Would you ride a scooter around?

[Syringer]

I'm really considering a gas scooter as an alternative to a bike..since they:

a) are self propelled
b) go MUCH faster than a bike (some go up to 40 mph..meaning I'd be passing people in LA traffic left and right)
c) are smaller and compact
d) because of c) would be easier to keep by my side and be less prone to theft
e) fun factor..when you're not being seen by others

The only thing is the whole geekiness factor, which being me as it is, won't help my cause any

 

[filmmaker]

Go Vespa go!

 

[bootymac]

Which scooter? The one's you sit on? Or those new funky standing ones?

I wouldn't mind riding the standing ones, but the sitting ones.......no

 

[Bootprint]

It depends on the size you talking about.

Something like this, or more like this?

 

[filmmaker]

Originally posted by: bootymac
Which scooter? The one's you sit on? Or those new funky standing ones?

I wouldn't mind riding the standing ones, but the sitting ones.......no

You mean the Segway?

Those technically aren't scooters.

 

[Kalvin00]

Around my neighborhood? Heh, no.

 

[GoingUp]

I have one and I love it. Its a Zuma. Great scooter, and tons of people on campus have them

 

[bootymac]

Originally posted by: filmmaker

Originally posted by: bootymac
Which scooter? The one's you sit on? Or those new funky standing ones?

I wouldn't mind riding the standing ones, but the sitting ones.......no

You mean the Segway?

Those technically aren't scooters.

Ah yes, forgot about that. Then my answer will be NO!

 

[EvilYoda]

What type of scooter, is what it depends on for me...your typical Vespa ain't extremely cheap, but I think the retro look is cute, and to have something handy that won't cost much to maintain or fill up, would be great...on campus, at least. To zip from here to there, saving 10-15 minutes at a time, would be worth it...plus with all the asians on campus, some of the girls are bound to think it's cute too.

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: bootymac
Which scooter? The one's you sit on? Or those new funky standing ones?

I wouldn't mind riding the standing ones, but the sitting ones.......no

Standing ones definitely

 

[MrCodeDude]

I have the regular scooters that aren't self-propelled. I use them for going to the store which is ~15 minutes away walking. I get there in 8 minutes, scootering. Then I just carry the scooter around (when it's compact) in the store, then leave. It saves me an extra 7 minutes each way, so not bad.
-- mrcodedude

 

[filmmaker]

Originally posted by: MrCodeDude
I have the regular scooters that aren't self-propelled. I use them for going to the store which is ~15 minutes away walking. I get there in 8 minutes, scootering. Then I just carry the scooter around (when it's compact) in the store, then leave. It saves me an extra 7 minutes each way, so not bad.
-- mrcodedude

Ah yes, the Razor.

 

[Bootprint]

Get the Vespa with a windscreen...

 

[pyonir]

Starting a new school?

 

[TommyVercetti]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
What type of scooter, is what it depends on for me...your typical Vespa ain't extremely cheap, but I think the retro look is cute, and to have something handy that won't cost much to maintain or fill up, would be great...on campus, at least. To zip from here to there, saving 10-15 minutes at a time, would be worth it...plus with all the asians on campus, some of the girls are bound to think it's cute too.

Asian girls like scooters?

 

[UglyCasanova]

Only if you get a little bell on it, maybe some stringers coming out of the handlebars.

 

[filmmaker]

Originally posted by: Bootprint
Get the Vespa with a windscreen...

That looks ridiculous.

 

[TommyVercetti]

I wouldn't mind riding a scooter around, wearing a Silk suit, with Italian loafers, blaring Hall & Oates.

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: filmmaker

Originally posted by: Bootprint
Get the Vespa with a windscreen...

That looks ridiculous.

 

[Gunslinger08]

Scooters are like fat chicks..

 

[KEV1N]

I'd get an old Honda Elite or something. The Vespas are very cool but you have to have have that certain personal style to ride it without looking silly

 

[Dragon365]

I do so whenever I am downtown with my friend, because i can't rollerblade and this is the next best thing.

 

[mindwreck]

scooters?!?! gayest thing ever invented.. its all about sk8boarding

 

[Cyberian]

Would you ride a scooter around?

I would and did.
Check your state DMV laws. In NY you didn't used to need a motorcycle license for anything under 50cc.

I think Eli builds and modifies those standup scooters, so he may have some advice.
He should be along shortly, as soon as he sees "scooter" in your title.

 

[bigshot]

hell no, think i wanna be laughed at by all my friends??

scooters is just one thing no one should ride even if it is faster. Ride a bike like everyone else does