Do people own motor scooters. How safe are they on streets/ roads/highways/etc. I had considered one, yet i don't want to be killed or maimed.
Sf omega did you and/or your girlfriend stop riding after that. Also were you at San Francisco?
fat keeb how long have you ridden? nO ACCIDENTS?!
eldorado-the motorcycle safety course is a wonderful idea! I searched and found 2 course in my area!
Thanks all nice answers
Whether it's a motor scooter or a motorcycle you need the same skills. Accept that riding two wheels is an inherently dangerous pursuit.
That said, I love to ride my scooter. The idea is to learn how to ride safely and confidently. Wear protective clothing and use a full face helmet. Take the motorcycle safety course. It'll help. Ride with better riders to emulate good riding habits.
There are a lot of new scooter riders out there who don't take their pursuit seriously. You can get hurt at low speed.
The scooter is only as safe as its rider, but no matter how safe or how skilled you are riding two wheels is dangerous.
Ride safe,
Mike
el Jefe
Vespa Club Los Gatos
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This question is perfect for me.
My girlfriend has a motor scooter. She decided to take a ride on it with me. I was driving on local streets back from a local juice bar.
We weren't wearing helmets (which was very, very stupid).
We came around a corner and I saw a dirt pile in the bike lane. I tried to avoid it, but I accidentally pressed the brake on the dirt. We squirreled out and crashed going about 45 mph. I had to get 10 stitches in my face and my ankle got caught under the bike. I had an open wound for a month and a half on my ankle. I now have a $1000 hospital bill even after insurance.
If you're going to ride, wear protective clothing and a helmet.
Better yet, don't ride.
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hello my scooter buddy -i own a honda scooter which is a 600 cc it more comfortable than my harley or crocth rocket bike
just remeber its not about how big or fast but keep your head on a sweivl and be defense rider
if you get one make sure its aleast a 250 cc so you can take it on the free way and run at 70 mph
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peter fonda
Veg, take a Motorcycle Safety Course,either offered by a vocational school or a private school( Just make sure it has the MSF endorsement) They will teach you how too ride ,even if ya never been on a motorized bike before. They teach you not only how to ride and shift but how to avoid accidents with a defensive rider segment. Then you can figure out what size bike ya can handle safely. I have been riden' 38 yrs and I took a course back in Oct. and I tell ya what,"they taught this "ol dog some new tricks!!!!! Yea, I thought I knew how to ride and avoid accidents. It was well worth the money. Plus you learn on their bikes so if ya dump it it's there chrome and paint gets damaged ,not yours
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Took a private school endorsed course and I believe the training was more personal . Plus ya got to have a temporary permit to take the class(written) and the best thing is ya don't have to take the State Riders exam .You get a waiver for your endorsement
As with any motor vehicle, safety is always first. Anything over 50cc would most definitely have to be regisitered depending on where you live of course. A 50cc would not be allowed on the highway where I live. So, I would suggest that you visit the DMV to get information on Scooters where you live. And, if you want to go on the highway, I would suggest that you look into getting a Motorcycle License. A safety course even if it may not be required where you live would most definitely be a wise and prudent decision.
Good Luck
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Whether it's a motor scooter or a motorcycle you need the same skills. Accept that riding two wheels is an inherently dangerous pursuit.
That said, I love to ride my scooter. The idea is to learn how to ride safely and confidently. Wear protective clothing and use a full face helmet. Take the motorcycle safety course. It'll help. Ride with better riders to emulate good riding habits.
There are a lot of new scooter riders out there who don't take their pursuit seriously. You can get hurt at low speed.
The scooter is only as safe as its rider, but no matter how safe or how skilled you are riding two wheels is dangerous.
Ride safe,
Mike
el Jefe
Vespa Club Los Gatos
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I drive a 250 CC scooter. I wear a helmet, armoured jacket, gloves, long pants and shoes that cover the ankle. A MSF certified course is a very good idea and so is lots of practice before you take riders.
Are they dangerous? They can be, but so can driving a car. You have to be very careful because other drivers tend not to see scooters. I find myself using the horn at least once per ride to get people's attention.
You are safer in a car, but riding the bus is even safer yet! I ride because it is fun. There is some risk in all recreation.
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I own a Honda Reflex. The bike is a 250cc scooter, and is capable of riding on the highways at highway speeds. However, I do prefer riding the back roads much more.
I currently have an 80 mile round trip commute to work and back every day, and have found the Reflex to be well equipped for this task.
Like any motorcycle on the road the Reflex is at the mercy of the elements, inattentive drivers, and sudden movements of wild life so caution is advised. Scooters or motorcycles are only as safe as the operator chooses to be. E.S.P. would be handy, but I flunked that class.
If you are worried about being killed or maimed, then don't ride or drive anything. True, your chances of a life threatening crash are much greater on a motorcycle or scooter then in a car, but everything in life has some element of risk.
On a scooter/motorcycle, you learn what the risks are and take the proper steps to manage that risk. Helmet, riding clothing, lane position, space between vehicles, training and more, all come together to manage your personal risk.
The MSF folks can help with the training. Then you can decide for yourself if riding is right for you.
Ride Safe
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