Last night i had a run in with a couple of kids(and i mean kids) on a couple of those go-ped things, they pulled out from between parked cars,it was dark,they had no lights.

had i not had my wits about me there would probably be two mothers mourning the loss of their sons today. i was doing 30 which was within the limit.

i must confess these gopeds look a lot of fun and i wouldnt mind having a go on one, but more often than not it is young kids on these things and they nip in and out of traffic without a care in the world and oblivious to anything around them,some actually try racing the cars that come up our street.

i wonder if there sould be a minimum age for these things,and where do they stand on a legal issue being motorised vehicles capable of about 20mph.

fun? im sure they are, foolish? in the wrong hands maybe

what ya'll think?
:confused:

Oh they are very foolish,without a doubt.

I am lead to believe that it is actually illegal to ride them on the road and pavement,they are intended for use on private land.
This of course will not be pointed out to you when parting with your hard earned cash for them.

they are too fast to be used on pavements, but do not meet the criteria for being classed as a road worthy vehicle. And even if they were road legal, anyone under 16 shouldn't be on the should they.

Having said that, if i'd got a bit of land i'd like to have a buzz around on one.

Nightmare... let's be careful out there folks!

Just remember the possibilities when you're wizzing about the side lanes at speed :mad: Keep your wits about you...

p.s. like the new avatar tango2... can you do anything with this?

http://www.popartuk.com/g/l/lgMPF2080.jpg :thumbsup:

they are great i've got one (its died tho :() when you buy one you are warned its not for use on roads and that you you hould consult your local police force on them

im getting a new one as soon as i can afford the £500 they cost

they are huuuge fun when used responsibly. my little bro has got 1, (although it is an electric 1) he absolutley loves it, i only let him use it in the park when he comes up here, (he keeps it here) the petrol ones are £400+?? so it's a fair guess to say the parents bought it? so why do they let the kids out onto the street with them? DAMO4REAL need me to look at the dead 1 for you? whats it doing/not doing? Nick.

well nick the thing its not doing is starting theres an engine problem ive changed what i thought the problem was but still its not running

Originally posted by gizmo
Last night i had a run in with a couple of kids(and i mean kids) on a couple of those go-ped things, they pulled out from between parked cars,it was dark,they had no lights.

had i not had my wits about me there would probably be two mothers mourning the loss of their sons today. i was doing 30 which was within the limit.

i must confess these gopeds look a lot of fun and i wouldnt mind having a go on one, but more often than not it is young kids on these things and they nip in and out of traffic without a care in the world and oblivious to anything around them,some actually try racing the cars that come up our street.

i wonder if there sould be a minimum age for these things,and where do they stand on a legal issue being motorised vehicles capable of about 20mph.

fun? im sure they are, foolish? in the wrong hands maybe

what ya'll think?
:confused:

I agree totally!Some parents just dont care what their kids are up to.I saw a gang of youths riding their go-peds on a roof!!!!!!YES a roof about 30ft up!!on the top of some flats!!God help the tenants of the flats!!!

damo4 real. i assume you've changed the spark plug? 2 strokes need a new 1 every other week!! fuel getting through? air inlet free? let me know if you need me to look at it.

mmm changed the spark plug the fuel is definatly getting through could do with someone looking at it tbh cos im buying a goped kit and if this engine wont work im going to have to buy another engine

ive got 2 go-peds they are alani make 1blue other silver both runners £100 for the pair of them p.m me for further details also got lights

Defintley fun!