Would you drive a scooter to work?

[ThePresence]

Just brainstorming here. With gas prices just climbing, do you think a market will open for scooters? Someone is trying to talk me into investing in it.

 

[SillyOReilly]

I hear they're great in the snow.

 

[Ns1]

fuck no

 

[rasczak]

yes. if i didn't feel uncomfortable driving next to a lifted f250 diesel with spikes on it's tires.

 

[krunchykrome]

If I lived close to work sure. But most people commute and drive on the highway; I would never ride a scooter on a highway.

 

[Jumpem]

No. I value my life.

 

[Xavier434]

Too dangerous for my tastes and I live in Florida where it rains a lot so I wouldn't do it. I can't say that the idea isn't tempting though.

 

[Baked]

I walk to work. +1 for me.

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

*Blatant Plug* If you want a scooter, look into the Yamaha Vino (96mpg, starting at $1949). *Blatant Plug*

 

[JS80]

my wife won't let me

 

[ObiDon]

i would if could comfortably travel at at least 60mph. of course, pricewise, that probably gets you into ninja 250 territory...

 

[Drako]

If it was something like a Honda Silverwing I might. Anything smaller no.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
If I lived close to work sure. But most people commute and drive on the highway; I would never ride a scooter on a highway.

When you say highway how fast and how many lanes are you talking here?

 

[jonks]

scooters are like fat chicks. they're fun to ride until your friends see you.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: ObiDon
i would if could comfortably travel at at least 60mph. of course, pricewise, that probably gets you into ninja 250 territory...

I don't know prices yet, but one of the scooters I'm looking at is 300cc with a top speed of 80mph.

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: JS80
my wife won't let me

Ditto

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: SillyOReilly
I hear they're great in the snow.

What size chains should I buy for these?

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: ObiDon
i would if could comfortably travel at at least 60mph. of course, pricewise, that probably gets you into ninja 250 territory...

I don't know prices yet, but one of the scooters I'm looking at is 300cc with a top speed of 80mph.

The faster you go the worst it is.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: sirjonk
scooters are like fat chicks. they're fun to ride until your friends see you.

Well that's the question. Are we at the point, or where will be at the point soon where the price of gas and the hurt on your wallet will overcome the embarrassment of looking like a nerd.

 

[ondarkness]

just got a 500 bike. n loving it on my 3rd day.
If I didnt have to take freeways I'd do it in a heartbeat!

Honda Big Ruckus ftw!

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: sirjonk
scooters are like fat chicks. they're fun to ride until your friends see you.

Well that's the question. Are we at the point, or where will be at the point soon where the price of gas and the hurt on your wallet will overcome the embarrassment of looking like a nerd.

You don't look like a nerd on a scooter. You could say the same thing on a bike and no one does. Plenty of bikes (bicycles) that you can ride in the winter, rain, snow, etc.

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: Ns1
fuck no

:thumbsup:

also: Poll?

 

[JDub02]

I don't see the benefit of a highway capable scooter vs. a motorcycle. I picked a motorcycle. 45-50 mpg and lots of fun. My wife and I cruise all over the Tidewater area.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: ondarkness
just got a 500 bike. n loving it on my 3rd day.
If I didnt have to take freeways I'd do it in a heartbeat!

Honda Big Ruckus ftw!

When you say freeways how fast and how many lanes are you talking here?

 

[SunnyD]

Yes, and I plan to.