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Post by mikestib1 on Oct 20, 2015 16:45:33 GMT -5
After 40 motorcycycles from Monsters, to crotch rockets to Harley's to Guzzi's, I'm more excited about getting a 150 than I was a year ago getting a Triumph Scrambler last year. Am I crazy or finally figuring out I had more fun 50 years ago on a Honda 50 than on a CBR900rr? Guess speed and power aren't everything. Even old dogs can learn
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 20, 2015 18:34:34 GMT -5
After 40 motorcycycles from Monsters, to crotch rockets to Harley's to Guzzi's, I'm more excited about getting a 150 than I was a year ago getting a Triumph Scrambler last year. Am I crazy or finally figuring out I had more fun 50 years ago on a Honda 50 than on a CBR900rr? Guess speed and power aren't everything. Even old dogs can learn Mikestib1,
ABSOLUTELY!!! And welcome to the site!
I'm an old-school big-bike rider from the sixties, and like you, rode EVERYTHING big... 8-years ago, re-discovered SCOOTERS! I started with a Chinese 150 and loved it for nearly 7 years. I finally got an old Kymco 250 just so I could keep up with faster traffic, and I like the old Grandvista as well as most any Harley I've had.
In my case, my last Harley got stolen back around 1979, and I was never able to afford another one. Then, old age and arthritis got me so I can barely climb over a big cycle anymore. Then I rediscovered SCOOTERS! Yeah, they can be every bit as enjoyable as a big cycle.
And they're AFFORDABLE!
It didn't take long to get used to the CVT tranny, and all the controls on the handlebars... No shifting, easy to ride, I'm totally hooked now!
Have a bone for echoing what so many of us former motorcycle guys and gals have discovered!
Ride safe, and enjoy that 150!
Leo (still lovin' scoots after 8 years) in Texas
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Post by poppabear on Oct 20, 2015 18:50:09 GMT -5
With Age Comes Reason I Agree 100%.See You Down The Road.  |
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Post by wheelbender6 on Oct 20, 2015 19:54:36 GMT -5
With age also comes the desire for new experiences. A 150cc scooter rides and feels very different from a nice Triumph, Guzzi and the other great bikes you mentioned. While riding the scooter, you will look down and see your feet instead of a big wide fuel tank. The light weight of the scooter will make you feel like you are traveling twice as fast as the speedo indicates.
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Post by Paladin on Oct 20, 2015 20:18:04 GMT -5
It is a lot more fun riding a slow bike fast than riding a fast bike slow.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 20, 2015 22:46:31 GMT -5
It is a lot more fun riding a slow bike fast than riding a fast bike slow. Well-said, Paladin!
Have a bone on the old chopper guy!
When yer' right, yer' right!
Leo
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Post by SylvreKat on Oct 20, 2015 23:50:19 GMT -5
Guess speed and power aren't everything. Even old dogs can learn My Harley friend has told me more than once that (at least for him) it's got nothing to do with speed. It's all about the acceleration. So yes, a "little" scooter with pep is more fun than a big bike that's sluggish. (although I have to point out to 'bender that "lightweight" is a totally subjective thing--320+ pounds of scooter is NOT lightweight, at least not to this lil' 'Kat!) >'Kat |
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Post by urbanmadness on Oct 22, 2015 11:05:58 GMT -5
Guess speed and power aren't everything. Even old dogs can learn My Harley friend has told me more than once that (at least for him) it's got nothing to do with speed. It's all about the acceleration. So yes, a "little" scooter with pep is more fun than a big bike that's sluggish. (although I have to point out to 'bender that "lightweight" is a totally subjective thing--320+ pounds of scooter is NOT lightweight, at least not to this lil' 'Kat!) >'Kat hey Kat, I'll let you try my 1500cc wing.... then we can talk heavy...  it's roughly 900lbs and has reverse (upgraded from the 1100 wing) Heavy has it's place, The wing, it's great out on the open road... just turn up the stereo, put your legs on the highway boards and set the cruise control. Around town, tho, it's a bit of a pig and stop and go traffic just sucks. Getting the leg over it, is a big chore for me. I tell the wife I could get on and off a new 1800 easier... but I don't think she's buying it.... But I still have a soft spot for the little 150cc scoot I started on. It is still the most fun I've had on a bike. It was limited, and wasn't the quickest thing nor the fastest thing, but damn it was just fun. You didn't have to think much to ride it, and it was forgiving if you had a lapse in technique (the big wing sure as heck isn't as forgiving, but isn't bad, I'd let Kat ride it, for example). I'd actually consider getting a 150 for running back and forth to work (lots of lane splitting, something that I can't do very well on the big ol' wing) |
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Post by SylvreKat on Oct 22, 2015 12:27:45 GMT -5
