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Piaggio not going on I-70 either!
« on: May 15, 2020, 02:18:16 PM »
The 16"/14" wheels on the Liberty 155cc are considerably more stable at speed than are the LIKE's 12"/12"....but still never going on the InterState.
This is close enough ;)


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Piaggio not going on I-70 either!
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2020, 02:53:36 PM »
If you’ve reached our age, you certainly ain’t got anything left to prove!

Been a very long time since I’ve ventured onto a motorway on two wheels. It’s just not fun.

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Re: Piaggio not going on I-70 either!
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2020, 03:00:58 PM »
I have ridden my Like 150i on the interstate.  I got on, pinned the throttle and got off at the next exit.  It was a lot faster than going around and the traffic was light.  If my like would do 70 instead of only 60 I'd do it more often.  Vespas run 75+ on 12" wheels.  It's not a big deal. 
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Re: Piaggio not going on I-70 either!
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2020, 02:10:21 AM »
I ride a lot of 2 lane county roads to get to my destination. I've been on  I-70 and I-35 but not for long distances. I try to take the most senic route since I'm retired.  I live in a small town next to the interstate so not that busy. I'm also lucky in the fact the old 2 lane highway the interstate replaced is still kept in nice shape  and very little traffic.
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Re: Piaggio not going on I-70 either!
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2020, 01:39:13 PM »
I have ridden my Like 150i on the interstate.  I got on, pinned the throttle and got off at the next exit.  It was a lot faster than going around and the traffic was light.  If my like would do 70 instead of only 60 I'd do it more often.  Vespas run 75+ on 12" wheels.  It's not a big deal. 
Wouldn't do it on a Vespa either --- but I  bet they're at least 75lbs heavier than any LIKE?
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Re: Piaggio not going on I-70 either!
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2020, 02:02:20 PM »
I ride a lot of 2 lane county roads to get to my destination. I've been on  I-70 and I-35 but not for long distances. I try to take the most senic route since I'm retired.  I live in a small town next to the interstate so not that busy. I'm also lucky in the fact the old 2 lane highway the interstate replaced is still kept in nice shape  and very little traffic.
Me, too.
And - I've discarded many routes if the pavement is bumpy. I just won't go that way any longer😊
The roads I ride are seemingly made for 150 scooters....pretty smooth, low traffic, scenic vistas ( for Ohio)....nice smells.
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.....and would probably have met just as many interesting  people.

70/80 mph just is not necessary in rural America...unless you're running late for your monthly with the probation officer?
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Re: Piaggio not going on I-70 either!
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2020, 02:08:46 PM »
I generally prefer to stay off the interstate.   I live in a medium sized city and sometimes getting on the highway for a mile or two saves me a lot of time.  If I had a nice, scenic rural road as an alternate I would take it even if it took a lot longer but in this case its city traffic with a lot of lights. 

If I need to go long distance on the interstate I'll either put my Like in the back of my truck or ride one of my bigger bikes.
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Re: Piaggio not going on I-70 either!
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2020, 06:17:13 PM »
this is why I like my downtown 300 and my piaggio b v 350 they are go anywhere scooters,  + they are perfect for the back roads,. 

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