I figured you would think I am nuts..
Most cruisers I have sat on I found to be uncomfortable the other direction... TOO layed back. with the foot controls way out there. Plus I am really done with the shifting.. crap... Might just be i am getting old.. and lazy.. But really most times I take out the VF500.. I just end up lazily riding around enjoying being out in the air.
The other thing is that, my girlfriend could use the scooter much more easily than a bike.. she is short.. and HATES manual transmissions. And she works 2 miles from home.
If I was going to get cruiser I would get the Qlink Legacy... But it is $3K.
Both the scooters I listed can be had for under $2K... the Lifan is $1249 at Cycle Analyst... In Harrison In.. place is run by Ray Pope.. I really like the guy. He is easy going and tells it strait. Plus he is serious about being able to service what he sells. Here is the link to his shop.
http://cycle-analyst.com/index.htm
Thanks... I would still appreciate some input on which powertrain would be the best compromise.
Ken