Out of the closet?

[pritch]

Guy I know (you know him too) rides a Hyabusa but has a Jog in the garage.

I was at the local Honda agent with the SJ50 the other day and a guy I know as a Blackbird owner came over for a chat.
"That yours?"
"Yeah". (Just a little defensively...)
"I've got one of those."

Went to the local Ulysses Christmas function yesterday.
The guy that was sitting next to me owns a Triumph Trophy but is currently testing a Bonneville with intent. He told me he'd heard I'd bought a scooter, then he said he had an SJ50 too. He rides the scooter to work everyday, it costs him $2.00 per week.

So I guess next time you see a scooter it just might not be a newbie, impecunious, student/school boy type. In most of the above cases though the size of our beer gut should give a hint of that. :whistle

[kevfromcoro]

I got a mate with 2 beules. a ducati . and varius other bikes in states of repairs
He rides a vespa to work.
I have been riding the missus scooter a bit.
100 MPG..the small wheels put ya off a bit
Round town it is exc. easy to park.and cheap to run.
Wouldent want to take it to far on the open road though

[Gizzit]

Interesting thing I have found ..... and I ride my scoot to work each day .... is that bike riders don't acknowldege you !! lol .. But .. when I'm riding my CB1300S, other riders acknowledge me. I think it's a bit of a laugh ... seems like there is a bit of snobbery going on ... or something like that. Me ..... I wave to anyone except gangsters !

And I love riding my scoot. I think Im actually getting more fun around town on it lately, than on the CB, which has been sitting in the shed a bit lately because the weather has been crap in the weekends in Whangarei lately.

[pritch]

Interesting thing I have found ..... and I ride my scoot to work each day .... is that bike riders don't acknowldege you !!

Know what you mean... Just lately I've twice seen a new GSXR coming out from the area I live as I've been going home. He doesn't even look at the scooter so I don't wave.

It will be interesting to see what happens when I see him when I'm out with the VFR? He will be easy to spot, he wears distinctive work overalls.

[Dave Lobster]

I think a lot of it isn't 'snobbery'. It's that scooters are commuter vehicles.

I can understand why they're not acknowleged. I get all sorts of dorks trying to get my attention when I stop at traffic lights on my commuter vehicle. It's fecking annoying.

[denill]

Guy I know (you know him too) rides a Hyabusa but has a Jog in the garage.

I was at the local Honda agent with the SJ50 the other day and a guy I know as a Blackbird owner came over for a chat.
"That yours?"
"Yeah". (Just a little defensively...)
"I've got one of those."

Yeah, that's me too Pritch. It's a bit like a Jeckyl & Hyde existence eh. Yeah, like not ready to come out of the closet. :lol: :lol:

But hey, it's still a lotta fun. :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

[Dodger]

I have my 250 and a 50cc scooter for popping down to the shops etc.

Mate of mine has 5 Bikes, RGV150, 180Runner(scooter) 650 Freewind and 2x 50cc Scooters.

He uses the 50's and RGV most of the time. :scooter:

[sunhuntin]

i recognise one local rider who rides both a scoot and an adventure bike. it helps that he has an open facer. i generally ignore scoots.

btw... ya had me worried about someone for a second! :nono:

[MisterD]

i generally ignore scoots.



Likewise with Viragos for me...

[AllanB]

Don't worry about BMW riders - they ignore everyone!

Scoots are cool, Vespas with sidecars - very cool.

[sunhuntin]

Likewise with Viragos for me...

and? .................

[UberRhys]

Likewise with Viragos for me...
and? .................

and what.................? :baby:

[Storm]

SO whatswrong with Virago's then? They're bikes, just the same as yours. Is this like the gay threads and you're ashamed to say you like them out loud? Its cool to admit it you know, we're all friends here:D:D

[jrandom]

I like Harley Davidsons!

And scooters.

And pushbikes!

And Multistradas.

:dodge:

[MisterD]

SO whatswrong with Virago's then? They're bikes, just the same as yours. Is this like the gay threads and you're ashamed to say you like them out loud? Its cool to admit it you know, we're all friends here:D:D

Wannabe Hardly Ablesons...:whistle:

[Storm]

Oh, I see. You just envy harleys then. Jolly good, carry on as you were :bleh: :bleh:

[MisterD]

Oh, I see. You just envy harleys then. Jolly good, carry on as you were :bleh: :bleh:

Not at all - I'm not racist, some of my friends ride Harleys :eek:

[pritch]

A recent arrival in this country commented to me that he hadn't experienced all this brand jealousy (my words) previously. If you were a biker you were a biker full stop.

