Thinking of getting a Scooter..any reccomendations

[gprsh924]

I've fallen off waverunners more than once...the water starts to get pretty hard above 45-50mph, though nothing like asphalt obviously.

[nostatic]

you should try getting hammered into "soft sand" (under water) in a hollow 3-5' day at a decent shorebreak like drainpipes. My left rotator cuff will never be the same...

[lendaddy]

OK, a full size scooter (125-500cc) is stupid, at that point get yourself a cycle. But a 50cc 2 stroker tuned to run 40ish would be perfect for city work. No one complains when you park in the bike section or even on a side walk, they are tiny and use almost zero fuel. There is a need for a more utilitarian looking one but I wouldn't mind using one of the existing types if I lived in the city.

[jyl]

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Honda-Ruckusa.jpg

[johndglynn]

Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

IMO, a scooter would be the PERFECT mode of transportation in NYC.

Right on Tim, you know it makes sense. I used to ride across London every day on my Gilera 125 Runner, was lots faster than the 600 Suzuki I replaced it with, plus it was much easier to ride fast through twisty traffic with its low centre of gravity. I now live in the country and ride a 750 Ducati Monster, but I have absolutely no doubt that the scooter would flatten the bike point to point across London.

Both brakes on the bars gives you confidence you just don't have in stop-start weaving traffic on a motorcyle, particularly a 4 cyl. Sticky tyres and decent suspension means a very able chassis. Long wheelbase means it's stable and 75 mpg means it's cheap to run. 0-60 was about 6.5 seconds, so just as fast as a CB500 Honda or what have you. Lots of storage under the seat so very handy for shopping on - yes you have to be able to use these things for other jobs.

If you have never used a scooter around a city then you don't know how good these things are, they flatten motorbikes and bicycles for practicality and fun. If I ever move back to a city, another scooter will be at the top of my shopping list.

I would say go for it, buy a decent scooter and if you hate it it's only gonna cost you what, about $100 in depreciation? But get decent kit to ride it, including proper gloves, decent bike shoes if not boots and a slip-on back protector.

[johndglynn]

London via twist 'n' go:

[jtkkz]

VESPA

[tc-sacto]

Scooter works for this guy.(I don't know how to do that coole video imbeded in my post thingy, so here's the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3awQoP-bMck

[holtjv]

My co-worker is having fuel delivery issues. Anyone know of a good vespa technical forum?

Thanks

[jtkkz]

www.modernvespa.com

[holtjv]

Originally Posted by jtkkz

www.modernvespa.com

Thanks. I've looked thru there and might have what she needs.

Amazing how much better PP is than probably anything else. I guess I take it for granted.

J

[m21sniper]

I was in pep boys the other day and they have a few models ranging from $500.00 to $1000.00

The $1000.00 model was fairly sporty looking.

[KaptKaos]

Get a full face helmet so no one knows its you.

You should ask Sting:

[5axis]

A scoot you can abuse on and off road(sort of) And at least crash it in a sort of manly way.