Mopeds/Scooters--May be less regulated in your state

[Kotin]

if this is something one chooses, PLEASE be safe.. you all have people who love you and we also dont need anymore non-derps dying.. especially at the rate derps are breeding..


dont trust other drivers and always be cautious.

 

[eduardo89]

Danke sure loves his Vespa:

 

[bunklocoempire]

It's not a scooter, but I have ridden a 1990-91? version of this:

My friend had his for several years. Great little bike -I dug riding it. Low to the ground for shorter folks, stable IMO, good mpg, and off road capability. Sorta on the slow side but quicker than the scooters that I am familiar with.

I thought they had stopped making them? Nice to see it! http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/products/modelhome/10/home.aspx

 

[amy31416]

if this is something one chooses, PLEASE be safe.. you all have people who love you and we also dont need anymore non-derps dying.. especially at the rate derps are breeding..


dont trust other drivers and always be cautious.

Will definitely be safe. Hell, I'll wear a helmet even though it's not required.

It's only for approximately 5 mile jaunts, on mostly empty country roads and I have no intention of using it when it's wet or slippery.



Thanks, Bunkloco, for the info.

And Eduardo--I always pictured you as the Vespa type.

 

[amy31416]

It's not a scooter, but I have ridden a 1990-91? version of this:

My friend had his for several years. Great little bike -I dug riding it. Low to the ground for shorter folks, stable IMO good mpg, and off road capability. Sorta on the slow side but quicker than the scooters that I am familiar with.

I thought they had stopped making them? Nice to see it!

I've been thinking about a dirtbike just for use on the property, I don't know how to ride a motorcycle yet--figured it might be a safer way to learn.

 

[Tod]

I owned a Honda Elite 150 scooter for a few years (150 cc, not a moped). Put about 18,000 miles on it before I sold it. I think the top speed I ever hit was about 60, going down a hill. 50-55 was more typical top speed. More fun than a barrel of monkeys*

reference to the Beach Boys song, Little Honda

 

[Tod]

I've been thinking about a dirtbike just for use on the property, I don't know how to ride a motorcycle yet--figured it might be a safer way to learn.

My nephew rides a Kawasaki KE100 to work...

It has lights, so is good for both off road and on road....

 

[bunklocoempire]

I've been thinking about a dirtbike just for use on the property, I don't know how to ride a motorcycle yet--figured it might be a safer way to learn.

I learned to ride motorcycle on a friends dual purpose Yamaha 100 around age 12 or so. The "riding course" was his family's cow pasture. Spent a long weekend riding it as much as he let me practicing shifting, steering & braking & such. The thing still had a clutch by the time I had figured it out. lol My first clutch experience ever. Although I didn't dump the bike, the cow pasture was still the best place to learn. Grass/dirt is good.

My sister tried my XT 350 in our backyard -she accidently popped the clutch, lurched about 4 feet and dumped it. She almost peed herself from laughing. Good times!

I don't think she's tried since.. She would if she had to. Having fun tripping down memory lane.

 

[eduardo89]

And Eduardo--I always pictured you as the Vespa type.

Who do you think that is on the back of the Vespa with Danke?

Vespas/scooters are actually very popular with businessmen types in Spain, Italy, and France. It's weird to see a guy in a suit on such a girlie vehicle.

 

[amy31416]

I learned to ride motorcycle on a friends dual purpose Yamaha 100 around age 12 or so. The "riding course" was his family's cow pasture. Spent a long weekend riding it as much as he let me practicing shifting, steering & braking & such. The thing still had a clutch by the time I had figured it out. lol My first clutch experience ever. Although I didn't dump the bike, the cow pasture was still the best place to learn. Grass/dirt is good.

My sister tried my XT 350 in our backyard -she accidently popped the clutch, lurched about 4 feet and dumped it. She almost peed herself from laughing. Good times!

I don't think she's tried since.. She would if she had to. Having fun tripping down memory lane.

I tried to learn years ago and dumped the bike on me and didn't get burned too badly. Fortunately it was just a 150cc, so I could kick it off. I panicked when I was headed toward a tree and "forgot" how everything worked.

Kinda freaked out about operating a real motorcycle since then.

 

[anaconda]

What's with this 149/150cc deal. A lot of freeways prohibit less than 150 cc but many scooters are manufactured with 149 cc.

 

[bunklocoempire]

I tried to learn years ago and dumped the bike on me and didn't get burned too badly. Fortunately it was just a 150cc, so I could kick it off. I panicked when I was headed toward a tree and "forgot" how everything worked.

Kinda freaked out about operating a real motorcycle since then.

I've been thinking about a dirtbike just for use on the property, I don't know how to ride a motorcycle yet--figured it might be a safer way to learn.

The obvious question: How far apart are the obstacles on your property?

Paging DebK... DebK please report to the get back on that horse thread...

 

[amy31416]

dupe

 

[amy31416]

The obvious question: How far apart are the obstacles on your property?

Paging DebK... DebK please report to the get back on that horse thread...

Aside from the area with the pasture/barn, the rest is relatively flat former farmland that is outlined by trees. Should be a good area to play around, my neighbor's kids 4-wheel on their back 10.

 

[bunklocoempire]

Aside from the area with the pasture/barn, the rest is relatively flat former farmland that is outlined by trees. Should be a good area to play around, my neighbor's kids 4-wheel on their back 10.

Well there ya go. If you go the motorcycle route practice there. If you buy a motorcycle first then you have to learn to ride it.
Kinda the route I took as far as road time. I had pasture and novice trail time but very little road time.
No wonder my parents tried to discourage my motorcycle purchase. lol
Just have to take it slow and easy -just like a car or anything when you're first learning.

 

[tod evans]

Guess I'm odd man out here.....(again)

To me a sportster is a girls learner bike......2 years or 100k and you'll be ready for a full size.

 

[AFPVet]

As a former cop, I've often questioned the use of 'driver's licenses' for privately owned/operated vehicles since you do have a right to free travel (buggy, scooter...) yet we mandate and regulate POVs. Theoretically, the only thing that should require a driver's license is a vehicle being used for commercial purposes.

 

[Dr.3D]

Guess I'm odd man out here.....(again)

To me a sportster is a girls learner bike......2 years or 100k and you'll be ready for a full size.

My first motorcycle was a 1972 Kawasaki 500cc three cylinder two stroke. It was a crotch rocket and a lot of fun. The first couple of months with it were quite a learning experience though. One of the most important things I learned quite early was that freshly wet pavement can be slippery. I believe it is mostly from antifreeze that has dried on the pavement and then when rain mixes with it, it gets slick. Never attempt to quick takeoff on freshly wet pavement. Your back wheel will slide from side to side and you won't be able to keep your bike standing.

 

[anaconda]

I'm looking at a Kawasaki Ninja 250 as starter bike. Also the new Ninja 300. Also the new Honda CB 500F and Honda CBR 500R. Or possibly a scooter. Want to sign up for the Rider Safety Course. $250 and I won't have to take the rider test at the DMV (California).

 

[Smitty]

I've been through a lot of bikes over the years.

I currently own two,...a 2009 Dyna Super Glide and a 2003 650 Suzuki Burgman.

I think some of you need to modify your definition of what a scooter is.

The Burgman is water cooled, fuel injected, will cruise all day long at 85+mph, and has a top speed well in excess of 100 mph.

It has a 62" wheelbase and weighs 600 lbs. I've outfitted it with a Corbin seat and trimmed the windshield. It's a great open road machine.

The Super Glide has its appeal, also,..but if I'm planning on doing any distance riding, the Burgman gets the nod every time.

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