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    #1

    Why I hate scooters

    They're ridden on sidewalks...they're too quiet...they're used in crimes.

    Last night in the Bronx, an illegal immigrant suspected in a string of violent robberies was being chased by police. They attempted to pull him over because he was riding his scooter the wrong way down a one way street. He ditched the bike and they chased him on foot. He fired at the police; one was shot in the leg, the other was saved by his vest. They shot and captured the suspect.

    In 2022, zero robberies involving scooters were reported in NY City. Last year 20-odd, so far this year more than 80. They are favored by gangs who steal phones and anything else of value they can grab, often dragging victims who are reluctant to let go of their possessions.

    All the food delivery guys should be required to ride ICE mopeds (that make sound) if they don't have a car. ALL electric bikes and skateboards should be banned. They're too quiet to be safe. And they kill many people - either in accidents or fires caused by the batteries.



    P.S. I am NOT opposed to calling your full size, ICE motorcycles 'scooters.' I rather like that.
    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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    It's probably a good thing that you live in an apartment and don't have a lawn.
    1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
    1982 GS450txz (former bike)
    LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

    I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four
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      #3
      Not so new, been done in Europe since 125cc was discovered.
      Going way back to 1967, movie Grand Slam, ended with stolen jewels, stolen again by purse snatcher on Vespa.
      https://youtu.be
       
      1982 GS1100G- road bike
      1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
      1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane

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        #4
        Originally posted by LAB3 View Post
        It's probably a good thing that you live in an apartment and don't have a lawn.
        Ah, but I do have a lawn. And a patio. And a pool. (Ground floor apartment.) Praise Bob!
        1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

        2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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          #5
          I'm glad I read the whole post - my 170cc scooter is one of the best things I've ever owned!

          Yes, the silence of electric vehicles is scary in various ways.

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            #6
            I'd like to own a Vespa. But them sucker's are expensive and they hold their resale value very well.
            Sure there are less expensive scooters, but if I'm going to be seen on a scooter it's going to be the real McCoy.
            My Motorcycles:
            22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
            22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
            82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
            81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
            79 1000e (all original)
            82 850g (all original)
            80 KZ 650F (needs restored)
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              #7
              Something Audrey Hepburn might hop on the back of!
              1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

              2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                #8
                My Yamaha Majesty 400cc maxi-scooter may be the most practical 2 wheel vehicle I have ever owned.
                Believe in truth. To abandon fact is to abandon freedom.

                Nature bats last.

                80 GS850G / 2010 Yamaha Majesty / 81 GS850G

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by dpep View Post
                  My Yamaha Majesty 400cc maxi-scooter may be the most practical 2 wheel vehicle I have ever owned.
                  The real dirty little secret is that they're just stupid fun to ride. We've had three, Vino 125, Burgman 400 and a PCX125. Each one a hoot.
                  '20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350

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                    #10
                    I saw a guy at Costco a while ago with a Suzuki 400 scooter. I was astounded at what he could stuff into that space under the seat ......
                    Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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                      #11
                      A man in my city (NY) had his leg broken by a hit and run e-bike yesterday.
                      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                        #12
                        Ban legs!!!!!!!!!
                        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                        ~Herman Melville

                        2016 1200 Superlow
                        1982 CB900f

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                          #13
                          Funny, I just got 3 scooters in the past couple of days. I got an 04 Honda Reflex for $500 with 3100 miles on it. "didn't run" It was out of gas... Runs great and will be going over it and plan to use it to commute on when the Bonneville is down.

                          We also got a pair of Honda Elite CH80s that were old Shriners bikes for parades. Guy owed me some cash for motorcycle repair work and parts and just gave me two early 90's Honda Elite scooters for trade. 500 miles on both, missing plastics and ripped seats but run great! Might keep them as just yard and campground rigs. Willa absolutely loves riding them with me on them. So we go around our property her holding on the handle bars and laughing the whole time (at 3-5mph) the Dog will run next to us, chase us we chase her we all laugh. More fun for then it should be but we rode until the sun fell out of the sky last night. Memories I will definitely take to the grave with me.



                          Those Electric bikes are crazy. I watched an older in not so great shape woman wreck one just recently going at least 35mph. I pulled over to see if she was ok, she was walking around but banged and scrapped up really bad.
                          They are basically mopeds but folks just ride them in shorts and tee's. I recommended to her next time to wear gloves, jeans and at least a mesh jacket next time.

                          Have a great weekend folks!
                          Jedz Moto
                          1988 Honda GL1500-6
                          2002 Honda Reflex 250
                          2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                          2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                          Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                          Originally posted by Hayabuser
                          Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by bccap View Post
                            I saw a guy at Costco a while ago with a Suzuki 400 scooter. I was astounded at what he could stuff into that space under the seat ......
                            What or how much? The former conjures all manner of disturbing images..
                            1983 GS 550 LD
                            2009 BMW K1300s

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Cipher View Post

                              What or how much? The former conjures all manner of disturbing images..
                              62 litres.
                              Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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