It's blue. I'm really enjoying the danged thing.

[vinkle]

2006 125 silver o_o

[texas scooter]

I just picked up my 2007 in Silver.....

[markbrumbaugh]

The pewter was nice and my wife's choice, but blue has always been my color.

[beagleshadow]

I have the 06 silver mainly because that was what the dealer had in stock at the time. Would have been OK with whatever color was available.

[Dartarus]

I love Yamaha Blue, it's very likely going to be my color of choice from now on on any and all two wheeled purchases.

[frederickb]

I just bought a blue 07, had a blue Honda

[GUNSGONZ]

http://shutter15.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/04/009/7B/AF/DA/83/kG7NhjJWzRchIalhj+KbE5drjAW+sTde0300.jpg
After being turned down by one dealer for over haggling too much, refused to sell me the bike at the agreed quote of $2870 OTD. So I called a rival dealer 25 miles away who sold me a silver 07 model for $2700 OTD over the phone deposit and picked it up the following day. Yamaha Blue is not my color so I picked the silver. Love it.

Gunner G. o--

[Duncan]

Just purchased the blue 2006 installed the windscreen.

I like it very much.

Also must say this is a great forum.

Some great information

Thanks

[bleu kat]

I bought the 1906 silver and black vino 125,..i thought it to be the best colour combo.

[scootertrash]

I bought the 1906 silver and black vino 125,..i thought it to be the best colour combo.

I thought those were made of wicker and brass.

[Dartarus]

I bought the 1906 silver and black vino 125,..i thought it to be the best colour combo.

That's impressive, I didn't even know Yamaha was around back then :rolleyes:

[heavyvino]

I bought the 1906 silver and black vino 125,..i thought it to be the best colour combo.Is it horse drawn?

[OldGuy]

Steam powered.

[Humanfactor]

Yamaha Team Blue baby!

But I would like to see the folks at Yamaha come out with some vintage colors, similar to our Vespa friends.

[sooznd]

Yamaha Team Blue baby!

But I would like to see the folks at Yamaha come out with some vintage colors, similar to our Vespa friends.
I'd love to see a nice green silmilar to the Buddy Italia series or even better a deep emerald green a metallic bronze or copper would be cool , too.:dance:

[Scootnut]

Mine's Blue. And I agree sooznd, they REALLY should offer more colors. This Silver or blue only is like asking......"What do you want for dinner, fried chicken or baked chicken".....Know what I mean.

[vinobandito]

I do have to admit that I envy Vespa and some of the other scooter manufacturers in that aspect. Seeing pictures of what some people have done to the paint jobs on their Vino's make me jealous.

[Frankenscoot]

The whole 2 choices of color thing is a bummer BUT in a way it's great. Kinda gives you more incentive to customize it.

[Scootnut]

The whole 2 choices of color thing is a bummer BUT in a way it's great. Kinda gives you more incentive to customize it.

Again, going back to that American Chopper episode with the Vinos. You should see the paint job Nubby did on Mickeys Vino. AWESOME. You MUST watch that episode Frankenscoot. When it's a re-run that is.

[MotoringSpeed]

It's so cheap to get these panels painted. It's running me 150 for all of my Vento r3i panels. I dunno about the powder coating of the wheels yet. I have to order those. :x

[vinogal]

It's so cheap to get these panels painted. It's running me 150 for all of my Vento r3i panels. I dunno about the powder coating of the wheels yet. I have to order those. :x


o_o What colour are you going with, Pink? ::Ov

[yeuemmaimai]

If you bought or will be buying, I would like to know what color? Why? I just want to see what is the most popular color of choice for this baby. All colors are really nice. I'm thinking most people went for the silver to be conservative but I could be wrong. Post your thoughts if you find this interesting and fun.


07 came in 2 colors for 125 silver or blue so I got blue. I really wanted RED though

[Scootnut]

I wish they'd make a BLACK one. THAT would be sick.

[vinobandito]

I wish they'd make a BLACK one. THAT would be sick.

Ithink I'd prefer a flat black almost old school hot rod primer color. Yeah black looks sharp but it's a pain in the but to maintain.

[Frankenscoot]

I know that at some point when I feel like tearing Sue Ellen apart and removing all her stickers i'll be painting her flat black and adding gloss black ghost flames. That won't happen for quite awhile though.

[vinobandito]

Somebody did that but in pink, looked cool but will look better in other colors.

[Scoot Lord]

FrankenScoot I'm only 2 extra panels away from rolling on flat black! I am so pumped to be rolling marauder style. under the radar

[OldGuy1]

I know that at some point when I feel like tearing Sue Ellen apart and removing all her stickers i'll be painting her flat black and adding gloss black ghost flames. That won't happen for quite awhile though.

Wasn't Sue Ellen the *potty mouth**potty mouth**potty mouth**potty mouth**potty mouth*y sister in Gone with the Wind?

Wow, the word filter doesn't like the proper name for a female dog. :dork:

[audiomagnate]

I think Sue Ellen was a character in the nighttime soap "Dallas".

[Frankenscoot]

I don't know. The name just kinda came to me. Seems to fit 'er well.

[Frankenscoot]

FrankenScoot I'm only 2 extra panels away from rolling on flat black! I am so pumped to be rolling marauder style. under the radar

I've always been a fan of the flat black look. Can't wait to see it when it's done.

[melisslissliss]

FrankenScoot I'm only 2 extra panels away from rolling on flat black! I am so pumped to be rolling marauder style. under the radar
that's so hot. i'm SO into the matte black. post pics when you're done. where'd you get the panels?

[Scoot Lord]

Ebay girl, but lately there hasn't been up there. I am still short 2 panels. I was hoping to do the switch all at once but just have to do it with out waiting. I will be posting pics as soon as Its done