The new scoot

[DangerMice]

So I took a lot of the advice I was given and picked myself up a new Jog on Saturday. I did about 40kms over the weekend and have been tailgated, cut off, pulled out in front off and passed in stupid places more times than I can count.

But I knew that would happen so I'm just keeping very aware of what's going on around me, trying to stay visible and sticking to the RHS of the lane. Even keeping the throttle low while running the engine in I can maintain 55kph quite comfortably.

Man that little scoot is a blast, couldn't stop smiling the whole time.

[Bowden]

Good timing, comming into winter :P

ive got a new one myself, pic included here(first pic of my new iphone, not bad), and my mindset is much the same as yours, visibility is the key i suppose!

[AllanB]

I thought the running in procedure for a scooter was:

1. Start bike
2. Put on helmet (most other clothing appears to be optional on a scooter)
3. Mount bike (no not like that Skidmark!)
4. Ride down drive to a public road

Your new scooter is now fully run-in, proceed with the throttle pinned to the stop

[3umph]

ONLY 40km in the weekend!!!!

dam I would of done a couple of hundred

[DangerMice]

Yeah I'd hoped to do heaps more, but it was a hella busy weekend

[3umph]

did you sleep???

many miles can be done when sleep time is usually done

[DangerMice]

LOL, I'll keep that in mind

[Dave Lobster]

ONLY 40km in the weekend!!!!

dam I would of done a couple of hundred

On a moped? Are you sure??

[pritch]

visibility is the key i suppose!

Fatal mistake!

They look directly at you but just don't give a shit.

In the words of Valentino Rossi speaking on motorcycling on the road (and quoted from memory):

"Is dangerous. Is not just you, is the fucking idiot ride the car.
Car is bigger than bike - No problem."

And this is even more pronounced if you happen to be on a scooter...

[mpr362]

Glad to see you finally took the plunge, my scoot has almost worn out since we started talking about it ...

[vifferman]

first pic of my new iphone, not bad

Picture of an iphone?

I thought that was a picture of a scroter.

[Ryder]

just curios...why a jog?

a lot of people buy them. one of my friends at work has one as well and he loves it.

when i got my scoot i decided against a jog cos it was not substantial enough for me. i felt very exposed on it and found i could not corner without sticking my feet on the edges of the foot board and sticking my knees out the sides so i didnt bang them i went for a hysong sf 100 rally in the end. still a bit small for me but cheap to commute on and not quite as minute feeling when i sit on it

[DangerMice]

just curios...why a jog?

Hi Ryder, few reasons really:

I'm limited to a 50 (I don't have a bike license).
Well known brand name.
Been around for years.
Great reputation for reliablity.
It's one of the quickest.
Not overly expensive, so I thought it represented good value for money.
Some awesome reviews.
The test ride felt really good.

I'm 1.86m tall but I don't feel cramped, and my knees don't hit the bars. I do put my feet up on the 45, rather than flat, but only because I feel it's more comfortable and I find it easier to lean that way.

I do find my knees stick out the side a bit, and are only half covered by the front fairing, but I just turn my heels out a bit which naturally tucks my knees in.

Clicked over 1000kms today and really have only one complaint. The back drum brake is pretty shit, tends to get quite soft by the time I get to work (20km, 40mins), but then it is only a tiny drum, so you've kind of got to expect that. The front brake is fine, so its not really an issue.

All in all, it's a great scoot and I'm well pleased with it

[Danae]

Jogs are win

[Psychrn]

As well as my new Honda VT 750C Cruiser I have been using a Yamaha Zuma 50 cc for 4 years riding to work.
Its a much bigger frame than the average scooter plus bigger tyres. Quite comfortable to ride because of that.
Ive done 16,600 Kms in that time so its had some use.
I have had many a scary moment with cars cutting you off, etc etc.
My Max speed isnt all that hot though- might get 55 kms with a tail wind !!
You certainly have to have your wits about you.