POLL: Are scooters gaining popularity?

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Are scooters gaining popularity?

Yes, definately in my area
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48%
I haven't really noticed
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33%
No, hardly see them anymore
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19%
 
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Re: POLL: Are scooters gaining popularity?

#11 Unread post by Marvin »

the reason scooters are getting popular is because the majority of the current motorcycle riders are getting older and their weaker physicial demands can't handle that giant cruiser bike anymore and a scooter is the perfect alternative for the ease of riding and getting on and off
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#12 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Marvin wrote:the reason scooters are getting popular is because the majority of the current motorcycle riders are getting older and their weaker physicial demands can't handle that giant cruiser bike anymore and a scooter is the perfect alternative for the ease of riding and getting on and off
:roll:

You are so full of nonsense. Just because you are weak, does not mean the rest of us are.

Scooters are popular because they are fun and economical.
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#13 Unread post by dr_bar »

Those who can, ride motorcycles. Those who can't, ride scooters... LOL
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#14 Unread post by jstark47 »

dr_bar wrote:Those who can, ride motorcycles. Those who can't, ride scooters... LOL
Hey, now, don't think I agree with that. Scooters make sense in cities. Business takes me into Manhattan every now and again, and scooters rule there! If I lived there, I would ride one - probably a Zuma 125.
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#15 Unread post by blues2cruise »

I googled the Zuma..it even comes in my fave colour....blue. :mrgreen:
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#16 Unread post by madjak30 »

The Zuma is a Yamaha BWS here in Canada, right? It's the BWS 50 that I'm thinking of getting for wifey to see if she likes riding...I want to get her out there without having to take her on the back of my bike...yes, selfish, but it is much more fun to ride your own than to be a passenger...and if she doesn't like it, my 13yo daughter is itching to ride a scooter (which she can at 14yo here in Alberta)

I'll have a riding buddy sooner or later!

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#17 Unread post by Johnj »

I don't see many scooters around the Kansas City Metro area, but I have in St. Joe.
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#18 Unread post by dr_bar »

jstark47 wrote: Hey, now, don't think I agree with that.

And I have a sense of humour, or didn't you see the LOL after my comment...
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#19 Unread post by ceemes »

dr_bar wrote:
jstark47 wrote: Hey, now, don't think I agree with that.

And I have a sense of humour, or didn't you see the LOL after my comment...
With your mug, you need a strong sense of humour. :lol:
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#20 Unread post by sapaul »

I bet my Kymco Grand Vista is more fun that a T-Max
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