FACTOID: I have been riding bikes for over 2 decades. I have owned over 25 bikes & scooters. I just sold my 2009 Harley Fat Bob. And I am now shopping...…………………..for a SCOOTER. Piss on all the haters!
COYOTE ADVENTURES did you get a scooter? If so what one did you get. I have no need for heavy motorbikes any more and wouldn’t mind getting one myself,I’ve been looking at the Suzuki Address and Honda vision 110 .
@happyhappyjoyful Search my channel. I have many many many videos of me riding my 2009 Honda silverwing scooter😉 I sold that scooter a couple of years ago. Although it is far from perfect, For a scooter it is probably one of the fastest ones you could buy at the time and held its own in the speed department for many years
No shifting, storage, cheaper insurence, better mpg. Its perfect for jobs or going from a to b. Motorcycles are like sports car its fun and exciting to ride. You may not have storage but shifting and noise makes you feel boss.
Motorbikes give you the illusion of more control. BUT only in certain situations. At low speed the additional weight results in less control, in ice or snow this is the same. The way you can flip a lightweight scooter will alway be easier than a heavier motorbike.
I have close to a decade and over 100k miles on two scoots. Going for my third this year. Scoots are fun and economical ways to get around. I live in the Phoenix area so good weather most of the year. I have had outlaw bikers come up and say that I am crazier than they are for riding in traffic on 50cc and 125cc scoots. I will recommend three things. First off, assume everyone is trying to kill you on the road. Assume that you will not get respect and always keep an eye out for a way out of a situation. You are more nimble and can stop quicker than anyone on the road. Riding on small engines has taught me to respect power and mechanical ability. Since scoots are short on this adjust your riding style. I also recommend being a predictable driver, personally I treat my scoot like a car on the road. I do not lane split and I almost always ride on the driver's side of the lane. I wear a Levi's trucker jacket and my scoot is a red color and both of these help for visibility. Second, if you ride on two wheels long enough, you are going to go down. I've done it once, on a clear day of all things. In AZ they oil the roads to keep them quieter. What happened was my eyes are not as good as they used to be and grey and graphite color cars blend in with the road more so now. I was not going fast, about 20 mph when I realized that the car in front of me was stopping. I hit my break and it was up-down as quickly as you read that. No wiggle room. I had gas all over my leg, the wind knocked out of me and I was pissed. I turned off my scoot, picked it up, moved to the side of the road and caught my breath. I was scooting 5 mins later. I got a cracked rib and my hearing was off for a year. Both are better. Funny thing is I have ridden in heavy rain, we had a snow/hail/rain/ice storm a few weeks ago, Haboobs... it was an over oiled street that took me down. I had 80k miles by that time. Last one is keep your scoot well maintained. It affects reliability and safety. If you can do basic things like oil changes, cool, you can save some dough. But it is good to have your scoot serviced by professionals. I had to replace a variator and clutch last year. The new clutch went out quick because it was defective. My repair garage didn't even question me and took care of it. Alao they caught major issues before they became accidents. While it is tempting to everything as cheaply as possible on a scooter, have regular maintenance and major services done by professionals. This also helps should there be a big issue as you have a service record of it. Also keep in mind compared to cars and motorcycles, a professionally maintained scooteer is still way cheaper. That said if you want cheap, go with a bicycle. Seriously. Scooting is fun and a cheap way to get around. Most of the world uses scooters. Enjoy the ride!
Agreed on “everyone’s out to kill you” I’ve had several cars for some reason swerve at me. They got flipped the bird. But wish people would share the road. Soon a lot more people will be smart n get themselfs a little scooter to save some money. I sure did
@@metalfoxssmallenginerepair3181 Nice! The middle finger on my left hand gets quite the workout flipping the bird here in AZ. I was involved in one street fight. The guy had to go get his head stitched up so I would qualify that as a win!😆 That said people who get aggro and tell me to pull over, I do. They keep on driving. I guess they didn't want to get taught a leasson.🤣🤣🤣 Just be safe out there. Better to avoid any shenanigans as much as possible.😎👍✨
I drived car for 10 years and after i sold bought a scooter and can say its a lot cheaper, less stress on the road no traffic, i have more social contact , its fun. I wished bought it 10 years ago
Great points. The only one I'd add (unless I missed you saying it) is storage. With the flat running boards(with a bag hook), under seat storage and a top case, a lot of scooters can cary more luggage and items. - toolkit, locking chains, storage for helmets and gear than most Macs.
It's possible, but it depends on the size of the scooter. A big Maxi-scoot like a Burgman might. I've never tried on mine, but I can fit a small tripod under the seat so a small skateboard might be possible too. if not if you have bungie cords you cord lash it to the back seat.
I've owned multiple scoots and motorcycles. Anything on two wheels is great fun and a great way to commute. I currently have a KLR 650 but I am looking at WR250R's, TW200's, Z125/Groms, and Vespa's. Hoping I end up with a couple of more toys to add to the stable to go along with the KLR.
Scooters are relaxing. Heavier motorbikes can get tiring both physically and mentaly in heavy traffic, rain or cold. Cold muscles lead to ache and exhaustion. Heavy traffic leads to frustration and tense muscles for the need for more frequent control. It helps if you fit your bike well as this requires less muscle tension to be maintained due to a different balance
In Europe riding a scooter is extremely normal but wearing a cowboy hat not. In the USA a cowboy hat is normal and riding a scooter too ;) i love the states.
Chevy volts only have 13 parts in the drive train and the electric motor is oil cooled. I am 76 and just changed out the rear tire by myself and it did take me 4 hours, a Kymco like 200 i , 2012 done in 10/28/2020. It was difficult for me but got it done. I have been ridding motorcycles for 56 years of many makes and sizes. Bought this scooter used a year ago because I gave up ridding after a open heart triple bypass operation in 2015, and for the ridding I do now there is no need for anything else. AND it is fun, no throwing a leg over a seat, no clutch, used $ 1200 ,75 to 80 miles per gallon . What is not to like and at my age hope to have many more years of scooting around. And because it is so pretty and quiet, surprised how many people wave at me. I get asked a lot about it because not many people ride scooters where I live. Scoot on. Live to ride and ride to live. Thanks for the video and have fun, all you on 2 wheels no matter what you ride.
I have a 125cc yamaha zuma, im 57 years old and have had a lot of motorcycles through the years, im having more fun on the scooter than i have had on all the other bikes, could care less what anyone else says or thinks 👍.
@@motardsquid it's great, i have no problems with it, it will do about 60 mph stock, i keep the oil changed and a clean air filter and that's about it, this year i have put about 10, 000 miles on it 👍.
I like to keep a scooter or moped around as a backup vehicle.. currently carless so I've been relying on the taotao and I couldn't care less about what I look like on it. It beats the hell out of the bus and costs next to nothing to keep running. 80-100mpg and can easily keep up with traffic on any road you'd want to have it on. I was also lucky enough to end up with one of the 63cc ones.. was wary about the china factor but the price was right at $350. Was always garaged and basically still in showroom condition with 550km when I got it. Has been a great little bike so far.. actually more reliable than a ruckus that I had for a while.
