Hooters on Scooters!!

[candyshot]

:scooter:

Hi guys/girls!!
Thought I'd use that title to get some attention as I'm new to kb and new to 2-wheels-and-a-motor... just wanted to say hi!! Is it me, or is there some serious scooter-bashing going on in here? :sweatdrop
You've probably all been asked the same question, but can I get some feedback from people about how their very first lesson was and how long it took them to master it? And, i just wanted to know, should I be feeling scared about getting on my brand new scooter?!! My feet JUST touch the ground on it and it's a lot heavier/bigger than me. Just tell me if I'm asking dumb questions! Hey I'm new to all this :bye:

[nodrog]

dammit, i thought there was going to be pictures of titties!!

p.s. dont be scared, just relax and take your time, we all had to start somewhere.

[Taz]

I was going to welcome you.... but then I noticed you were just a scooter rider.....:Pokey:











































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[Taz]

.........Ahh i'm just kidding riding is riding..... I started on a scooter many many moons ago.
Welcome Candyshot :hug:

[Taz]

dammit, i thought there was going to be pictures of titties!!

p.s. dont be scared, just relax and take your time, we all had to start somewhere.

Best advice I've heard for getting those relaxed looking nudey poses.......


Oh is that not what you meant?:confused::Oops:

[candyshot]

"just another scooter rider"??

Haha! I love it!

Hey, scooter riders have feelings too :buggerd:

[Taz]

"just another scooter rider"??

Haha! I love it!

Hey, scooter riders have feelings too :buggerd:


:buggerd: Oh my god!!!:eek5: what feelings we talkin about here?:sweatdrop

[Rosie]

Welcome!

It can take a little while to get used to the weight of your bike, especially if one is a little vertically challenged.

Please don't be scared of your lovely new scooter! You just need some time to get to know each other. Even if you are a bit nervous about riding it, it's still good to spend some time together, getting to know it, and making it seem a bit less intimidating. Give it a wash, look through the owners manual, and figure out where everything is on the scooter. Practise pushing your scoot around, both standing next to it, and pushing it around with your feet while you are sitting on it. And start your riding practise sessions off with slow speed practise - lots of stopping and starting, going in circles slowly etc. Motorbikes are most unstable when they are going slowly, or are stopped. So once you start to get the hang of slow speed handling, and get used to the weight there will be no stopping you! :woohoo:

Good luck!

[Oakie]

Yeah Ok ... you got me to look because of the thread title. :msn-wink:
I can't give you any advice as I've never had a scooter but I'll say "hi" and "enjoy your ride". It's got two wheels like my bike so you'll get no disrespect from me just because it's 'only' a scooter. Hell, I even nod to scooter riders from time to time.
Keep safe out there huh!

[007XX]

Hi there...Don't mind them, they're pretty friendly and don't really bite...not hard anyway! :laugh: :dodge:

I used to have a scooter overseas, and rode it for about 10 years. Great fun and experience in riding skills.
It takes everyone different amount of time to get accustomed and comfortable with the weight and handling challenges of any vehicle. So don't be scared, that would work against you.
Just take a deep breath and take it slow in the challenges that you give yourself.
You're on the right track as you're asking for advice.

Oh and welcome to our friendly madhouse...by far the most populated around.

[Toaster]

Hey Welcome to KB, get out on the group rides as much as you can :)

[kaz]

:scooter:

Hi guys/girls!!
Thought I'd use that title to get some attention as I'm new to kb and new to 2-wheels-and-a-motor... just wanted to say hi!! Is it me, or is there some serious scooter-bashing going on in here? :sweatdrop
You've probably all been asked the same question, but can I get some feedback from people about how their very first lesson was and how long it took them to master it? And, i just wanted to know, should I be feeling scared about getting on my brand new scooter?!! My feet JUST touch the ground on it and it's a lot heavier/bigger than me. Just tell me if I'm asking dumb questions! Hey I'm new to all this :bye:

Welcome to KB, candyshot. Scooter-bashing? Yeah sometimes you get it but since it only makes the person doing it sound insecure and small-minded, it's easy to ignore or...just give heaps back! I've mostly found my fellow KB members to be very friendly and inclusive, and generous with their excellent advice. So hang in there!

