Have you ever rode a scooter?

Have you ever rode a scooter?

Yes - I own one
6
26%
Yes - I have owned one
4
17%
Yes - But never owned one
10
43%
No - But would like to give it a go
2
9%
No - No interest at all in trying
1
4%
 
Total votes: 23

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Gummiente
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Re: Have you ever rode a scooter?

#11 Unread post by Gummiente »

I ain't sayin' nothin'...

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Re: Have you ever rode a scooter?

#12 Unread post by HYPERR »

When my gf and I were on Waikiki Beach, a kid on a 50cc scooter rode down the street doing a 45 degree wheelie! That's all technique and balance as the scooter obviously does not have the power to sustain such a wheelie. That's some mad skilz! 8)
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Re: Have you ever rode a scooter?

#13 Unread post by csspostal »

Gummiente wrote:I ain't sayin' nothin'...

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Looks like your Road Glide gave birth :laughing:
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Re: Have you ever rode a scooter?

#14 Unread post by MZ33 »

Mike, aren't you in England? Do they use "rode" instead of "ridden" over there??

Left an important part out of your poll: Yes, I used to own one. 8) :D
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Re: Have you ever rode a scooter?

#15 Unread post by sunshine229 »

MZ33 wrote:Left an important part out of your poll: Yes, I used to own one. 8) :D
UH OH!!!!
I just added the option for you...and it re-set the poll! :frusty:
Don't tell Mike!

Please please please please please could you re-submit your poll answers??? (Everyone!) Maybe he won't notice then... :whistling:
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Re: Have you ever rode a scooter?

#16 Unread post by jmillheiser »

Took a few brief rides on little 50-90cc scooters before I started riding motorcycles. Its not the same. The riding position and the way they handle is just "off" to what im used to.

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Re: Have you ever rode a scooter?

#17 Unread post by Locopez »

I have owned two different scooters. Both Honda Ruckus a 50cc and a 250cc Big Ruckus. Loved them both...would of loved to keep em...but a guy can only ride one two wheeled machine at a time. I think they are a great way to get around. I used the 250cc for two years commuting to work...8k miles. They area a lot of fun. Great topic... :mrgreen:
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Re: Have you ever rode a scooter?

#18 Unread post by sapaul »

I have an 850 bike, a 1200 bike and a 250 scooter. Got to rate the scooter as being the easiest and safest to ride in traffic, nuff said.
I spent my therapy money an a K1200S
The therapy worked, I got a GS now
A touch of insanity crept back in the shape of an R1200R

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Re: Have you ever rode a scooter?

#19 Unread post by CornFed »

I rode a scooter before I ever rode a bike, and I think it is a great way to learn the basic skills

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#20 Unread post by Marvin »

I took a ride on a friends Suzuki Burgman 650 and I was hooked! I wanted one! Only one Suzuki dealer in my area had new Burgmans on stock and he was impossible to deal with wanting full msrp price plus $400 prep charge where I offered $500 off the msrp price and he threw me out!
So I was stuck buying the Yamaha Tmax and I love it
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