You're a chick so you must ride a scooter

**bert_is_evil** · 14th July 2007, 13:01

Why is it that guys who don't ride instantly assume when they find out you do that you must ride a scooter? It really gets my goat - am I justified or should I just get over it?

**Karma** · 14th July 2007, 13:04

Get over it... how is your scoot anyways?

**bert_is_evil** · 14th July 2007, 13:08

ha nice call

**FROSTY:Me** · 14th July 2007, 13:10

More important question Bert. Do you actually give a s@#@# what they think??

**Holy Roller** · 14th July 2007, 13:13

Let it be a surprise when you pull up and remove your helmet

Nuf said

Break those stereotypes

**bert_is_evil** · 14th July 2007, 13:14

I didn't think so, but perhaps working in a male dominated workplace makes me feel like I have to prove I'm not one of those silly girls from a 60's film who stands on a chair screaming when they see a mouse. lame, I should get over it and not give a shit

**janno** · 14th July 2007, 13:24

Perhaps it's just the particular people you are around? I've never had someone assume I ride a scooter.

Though maybe it is because not many scooter riders wear the proper gear - in Brisbane, anyway. Work clothes (ie business skirts and trousers) and stillettos are the garb du jour over here for female scootopians.

Very rarely do you see a scoot rider with a decent protective jacket.

So in Brisbane it's pretty obvious that the women decked out in motorcycle gear ride . . . motorcycles.

Anyway, I'd be inclined to say, "yes I ride a 50cc scooter, I'd be too scared to go bigger". And leave it at that.

Then let them see you leave work on your mighty steed. Or have a picture of your latest track day effort on your screen saver.

**KATWYN** · 14th July 2007, 13:29

Originally Posted by bert_is_evil

Why is it that guys who don't ride instantly assume when they find out you do that you must ride a scooter? It really gets my goat - am I justified or should I just get over it?

Scooters are just as butch as all the other types of motorcycles (i.e., a motor & two wheels and have to wear a helmet etc ) . I wouldn't worry about it Bert.....lol

**Trudes** · 14th July 2007, 13:49

If we don't ride a scooter, then we must be the eye candy on the back of the boyfriend's/husband's bike......

**oldrider** · 14th July 2007, 13:56

Originally Posted by bert_is_evil

Why is it that guys who don't ride instantly assume when they find out you do that you must ride a scooter? It really gets my goat - am I justified or should I just get over it?

Yep, mind over matter! (if you don't mind, it doesn't matter) End of story!

Cheers John.

**007XX** · 14th July 2007, 13:56

yeah, it is annoying...but just like with any immature displays from the other gender, sanity must prevail, so:

Just ignore them...

You know who you are, don't let their narrow mindedness define you.

**Mental Trousers** · 14th July 2007, 14:03

I'm sure you'll look great on a scooter bert

If anyone says you must ride a scoot challenge them to a drag race. They'll shit their pants when you rock up on the Ace.

**Mekk** · 14th July 2007, 14:25

It can be summed up in one word:

Ignorance.

**fireliv** · 14th July 2007, 14:45

Ma... dont let it get to ya.

I work around a lot of marcho guys that always assume that I ride a scooter... untill they walked out and saw me getting on my bike, now they know not to make that thay mistake again. I just think, haha I can ride a bike and you cant you ignorant toss!