Any Scooter Owners on WSB?

[jeremy]

Scooters are just plain great! Especially for city driving. Great on gas mileage, quiet (compared to MC’s), easy to operate, etc.

A main reason that I feel scooters are good for city riders is this: All mental “processing” energy can be spent on paying attention to hazards of all types: cars, potholes, dogs etc. No energy is spent on shifting, clutching, seeking neutral, etc. Twist ‘n go – that’s all. Easy.

I ride a 250cc scooter made by Kymco (Taiwan). Excellent bike in fit and finish – I’d recommend to anyone. Kymco’s have larger wheels too – mine are 16″ which lends to a very stable ride.

Keep in mind you need a MC endorsement to ride a scooter larger than 49cc – but the class is a great way to learn not only riding skills, but mental strategies regarding general safety. I’d say the class is a must for anyone riding any powered two-wheeler.

When I see you out riding, I’ll come and ride a ways with you..

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[CM]

The Velvet Bulldog:

You can order “ramp ends” from JC Whitney motorcycle catalog, just aluminum extrusions that you bolt to the end of your existing plank that keep it from slipping off the door jamb. I may have seen these down @ White Center McClendons, too, I forget now.

Nice to see so many “scooter trash” here, I have two.

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