While road testing a 150 old scooter today (Elite), I hit the front brake to slow for a "u" turn and the wheel slipped out, like on ice and I caught it by slamming down my left foot. Now my ankle is swelling and protesting.
No one mentioned the fact scooters are....lets say..."not all that cool" and Mb's are cool!
Mount a motor on a nice mountain bike= Instant hero
Ride a little scooter= Instant zero
What are you trying to say Large? loldeath cars and death trucks and death soccer moms on the death SUV's
All things aside like cheap chinese workmanship etc, it depends on a lot of variables too many to mention here, but whether someone prefers a scooter (the subject is SMALL scooters) depends greatly on their situation and their location. If you're in a small town and use if for trips to the store etc and not your major higher speed transportation, a small scooter can be perfect, especially with the gas savings. Even in a larger city, they can still be a great form of economical transportation and there's always out of the way routes to avoid major traffic lanes. I've owned many scooters of all sizes and they are very comfortable, smooth and dependable transportation. I presently know people who have driven them for many years. It's hard to ignore that millions of people around the world drive them.Those cheap scooters are downright dangerous. They can do 35 mph like my 2 stroke can do 35 mph. Then you cannot ride those things on the sidewalks or bike paths safe from death cars and death trucks and death soccer moms on teh death SUV's like you can on a motorized bicycle yes technically you can't but a cop would most definitely pull over a guy on a scooter riding on the sidewalk or bike trail before they will one on a motorized bicycle.
I'm rather surprised people actually buy these things. For a safety aspect scooters should at the very least have 110cc engines.
But you're a lawyer and $4 gas would naturally not have a big impact on your lifestyle. I'm way down on the totem pole and even $3 gas was quite a problem for me and many others. Yes, $200 is less than $600 but you always get what you pay for. A chinese engine kit can nickel and dime you to death and keep you frustrated all the time or you can be fortunate and have no problems. A chinese made scooter could do the same, but probably not as much. A Japanese made scooter can be extremely reliable and depending on the model, can go as fast as you want to go. A good used Yamaha Riva or various Honda models can be had for a wide range of prices. But as you said, this isn't the point. You're in it strictly for the fun or pleasure factor. The guy posting this thread is likely not looking for the pleasure of it but looking for economical transportation.For raw transportation, I agree. Those who are in it for more than that will spend more and a scooter will not do (myself included). I could have gotten an old used motorcycle for what I have in my bike...but that's not the point. Frankly, $4 gas was a bummer, but did not change my lifestyle. I don't do this for transpo. However, for pure cheap, you can get away for not much more than $200 if you already have a suitable bike.
Yes, the clueless are lurking around every corner no matter what you drive. And they're breeding.Well I guess like on a MB we gotta watch out for the clueless out there.
Extremely top heavy? As far as the general build of a scooter, whether it's chinese or Japanese, the build is the same. I've driven many scooters of all sizes and there's absolutely nothing top heavy about them. Don't know how it would be possible since the engine is either center mount or rear wheel mount.Chinese scooters are way more dangerous than a well constructed mb. They are extremely top heavy and have no gyro' motion due to small wheels.
Beside's if there is an accident or traffic jam, I can kill the motor, ride down the sidewalk, get past or out of the jam; drop clutch or pull the starter and back on the thottle you go!
In WA you can't split lanes w/ an m/c or a scoot. but, w/ tact, I can do better than that on my mb and everyone is unnaffected; no jestures of displeasure, or comments at volume, or high frequency 12v diaphrams, etc.
Scoots can be fun, but I wouldn't ride one here in the winter. Ironically there are forums about scooters.
How to mount a China girl?This thread reminds me of a joke I can't repeat here.
No haven't heard that one. It's the one about what scooters and large girls have in common. lolHow to mount a China girl?
No haven't heard that one. It's the one about what scooters and large girls have in common. lol
Really well said BanditoStarting next year even 50cc scooters are required by law to have insurance in CO. 1 of my main concerns is being legal and no touble. The thing with DE friction setup is you can disengage the motor just by pulling a lever and I always pedal to look the part and I like the exersize. I sold my kawi klr 650 this summer due to issues and riding it on a daily basis was putting my life at risk every day. People are crazy when it comes to motorcycles and Im not sure Ill ever buy another 1 unless Im out in the country and its for off road use. But riding a MAB is fun fun fun I feel like a kid again. I can go anywhere with it and just enjoy the world more slowly. I think you guys understand.........Riding a MAB is a different experience then a factory scooter or a motorcycle.