josephlava21 All American 2613 Posts user info edit post |
I recently bought a scooter from Scoot Scoot on Dixie trail. Here is a picture... .
If anyone has any ideas about up keep or safety please feel free to post. Also any ideas about modifications would be great as I trying to get the most out of my purchase. 4/3/2009 9:08:20 PM |
josephlava21 All American 2613 Posts user info edit post |
i also meant to ask if anyone knew the parking policy on-campus?
sorry for the double post. 4/3/2009 10:20:38 PM |
smc All American 9221 Posts user info edit post |
I think you can just tie it to a bike rack. That's what I'd do anyway. 4/3/2009 11:28:04 PM |
smoothcrim Universal Magnetic! 18966 Posts user info edit post |
dont get some bullshit half helmet that I see half the goons on those things wear. get some real gloves. get annoying and obvious lighting 4/4/2009 12:49:53 AM |
Specter All American 6575 Posts user info edit post |
thats a hot lookin scoot 4/4/2009 12:58:07 AM |
Igor All American 6672 Posts user info edit post |
benellis are pretty badass
there is a bunch of scooter threads on here that will tell you how to get the most enjoyment out your scoots, steps one and two usually are buying beer and derestricting the variator. 4/4/2009 10:56:08 AM |
69 Suspended 15861 Posts user info edit post |
let ryan hotrod it 4/4/2009 5:59:35 PM |
tripleD4u All American 6247 Posts user info edit post |
Dude They are a QJ motor and they are easy to build if you wanna make it nasty let me know 4/11/2009 3:48:25 PM |
quagmire02 All American 44225 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "dont get some bullshit half helmet that I see half the goons on those things wear. get some real gloves. get annoying and obvious lighting" |
4/11/2009 5:46:53 PM |
TenaciousC All American 6307 Posts user info edit post |
don't forget to join the TWW scooter club
http://www.brentroad.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=540908
from two years of scooter experience, my words of wisdom: - if the scooter is less that 50cc (no license on it), don't worry about a parking sticker for campus. park it at a bike rack. you CAN get a sticker, but you don't need it. - half-dome helmets are fine... don't let anyone scare you. however, get a full helmet if you're not willing to take the risk. it's a choice you have to make. - keep up the maintenance. it's less expensive than fixing stuff. - try to avoid Western during rush hours. cars will make some dangerous moves to get around you, and it's just so much easier/safer to take a side road. it will only take you an extra 5 or 10 minutes. - accept the fact that you'll look goofy, and live it.
[Edited on April 11, 2009 at 9:43 PM. Reason : ] 4/11/2009 9:42:15 PM |
69 Suspended 15861 Posts user info edit post |
hit up tripleD4u 4/13/2009 6:59:53 AM |
quagmire02 All American 44225 Posts user info edit post |
also, always drive to take up the full lane (drive in the middle)...driving to one side invites cars to drive around you, which is ASKING to get hit...if you drive the middle, you might piss someone off, sure, but at least they know you're there and are less likely to clip you
Quote : | "half-dome helmets are fine... don't let anyone scare you. however, get a full helmet if you're not willing to take the risk. it's a choice you have to make." |
oh, they'll protect your noggin...but not your face if, god forbid, you happen to slide across the pavement...REALHELMENTS4LYFE4/13/2009 10:28:00 AM |
Igor All American 6672 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "also, always drive to take up the full lane (drive in the middle)...driving to one side invites cars to drive around you, which is ASKING to get hit...if you drive the middle, you might piss someone off, sure, but at least they know you're there and are less likely to clip you " |
derestrict variator before doing to, or they will run you over on purpose. I never have ppl honking at me within the city limits, because im always going as fast or faster than the traffic flow 4/13/2009 4:09:50 PM |
quagmire02 All American 44225 Posts user info edit post |
ah, that's true...the met now does a bit over 40mph on flat or downhill stretches, but the uphill is frustratingly slow (i've got to figure out something to do about that, actually...it's maddening)
i'd probably run me over 4/14/2009 10:46:38 AM |
69 Suspended 15861 Posts user info edit post |
you need a 150cc 4/16/2009 8:03:54 PM |
toyotafj40s All American 8649 Posts user info edit post |
what is the best 2 stroke scooter for the money. that has the best aftermarket? zuma or what? 4/17/2009 9:46:46 AM |
BigBlueRam All American 16852 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "half-dome helmets are fine... don't let anyone scare you." |
that's one of the dumbest things i've read on here recently. obviously, you've never had to rely on a helmet to save your life. i respect anyone's right to choose what kind of helmet to wear or to even wear one at all, but to advise that a half helmet is good for much of anything in terms of safety is absurd.4/17/2009 4:26:37 PM |
69 Suspended 15861 Posts user info edit post |
^ you're talkin about the idiot that just bought the star with a skid lid, and was bragging about that pos
message_topic.aspx?topic=562362 4/18/2009 1:01:42 AM |
Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
ruff ryders be doing coo shit on 50s with half cuts
4/18/2009 1:16:07 AM |
toyotafj40s All American 8649 Posts user info edit post |
hahah yes 4/18/2009 9:29:08 AM |
69 Suspended 15861 Posts user info edit post |
zoom zoom in the boom boom 4/23/2009 7:46:26 PM |