I learned on a small scooter but now, like you, I have one that is bigger and heavier than me. As KB folks have explained to me: it does not matter much because the gyroscopic force of turning wheels means that you can't just fall over (I think I've got that right; I'm sure someone will correct me if not). It's possible that you might drop your scooter (from a standstill or when pushing/moving it) so check out this link to learn how to pick it up http://www.ibmwr.org/otech/pickup.html
Even really huge bikes can be picked up this way (except maybe a Goldwing!)

In the meantime, practice will build your confidence. Good luck and feel free to post questions or your experiences.

[candyshot]

Welcome to KB, candyshot. Scooter-bashing? Yeah sometimes you get it but since it only makes the person doing it sound insecure and small-minded, it's easy to ignore or...just give heaps back! I've mostly found my fellow KB members to be very friendly and inclusive, and generous with their excellent advice. So hang in there!

I learned on a small scooter but now, like you, I have one that is bigger and heavier than me. As KB folks have explained to me: it does not matter much because the gyroscopic force of turning wheels means that you can't just fall over (I think I've got that right; I'm sure someone will correct me if not). It's possible that you might drop your scooter (from a standstill or when pushing/moving it) so check out this link to learn how to pick it up http://www.ibmwr.org/otech/pickup.html
Even really huge bikes can be picked up this way (except maybe a Goldwing!)

In the meantime, practice will build your confidence. Good luck and feel free to post questions or your experiences.

Hey thanks Kaz and to everyone else that have replied to my questions. I now realise that in order to lose the 'fear' I get when riding the scooter, I need to get on it everyday. And perhaps, it would be some form of weight training pushing the heavy bike around (although it got slightly lighter after day 2). I've only been able to practice it in the carpark which is not that big and I live on a busy road so riding it anywhere is going to take time. I don't give up easily so I'll keep going with the solo lessons everyday it doesn't rain. Anymore advice you can give will be greatly appreciated! :clap:

[jafar]

Welcome to KB , don't feed the trolls :argh:

[90s]

Welcome to KB!
Like many on here I started on scooters many years ago, and sometimes hire them on holiday.
I have nothing against scooters per se, but there are many people who go out, buy a scooter, hop on and into traffic with no gear, no idea of how to ride a bike responsibly and who flaunt the road rules. They give bikes in general a bad name, and cause some of the 'ant-scooter' comments you may get. These people are not bikers and see 'bikes' like shopping trolleys.

You are not one of those people, and hopefully over time we can get those that are to move on up too. Being a 'biker' is about how you think not how you ride.

So have fun riding. And from someone who was in a crash at 17 in shorts on a scooter and has some raodrash up their legs still at 35 make sure you get gear!

[candyshot]

Welcome to KB!
Like many on here I started on scooters many years ago, and sometimes hire them on holiday.
I have nothing against scooters per se, but there are many people who go out, buy a scooter, hop on and into traffic with no gear, no idea of how to ride a bike responsibly and who flaunt the road rules. They give bikes in general a bad name, and cause some of the 'ant-scooter' comments you may get. These people are not bikers and see 'bikes' like shopping trolleys.

You are not one of those people, and hopefully over time we can get those that are to move on up too. Being a 'biker' is about how you think not how you ride.

So have fun riding. And from someone who was in a crash at 17 in shorts on a scooter and has some raodrash up their legs still at 35 make sure you get gear!


90s - thanks for that piece of advice. I'm taking this scooter thing seriously because i think no matter what you're riding, bike/scooter/motorcycle, anything on 2 wheels in amongst the ones with 4 is a dangerous game. You are so much more vunerable than being in a car, especially with the amount of crazy drivers out on the road. For the sake of safety, I chose a bright coloured bike, NOT the cool shiny black one!! And I've got my full face helmet, looking for leather/textile jacket now, have leather boots and some riding gloves.

[Kflasher]

dammit, i thought there was going to be pictures of titties!!

p.s. dont be scared, just relax and take your time, we all had to start somewhere.

