Anyone own a scooter?

Nodie27 · 10-07-2012, 12:16 AM

Hey guys, with gas prices raping me each week I was looking into buying a scooter. (Yup to much of a pansy to buy a motorcycle) I wanted to see if anyone has experience with scooters. What are the reliable manufacturers that I should be looking at? Any models that you recommend? Also what kind of maintenance or other issues should I be aware of?

Once again, any information is greatly appreciated.

jimssouvenirs · 10-07-2012, 12:18 AM

How far is your drive to work?

tajikey · 10-07-2012, 12:19 AM

I had an Eagle NST 150cc scoot to get me to and from work. I believe it was made in Korea or Taiwan, and got up to 62 mph and 50 or so miles on a tank of gas (1 gallon). I stopped driving it cause we got a second car, but it was a blast.

ssbledsoe · 10-07-2012, 12:26 AM

Scooters, like fat chicks, are fun to ride until your friends find out.
As a teenager, I had a Yamaha Razz. 49cc and would hit 35 with a strong tailwind...

fullmetal · 10-07-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

Scooters, like fat chicks, are fun to ride until your friends find out.
As a teenager, I had a Yamaha Razz. 49cc and would hit 35 with a strong tailwind...

You beat me to it. If anyone does they won't admit it.

A scooter is worse than a cigarette in life reduction.

ssbledsoe · 10-07-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fullmetal

You beat me to it. If anyone does they won't admit it.

A scooter is worse than a cigarette in life reduction.

Honestly, my recommendation for the OP is to dress nicely and be clean shaven whenever "scooting". Otherwise everyone that sees you will make the assumption: dudes out of Steel Reserve and looks great on his DUI mobile.

ilovethelakings · 10-07-2012, 01:24 AM

A scooter, huh? Ciao!

JosieDively · 10-07-2012, 04:31 AM

I was going to say I always wanted a scooter but it doesn't appear that would help your man card so I'll just say I think they are manly and sexy. I can't resist a man on a scooter.

Chaz · 10-07-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JosieDively

I was going to say I always wanted a scooter but it doesn't appear that would help your man card so I'll just say I think they are manly and sexy. I can't resist a man on a scooter.

Hahaha she said it best. Your Better off getting a bike instead of a scooter buddy.

BostonNut · 10-07-2012, 10:11 AM

If you do get a scooter make sure you get the required aviator cap and goggles and a cape.

Nodie27 · 10-07-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JosieDively

I was going to say I always wanted a scooter but it doesn't appear that would help your man card so I'll just say I think they are manly and sexy. I can't resist a man on a scooter.

In that case i'm getting two!

Nodie27 · 10-07-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jimssouvenirs

How far is your drive to work?

So my drive to and from work is 9 miles per day. Then I have class which is 30 miles per week. My wife's car broke down so for the past week and a half I have been jogging to work. It's not too bad but it's a hassle because of the change of clothes. I need to wear slacks and a dress shirt so having them in a bag is problematic. This week alone we have saved about $80 by carpooling and jogging to work. I want to keep saving because gas keeps creeping up.

I know scooters aren't cool, but for $200+ in my pocket each month I'll live with it. My wife and I keep joking about trading our SUV straight up for for a motor bike and riding toAspen.

Gibberish · 10-07-2012, 01:33 PM

Your man card becomes moot after you have been married for a few years

My father has this model, painted bright Orange

After several Orange M&M jokes from me and then the same types of jokes from co-workers,the poor beast and it's 2 weeks of use, sit in the back of the garage

His thinking was gas and mobility...the retard factor didn't come into play.....add the bright orange shirts and facepaint and I am shocked he made it through 1 Tennessee game without being beat to death by fellow fans for bringing the embarrassing ride.

He has moved up in the ranks a bit, his 2011 Volkswagon something, is all white....the giant Orange T on the hood and the logo with the dog in the middle on each door....however...he did just buy one of these....and I can only imagine how long before it is radiating in orange and any "Cool" leeched from its frame

Chaz · 10-07-2012, 01:41 PM

Trade the suv in on a nice gas saving car and get a nice bike to ride to work and school and then no need for the gym pass if you have one?

Clarka3 · 10-07-2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nodie27

So my drive to and from work is 9 miles per day. Then I have class which is 30 miles per week. My wife's car broke down so for the past week and a half I have been jogging to work. It's not too bad but it's a hassle because of the change of clothes. I need to wear slacks and a dress shirt so having them in a bag is problematic. This week alone we have saved about $80 by carpooling and jogging to work. I want to keep saving because gas keeps creeping up.

I know scooters aren't cool, but for $200+ in my pocket each month I'll live with it. My wife and I keep joking about trading our SUV straight up for for a motor bike and riding toAspen.

nice Dumb and Dumber reference!

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tajikey Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 7,141 tajikey tajikey	I had an Eagle NST 150cc scoot to get me to and from work. I believe it was made in Korea or Taiwan, and got up to 62 mph and 50 or so miles on a tank of gas (1 gallon). I stopped driving it cause we got a second car, but it was a blast. __________________ Always looking for 2011 Topps Tier One Carlos Peguero On the Rise Auto /999. If you have one or more, I'm your buyer!

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ssbledsoe Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,432 ssbledsoe	Scooters, like fat chicks, are fun to ride until your friends find out. As a teenager, I had a Yamaha Razz. 49cc and would hit 35 with a strong tailwind... __________________ Current Needs: Drew Bledsoe 2009 BTL Auto's O,T,S; Buybacks; Butler Bulldogs (Gordon Hayward, Shelvin Mack, Matt Howard); Looking for the following: Alfonzo Dennard '12 TC Superfractor; Chandler Jones '12 TC and Bowman Sterling Superfractors; Please PM me with details

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ilovethelakings Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Up on a hill with a signal. Posts: 11,150	A scooter, huh? Ciao! __________________ Looking for A&G sized minis and Topps Olympic relics, pins, etc. for my daughter and refractors for my son Personal GU's Favs: Kings, Angels, Broncos, Packers, Steelers, international teams Animal abuse is not a joke. Just ask Michael Vick!

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JosieDively Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,134 devilgoof JosieDively	I was going to say I always wanted a scooter but it doesn't appear that would help your man card so I'll just say I think they are manly and sexy. I can't resist a man on a scooter. __________________ MY teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Michigan State Spartans Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins "A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour." ~Author Unknown

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BostonNut Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,966	If you do get a scooter make sure you get the required aviator cap and goggles and a cape.

10-07-2012, 01:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gibberish Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 5,631	Your man card becomes moot after you have been married for a few years My father has this model, painted bright Orange After several Orange M&M jokes from me and then the same types of jokes from co-workers,the poor beast and it's 2 weeks of use, sit in the back of the garage His thinking was gas and mobility...the retard factor didn't come into play.....add the bright orange shirts and facepaint and I am shocked he made it through 1 Tennessee game without being beat to death by fellow fans for bringing the embarrassing ride. He has moved up in the ranks a bit, his 2011 Volkswagon something, is all white....the giant Orange T on the hood and the logo with the dog in the middle on each door....however...he did just buy one of these....and I can only imagine how long before it is radiating in orange and any "Cool" leeched from its frame __________________ *Honesty breeds suspensions of late...I guess I am going to keep getting vacation time*

10-07-2012, 01:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chaz Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 4,190	Trade the suv in on a nice gas saving car and get a nice bike to ride to work and school and then no need for the gym pass if you have one? __________________ I loved getting Powell'd PC - Bilal Powell autos, Jordan Todman 1/1 autos, and Josh Portis

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