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Post by americanpsycho on Jan 15, 2014 8:24:06 GMT -5
Well Kat, it's definitely going to test his physical stamina  |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 17, 2014 5:01:36 GMT -5
adam, I'm 5'5" too, although I think my legs are probably average (31"). Seems to my memory their Rebel actually fit better than my Piggy does. I second rocky's advice. See when they have class and go beforehand to sit on one of their bikes. >'Kat 31/32 inseam here too although I am 6' even. My Aprilia 250 Scooter is a bit tall for me but both the Rebel and Suzuki at MSF were not. The 50 and 150cc GY6 bikes can be quite a bit less than 200 lbs while the Aprilia and Piaggio 200/250cc can be 325 to 375 lbs. |
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Post by spandi on Jan 17, 2014 9:55:20 GMT -5
This reminds me of a semi hilarious episode involving not the MSC but the DMV. You see I was taking my test and had no other way of getting my scoot there but by PUSHING it (about two miles or so) Anyway when I got there the DMV official would NOT let me take my test unless it had been towed on a trailer. (he was adamant about this) Fortunately others who were there came to my aid, and this is the semi (in more ways than one) funny part. There was a gentleman who just happen to be there that day with his eighteen wheeler with a fifty foot flatbed trailer. (you can see where this is going can't you?) you guessed it, we loaded my tiny 125 Honda, secured with massive chains to the trailer bed. The official came out, witnessed the truck pull out of the lot with said scooter and pull back in, and waved me through. (needless to say I passed on the first go, but seeing that tiny red scoot sitting on that monstrous trailer is of those things you never forget.)  |
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Post by scooter12 on Jan 17, 2014 16:40:23 GMT -5
Ya, pretty stupid State laws.. By IL I was told to either get a licensed motorcyclist to ride with me or take it there is a pickup. I thought, what a backward State, because I knew no one in IL... So I moved back to MO where one can ride legally on a permit. All that is required in MO is a $3 class M permit to operate a motorcycle: operate in daylight hours only, no passengers aloud, must wear helmet. CA also had these same rules, if memory is right. I knew a guy whom passed the written exam class M in CA at age 16, passed the written exam of drivers exam and could ride legally: no passengers and only in daylight hours. But CA had a long written test and to ride legally he could only miss 10% of the questions.
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Post by larrball on Jan 17, 2014 18:53:44 GMT -5
Ya, pretty stupid State laws.. By IL I was told to either get a licensed motorcyclist to ride with me or take it there is a pickup. I thought, what a backward State, because I knew no one in IL... So I moved back to MO where one can ride legally on a permit. All that is required in MO is a $3 class M permit to operate a motorcycle: operate in daylight hours only, no passengers aloud, must wear helmet. CA also had these same rules, if memory is right. I knew a guy whom passed the written exam class M in CA at age 16, passed the written exam of drivers exam and could ride legally: no passengers and only in daylight hours. But CA had a long written test and to ride legally he could only miss 10% of the questions. Glad you posted that Charles given what happen to you in ['ill- a -noise = $$.] As far as CA. goes, that's simple and rightfully so by the man himself. BTW change you user location back to MO. Glad you're back at home my friend. (Smile) |
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Post by SylvreKat on Jan 17, 2014 23:44:16 GMT -5
Oh gosh, spandi. I don't suppose you got to take any photos of it? Too funny! "semi" hilarious indeed!!
rocky, so, you're a gorilla? Had a friend at work the same way--really short legs for her height and torso length. Didn't help that our She-ra once lifted an 80+ lb 24"-cube box alone.
>'Kat, REALLY wishing spandi had taken pics.
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Post by spandi on Jan 18, 2014 12:04:03 GMT -5
Kat I would have LOVED to have pictures.....But who in the world could have anticipated such a chance turn of events?  |
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Post by SylvreKat on Jan 18, 2014 17:21:08 GMT -5
What? You don't anticipate having your itty-bitty scoot-scoot loaded onto an 18-wheeler's flatbed every day? How very short-sighted of you. Now THERE'S the best suggestion of all for the unlicensed driver getting his scooter to the MSF class! >'Kat |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 18, 2014 23:16:08 GMT -5
Oh gosh, spandi. I don't suppose you got to take any photos of it? Too funny! "semi" hilarious indeed!! rocky, so, you're a gorilla? Had a friend at work the same way--really short legs for her height and torso length. Didn't help that our She-ra once lifted an 80+ lb 24"-cube box alone. >'Kat, REALLY wishing spandi had taken pics. The 36/37 inch sleeve length does not help either or the size 48/50 jackets that I have to wear. I once got a family pricing deal on a Brooks Brothers suit and after they took my preliminaires declined unless I payed full price with custom tailoring. I did't pay that much for my first three automobiles combined and one of those was a Dodge Power Wagon 4X4 with a Severe Duty Snow Plow on it. They did not tell me how much a 6 cylinder Mercruiser outboard motor weighed until after I had carried it up a ships ladder and stored it in a loft. The story was - "My Daddy is not feeling well and can't put it away where he usually keeps it would you take care of it for him?" I needed a 6 scoop Ice Cream Sunday after climbing a ships ladder with that 365 lbs on my right shoulder in the Dog Days of August. That loft was like an oven and I was baking once I got halfway up. The kicker was that the engine had a siezed gearbox and the parts were not available. I later found out that the kids Dad told him to tell me to put it up there as a joke and then when I complained a bit he was to have me put it in the corner by the workbench on a stand. When I put it on my shoulder the kid got scared and forgot to deliver the rest of the message. |
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Post by SylvreKat on Jan 19, 2014 1:19:05 GMT -5
So she was She-ra, while you're most definirtely He-Man!