Meee toooooo

[HungusMaximist]

90s - thanks for that piece of advice. I'm taking this scooter thing seriously because i think no matter what you're riding, bike/scooter/motorcycle, anything on 2 wheels in amongst the ones with 4 is a dangerous game.

Now that's a good girl! I am liking what I hear! :first:

Smashing your body bits or (god forbid) your face into the tarmac at 60 km/h
is just the same on a motorcycle as on a scooter. Yep!

It's always the old story of regret when you bin, 'I should have worn this and that, if I only knew better blah, blah, blah'.

But most importantly, it will save your most important womanly assets from being harmed and, saving you the trouble of not having a future husband!

Cheers and stay upright! :sunny:

[candyshot]

But most importantly, it will save your most important womanly assets from being harmed and, saving you the trouble of not having a future husband!

Haaa! Great advice Hungus! I'll be sure to wear my wonderbra, oh and my helmet. By the way, does anyone ever wear the brain-damagingly bright orange vest with reflector stripes???

Hungus Maximist sounds like a cool, transformer-like name!

[Taz]

I've got the bright yellow vest. Being visible is a great thing. Fashion is for the catwalk.
Andy.

[Insanity_rules]

Welcome Candy. It was a holiday scooter that got me back on bikes a few years ago and the fellas on here gave me grief about enjoying it.

[Ewan Oozarmy]

By the way, does anyone ever wear the brain-damagingly bright orange vest with reflector stripes???

I used to wear a green one during the winter months in London - dark when I left for and dark when I returned. I haven't since I've been here but really should - I just need to find a friend who works as a road digger who can "lend" me one..... :)

[Sparky Bills]

Welcome.
A bit late i know.... but better late than never!

[avgas]

Mods or Rockers. Your one or the other

[jafar]

I used to wear a green one during the winter months in London - dark when I left for and dark when I returned. I haven't since I've been here but really should - I just need to find a friend who works as a road digger who can "lend" me one..... :)

They are about $10.00 , put your hand in your pocket :bash:

[Ewan Oozarmy]

They are about $10.00 , put your hand in your pocket :bash:

That much! :)

[BIKEGAL68]

Great title :)

All i can say is i was in the same vote .......... an i can say you just have to keep getting out there an ride like there's no tomorrow .........in a safe way of course. The more you ride the better you get at it.
I was concerned about the size an weight of my bike to as the tank seems large. But the more i ride the better i get and all i want to do is ride more an more .............dam weather dont help.

I also know that i have to keep telling my self to relax.

have fun

:banana:

[xwhatsit]

Is this what you were looking for?

[Ghost_Bullet]

Is this what you were looking for?

The "R"
should have been a warning uh.... I thought I was gonna be seeing one of these...

[NighthawkNZ]

The "R"
should have been a warning uh.... I thought I was gonna be seeing one of these...

me 2... I was most disappointed not to to see... oh wait there was that one pic that caught my eye ;)

[The Tazman]

By the way, does anyone ever wear the brain-damagingly bright orange vest with reflector stripes???


Have a look at my profile pic do you think I need one!!! he he he Granted it's my old bike but my new one is the same colour :D

Welcome aboard candyshot Just keep practising at your own pace and you'll be fine. I am sure there will be some KBer's up there that would go out with you a couple of times to make you feel confident.

All the best

Taz

[candyshot]

Mods or Rockers. Your one or the other

Can someone please enlighten me on the meaning of mods/rockers? How do I know which team I'm on? sorry if i sound ignorant but there's a lot to learn!!!

[candyshot]

I used to wear a green one during the winter months in London - dark when I left for and dark when I returned. I haven't since I've been here but really should - I just need to find a friend who works as a road digger who can "lend" me one..... :)

"Lend" you one? I saw some the other day at a $2-like shop. So cheap, you could buy TWO. But you might want to shop around first (I heard orange was sooo last season) :bleh:

[Ewan Oozarmy]

"Lend" you one? I saw some the other day at a $2-like shop. So cheap, you could buy TWO. But you might want to shop around first (I heard orange was sooo last season) :bleh:

I may just wait for the January Sales..........

[nodrog]

still waiting for the hooters..............

[Maha]

still waiting for the hooters..............

Get a Stebel.....best Hooter out there.....:mega: