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Any scooter riders here? (Original Post) tammywammy Jan 2012 OP
I have 2 scooters Melissa G Jan 2012 #1
I still have to go through and get a motorcycle license tammywammy Jan 2012 #2
I am partial to large wheel scooters Melissa G Jan 2012 #3
Thanks for the link tammywammy Jan 2012 #4
Make sure the scooter has plenty of storage JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2012 #5
take a look at the Yamaha C3 DrDan Jan 2012 #7
With a top speed of 39 mph, I think I'll get run over even within the city tammywammy Jan 2012 #8
here - I have a Yamaha C3 and Burgman super-scooter DrDan Jan 2012 #6
Check out the Honda Ruckus.. n/t We are Devo Oct 2012 #9
If you like the old style Vespas take a look at the Genuine Stella. Ganja Ninja Nov 2012 #10
I just bought one veggiterry Dec 2013 #11
Welcome to DU shenmue Dec 2013 #13
In college in the 80s TBF Dec 2013 #12
I want to get one shenmue Dec 2013 #14

Melissa G

(10,170 posts)
1. I have 2 scooters
Sun Jan 22, 2012, 06:37 PM
Jan 2012

A Vespa Grande and a Suzuki express. Have not been riding lately but will again this spring.

tammywammy

(26,582 posts)
2. I still have to go through and get a motorcycle license
Sun Jan 22, 2012, 06:45 PM
Jan 2012

And actually BUY a scooter.

I live only 5 miles from work and the university I'm going to start my MBA at next all is only a couple miles from my house the other direction. I'd just been thinking a scooter would totally make sense to drive around when the weather cooperates.

Any tips?

Melissa G

(10,170 posts)
3. I am partial to large wheel scooters
Sun Jan 22, 2012, 06:55 PM
Jan 2012

and since mine are 1980 and 1984...obviously, I like vintage. IMO, large wheel scooters are more stable than those little wheels on lots of the newer ones.

Do you know the site http://www.mopedarmy.com/

Lots of good info and maybe riders in your area to hook up with.

If you get a 49cc you need less of a license in Texas.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,763 posts)
5. Make sure the scooter has plenty of storage
Mon Jan 23, 2012, 08:32 AM
Jan 2012

for your raingear, lunch, computer, books, all the stuff you need for a day at work and at school.

And, post a picture of it when you buy it.




DrDan

(20,411 posts)
7. take a look at the Yamaha C3
Tue Jan 31, 2012, 07:43 AM
Jan 2012

I have had one for several years and love it.

Good storage - which I thik you would need going to school
Great gas mileage - I get well over 100 mpg
Good range
Easily goes 35-39 mph
49 cc - so no motorcycle license needed for Florida

and just plain fun

tammywammy

(26,582 posts)
8. With a top speed of 39 mph, I think I'll get run over even within the city
Tue Jan 31, 2012, 10:40 AM
Jan 2012

Even going around the small distance between my house and school, I think I'd get pushed off the road.

DrDan

(20,411 posts)
6. here - I have a Yamaha C3 and Burgman super-scooter
Tue Jan 31, 2012, 07:41 AM
Jan 2012

Traded a Harley for the Burgman about 6 months back - and have never regreted it.

Great gas mileage - and just a lot of fun.

Ganja Ninja

(15,953 posts)
10. If you like the old style Vespas take a look at the Genuine Stella.
Thu Nov 1, 2012, 08:11 AM
Nov 2012

They are a Vespa up date made in India now with a new modern 4 stroke engine.

veggiterry

(1 post)
11. I just bought one
Fri Dec 13, 2013, 03:28 AM
Dec 2013

I have rode it one time so far but I am going to ride it again tomorrow I just now bought it late so it is cold and dark right now but I am thinking of taking it for a long distance ride just for the fun and experience I am doing some research right now though(:

TBF

(34,318 posts)
12. In college in the 80s
Fri Dec 13, 2013, 07:42 AM
Dec 2013

they were all the rage with the kids whose parents would buy them. But I was in Madison, Wi where drivers were more courteous and used to the scooters and bike lanes. No way would I ride it here in Houston. If you are in a neighborhood and mostly on campus you might be ok.

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