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View Poll Results: Own a scooter?
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Yes, an old-school shifter (Vespa, Bajaj, Lambretta, Stella, etc.)
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Yes, a modern twister
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No, but I used to
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No, but I would consider it
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No, scooters are stupid
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09-25-2007, 01:00 PM
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Formula Extreme Favourite Bike: 2005 Aegean Blue Triumph Bonneville
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 736 Other Motorcycle: 2005 Ice Mint Green Genuine Stella
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Own a scooter?
So as a scooterist, I've been surprised to notice how many Bonneville owners are also scooterists. Considering the motorcycle world's general disdain for scooters, I'm curious that Triumph Twins seem to attract a crowd who don't have issues with scooters. Most significantly, most of the people here who ride scoots seem to be riding old-school metal shifter scoots, not the modern plastic automatic variety. So I'm putting up a little poll. Own a scooter? Ever own a scooter? Hate scooters? I'm just curious...
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2005 Aegean Blue Bonneville - Intiminators and Thruxton preload adjusters up front, Ikon 7613s in the back, otherwise stock
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09-25-2007, 01:05 PM
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Powerbike Favourite Bike: '06 scrambler
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Friendswood, TX
Posts: 325 Other Motorcycle: 1980 Vespa P125X "superstock"
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Originally Posted by lindsayt
I'm curious that Triumph Twins seem to attract a crowd who don't have issues with scooters.
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I have lots of issues with my scooter in particular; that's one reason I bought something with a warranty. Keeps me out of the garage! I don't have time to deal with the problems I get with a vespa. |
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09-25-2007, 01:36 PM
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Super Sidecars
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Diego
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Go 75 on 10 inch wheels and then make fun of my scooter.
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2004 Triumph Thruxton
1977 Vespa Rally 210
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09-25-2007, 01:47 PM
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Formula Extreme
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sarasota Fl
Posts: 434
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I have Scooter Ida's
I own a Honda Helix------Old School
A Yamaha Vino 125 ------New School
I enjoy both my scooters.
Florida is perfect for Scooters.
I don't worry about getting Scooter jacked, I carry a 2 inch 357 mag in the convenient glove box.
Stealth
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Put your arms and legs inside the ride at all times!
Stealth
125 main /42 pilot /Predators /K&N air/Mobil1 oil & filter
Last edited by Stealth : 09-25-2007 at 01:50 PM.
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09-25-2007, 02:06 PM
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Powerbike
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: augusta ks.
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scooters
try going 45 on an old 46 cushman huskie, two speed and only one brake. very limited suspension too.
cliff
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2006 Bonnie Black
1980 Yamaha xs650
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09-25-2007, 02:09 PM
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I would consider one, if I worked within a couple miles to work. But then again, if I lived that close I would consider a bicycle more, to get rid of some of this weight I don't need. 
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09-25-2007, 02:20 PM
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Powerbike Favourite Bike: '06 scrambler
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Friendswood, TX
Posts: 325 Other Motorcycle: 1980 Vespa P125X "superstock"
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Originally Posted by TechmanBD
I would consider one, if I worked within a couple miles to work. But then again, if I lived that close I would consider a bicycle more, to get rid of some of this weight I don't need. |
it's not that big a deal to commute on a scooter. I did 20+ miles on the freeway/HOV for years. |
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09-25-2007, 02:50 PM
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Powerbike Favourite Bike: 07 B/W T100 & 08 Red ST
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Drexel Hill, PA
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My 82 year old father in law, who rode all over the US in his younger days on his many BMW bikes and a 78 Gold Wing, now rides an 07 Honda Helix. He's enjoys blasting along on I95 and the Atlantic City Expressway at 75 mph. He gets 60 mpg, loves the light weight of the scoot and can still enjoy two wheeled fun and freedom at his age. He reports that loads of people stop him with questions about his scoot.
I had an Aprilia Scarabeo 500cc scoot that I sold after a year. Didn't like the design of the upper section of the fairing that was connected to the handlebars. Gusty blasts of wind from the sides made it feel very unstable. I did find, though, that I could see more on country roads when I didn't have to attend to shifting.
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09-25-2007, 02:57 PM
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SuperSport Favourite Bike: Modified 2005 T100
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Posts: 1,318 Other Motorcycle: 1994 CB750
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As long as I have my manhood I wont have a scooter
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09-25-2007, 03:06 PM
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250 Grand Prix
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 142
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Scooters
I'm with the BeastinBlack!
You guy's never heard of "mods and rockers"?
In my youth a Vespa was known as a hairdryer!  : |
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