Don't let BattleCat ride on your Appy with you!
>'Kat
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Post by spandi on Jan 19, 2014 22:04:25 GMT -5
What? You don't anticipate having your itty-bitty scoot-scoot loaded onto an 18-wheeler's flatbed every day? How very short-sighted of you. Now THERE'S the best suggestion of all for the unlicensed driver getting his scooter to the MSF class! >'Kat Nope. No "smart" phones back in  ' (we had these things called "Pay phones" but they were attached to the wall and didn't take pictures or video.) |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 19, 2014 23:40:27 GMT -5
What? You don't anticipate having your itty-bitty scoot-scoot loaded onto an 18-wheeler's flatbed every day? How very short-sighted of you. Now THERE'S the best suggestion of all for the unlicensed driver getting his scooter to the MSF class! >'Kat Nope. No "smart" phones back in ' (we had these things called "Pay phones" but they were attached to the wall and didn't take pictures or video.) Some did take pictures but only to catch people who were stealing the phone books and cutting the receivers off the armored steel cords. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 20, 2014 1:21:41 GMT -5
So she was She-ra, while you're most definirtely He-Man! Don't let BattleCat ride on your Appy with you! >'Kat Closing in on 60 years old and walking with a cane limits me to what I can do with only one leg planted but was still able to save a kid who toppled a 500/600 lb bound stack of Corian on himself not too long ago. Kept it off him and was able to pick it up verticle and lean it against a block wall. I could feel my back compress on that one though. A reminder that I am not as young as I use to be and need to be more mindfull of my age. The Aprilia has a 465 lb capacity and I have toned it down to about 245/250 so there is enough capacity left for a passenger even one in a pink (shudder) outfit and some parcels. At size 50 I make a good wind break for my passengers too. Anyway my disability with the left leg did not prevent me from shifting the Suzuki at the MSF and the bikes were not uncomfortably heavy. Taking the course on a scooter you have to reverse what they tell you about feathering the clutch and the friction zone as on a scooter it will be the rear brake you will need to feather instead. Bigger problem was my size 12 Triple E feet not leaving enough space to get between the riding peg and the shifter so I was constantly skipping gears. All done and told I am glad I took the course on their motorcycle and not a scooter as now I am more comfortable that if need be I can still ride a motorcycle when I have to. That Aprilia Mana CVT 850 keeps calling me. |
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Post by SylvreKat on Jan 20, 2014 6:41:10 GMT -5
All done and told I am glad I took the course on their motorcycle and not a scooter as now I am more comfortable that if need be I can still ride a motorcycle when I have to. We were required to take the beginner MSF on their motorcycles. But like you I'm glad. Never a bad thing to know how to drive a clutch. In my case though, it totally confirmed I never wanted to own a motorcycle. I just do not like shifting! That Aprilia Mana CVT 850 keeps calling me. Remember, you're looking at 60. You're looking at 60....  >'Kat |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 20, 2014 23:24:11 GMT -5
All done and told I am glad I took the course on their motorcycle and not a scooter as now I am more comfortable that if need be I can still ride a motorcycle when I have to. We were required to take the beginner MSF on their motorcycles. But like you I'm glad. Never a bad thing to know how to drive a clutch. In my case though, it totally confirmed I never wanted to own a motorcycle. I just do not like shifting! That Aprilia Mana CVT 850 keeps calling me. Remember, you're looking at 60. You're looking at 60.... >'Kat Yes so I need to get places more quickly to best use the time I... Its a guy thing I'll be honest. That Italian V-Twin does sound sweet especially with the Italian GPR or a Leo Vince exhaust on it. It's not really unreasonable for an upright riding position sport bike and it will only go about 130. |
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' (we had these things called "Pay phones" but they were attached to the wall and didn't take pictures or video.)