Hooters on Scooters!!

[candyshot]

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?
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

[nodrog:Me]

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.....











































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[Taz]

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

[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?

[candyshot]

"just another scooter rider"??

Haha! I love it!

Hey, scooter riders have feelings too

[Taz]

"just another scooter rider"??

Haha! I love it!

Hey, scooter riders have feelings too

Oh my god!!! what feelings we talkin about here?

[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!

Good luck!

[Oakie]

Yeah Ok ... you got me to look because of the thread title.
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!

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]

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?
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

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!

[jafar]

Welcome to KB , don't feed the trolls

[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!