I ride my scooter everyday to work and I love it! I'm a short dude and a beginner rider, most geared motorcycles, even small underbone mopeds are a bit too tall, though I can ride it as it's what I learn to ride in order to get our motorcycle licence. I don't care what people saying about riding scooter being inferior, even though I don't see myself riding a sportbike, I still love riding because I was forbidden from doing so for so long, it's so liberating. I'm more of the leisure riding guy who loves the wind rushing through yet not too into speed. I can weave through traffic when it's congested, it allows me travel free while still able to carry some necessary stuffs, I like my scooter as it is instead of having to fix a box or something for storage. So, small bike for small dude like me.
In cities, towns and short journeys (around 1 hour at the most) they're pretty good, but for anything further you'd probably want a geared bike for the better suspension, bigger wheels meaning a less bumpy ride on less than ideal surfaces, and more supported/comfortable riding position that doesn't kill your back after an hour
on the contrary, scooters is better than a motorcycle when riding more than an hour. No gear shifting that makes your feet ache, relax riding position and vey light compared to standard motorcycle.
Marvin12 Resurreccts I feel like on my motorcycle it’s my bum that aches but I don’t feel it until I get off then it’s painful, whereas on my scooter it’s my back that aches but it doesn’t always. Having said that I don’t do more than 40 miles a day on the scooter and the small wheels make it a bumpy ride so wouldn’t go far on it as that affects comfort too
Take my scooter to work and I park where the bikes are right by the office every morning laugh at the cars going round the full carpark looking for a empty space.
Thanks Motard Squid, yes my ego is attached to my motorcycle but my reality is i ride a scoot.great mention of advantage #1 ~ we do get away with parking among the bicycles whereas a motorcycle not as much. so i'm still looking for my "true" motorcycle self but happy enough in my scooter persona
Always been keeping a scooter on the side and I preferred them for short rides and going to stores etc, I love scooters! I actually have the forza 300 and the ak550 on the scooter side but going to sell the forza, i don't get bikes by names i get them by how they are built , I don't ride for ego I ride for my own entertainment (fun) enjoyment etc.
I love scooters! I do want to point out that you do have to change the belts. They are mostly belt drive, not shaft! So belts. like chains have to be changed. The good thing is, they don't have to be lubricated and cleaned like a chain.
It depends on the model. Every manufacturer has a recommended mileage at which the belt should be changed. On Vespa and Piaggio scooters, it is 12,000 miles. One thing you will notice when the belt is getting worn is an decrease in your top speed.
whilst it's good to follow the manufacturer's recommendations, especially in warranty, you will likely find the belts last a bit longer than the replacement schedule. Both my 125cc and 300cc scoots went a few thousand miles longer. Just check it monthly by taking the cover off and inspect for cracks or obvious signs of wear. It's a good opportunity to give the housing a clean at the same time, sometimes dust builds up and the belt starts slipping, giving juddery starts.
They're great. My Kymco Agility 50 2014 has been extremely reliable, most of the maintenance is not too difficult. The intervals for maintenance are somewhat small in terms of mileage, but it is way cheaper. Especially if you do it yourself. The carburetor and variator (rollers) need the most attention I think. I've driven it for almost 40k kilometers. Recently did a pre-emptive clutch replacement which wasn't too bad of a cost. It's not rapid by any means, but it does what I need.
I just bought a 2010 Honda elite last night. I also own a red fully farkled 2005 vstrom with 96,000 miles on it. I got the Honda elite based on your videos. Mines black with 6200 miles on it. I went full throttle on the highway with it with a. Full tank for 100 miles averaging 48mph and then I stopped to get gas. I put it on the center stand and it would only take .96 gallons until it was fully topped off. Couldn’t believe I got 100mpg. Feels so weird to have a vehicle that is so useable and so efficient. I like it. Thanks for your videos.
I have a tuned and very pretty '64 Vespa VBB. Way more fun than any motorcycle I've ever ridden and also way more cool factor. The up- sides are as described in this video. The down- sides are it's much less comfortable on a highway cruise and more susceptible to crosswinds and road dither. I generally use my Vespa for exploring Eastern Iowa, but hop on my Royal Enfield for longer trips.
It's illegal to drive between cars (lane splitting) everywhere in the US except in California. My motto when riding either in my car or on my motorcycle or scooter is, you stay out of my space and I'll stay out of yours.
I will admit to having filtered through the odd light when on a back road ride with a buddy. Last thing we wanted was to be trapped between cars after a light. I like to get out front for some buffer space and better visibility. Granted, I'm on my real bike when doing this and not a moped going 25-30(in which case I wait my turn because I'm in a residential area lol)
Barry Ervin I could not imagine having to sit in 5 miles of standstill traffic,if we could not lane split here in the U.K. I would just use the car and have the comforts of radio ect.
@@snafuequals true but I'm a motorcycle courier so need to get things delivered on time, I'm much happier on my day's off and can ride at a more leisurely pace.
I am 5'1 and 148 pounds and I wanted a Harley Sportster but scooters have so much character I mean they make big scooters but I like the 150cc the most and I chose a 150cc cuz of a man of my size it will get up and go like I want plus it's light easy to maintain cheap on gas so don't be ashamed of owning a scooter
I just parked my scooter up for winter. I was depressed about getting back in the car but it's nice staying warm, radio no gear etc apart from the parking and heavy traffic
Boots, cold weather face shield, safety glasses, and one of those Carhartt coveralls like construction workers wear outside, and you can ride in the winter.
I bought a Honda Reflex and got my M1 on it then transferred to my first Motorcycle and in a matter years went through four more, I never stopped missing the scooter so last month I bought myself a Honda PCX 150, happy again.
Your switch might benefit from a spray of switch cleaner, failing that go in there and give it a better clean. Can’t see it being much else. I have a Vespa GTS 300ie I had one of those when they first came out. Kept it for 3 years, sold it to get an 1100 bmw bike. And regretted it pretty much straight away. The big beemer was lovely on motorway and bypass but an hound to handle through city traffic. I’ve gone back to Vespa again. My other scooter is a classic geared Vespa px200 but I like em all. Lots of fun, nipping in and out of traffic x
I ride my 50cc Honda Ruckus or 250cc Helix all through midwestern Winters down to 16 degrees F. Besides good, insulated, waterproof jackets snd boots, I bought battery heated gloves; but I may spring for heated handgrips next season. Those and heavy denim pants and thermals did fine by me. The only times I didn’t ride was when there was snow or slush on the roads or too heavy rains and winds.
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Small is fun, then again, my 2002 Yamaha Zuma has the 70 cc kit, after market exhaust, carb and various other performance parts installed on it. Somewhere between 50 to 60 mph on a 50 cc scooter, it feels like your doing a 100+ 😁
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Before earlier days scootys or scooters are known as LADIES RIDE or LADIES MOTORCYCLES. BUT today's nowadays most boys and men also ride it and also it's on trending nowadays. It also looks cool with other cool bright falshy colours. It's best for cities ride without any gear shifting. BUT Motorcycles resembles MANLY or MASCULINITY. GREAT for highways ride or Long journeys. I ❤ motorcycles. I don't hate scooty. I admit that it (scooty) more useful in carrying belongings.
Here in Uk we just need provisional licence them obv do theory and cbt. But we dont need a motorcycle license (could change if you actually want a motocycle)
love me my motorcycle, love me my scooter. I enjoy the ability to go fast when I want to, and the feeling of shifting is certainly fun. But something about the visceral feeling of pushing a 50cc scooter to ~30mph is incredible. Like, sure, there's scooters with *reasonable* ccs, but the little 50s shouldn't be slept on
An argentian guy Is travelling around all África with a Yamaha New Crypton 110cc Another Argentine is also making the journey from Patagonia to Alaska with a Yamaha C90. Its crazy, but a 110cc scooter motorcycle is the best cheap option
Because they "think" they have great taste, that others will recognize that and appreciate them for broadening their horizons, and they don't even consider that the exact opposite is actually the case? Just a WAG!
Protection is necessary, good pair of gloves. Maintenance on these bikes are cheap also. These scooters need regular maintenance spray on electrical switches and connector's. Simplicity is a good way to live I agree!
I don't know anyone that hate scooters. The most cyclist start on a scooter or on a 125cc dirt bike. I'll think is more the show of being grown out of this kind of transportation. And it is really an american thing. Everything under a 44 magnum is for sissies and only if you can claim having arthritis a 357 mag will be accepted. . The same with motorcycles. As an american you must ride at least a 1800cc bike (HD advertising is working since 1930) even if you personally would like much better a 500-600 Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki that would be the more economical, more powerful and more time-fitting in the 21 century. Who in the world would buy a 8 cylinder gas guzzler sedan besides a US-american roughneck? It's a american thing I believe.
I have a Honda Navi 110 which is like a Motorcycle Scooter hybrid and that thing is a blast. I've hit 60 mph on that. It's basically the Honda Grom of India.
I just bought my 2nd scooter, a 125cc Lance Cali classic. Before that I had a buddy 50cc. As long as you're filling it up with gas, getting oil changes every 500 miles, and keep it indoors when you can, you're scooter will last.
Yeah, $100 for putting it in front of Shop Rite. Turns out it was a fire lane :). I got over quickly, took it as an expensive lesson. Thanks for the video!
AYEEEEE I had to watch all the way through once I heard you say DC. Thats 198 crossing 29 through Burtonsville! Finally bought my Ruck. Maybe when I get it up and running, I can meet up with you
@@motardsquid hell to the f*** yeah I'm getting a scooter to I live in Virginia though I'm down to start a scooter gang with you let's have a chapter let's buy a f****** scooter gang Hideout house and chill and drink beer and s*** and what not.😎👈🤙
yeah i bought, but bought it used. In the u.s. i dont recommend getting a new scooter. They don't hold their value. This scooter is a bit rare, only made in 2010. But if you look for something like a yamaha c3, kymco people you can pretty much steal these for less than 1000$ and are so damn good
I'm a Motorcycle dude. Saying this I'm thinking to get me a scooter too. I have to park the Motorcycle in a storage - garage that is 11 miles down the road. The scooter could be easily parked outside the house and can be used to run earns near by. A small motorcycle space cost 8 Dollars a month but I have no space to park my car there when I wanna ride the bike. With a lil scooter on the other hand I just drive up, change the ride.
Wow I didn’t know Honda sell a scooter in America all I see is either Harley Davison, Suzuki, or Kawasaki sport bike lol most of the time I wonder if Honda also sell Honda Wave here
I wouldn't want a scooter purely because the wheels are too small. You hit a pothole you didn't see and half the wheel goes in. It's just kind of unnerving.
I have a Piaggio BV250. ( parent company of Vespa ). It has 16” wheels. Much larger than the 12” wheels on a Vespa. They both actually share the same motor on a few models. One of the big differences, from what I understand, is Vespa uses steel body panels where Piaggio uses a lot of plastic panels, screwed / bolted to a tubular frame inside. Piaggio has a new model, Liberty 150, which is not that expensive, new. I love my BV250!
7:52 You probably already figured it out, but corrosion builds up on that kill switch (at least on my honda scooter), and what I do is about once a year I flip it off and on like 20 times so it freshens up the connection. I've seen it happen on 2 different honda scooter kill switches.
@@strell4z Bring it inside your house somehow or have some kind of locked shed. Mine, by necessity, was in the driveway with a tarp covering it. The wheel was locked and it was chained to something, but they just cut the chain and lock. As far as getting it stolen from a parking lot, try and park it with the bicycles and lock it up there. Unfortunately, when you're away from home they are just vulnerable and there's really no way around it.
@@SKBottom i think its a shame really that theres them sorta people in the world :/ sadly we cant have nice things anymore cause of them people that just ruins peoples hard earned Scooter and their freedom and fun
Not needing a motorcycle license is a good idea for kids. After that, just get a motorcycle license. It's no big deal. I actually moved up from 50cc to 100cc or 125cc without getting a license and got away with it for a few years. Eventually, I got a bigger bike and went to take a motorcycle test. I kept the endorsement on my license for over 20 years. I've only been pulled over once on a sportbike and he let me go with a warning. The other time, they didn't catch me, so not sure if that counts or not. Anyways, just get a motorcycle license if you are old enough, then you can get a little more power and keep up with traffic.
Most those scooters like that doesn’t mean a license you don’t need a motorcycle license you don’t need a license plate all depends on your state from what I’ve been researching
In case of a catastrophic natural disaster, or man-made disaster, scooters and motorcycles can go around traffic jams, and travel over terrain that's impossible for a car or truck. There might be times when even the police are running for their lives, and won't care about traffic laws. After the disaster, the police might not exist anyhow.
Scooters are wonderful lil machines. 150cc scooters with more like 70-75 miles per gallon beats even the gas prices in the Communist states of the US. I've got a Vespa 80cc scooter back in the days and it brought me an literally every spot that I wanted to be. Everything in reach of 120 miles (one way) was OK. Later than it had to be a Motorcycle, big Kawasaki, BMW, Honda........ Today I have two cars and a Motorcycle. You know, the US is a wonderful land (at least Texas is) you can have as many automobiles and motorcycles you want. So I got the small car, for this and that and yes for that too, the Truck for this and that anyway, and the motorcycle for fun. The one fits all does not exist. You can't commute every day to town with an 18 wheeler. But you can't move from Comifornia to Georgia with a 50cc scooter. The neighbor bought himself a Suzuki Burgman 400 to ride with his daughter. I had the scooter for 4 days and knew I need one. I already forgot what fun it is to ride a scooter in town. I have to add a scooter for Christmas this year.
In little places in DC a scooter is really nice. But i can't see a 50cc scooter being very handy in Texas. I was just there on my dl650 and i had a hard time keeping up with the cars on the highway. You guys drive gangsta
@@motardsquid Well - 50 cc? I'll think is dangerous in Texas. may be if you go on side roads in the inner city. A scooter less than 8 HP is dangerous in any environment between Paris, Rome, Perth or Dallas.
I've rode a few scooters now I own a motorcycle, I could say there's benefits and cons to both, scooter is much easier to handle, less gas, motorcycle is much faster can go long distance on highways, more respectable, if you want to just go around town and don't care about image a scooter is easier, if you want to go on longer trips, have more acceleration and power, better image then a motorcycle
I live in Gaithersburg and I've seen a few people driving these things around and they seem to be fantastic even in traffic. however I think driving it on 270 or even the beltway might be a little dangerous.
The only thing right now in the way of me getting a scooter, is money, which I will eventually get, and my brothers always saying it’s too dangerous.. how can I convince them it would be fine?
Defensive driving!! Never forget that you WILL loose against pretty much anything else on the road. Give them the right of way and pretend that you are basically invisible.
Statistics. You are more likely to die as a pedestrian in a collision than you are on a motorcycle. Per million registered vehicles, 600 motorcycle riders died. Don't go to fast on curves or wet surfaces. Wear all the gear.
A 150cc scooter keeps up with traffic except freeways, as such you command the lane and nobody passes you, riding a bicycle you are on the side of the road, inattentive people pass you blindly the whole ride
I have a moped too but it's manual, it goes 110 km/h, it's pretty fast ngl, and useful sometimes bc in Morocco not wearing a helmet does not matter sometimes, but lane splitting does not matter at all, that's why i love mopies 😂
FACTOID: I have been riding bikes for over 2 decades. I have owned over 25 bikes & scooters. I just sold my 2009 Harley Fat Bob.
And I am now shopping...…………………..for a SCOOTER.
Piss on all the haters!
COYOTE ADVENTURES did you get a scooter? If so what one did you get. I have no need for heavy motorbikes any more and wouldn’t mind getting one myself,I’ve been looking at the Suzuki Address and Honda vision 110 .
@@jasonclarke7422 yamaha aerox for life bro
Well put bro
@happyhappyjoyful Search my channel. I have many many many videos of me riding my 2009 Honda silverwing scooter😉
I sold that scooter a couple of years ago. Although it is far from perfect, For a scooter it is probably one of the fastest ones you could buy at the time and held its own in the speed department for many years
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No shifting, storage, cheaper insurence, better mpg. Its perfect for jobs or going from a to b. Motorcycles are like sports car its fun and exciting to ride. You may not have storage but shifting and noise makes you feel boss.
Motorbikes give you the illusion of more control. BUT only in certain situations. At low speed the additional weight results in less control, in ice or snow this is the same. The way you can flip a lightweight scooter will alway be easier than a heavier motorbike.
Motorized Bicycle as well+ motorized bicycle teaches you how to use a clutch my gas powered bike can do 50 55 mph
Lol are you really saying shifting is a bad thing
@@phoenixarizona8441always wanted to make one I’ve been debating this or a motorcycle… it’s hard lol
Noise pollution
Smart middle/ low income single male or female can use a scooter for daily commuting within the city.
I ride a motorcycle, but always wave at scooters, mopeds, and bicycles because we're all in the same boat against the cagers.
You ever see any motorized bicycles?
LoL i take great care whenever i see a two wheeler, damn crazy people, most at least.
I have close to a decade and over 100k miles on two scoots. Going for my third this year. Scoots are fun and economical ways to get around. I live in the Phoenix area so good weather most of the year. I have had outlaw bikers come up and say that I am crazier than they are for riding in traffic on 50cc and 125cc scoots.
I will recommend three things.
First off, assume everyone is trying to kill you on the road. Assume that you will not get respect and always keep an eye out for a way out of a situation. You are more nimble and can stop quicker than anyone on the road. Riding on small engines has taught me to respect power and mechanical ability. Since scoots are short on this adjust your riding style. I also recommend being a predictable driver, personally I treat my scoot like a car on the road. I do not lane split and I almost always ride on the driver's side of the lane. I wear a Levi's trucker jacket and my scoot is a red color and both of these help for visibility.
Second, if you ride on two wheels long enough, you are going to go down. I've done it once, on a clear day of all things. In AZ they oil the roads to keep them quieter. What happened was my eyes are not as good as they used to be and grey and graphite color cars blend in with the road more so now. I was not going fast, about 20 mph when I realized that the car in front of me was stopping. I hit my break and it was up-down as quickly as you read that. No wiggle room. I had gas all over my leg, the wind knocked out of me and I was pissed. I turned off my scoot, picked it up, moved to the side of the road and caught my breath. I was scooting 5 mins later. I got a cracked rib and my hearing was off for a year. Both are better. Funny thing is I have ridden in heavy rain, we had a snow/hail/rain/ice storm a few weeks ago, Haboobs... it was an over oiled street that took me down. I had 80k miles by that time.
Last one is keep your scoot well maintained. It affects reliability and safety. If you can do basic things like oil changes, cool, you can save some dough. But it is good to have your scoot serviced by professionals. I had to replace a variator and clutch last year. The new clutch went out quick because it was defective. My repair garage didn't even question me and took care of it. Alao they caught major issues before they became accidents. While it is tempting to everything as cheaply as possible on a scooter, have regular maintenance and major services done by professionals. This also helps should there be a big issue as you have a service record of it. Also keep in mind compared to cars and motorcycles, a professionally maintained scooteer is still way cheaper. That said if you want cheap, go with a bicycle. Seriously.
Scooting is fun and a cheap way to get around. Most of the world uses scooters. Enjoy the ride!
Agreed on “everyone’s out to kill you” I’ve had several cars for some reason swerve at me. They got flipped the bird. But wish people would share the road. Soon a lot more people will be smart n get themselfs a little scooter to save some money. I sure did
@@metalfoxssmallenginerepair3181
Nice! The middle finger on my left hand gets quite the workout flipping the bird here in AZ. I was involved in one street fight. The guy had to go get his head stitched up so I would qualify that as a win!😆
That said people who get aggro and tell me to pull over, I do. They keep on driving. I guess they didn't want to get taught a leasson.🤣🤣🤣
Just be safe out there. Better to avoid any shenanigans as much as possible.😎👍✨
"oUtLAw bIKer GAnG"
Sure... sure. Save some ladies for the rest of us, you slow traffic savage.
@@InitialFailure
Will do.😉👍✨
After being hell-bent on getting a motorcycle, then hearing your viewpoint, I am highly considering a scooter.
You can be a maurauder causing all sorts of trouble while looking fashionable, whats not to like!
@@motardsquid 😆
Get both! If she find you prefer one over the other, get rid of it.
I really hope you got a bike
I ride my scooter everyday. It avoids me from a massive traffic jam in jakarta. I can save 1 or 2 hours everyday compared to when I drive my car.
denny fernantya in my area lane splitting is illegal u lucky my dude
@@angelrider1602 that's a stupid rule, try to get away with it if possible :D
Holy crap! This is why I love motorcycles.
I drived car for 10 years and after i sold bought a scooter and can say its a lot cheaper, less stress on the road no traffic, i have more social contact , its fun. I wished bought it 10 years ago
Great points. The only one I'd add (unless I missed you saying it) is storage. With the flat running boards(with a bag hook), under seat storage and a top case, a lot of scooters can cary more luggage and items. - toolkit, locking chains, storage for helmets and gear than most Macs.
Great to know. I was curious to know that🤔😊🛵 quite a silly question but can one fit a skateboard in the seat like a small One?.
It's possible, but it depends on the size of the scooter. A big Maxi-scoot like a Burgman might. I've never tried on mine, but I can fit a small tripod under the seat so a small skateboard might be possible too. if not if you have bungie cords you cord lash it to the back seat.
I'm buying a scooter, it's fun and cheap on gas.
What kind of scooter are you going to get?
FaygoGaming HippieOnTheRun 50cc scooters can go for $350-500 or prob cheaper
Same boiiii
Yeah I’m definitely looking for a scooter 150cc ... looking to use threw summer everyday and save up on lots of money a plus!!!
Jeniko
Two-wheeledI bet!
I've owned multiple scoots and motorcycles. Anything on two wheels is great fun and a great way to commute. I currently have a KLR 650 but I am looking at WR250R's, TW200's, Z125/Groms, and Vespa's. Hoping I end up with a couple of more toys to add to the stable to go along with the KLR.
I had a klr650 for a while and liked it. Too bad Kawasaki put the stop on them.
Scooters are relaxing. Heavier motorbikes can get tiring both physically and mentaly in heavy traffic, rain or cold. Cold muscles lead to ache and exhaustion. Heavy traffic leads to frustration and tense muscles for the need for more frequent control. It helps if you fit your bike well as this requires less muscle tension to be maintained due to a different balance
In Europe riding a scooter is extremely normal but wearing a cowboy hat not.
In the USA a cowboy hat is normal and riding a scooter too ;) i love the states.
Chevy volts only have 13 parts in the drive train and the electric motor is oil cooled. I am 76 and just changed out the rear tire by myself and it did take me 4 hours, a Kymco like 200 i , 2012 done in 10/28/2020. It was difficult for me but got it done. I have been ridding motorcycles for 56 years of many makes and sizes. Bought this scooter used a year ago because I gave up ridding after a open heart triple bypass operation in 2015, and for the ridding I do now there is no need for anything else. AND it is fun, no throwing a leg over a seat, no clutch, used $ 1200 ,75 to 80 miles per gallon . What is not to like and at my age hope to have many more years of scooting around. And because it is so pretty and quiet, surprised how many people wave at me. I get asked a lot about it because not many people ride scooters where I live. Scoot on. Live to ride and ride to live. Thanks for the video and have fun, all you on 2 wheels no matter what you ride.
I have a 125cc yamaha zuma, im 57 years old and have had a lot of motorcycles through the years, im having more fun on the scooter than i have had on all the other bikes, could care less what anyone else says or thinks 👍.
Funny enough the Zuma 125 is the scooter im looking at now. How do you like that?
@@motardsquid it's great, i have no problems with it, it will do about 60 mph stock, i keep the oil changed and a clean air filter and that's about it, this year i have put about 10, 000 miles on it 👍.
I bought a Tao Tao Lancer 150. Had it 4 years now. Love it!
How often you have to change the tire?
@@AZITHEMLGPRO Rear tires typically go around 3,500 to 4,500 miles and the fronts seem to last forever.
did it brake down frequently?
I like to keep a scooter or moped around as a backup vehicle.. currently carless so I've been relying on the taotao and I couldn't care less about what I look like on it. It beats the hell out of the bus and costs next to nothing to keep running. 80-100mpg and can easily keep up with traffic on any road you'd want to have it on. I was also lucky enough to end up with one of the 63cc ones.. was wary about the china factor but the price was right at $350. Was always garaged and basically still in showroom condition with 550km when I got it. Has been a great little bike so far.. actually more reliable than a ruckus that I had for a while.
Always ride with gloves in case you fall dude.....and helmet and jacket with pads ; pavement has no mercy if you fall 😰
I ride my scooter everyday to work and I love it! I'm a short dude and a beginner rider, most geared motorcycles, even small underbone mopeds are a bit too tall, though I can ride it as it's what I learn to ride in order to get our motorcycle licence.
I don't care what people saying about riding scooter being inferior, even though I don't see myself riding a sportbike, I still love riding because I was forbidden from doing so for so long, it's so liberating. I'm more of the leisure riding guy who loves the wind rushing through yet not too into speed. I can weave through traffic when it's congested, it allows me travel free while still able to carry some necessary stuffs, I like my scooter as it is instead of having to fix a box or something for storage.
So, small bike for small dude like me.
"Always" wear your gloves!
bigwheelsturning he will regret it when he falls off
He did say he wise he weared gloves. I wear mine on anything on wheels even on my electric skateboard. Helmet + gloves is a plus for me.
when I was a kid, I used to think those were actual motorcycles
Technically yeah they are just not as powerful as bigger bikew
Some look like smaller motorcycles just smaller depending on the brand
I just want to point out that a scooter is a motorcycle. Scooter, cruiser, dirt bike, dual sport, they are all types of motorcycle.
In cities, towns and short journeys (around 1 hour at the most) they're pretty good, but for anything further you'd probably want a geared bike for the better suspension, bigger wheels meaning a less bumpy ride on less than ideal surfaces, and more supported/comfortable riding position that doesn't kill your back after an hour
Trust me if I could afford one I would!
on the contrary, scooters is better than a motorcycle when riding more than an hour. No gear shifting that makes your feet ache, relax riding position and vey light compared to standard motorcycle.
Marvin12 Resurreccts I feel like on my motorcycle it’s my bum that aches but I don’t feel it until I get off then it’s painful, whereas on my scooter it’s my back that aches but it doesn’t always. Having said that I don’t do more than 40 miles a day on the scooter and the small wheels make it a bumpy ride so wouldn’t go far on it as that affects comfort too
I have ridden motorcycle for 50 years. about a year ago I wound up with a scooter. I am now a fan. it is so easy to ride
Take my scooter to work and I park where the bikes are right by the office every morning laugh at the cars going round the full carpark looking for a empty space.
They laugh at you having to take off and pack all your snow gear before you come inside 😂
@@d.wil2x I was chased by a dog once he laughed as he ran pass me the sad thing is i was @ full throttle think he was a GREYHOUND !!!
Humble yourself mate, be grateful you have the privilege to do that 🤙🏻
Yea we all ride them for different reasons but they are good fukin machines and money savers 😰
Thanks Motard Squid, yes my ego is attached to my motorcycle but my reality is i ride a scoot.great mention of advantage #1 ~ we do get away with parking among the bicycles whereas a motorcycle not as much. so i'm still looking for my "true" motorcycle self but happy enough in my scooter persona
Always been keeping a scooter on the side and I preferred them for short rides and going to stores etc, I love scooters! I actually have the forza 300 and the ak550 on the scooter side but going to sell the forza, i don't get bikes by names i get them by how they are built , I don't ride for ego I ride for my own entertainment (fun) enjoyment etc.
I love scooters! I do want to point out that you do have to change the belts. They are mostly belt drive, not shaft! So belts. like chains have to be changed. The good thing is, they don't have to be lubricated and cleaned like a chain.
i havent ridden enough on scooters to wear out my belts yet. What do you think is the time to change them?
It depends on the model. Every manufacturer has a recommended mileage at which the belt should be changed. On Vespa and Piaggio scooters, it is 12,000 miles. One thing you will notice when the belt is getting worn is an decrease in your top speed.
whilst it's good to follow the manufacturer's recommendations, especially in warranty, you will likely find the belts last a bit longer than the replacement schedule. Both my 125cc and 300cc scoots went a few thousand miles longer. Just check it monthly by taking the cover off and inspect for cracks or obvious signs of wear. It's a good opportunity to give the housing a clean at the same time, sometimes dust builds up and the belt starts slipping, giving juddery starts.
Malossi belts are the best
They're great. My Kymco Agility 50 2014 has been extremely reliable, most of the maintenance is not too difficult. The intervals for maintenance are somewhat small in terms of mileage, but it is way cheaper. Especially if you do it yourself. The carburetor and variator (rollers) need the most attention I think. I've driven it for almost 40k kilometers. Recently did a pre-emptive clutch replacement which wasn't too bad of a cost.
It's not rapid by any means, but it does what I need.
Kymco is making 300 c.c. scooters for Kawasaki, also made 650 c.c. engines for BMW previously.
I just bought a 2010 Honda elite last night. I also own a red fully farkled 2005 vstrom with 96,000 miles on it. I got the Honda elite based on your videos. Mines black with 6200 miles on it. I went full throttle on the highway with it with a. Full tank for 100 miles averaging 48mph and then I stopped to get gas. I put it on the center stand and it would only take .96 gallons until it was fully topped off. Couldn’t believe I got 100mpg. Feels so weird to have a vehicle that is so useable and so efficient. I like it. Thanks for your videos.
wow i am flattered! Keep on riding...
I love your brief contemplation on the cars around you, and how it directly relates the the topic of the video
I have a tuned and very pretty '64 Vespa VBB. Way more fun than any motorcycle I've ever ridden and also way more cool factor. The up- sides are as described in this video. The down- sides are it's much less comfortable on a highway cruise and more susceptible to crosswinds and road dither. I generally use my Vespa for exploring Eastern Iowa, but hop on my Royal Enfield for longer trips.
Much love all the scooter boys and scooter ladies!
It's illegal to drive between cars (lane splitting) everywhere in the US except in California. My motto when riding either in my car or on my motorcycle or scooter is, you stay out of my space and I'll stay out of yours.
Barry Ervin lane splitting in uk works
I will admit to having filtered through the odd light when on a back road ride with a buddy. Last thing we wanted was to be trapped between cars after a light. I like to get out front for some buffer space and better visibility. Granted, I'm on my real bike when doing this and not a moped going 25-30(in which case I wait my turn because I'm in a residential area lol)
Barry Ervin I could not imagine having to sit in 5 miles of standstill traffic,if we could not lane split here in the U.K. I would just use the car and have the comforts of radio ect.
@@jasonclarke7422 or just take a longer less traveled route because 2 wheel commuting is about more than getting from point a to point b
@@snafuequals true but I'm a motorcycle courier so need to get things delivered on time, I'm much happier on my day's off and can ride at a more leisurely pace.
Here in Indiana, you do not need insurance for a moped/scooter. You only have to get it plated and it's all done. Very easy
Bought a scooter because cars are too expensive. Don't care how mad drivers get when they're behind me.
I like owning one bike and one scooter. My mentally changes when im on a scooter and what I think is fun is different. I also like having storage.
Another thing depending on what state you live in you don’t have to pay property taxes or pay for insurance.
I am 5'1 and 148 pounds and I wanted a Harley Sportster but scooters have so much character I mean they make big scooters but I like the 150cc the most and I chose a 150cc cuz of a man of my size it will get up and go like I want plus it's light easy to maintain cheap on gas so don't be ashamed of owning a scooter
I just parked my scooter up for winter. I was depressed about getting back in the car but it's nice staying warm, radio no gear etc apart from the parking and heavy traffic
Boots, cold weather face shield, safety glasses, and one of those Carhartt coveralls like construction workers wear outside, and you can ride in the winter.
Get a Cardo bold for music, phone calls and map instructions, voice activated
Hello I rented a French Peugeot and traveled the entire island of Menorca Spain on $ 3.00 I really enjoyed saludos
I bought a Honda Reflex and got my M1 on it then transferred to my first Motorcycle and in a matter years went through four more, I never stopped missing the scooter so last month I bought myself a Honda PCX 150, happy again.
Gloves dude!
Nah im fine.
Simon Thomas I wear gloves on my 150cc scooter
Motard Squid say that when you lose your job because you can’t use your hands for the next month as you regrow your skin.
What if i just lose my job because i get hit by an 18 wheeler while going to work? Maybe i should just ride a car, they are safer.
Motard Squid even on a scooter the thermal energy your hands gain when you make contact with the road shreds the skin off and down to muscle
Your switch might benefit from a spray of switch cleaner, failing that go in there and give it a better clean. Can’t see it being much else.
I have a Vespa GTS 300ie I had one of those when they first came out. Kept it for 3 years, sold it to get an 1100 bmw bike. And regretted it pretty much straight away. The big beemer was lovely on motorway and bypass but an hound to handle through city traffic. I’ve gone back to Vespa again. My other scooter is a classic geared Vespa px200 but I like em all. Lots of fun, nipping in and out of traffic x
I dont need a motorcycle license to ride a moped where I live, just need a valid drivers license.
Honestly, my address 110cc grew on me.. makes me feel mature. However, the cold is what kills it for me in general, living in the UK
Do you have a windscreen?
@@motardsquid no I don't, they're probably expensive, look really bad and probably not worth it.
Spider Sav would you recommend the Suzuki Address,I’m interested in getting one.
I ride my 50cc Honda Ruckus or 250cc Helix all through midwestern Winters down to 16 degrees F. Besides good, insulated, waterproof jackets snd boots, I bought battery heated gloves; but I may spring for heated handgrips next season. Those and heavy denim pants and thermals did fine by me. The only times I didn’t ride was when there was snow or slush on the roads or too heavy rains and winds.
Motard Squid 1.What type of Scooter Model is That 🛵?
2.How much did you Pay?
3.What Borough did you Purchase from and 4. Who Is the Dealer you Went to And How Fast can it go And does it run on Gasoline or Electric with a Starter Key
It's a honda elite 110. It was only sold in the u.s. in 2010. I think i paid 900$ for it. I bought it from a private seller around here.
I sold my scooter for a bmw650 dakar. I miss my scooter. Dammit!
gliderrider sub to kevsolitty for scooter vlogs
You can probably pick up a moped for the price of a helmet, bro. Just get another lmao
Easier to go backward than it is to go forward ;)
@@YourFrienjamin heh?
@@snafuequals I mean in the sense of going from more expensive bikes to cheaper bikes.
Small is fun, then again, my 2002 Yamaha Zuma has the 70 cc kit, after market exhaust, carb and various other performance parts installed on it. Somewhere between 50 to 60 mph on a 50 cc scooter, it feels like your doing a 100+ 😁
Yeah its that sensation lol. I like those zumas. Been eyeballing a few, seems like a perfect offroad vehicle.
....We Should All Travel So Effeciently In Our Daily Lives....We Almost Never Need A Car For a Majority Our Daily Errands....Thanks For Posting This....This Video Demonstrates How Efficient a Small Scooter Can Be and How Easily It "Scoots" From Task-to-Task....
Before earlier days scootys or scooters are known as LADIES RIDE or LADIES MOTORCYCLES.
BUT today's nowadays most boys and men also ride it and also it's on trending nowadays. It also looks cool with other cool bright falshy colours. It's best for cities ride without any gear shifting.
BUT
Motorcycles resembles MANLY or MASCULINITY. GREAT for highways ride or Long journeys.
I ❤ motorcycles.
I don't hate scooty.
I admit that it (scooty) more useful in carrying belongings.
Here in Uk we just need provisional licence them obv do theory and cbt. But we dont need a motorcycle license (could change if you actually want a motocycle)
I always enjoyed driving a scooter instead of a motorcycle, sometimes simple things are more enjoyable
i own a Vespa Primavera 150 and a Honda CTX700….both are a blast!
love me my motorcycle, love me my scooter. I enjoy the ability to go fast when I want to, and the feeling of shifting is certainly fun. But something about the visceral feeling of pushing a 50cc scooter to ~30mph is incredible. Like, sure, there's scooters with *reasonable* ccs, but the little 50s shouldn't be slept on
An argentian guy Is travelling around all África with a Yamaha New Crypton 110cc
Another Argentine is also making the journey from Patagonia to Alaska with a Yamaha C90. Its crazy, but a 110cc scooter motorcycle is the best cheap option
Why do YT posters include totally unnecessary, distracting music with their vids????????
my bad, didnt think people would be distracted with something shiny
What music is shiny??
bling bling
usernamemykel totally agree.
Because they "think" they have great taste, that others will recognize that and appreciate them for broadening their horizons, and they don't even consider that the exact opposite is actually the case? Just a WAG!
You can't bring home 150$ worth of groceries on a motorcycle.....including a 50lb bag of dog food...... So there is most certainly that.
Protection is necessary, good pair of gloves. Maintenance on these bikes are cheap also. These scooters need regular maintenance spray on electrical switches and connector's. Simplicity is a good way to live I agree!
I’ll get a Honda scooter when I move to LA
I don't know why people hate on scooters they are cheap & fun im getting mine in 2 months im 15 btw
I don't know anyone that hate scooters. The most cyclist start on a scooter or on a 125cc dirt bike. I'll think is more the show of being grown out of this kind of transportation. And it is really an american thing. Everything under a 44 magnum is for sissies and only if you can claim having arthritis a 357 mag will be accepted. . The same with motorcycles. As an american you must ride at least a 1800cc bike (HD advertising is working since 1930) even if you personally would like much better a 500-600 Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki that would be the more economical, more powerful and more time-fitting in the 21 century. Who in the world would buy a 8 cylinder gas guzzler sedan besides a US-american roughneck? It's a american thing I believe.
Thats not a 49/50cc scooter
in USA you have 50cc like here in Slovenia. BUT now they are introducing 125cc to be able to drive with car licence! cant wait
Ntorq 125 is best in segment or honda activa 125...if u want milage only go for activa but if u want sporty look then ntorq
I have a Honda Navi 110 which is like a Motorcycle Scooter hybrid and that thing is a blast. I've hit 60 mph on that. It's basically the Honda Grom of India.
Haloid Android I have a 50cc mini chopper and I have got it up to 45-50 mph
Garyntara7788 Burbank it must be a two stroke
yes it is a stroke
That's why you can hit 50 mph :) mine is a 4 stroke
Sub to KevSoLitty for scooter vlogs
Just sold my car this week and got a scooter. I hope I adjust to this big change. Wish me luck 😁
I just bought my 2nd scooter, a 125cc Lance Cali classic. Before that I had a buddy 50cc. As long as you're filling it up with gas, getting oil changes every 500 miles, and keep it indoors when you can, you're scooter will last.
I got a ticket today. Motor vehicle with plate - no sidewalks. Take the whole spot in the parking lot. Don't play around.
You got a ticket for parking in a space? Thats ridiculous. I'd be pissed.
Yeah, $100 for putting it in front of Shop Rite. Turns out it was a fire lane :). I got over quickly, took it as an expensive lesson. Thanks for the video!
AYEEEEE I had to watch all the way through once I heard you say DC. Thats 198 crossing 29 through Burtonsville! Finally bought my Ruck. Maybe when I get it up and running, I can meet up with you
Lets start a scooter gang yo
Yooo kevsolitty makes lots of scooter vlogs too
@@motardsquid hell to the f*** yeah I'm getting a scooter to I live in Virginia though I'm down to start a scooter gang with you let's have a chapter let's buy a f****** scooter gang Hideout house and chill and drink beer and s*** and what not.😎👈🤙
Scooters are very popular in Asia. Specially among college Students, Females and old age people.
Hey how much did your scooter cost
Did you outright buy it
or did you finance it?
if you financed it how much did that cost.
help me, please.
yeah i bought, but bought it used. In the u.s. i dont recommend getting a new scooter. They don't hold their value. This scooter is a bit rare, only made in 2010. But if you look for something like a yamaha c3, kymco people you can pretty much steal these for less than 1000$ and are so damn good
I'm a Motorcycle dude. Saying this I'm thinking to get me a scooter too. I have to park the Motorcycle in a storage - garage that is 11 miles down the road. The scooter could be easily parked outside the house and can be used to run earns near by. A small motorcycle space cost 8 Dollars a month but I have no space to park my car there when I wanna ride the bike. With a lil scooter on the other hand I just drive up, change the ride.
Wow I didn’t know Honda sell a scooter in America all I see is either Harley Davison, Suzuki, or Kawasaki sport bike lol most of the time
I wonder if Honda also sell Honda Wave here
Do scooters have enough power to go up steep hilly roads?
150cc scooter does any hill, also mine does 60 but its more comfortable around 45 mph, so it covers all roads except the freeway
My thinking is why does anyone care what others think?? Ride what you like!!!
I like motorcycles more but I was trying to get into the minds of the people who rides scooters and I can understand why. Fairs
The only reason I'm getting one is because I'm 16 so can't drive and I need to get to work
I wouldn't want a scooter purely because the wheels are too small. You hit a pothole you didn't see and half the wheel goes in. It's just kind of unnerving.
stability is not as good at high speeds on the scooters. That is why there is no poitn in getting anything over 200cc with small wheels.
I have a Piaggio BV250. ( parent company of Vespa ). It has 16” wheels. Much larger than the 12” wheels on a Vespa. They both actually share the same motor on a few models. One of the big differences, from what I understand, is Vespa uses steel body panels where Piaggio uses a lot of plastic panels, screwed / bolted to a tubular frame inside. Piaggio has a new model, Liberty 150, which is not that expensive, new. I love my BV250!
In india scooter is more common then bikes now days
Now listen boy... Always wear your gloves and never touch that damn button! LOL
DON"T TELL ME WHAT TO DO! MOM!
@@motardsquid HEY GO CLEAN UP YOUR BED BOI
@@motardsquid what type of moped do you have
7:52 You probably already figured it out, but corrosion builds up on that kill switch (at least on my honda scooter), and what I do is about once a year I flip it off and on like 20 times so it freshens up the connection. I've seen it happen on 2 different honda scooter kill switches.
My switches got gummy on my honda so I cleaned them and put dielectric grease on them, also I never use the kill switch just the key
Scooters also get stolen a lot. Got mine stolen in DC within a month from a university parking lot.
I've had two stolen over the last 15 years.
Oh gosh, any advice on how to not get it stolen often?
@@strell4z Bring it inside your house somehow or have some kind of locked shed. Mine, by necessity, was in the driveway with a tarp covering it. The wheel was locked and it was chained to something, but they just cut the chain and lock.
As far as getting it stolen from a parking lot, try and park it with the bicycles and lock it up there. Unfortunately, when you're away from home they are just vulnerable and there's really no way around it.
@@SKBottom i think its a shame really that theres them sorta people in the world :/ sadly we cant have nice things anymore cause of them people that just ruins peoples hard earned Scooter and their freedom and fun
Scooters are motorcycles. Chicks love scooters more than conventional motorcycles.
Women always comment about how nice my scooter is its bizare.
Not needing a motorcycle license is a good idea for kids. After that, just get a motorcycle license. It's no big deal. I actually moved up from 50cc to 100cc or 125cc without getting a license and got away with it for a few years. Eventually, I got a bigger bike and went to take a motorcycle test. I kept the endorsement on my license for over 20 years. I've only been pulled over once on a sportbike and he let me go with a warning. The other time, they didn't catch me, so not sure if that counts or not. Anyways, just get a motorcycle license if you are old enough, then you can get a little more power and keep up with traffic.
Only 45 kilometers per hour is permitted in the netherlands.
Most those scooters like that doesn’t mean a license you don’t need a motorcycle license you don’t need a license plate all depends on your state from what I’ve been researching
In case of a catastrophic natural disaster, or man-made disaster, scooters and motorcycles can go around traffic jams, and travel over terrain that's impossible for a car or truck. There might be times when even the police are running for their lives, and won't care about traffic laws. After the disaster, the police might not exist anyhow.
It's the engine idle start/stop. If you idle the engine for 5 Seconds, the engine suits off automatically. Smart feature to save fuel
Is there a link I can buy this specific scooter? And also would I need a lock and alarm in case if I do park on the side when going shopping?
4:35 poor deer
That's a fucking dolphin you silly little guy
Scooters are wonderful lil machines. 150cc scooters with more like 70-75 miles per gallon beats even the gas prices in the Communist states of the US.
I've got a Vespa 80cc scooter back in the days and it brought me an literally every spot that I wanted to be. Everything in reach of 120 miles (one way) was OK.
Later than it had to be a Motorcycle, big Kawasaki, BMW, Honda........
Today I have two cars and a Motorcycle.
You know, the US is a wonderful land (at least Texas is) you can have as many automobiles and motorcycles you want. So I got the small car, for this and that and yes for that too, the Truck for this and that anyway, and the motorcycle for fun. The one fits all does not exist. You can't commute every day to town with an 18 wheeler. But you can't move from Comifornia to Georgia with a 50cc scooter.
The neighbor bought himself a Suzuki Burgman 400 to ride with his daughter. I had the scooter for 4 days and knew I need one. I already forgot what fun it is to ride a scooter in town. I have to add a scooter for Christmas this year.
In little places in DC a scooter is really nice. But i can't see a 50cc scooter being very handy in Texas. I was just there on my dl650 and i had a hard time keeping up with the cars on the highway. You guys drive gangsta
@@motardsquid
Well - 50 cc? I'll think is dangerous in Texas. may be if you go on side roads in the inner city.
A scooter less than 8 HP is dangerous in any environment between Paris, Rome, Perth or Dallas.
That’s the Engine Kill Switch read your manual! And brush up on Drive Belt maintenance. lol
That being said I’m a Scooter guy myself. PCX 160 Honda.
But what about wheelies? Drifting? 😉
I've rode a few scooters now I own a motorcycle, I could say there's benefits and cons to both, scooter is much easier to handle, less gas, motorcycle is much faster can go long distance on highways, more respectable, if you want to just go around town and don't care about image a scooter is easier, if you want to go on longer trips, have more acceleration and power, better image then a motorcycle
I live in Gaithersburg and I've seen a few people driving these things around and they seem to be fantastic even in traffic. however I think driving it on 270 or even the beltway might be a little dangerous.
The only thing right now in the way of me getting a scooter, is money, which I will eventually get, and my brothers always saying it’s too dangerous.. how can I convince them it would be fine?
Defensive driving!! Never forget that you WILL loose against pretty much anything else on the road. Give them the right of way and pretend that you are basically invisible.
Statistics. You are more likely to die as a pedestrian in a collision than you are on a motorcycle. Per million registered vehicles, 600 motorcycle riders died.
Don't go to fast on curves or wet surfaces.
Wear all the gear.
A 150cc scooter keeps up with traffic except freeways, as such you command the lane and nobody passes you, riding a bicycle you are on the side of the road, inattentive people pass you blindly the whole ride
In Southeast Asian countries you will see lot of scooters in the highway
Good bikes too wrench on when your bored you can bore it and add nos
The Chevy dealership is packed with Bolts because nobody buys them LOL!
Sometimes scooters are larger then motorbikes
I have a moped too but it's manual, it goes 110 km/h, it's pretty fast ngl, and useful sometimes bc in Morocco not wearing a helmet does not matter sometimes, but lane splitting does not matter at all, that's why i love mopies 😂