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Subject: "woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!"
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Prefect
Member since Oct-23-05
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Oct-23-05, 08:34 PM (EDT) |
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"woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!"
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I thought since i'm going to be buying a scooter soon I ought to actually ride one... I popped over to the only scooter rental shop I know of (scootabout over in greenlake in seattle) and despite the rain they were open! I rented a Vespa scooter for an hour. Zipped up and down the side streets with my fiance (she rented one, too), eventually getting the courage to cross a main street, then to drive on a main street moving at about 35 mph. Talk about exhilarating! At 32 years old I didn't know I was capable of regressing to the mental state of a 10 year old with his first bike. I haven't had this much fun since I learned to ride a bike, or drove my first car! I didn't have gloves, was poorly dressed for the weather, but I didn't feel the rain or the cold. I'm definitely looking forward to owning a scooter. (we'll see how I feel after commuting around Seattle in the rain for a few thousand miles!)
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- RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!,
twobitscooterwhore
 , Oct-23-05, 08:47 PM, (1)
- RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!,
Braddo, Oct-23-05, 10:37 PM, (4)
- RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!,
Chuck, Oct-24-05, 04:59 AM, (5)
- RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!,
Bryce Ludwig, Oct-24-05, 12:39 PM, (6)
- RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!,
RuralRadical , Oct-27-05, 09:53 AM, (8)
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twobitscooterwhore
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Oct-23-05, 08:47 PM (EDT) |
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1. "RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!"
In response to message #0
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Right-On!!! Cool report. If you end up buying a Vespa be sure to join the Vespa Club Of Seattle. And I'll see you on te road regardless. Victor |
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rsavage
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Oct-23-05, 09:03 PM (EDT) |
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2. "RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!"
In response to message #1
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I find with the rain here on the westcoast (Victoria here) If you buddle up enough with a full face it doesn't matter what's being thrown at you. If you're warm and your bottom layer is dry it's always a good time. I should know, I don't have a front fender see more then my fair share of water on a rainy day. |
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stephanie
Member since Sep-28-05
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Oct-23-05, 10:09 PM (EDT) |
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3. "RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!"
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Isn't it a great feeling?!! I just got my first scoot and went on my first scooter ride about a month ago. It does make you feel like a kid again!! That's a great idea renting a scooter before you decide to buy! |
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Braddo
Member since Oct-7-05
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Oct-23-05, 10:37 PM (EDT) |
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4. "RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!"
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Well done and welcome aboard. Some tips:
Do as much research on the different scooters and prices as possible.
Any good dealer will let you test ride, try before you buy!
If it isn't already compulsory in your state, do a motorcycle training
course. The lessons and skills you will be taught will hopefully save
pain, misery and money. Oh, the fun you felt from riding a scooter doesn't go away. |
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Chuck
Member since Sep-3-05
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Oct-24-05, 04:59 AM (EDT) |
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5. "RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!"
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Glad you enjoyed it and good luck on your upcoming purchase. I felt/feel the same way. I had rented scooters many times while visiting friends in Key West but it wasn't until this past September when I bought my own did I *really* realize how much fun they are. Good luck and remember, set aside some cash for GOOD safety gear! People in cars/trucks WON'T see you on a scooter. Make sure to put that into the budget when you are looking at your
"scooter fund". Stay safe! Chuck
2006 United Motors Matrix 150 |
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Bryce Ludwig
Member since Dec-21-03
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Oct-24-05, 12:39 PM (EDT) |
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6. "RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!"
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Good for you! I had a similar experience and still get giddy sometimes when I go riding. - Bryce Ludwig |
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mattrg
Member since Oct-14-05
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Oct-25-05, 12:00 PM (EDT) |
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7. "RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!"
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My first ride was horrible. I had finally gotten the bike to start at my GF's home and had to drive it 12 miles back to my home throgh busy college traffic!I had to go up hills, and was terrified the whole way home. Assholes on the road deffinately kill the fun of riding!What a way to learn to drive though!Since then, ive put over 600miles on it, and now im an "expert"  Scooters are the best!
Matt |
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RuralRadical
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Oct-27-05, 09:53 AM (EDT) |
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8. "RE: woohoo, just had my first scooter ride!"
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> At 32 years old I didn't know I was capable of regressing
> to the mental state of a 10 year old with his first bike.I still have my first bike, bought in the 60's.
I still get all giddy just sitting on it in winter when I can't ride.
It usually wins out over the sports car for quick fun.
Now, if I could just figure out how to fit it in the trunk
of the Healey when I head out of town on trips.
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