The only division I was really aware of prior to coming to KB was the 1%er thing and their dislike of Japanese machinery.

I had seen a letter in an Oz Bike mag many years ago complaining that at bike rallies the Ducati riders only spoke to BMW riders, and the BMW riders spoke only to God.

Reading through the threads on KB there is evidence of some closed minds.
The sort of copmment that says, "Only this is good". Be it a type of helmet, a helmet fastening system, a category of bikes, or a particular brand.

Advertisement
And in case anybody would like to trade up for $10.00; Ulysses NZ has a bike raffle going $10 per ticket. Your choice of about ten bikes: Aprilia Tuono, three different Guzzis, Honda Fireblade or VT1800, the big Yamaha naked and a big cruiser etc etc. Should be something for (almost) anybody...

[MisterD]

A recent arrival in this country commented to me that he hadn't experienced all this brand jealousy (my words) previously. If you were a biker you were a biker full stop.

The only division I was really aware of prior to coming to KB was the 1%er thing and their dislike of Japanese machinery..

I didn't think it was really anything serious, you always get pi$$-taking between mates and I count it like that.

Apart from the fact that, as a classic scooter rider, I obviously don't talk to anyone riding a Jap auto..:hug:

[denill]

I didn't think it was really anything serious, you always get pi$$-taking between mates and I count it like that.

Yeah, that is where you're coming from, but Pritch is right. There are 'Brand Racists" here.

As far as I'm concerned a guy who rides a Motorcycle is a Motorcyclist.

The Make they choose I may not choose but hey, that's why there's lotsa different Makes & models.

[Freakshow]

Ill have to add my name to the list as I use the scooter most days to get to work as it is so cheap to run! It is my brothers and I will have to return it soon but I am think I might get my own!

[Eva]

With all these people wanting scooters, why am I struggling to sell my nearly new Fly??

[Flatcap]

I think a lot of it isn't 'snobbery'. It's that scooters are commuter vehicles.

I can understand why they're not acknowleged. I get all sorts of dorks trying to get my attention when I stop at traffic lights on my commuter vehicle. It's fecking annoying.


It's the morning commute, not the bike (or vehicle for that matter).

First thing in the morning I hate everyone....just get outta my way you bastards

[davereid]

Guy I know (you know him too) rides a Hyabusa but has a Jog in the garage...


Sheesh, you have dobbed him in. How he will ever cope with being named and shamed like that !... Shit.. a Hayabusa... how sick can you get !

[Pogo2]

On my 150cc scooter - no waves

Now on my Burgman, some waves!

Does this mean some sort of acceptance by 'real' bikers.

I dunno, time will tell.

[Storm]

If they're not polite enough to wave, they aint worth the knowing.


(Unless they were cranked over in a corner/avoiding homicidal car drivers at the time)

[pritch]

With all these people wanting scooters, why am I struggling to sell my nearly new Fly??

Umm I just took a peek ad I don't see your ad in the "Online Trading" forum.
An ad (with a photo) in there can work wonders.

[DougB]

I have had a bike and a scooter for more years than I can remember.

I sent this post twice and cant find out how to delete this one. Nor can I find out how to contact anyone who would know. I click on the edit/delete icon. It will let me edit but nothing more

[deanohit]

I have been riding the missus scooter a bit.
100 MPG..the small wheels put ya off a bit
Round town it is exc. easy to park.and cheap to run.
Wouldent want to take it to far on the open road though

Bugger off mate, thats just the thing to do the loop on! ;)

The ride down the coast to Thames must be fun on a bloody scoot.


Well my brother bought his first bike last week, a suzuki 50cc something or other. He reckons it's awesome. It better be as it will be my only form of 2 wheels for 3 weeks next week when I'm down at his place. :scooter:

[DougB]

I have had a bike and a scooter for more years than I can remember. Unfortunatly as I am now on a pension I could not afford to register both so the scooter, being the most useful day by day, was the one I registered. I used a Vespa PX200 for several years to run a locksmith business in Paihia.

