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by Nimrod
Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:57 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Is a bike for me?
Replies: 15
Views: 7307



There are usually a good number of used scooters on Craigs List - I'm not sure where you are in OR but my friend in Portland had no probs finding a couple for good prices. Also, I don't know about OR, but in NY there's no such thing as a scooter license - you have to get a motorcylce license. You ...
by Nimrod
Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:54 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Is a bike for me?
Replies: 15
Views: 7307

Also, do MSF courses often allow people on scooters join their classes? I need to learn somehow.

That's a good question. Give them a call, they have a 1-800 number.

But, the MSF will provide you with a bike to use for the course if you don't have one.

The MSF is actually too far away for me ...
by Nimrod
Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:13 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Is a bike for me?
Replies: 15
Views: 7307

If you're just looking for something to get you around the city quicker and insurance and gas prices are a concern, have you considered a scooter?

I have, actually. Would a 49cc scooter get a 220lb guy around easily? If so, I could pick up a scooter license without ever getting my actual license ...
by Nimrod
Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Is a bike for me?
Replies: 15
Views: 7307

Is a bike for me?

Lately i've been considering getting a bike. I've personally never much liked cars because they're far too confining. Hell, I don't even know how to drive one (that'll have to change, if I want to get a bike. :(). Up until now, i've been riding bicycles, and they're great. Now I want one with a ...