Do you take any crap for riding a Scooter?

[GLV55]

I take a bit of ribbing from some people about the scooter, but I see it as an opportunity to educate the ignorant about the wonderfulness of scooters. The vast majority think that all scooters are the 49cc limited-to-35mph kind (a generalization born of stereotyping), and a vast majority are surprised when I tell them that I can top out at 62 mph and get 75-80 mpg. That changes their perspective in a hurry. Then they get really interested, and that's when I really tout the virtues of the scooter lifestyle and do the sell job. Think of it as "scooter evangelism"!

[kingkymco125]

I take a bit of ribbing from some people about the scooter, but I see it as an opportunity to educate the ignorant about the wonderfulness of scooters. The vast majority think that all scooters are the 49cc limited-to-35mph kind (a generalization born of stereotyping), and a vast majority are surprised when I tell them that I can top out at 62 mph and get 75-80 mpg. That changes their perspective in a hurry. Then they get really interested, and that's when I really tout the virtues of the scooter lifestyle and do the sell job. Think of it as "scooter evangelism"!

That is how it is here in Vegas. The public has this image that all scooters are slow. When I driving in my cage, I see many scooter riders on their 49ccs with two passengers. Of course the majority are people riding the cheap Chinese bikes. Those small bikes are not designed to hold two people. Because of this the cagers think we are slow. This makes the rest of us who ride scooters look bad. Even in my classes, I tell everyone I ride a scooter. They think I must have one of the slow bikes. When I tell them I ride a 125cc bike that can easily do 55mph with no problems, they are blown away. They do not understand just how much fun scooters are to ride.

[andyzines]

Funny photo

I got a little ribbing in the Motorcycle Safety class, and everyone busted up at the instructor riding the little 125cc scooter around the course after our evaluation. Guess that pretty much indicates their attitude.

I would prefer if scooter riding had a more manly reputation (maybe because I'm also a male quilter!). My wife thinks it's hot, likes me in my gear. Can't complain about that . I got a scooter because it's automatic.

I have a friend who had a Honda Goldenwing but found it too stressful to ride in street traffic, with all the shifting and tricky maneuvering. She now rides just her scooter because it's more nimble, quicker and easier to respond to traffic, and needs less room to maneuver.

[donandrews]

Guys ride Harleys because they need something bigger between their legs.
Peace and Ride Safe.

[zombie]

Guys ride Harleys because they need something bigger between their legs.
Peace and Ride Safe.

I ride 50cc cause I like to drag it on the ground. Speed bumps suck!

[joebro]

People underestimate scooters! Lots of people don't even know there are scooters bigger than 50cc or that the can hit 45+ after being de-restricted/tuned. Oh and I second that speed bumps suck.

[zombie]

I'll bet my 50cc is bigger than your 200cc!   Sorry bout that. I mean Faster than.

[Porkie]

"Guys ride Harleys because they need something bigger between their legs."

Yeah, something bigger than a little 50cc  string trimmer scooter:)

Sam:)

[zombie]

Like I said...
I'll bet my 50cc is bigger than your ________!   Sorry bout that. I mean Faster than.

[RubenC]

Yesterday, I went riding with the Knights on Bikes.  There were 15-17 Harleys, a Honda Cruiser, a Trike with a VW engine and my Downtown 300i.  The 1st question that I was asked was would I be able to keep up.  I said no problem.  Off we went onto the Interstate to Mary’s Cafe in Strawn, TX. They were surprised that I could keep up especially when we doing close to 80.  Nobody asked me about my scooter until the end of the ride.  One guy said that it was his first rider with a scooter. But it was interesting, most of the riders were wearing black jackets except me.  I was wearing my fluorescent green and black Tourmaster jacket.

[DMblues01]

Nice scoot RubenC.  I do like the look of the Downtown.
I'm trying to decide between that or the People 300gti for my upgrade from the 150 Super8 next year.  Bank account permitting of course!

[Vivo]

My character is intact.... i don't f***in' care what other people say...

[zombie]

My character is intact.... i don't f***in' care what other people say...

What ? Who? It was some other people that made me say that sh_t.
I'd never say anything like that without being told too.  Ohhhhhh Sorry! That post reminded me of the ZGF (zombie GF)
I went instantly into lies, and denial. whoa

[Vivo]

Really Z... Lol!   Really just got tired of "what people might say" Hahaha! And I say f*ck them all!! Your sh*t is your sh*t... my sh*t is my Sh*t... !!! Lol!

[zombie]

I think it best if we all keep our own sh** to ourselves. There are always those that like getting into other peoples sh** tho.
I don't really see why... If you don't have enough sh** of your own...Eat more Taco's.