Posted on 08/31/2005 6:34:40 PM PDT by GRRRRR
The wife says I am NOT allowed to get a 'scooter' just to use to get back and forth to work...
I've never been interested in the 'big & real" motorcycles, but...what's WRONG with getting a decent looking scooter?
They range in prices from $2,000 to $6,000 with 80 to 244cc engines and some interesting safety features like ABS brakes.
So, what's the FReeper take on gettin' on a scooter? Gay, Too Italian or sensible for urban conveyance??
Who's got one like these? Are you worried about cars & safety? What kind of mileage DO they get?
G
Yamaha Majesty, $5,700
Those are cool. Go ahead and get one and let me know how they are.
hmmm..spending $6000 to save $500 a year in gas....and you can only ride it part of the year.
Have you looked into the segway??? ;)
Well, they are not bad for zipping around a city. In many cities, they are the primary mode of transport. Honda makes some of the better performing and better looking models.
Don't do it. You are too vulnerable in those things.
Worried about gas? Call your reps and tell them we need more refineries and exploration in the U.S.A.!
I bought an Elite 80 and gas used to go real far on that thing. Try the Elite 80 instead before buying something so expensive.
Ah, but your medical insurance will make up most of the huge bills you'll incur when run over. Just keep an eye on that fuel savings.
Trade your van for it.
Straight up.
My Favotite
They are great, especially if you live in a mild climate. I rent one whenever I vacation in Italy or Greece where they are used extensively. Go for it.
Not entirely true... I never got cut off on mine and I stayed away from trucks as all bikers should anyway.
I had one, they are really dangerous in wet weather (no wipers on the helmut and slick tires too). People like to steal them, mine was stolen twice.
They handle well enough and have enough hp too.
Don't ever ride double. They handle very poorly then.
Ive been thinking about it myself. My trips are mostly little 5 mile trips to the hardware store anyway.
Actually the newest Honda scooter has 582 CC. Quite a scooter! Your gas miliage would suffer with that one. I would like to get one of the 125 to 150 cc machines. I think the new styling and the storage space on a lot of them is great. Get one and to H**l with the wife, right?:) Just kidding, better at least get her to agree first!
As long as you're not getting gay on it with an Italian, I'd say go for it.
Both too gay.
What you need is a Rokkon Trail Breaker!
TWO wheel drive!
That's cool too. It looks like my cell phone. Who makes that?
There is no such thing as "too Italian."
There is only "not Italian enough."
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