Comments on: Scooters! http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/ snipe -- verb [intrans.] -- make a sly or petty verbal attack Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:41:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: watch sitcoms online http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/comment-page-1/#comment-34831 watch sitcoms online Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:41:49 +0000 http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/#comment-34831 <p>Ive been looking into other alternatives, I live in a city and don't really need a car, a scooter might be a good option for me since they don't require "real parking" and seem affordable to maintain. Any tips?</p> Ive been looking into other alternatives, I live in a city and don’t really need a car, a scooter might be a good option for me since they don’t require “real parking” and seem affordable to maintain. Any tips?

]]> By: zoomacroom http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/comment-page-1/#comment-26533 zoomacroom Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:58:03 +0000 http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/#comment-26533 <p>I find myself in the very same predicament right now. I live up in Greensboro, and I've been thinking of getting a scooter because of the very same lax restrictions on 50cc scooters in NC you speak of! I'm looking real hard at the Honda Ruckus right now, its a dependable scooter that has lots of mods available and would work just fine on my short commutes between home, work and school. btw I didn't know about that scooter dealership on battleground ave, I'm gonna check that out real soon even though they prob don't carry the ruckus.</p> I find myself in the very same predicament right now. I live up in Greensboro, and I’ve been thinking of getting a scooter because of the very same lax restrictions on 50cc scooters in NC you speak of! I’m looking real hard at the Honda Ruckus right now, its a dependable scooter that has lots of mods available and would work just fine on my short commutes between home, work and school.
btw I didn’t know about that scooter dealership on battleground ave, I’m gonna check that out real soon even though they prob don’t carry the ruckus.

]]> By: sophie http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/comment-page-1/#comment-26339 sophie Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:18:57 +0000 http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/#comment-26339 <p>hi .. i am an owner of a piaggio fly 50cc 4 stroke scooter and i wish i never brought it .. there are so many you can buy .. i recommend an ITALJET 125 or 50cc they are the best around cheap and very rare .. if not i recommended a gilera runner 125 or 50cc they are nippy for what they are. hope this helps xx sophie xx</p> hi .. i am an owner of a piaggio fly 50cc 4 stroke scooter and i wish i never brought it .. there are so many you can buy .. i recommend an ITALJET 125 or 50cc they are the best around cheap and very rare .. if not i recommended a gilera runner 125 or 50cc they are nippy for what they are. hope this helps xx sophie xx

]]> By: Judy Sheldon http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/comment-page-1/#comment-22396 Judy Sheldon Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:54:14 +0000 http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/#comment-22396 <p>I looked at several models and visited different dealers before making my purchase, a 2007 125 Kymco Agility. I based my purchase on weather year 'round, roads and traffic I'd be dealing with, as well as posted speed limits. Before I ever took my scooter on the road, I took the Basic Motorcycle Rider's Safety Course, and am extremely glad I did: there was a separate insurance policy, on which I received a discount, in addition to a safety apparell discount being applied; best of all, with the BMRSC certificate, I needed to take only the DMV's written test, an easy touch-screen computer exam---the road test was waved because I'd taken the safety course. Be advised, the speed of your scooter is not the deciding factor for how fast you travel to/from work, school, etc: the posted speed limits are THE FASTEST you're ALLOWED to go, not that you HAVE to ride that fast; 'net sites and the safety course will help you decide speed & places to go</p> I looked at several models and visited different dealers before making my purchase, a 2007 125 Kymco Agility. I based my purchase on weather year ’round, roads and traffic I’d be dealing with, as well as posted speed limits. Before I ever took my scooter on the road, I took the Basic Motorcycle Rider’s Safety Course, and am extremely glad I did: there was a separate insurance policy, on which I received a discount, in addition to a safety apparell discount being applied; best of all, with the BMRSC certificate, I needed to take only the DMV’s written test, an easy touch-screen computer exam—the road test was waved because I’d taken the safety course.
Be advised, the speed of your scooter is not the deciding factor for how fast you travel to/from work, school, etc: the posted speed limits are THE FASTEST you’re ALLOWED to go, not that you HAVE to ride that fast; ‘net sites and the safety course will help you decide speed & places to go

]]> By: john http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/comment-page-1/#comment-21522 john Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:10:38 +0000 http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/#comment-21522 <ol> <li><p>Take the motorcycle safety class; you will not regret it. I retake the class each year and feel the better for it.</p></li> <li><p>There are two routes you can do to get more power. You can get a smaller scooter and do a couple of mods to get up to the speeds you want. The advantage is that only you will know that there are mods so your insurance will stay the same. Disadvantage is that you will need to take apart your scooter and do a little greasework. There is a restrictor in the 50 cc scooters that when removed gets you to the 45 mph that you are looking for.</p></li> </ol> <p>I prefer motorcycles to scooters. The mileage isn't as good but 50 mpg on my vstar is nothing to sneeze at and you're looking at 650 cc versus the 50 cc that you are looking at on a scooter. Also used motorcycles sell for relatively cheap. I picked up my 99 vstar with oly 12,000 miles for $3200 and I feel comfortable going down the block or across several states.</p>

  • Take the motorcycle safety class; you will not regret it. I retake the class each year and feel the better for it.