Solution, some yaers after I retired to the city of Hamilton, I sold both and bought a Burgman 400cc step through only had to borrow $3350. I now have the best of both worlds the ease (for an old man) of the stepthrough and the performance of a road bike. Got up to 140kmph last week and still had more to go. The Burgman has the biggest storage capacity of any scooter.

[Pogo2]

I have had a bike and a scooter for more years than I can remember. Unfortunatly as I am now on a pension I could not afford to register both so the scooter, being the most useful day by day, was the one I registered. I used a Vespa PX200 for several years to run a locksmith business in Paihia.

Solution, some yaers after I retired to the city of Hamilton, I sold both and bought a Burgman 400cc step through only had to borrow $3350. I now have the best of both worlds the ease (for an old man) of the stepthrough and the performance of a road bike. Got up to 140kmph last week and still had more to go. The Burgman has the biggest storage capacity of any scooter.

Brother Doug B

[kevfromcoro]

Bugger off mate, thats just the thing to do the loop on! ;)

The ride down the coast to Thames must be fun on a bloody scoot.


Well my brother bought his first bike last week, a suzuki 50cc something or other. He reckons it's awesome. It better be as it will be my only form of 2 wheels for 3 weeks next week when I'm down at his place. :scooter:

Acually it is quite nimble....can do 80 ks down the coast.
And i can fit a box of piss under the seat...
Filled it up on monday..took $6..and still got half a tank.
Aint doing the loop on it though...someone might reconise me

[sunhuntin]

ive had a think... and i think the main reason i ignore scooter riders is this: most of the riders are high school aged, and most of them are fucking tosspots.
i work a servo less than a 5min ride from a major high school. as a result, we often get bombarded. funniest ive seen was a group of 3 or 4 boys. one was doing "mini wheelies", that is, revving and pulling the front up without letting the scoot go anywhere. it was pissing rain, the forecourt was wet, and he was next to the diesel pump. he stopped after he nearly assed off. second worst was the chick with the bright red fuzzy elmo slippers instead of shoes. and the number of girls who ride in barely there shirts, pants that barely cover their backsides and high heels... dicks. sure, girl, you look good now, but wait till you come off! girl i used to know used to ride like that... she got hit by a bus. i havent seen her in anything less than long pants and sleeves since. and no... she doesnt ride anymore.

there are not many adults who ride scoots regularly, at least not locally, and with full faced lids, i cannot tell at a glance from 50k whether its an adult or a wannabe inside. i dont want to encourage the wanker riders by waving and having them think theyre cool, so i just ignore the lot.

[Dave Lobster]

Ignoring everyone wearing a piss pot works for me. Be they on a moped or a real bike.

[Wiki Drifter]

I like the scooter+bike combo idea. I'm getting pretty sick of watching random people gathering around and messing with my bike like a piece of meat when I park in public.:Oi: If I get a cheap 50cc at least I won't have to worry about it getting messed about plus I'll save petrol money for the daily commute

[Gizzit]

I must take a Burgman for a ride sometime. Seems like ther are quite a few fans on here. I know I'm really enjoying my PGO T-Rex150. It gets along ok, but wouldn't mind a few more horses! :-) I know I use my scoot a lot more than my CB1300S !

[Pogo2]

I must take a Burgman for a ride sometime. Seems like ther are quite a few fans on here. I know I'm really enjoying my PGO T-Rex150. It gets along ok, but wouldn't mind a few more horses! :-) I know I use my scoot a lot more than my CB1300S !

BMW K100RS - PGO T-Rex 150 - Burgman 400

Gizzit, your right about the T-Rex. Great bike but a little lacking in the pony department. No issuse at all with the Burger!!

Cheers

Mark

[Disco Dan]

Use my motorbike to go everywhere... commute to work, grocery shopping, quick trip up to the dairy for smokes and a 6 pack etc etc

Yes its uses a lot of gas... but why crawl when you can travel at light speed? :headbang:

[Gizzit]

Use my motorbike to go everywhere... commute to work, grocery shopping, quick trip up to the dairy for smokes and a 6 pack etc etc

Yes its uses a lot of gas... but why crawl when you can travel at light speed? :headbang:

Well it is nice to be able to 'get along' abit, but my CB1300S hardly gets warm on a short trip, so don't think it's great running for the big motor. I prefer the T-Rex, as its up and runing quick, and it's got plenty of storage ... I just prefer the ease of the little "twist and go" for short trips, and around town running. It's a real hoot, and I've become a self confessed hoon on the thing !! lol :shifty: