GIVE ME SCOOTERS OR GIVE ME DEATH!

[texastoast]

And tax the crap out of any new huge SUVs to build more public transportation and more access and protective lanes for smaller, slower, gas-sippers.

[doc03]

1. They make scooters that have no problem keeping

up with traffic you know. I rode mine today on I-70 at 70 MPH with no problem and get 65 MPG.

[bunkerbuster1]

23. Yep. A whole class of "Maxi-scooters"

including the Suzuki Bergman, Honda Silver Wing, Yamaha Majestic, and suchlike.

If you're looking to save some bucks, I think Kymco (a Taiwanese brand with an excellent rep for quality) might be the way to go. Their Exciting 500 is a solid buy at six grand:

http://www.strmotorsports.com/showroom/scooters/xciting500/index.html

...and they've got 250cc scoots, which are ok for the highway but probably not the best choice if you're going to be on the highway a lot, for around four grand.

I test-rode one a few years back (it was the Bet & Win 250--goofy name, I realize) and was really impressed with the handling, brakes, and overall performance.

[Fovea]

2. Looks fun.

Two wheels good...

[arcadian]

3. Scooter's what? His head? Fine by me.

:evilgrin:

[Mojorabbit]

4. I would need

three wheels at the very least. My balance isn't good enough for two.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

6. How about this new three-wheel enclosed scooter?

It gets 70 mpg and has a top speed of 50mph and it's street legal. Pricey though at $7,000.

http://www.gekgo.com/3-wheel_gas_scooter_%20trikes.html

[Mojorabbit]

7. Perfect

I like that much better!

[doc03]

10. Here you go Piaggio MP3

3 wheels two up front one in back 250, 400 or 500cc.

http://www.piaggiousa.com/

[Mojorabbit]

36. I like this one too! n/t

[Ilsa]

11. ITA. And I want something that is more easily seen by

the big trucks and SUVs on the road. I like the bright colors on the cute little cars.

[Greyskye]

19. In that case...

http://www.flytheroad.com/

Check out the videos at the site - looks insanely fun!

[Mojorabbit]

37. Wowser

that looks like a great one.

[AuntPatsy]

5. How many children could you get transport on that? Nice by the way, would love one myself.

[texastoast]

9. Just one

What is going to happen is our gas-guzzling culture is going to go away and we are going to have to live urban--really urban, walking our kids to smaller neighborhood schools, having neighborhood post offices, markets, etc. Housing will be built upward, not outward, and the saved space used for big green community green areas. We have several urban redevelopments just like that in Houston, and I must say they are quite acceptable.

[Ilsa]

12. I love that. I've been to the Sugarland area next to the new city hall.

I love that there is housing, jobs, entertainment, shopping, groceries, etc, all in a small area. If only more places could do this.

[Indenturedebtor]

15. They will... they will have to.

My wife and I can't wait to move to a city for just that reason. Having cars is more restricting than liberating. If you live near where everything is, why do you need to have a car? I don't even want one any more.

Ciao :P

[melm00se]

16. traditional high density urban areas with

high rises and the trappings of a metro downtown are not really necessary anymore. For example, I live in a planned community that would be considered by many as suburban "sprawl", but when you analyze the neighborhood, you find that within 2 miles from my house i currently have:
2 grade schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, 2 full service groceries, 12 screen movie theater, a dozen or so restaurants, a pharmacy, and within the next 6-9 months, the medical office park with a standalone emergency room will be complete. all of this with nary a building with more than 2 stories in sight.

[texastoast]

38. And how about the jobs? How many jobs are available to that huge sprawl?

I live in a place exactly like you are describing. We have many companies out here. And they pay 1/3 less than if you commute.

So how do we deal with that?

[Warpy]

8. Mine's electric with wire baskets on the back

[guitar man]

13. Here's my "scooter"

:hi:

[texastoast]

40. Sweeeeeet!

It reminds me of a Norton 750 I tried to ride and managed to lay down at an intersection and had to have help getting it righted. :blush: Thus, I'm into smaller two-wheelers now.

I'm not very knowledgeable about "real" motorcycles. What kind is it?

[backscatter712]

14. My new vehicle's got the best gas mileage of them all!!!

[TCJ70]

22. Nah, you get 0 MPG with that thing! n/t

:evilgrin:

[texastoast]

41. Best mileage and best cholesterol rating, I'm guessing

That's a beautiful bike! I found a Trek hybrid and ride it a lot, but until we get some bike trails or sidewalks or something, I can't ride it to do errands. Wish I were in Austin.

[guitar man]

17. hey, I like this one

if I were a dedicated city dweller, I'd like this one ;)

http://www.mxmotorsports.us/Roketa-p/mc-16-50.htm

[texastoast]

44. Roketas are one of the better Chinese bikes, along with Kymko

But honey, they are no Honda or Yamaha and you'll buy 2-5 of them before replacing the Japanese bikes. I'm having a hard time deciding between these two. Thoughts?

[Greyskye]

18. Electric Motorcycle for me!

http://www.electricmotorsport.com/store/ems_electric_motorcycle_gpr-s.php


Freeway capable - perfect commuter vehicle for me. Maybe within the next year... :bounce:

[DavidDvorkin]

20. Hooters or death? That seems a bit extreme.

[Greyskye]

21. Maybe not...

:evilgrin:

[DavidDvorkin]

33. Yowza!

[texastoast]

43. ...

:spray:

[Terry in Austin]

24. Here's mine

Electric, quiet, fun, cheap, fun, indestructible, and, oh yeah -- fun. Had it over a year, ride it to work. Serious transportation in an urban setting. And you get some great looks when you ask "Wanna see my eGO?"

The eGO

[Mountainman]

25. I'd rather tax the crap out of scooters for cloging up the road!

Slow little peices of shit! Tit for tat!

[burythehatchet]

27. I'll race you anytime on my scooter. 0-60 in about 6 seconds. 90 MPH to speed

and 70 MPG

[Mountainman]

28. OK, I have a 1600 cc Kawasaki Mean Streak, You're on!

[burythehatchet]

30. ooo yeah about that. This puppy should be coming in late June

and I'm a little scared :scared:

[Mountainman]

31. I'm too old to ride that. I'll stick to my slow crusier.

[burythehatchet]

32. As long as its two wheels, that's all that matters

[Fox Mulder]

26. I want a scooter.

I just wish I had the money to get one. :(

[DS1]

29. Slow Down Scooter Brother!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxKj_CmtHRI

[texastoast]

42. ...

:rofl:

[Steven_S]

34. Here's my scooter...

Now get the hell off my lawn!!!

[rustydad]

35. BUT

A good friend whom I had encouraged to buy a scooter did so a year ago. Monday a car turned left if front of him as he was passing a truck on the right shoulder. He hit the front fender head on at 25 mph. Got thrown over the hood and into the curb. His helmet saved his head but he broke his arm, a rib, and fractured his pelvis which took 6 hours of surgery to pin together. He is in a recovery facility for a long time. He may need hip replacement in the future. Luckily he has good insurance as a retired State of California Park Ranger. I got hit on my bike in November at an unregulated intersection. Truck hit me dead center on his grill, into my left side. He was going about 15 to 20 mph he said. Concussion, lots of serious cuts and bruises, three broken ribs, stretched knee, and $10,000 in bills. No insurance. If you get on two wheels DRIVE SAFELY!. Bob

[texastoast]

39. Fucking SUVs and non-working pickups!

Tax them unless they are needed for a LEGITIMATE work purpose. Make their insurance rates much, much higher.

[texanwitch]

45. I think with the price of gas going up it will get safer to ride a bike or scooter.

Less traffic and smaller cars.

I would love to have a scooter, three wheels would better for going to stores.

We still need room for other people and whatever we buy.