  • There are two routes you can do to get more power. You can get a smaller scooter and do a couple of mods to get up to the speeds you want. The advantage is that only you will know that there are mods so your insurance will stay the same. Disadvantage is that you will need to take apart your scooter and do a little greasework. There is a restrictor in the 50 cc scooters that when removed gets you to the 45 mph that you are looking for.

    • I prefer motorcycles to scooters. The mileage isn’t as good but 50 mpg on my vstar is nothing to sneeze at and you’re looking at 650 cc versus the 50 cc that you are looking at on a scooter. Also used motorcycles sell for relatively cheap. I picked up my 99 vstar with oly 12,000 miles for $3200 and I feel comfortable going down the block or across several states.

    ]]>         By: scooter http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/comment-page-1/#comment-20510 scooter Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:42:19 +0000 http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/#comment-20510 <p>You will never regret buying a scooter. They are wonderful to drive.</p> You will never regret buying a scooter. They are wonderful to drive.

    ]]>         By: learner rider http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/comment-page-1/#comment-11232 learner rider Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:46:16 +0000 http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/#comment-11232 <p>nice post. I just wanted to let your readers know about my new <a href="http://blog.learner-rider.com" rel="nofollow">learner motorcycle rider blog</a> that documents the experiences of a new learner rider on the way to getting their full motorcycle licence in Australia. Hope you find it good reading!</p> nice post. I just wanted to let your readers know about my new learner motorcycle rider blog that documents the experiences of a new learner rider on the way to getting their full motorcycle licence in Australia. Hope you find it good reading!

    ]]>         By: Kent http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/comment-page-1/#comment-5401 Kent Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:34:22 +0000 http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/#comment-5401 <p>Probably after the fact and too late, but i purchased a Buddy 50cc and with restrictors removed (which most dealers do for free and it doesnt affect its AMAZING warranty) and it's top speed is about 52-54 MPH. It also has been getting 120 MPG, not to mention the fact that its the best looking scooter on the road and is built with phenominal quality. Its 2 stroke motor is powerful enough and it gets up to 40 MPH quickly, takes a bit to get up to high 40's from there. It tops off at about 43 with 2 people on it. I weigh 160 lbs and my wife 105. so if you weigh under the combined 265 you could go 45 MPH or over no problem. GOOD LUCK!</p> Probably after the fact and too late, but i purchased a Buddy 50cc and with restrictors removed (which most dealers do for free and it doesnt affect its AMAZING warranty) and it’s top speed is about 52-54 MPH. It also has been getting 120 MPG, not to mention the fact that its the best looking scooter on the road and is built with phenominal quality. Its 2 stroke motor is powerful enough and it gets up to 40 MPH quickly, takes a bit to get up to high 40′s from there. It tops off at about 43 with 2 people on it. I weigh 160 lbs and my wife 105. so if you weigh under the combined 265 you could go 45 MPH or over no problem. GOOD LUCK!

    ]]>         By: fdiv_bug http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/comment-page-1/#comment-4305 fdiv_bug Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:51:44 +0000 http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/#comment-4305 <p>Thanks for the advice, Cheryl! I'll see if I can get the MSF class scheduled sooner rather than later.</p> Thanks for the advice, Cheryl! I’ll see if I can get the MSF class scheduled sooner rather than later.

    ]]>         By: Cheryl http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/comment-page-1/#comment-4221 Cheryl Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:12:47 +0000 http://sniping.org/2007/05/28/scooters/#comment-4221 <p>My suggestion is to take your motorcycle safety class before you buy a scooter. Like you I dilated 50cc vs 125-150cc and the motorcycle safety class I took clenched it for me. I purchased a 125 c. Buddy a week after the class. We use 50 scooters in class and I decided that given the number of streets I ride on with a 40-45 mph speed limit a 50cc would not he safe. They couldn't accelerate quickly enough over and topped out at 36-38 mph. They had a Honda and Vino in the class (only other options were motorcycles).</p> <p>FWIW, I get around 90 mph on my 125 Buddy and have been very happy with it. Don't forget you will need to invest in some decent gear, helmet protective jacket and if you don't have other transport- rain gear.</p> My suggestion is to take your motorcycle safety class before you buy a scooter. Like you I dilated 50cc vs 125-150cc and the motorcycle safety class I took clenched it for me. I purchased a 125 c. Buddy a week after the class. We use 50 scooters in class and I decided that given the number of streets I ride on with a 40-45 mph speed limit a 50cc would not he safe. They couldn’t accelerate quickly enough over and topped out at 36-38 mph. They had a Honda and Vino in the class (only other options were motorcycles).

    FWIW, I get around 90 mph on my 125 Buddy and have been very happy with it. Don’t forget you will need to invest in some decent gear, helmet protective jacket and if you don’t have other transport- rain gear.

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