hey Kat, I'll let you try my 1500cc wing.... then we can talk heavy... it's roughly 900lbs... ... I'd let Kat ride it, for example... Yeah, uh, thanks urban, and not that I don't appreciate the offer nor the trust, but I think I'll pass. My second advanced MSF class, there was me'n'Peej, another gal on a Ninja (who slid out and got hurt and left), then Goldwings and whatever the Harley version is. When we parked together, my scoot looked like a little baby-bike next to all those big ol' brutes. I am very content with my 200cc bike, thankyouverymuch. Although I would like to someday scrunch on enough courage to try him on a highway...maybe.... >'Kat |
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Post by urbanmadness on Oct 22, 2015 13:01:44 GMT -5
hey Kat, I'll let you try my 1500cc wing.... then we can talk heavy... it's roughly 900lbs... ... I'd let Kat ride it, for example... Yeah, uh, thanks urban, and not that I don't appreciate the offer nor the trust, but I think I'll pass. My second advanced MSF class, there was me'n'Peej, another gal on a Ninja (who slid out and got hurt and left), then Goldwings and whatever the Harley version is. When we parked together, my scoot looked like a little baby-bike next to all those big ol' brutes. I am very content with my 200cc bike, thankyouverymuch. Although I would like to someday scrunch on enough courage to try him on a highway...maybe.... >'Kat Kat, I didn't expect you to take me up on the offer. You probably live too far away. I was just saying, with your skill set, I would feel comfortable handing you the keys. Heck, you'd probably ride it better then I do, once you were comfortable... you have had the advanced msf class. You would be surprised... even tho it's a heavy pig, it's surprisingly easy to ride. Mine probably feels better balanced then your 200, believe it or not. Just keep your head up and forward when you stop, that's the only time it feels heavy, except when you put it up on the doublestand. Throttle is very tame. I know it's way better balanced then my 500cc Aprillia was. The 500, I would NOT just hand the keys off to anybody. The 1500 looks HUGE.... but it's really a gentle giant. Don't let it's heft scare you. I got on one, after being on a 150 and not having riden' anything else but the 150 other then about 20 miles on 175 enduro in the 80's (first bike I learned to ride)... that was the sum of my experience. I was able to make u-turns in the middle of a street with-in the first five minutes. The 1500's are that easy to ride. Again, just keep the head up, look where you wanna go, and go! . And that flat six... OMG that thing is smooth and has tons of torque. You can't bog that bike down, even if you start in second. OlChopper guy would love it, once he got on it. |
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Post by Paladin on Oct 22, 2015 20:58:34 GMT -5
hey Kat, I'll let you try my 1500cc wing.... then we can talk heavy... it's roughly 900lbs... ... I'd let Kat ride it, for example... Yeah, uh, thanks urban, and not that I don't appreciate the offer nor the trust, but I think I'll pass. My second advanced MSF class, there was me'n'Peej, another gal on a Ninja (who slid out and got hurt and left), then Goldwings and whatever the Harley version is. When we parked together, my scoot looked like a little baby-bike next to all those big ol' brutes. I am very content with my 200cc bike, thankyouverymuch. Although I would like to someday scrunch on enough courage to try him on a highway...maybe.... >'Kat You might like my old bike, a Suzuki LS650 Savage (now call the S40.) Only 380 pounds with a 652cc single with just 30 bhp or so. I also have to talk to you about your website: sylvrekat.com/ |
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Post by SylvreKat on Oct 22, 2015 21:31:12 GMT -5
This'll kill all the loverly offers. I absolutely cannot do legit u-turns. Comes from trying one before my beginner's class, here in the private streets of our neighborhood. Even though I read what to do, I really had no idea what to do. Didn't fall so much as settled down on Peej's side. Once again when 320+ pounds of scooter wants to lie down.... In the beginner's MSF, we were warned to either put feet down or go outside the box, but most definitely NOT both.  Guess who managed to do both, not just once, not a couple times, but pretty much throughout the entirety of that drill. >'Kat |
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Post by SylvreKat on Oct 22, 2015 21:33:31 GMT -5
Did you create that for me, Paladin? Or just find it? That's funny. I love it! "Move along, people, move along...." >'Kat |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Oct 23, 2015 19:55:19 GMT -5
Kat, Back "in the day" I taught a number of ladies to ride... On my new 1970 Harley Electra-Glide. Maybe not the best choice to learn on, but the old Hog was all I had at the time... The most "interesting" adventure was teaching a small neighbor-lady without asking first, if she had EVER ridden ANYTHING on two wheels... LOL! Wouldn't you know, she had never even ridden a BICYCLE! I guess I taught her pretty well, because after a wobbly couple of blocks, she "caught on" and fell in love with bikes. Went out and bought a Sportster that same week. She never did bother with a bicycle...  As some others have mentioned, the individual bike makes a lot of difference. My old Harley virtually balanced itself above a walking speed. My current Grandvista is a little awkward at very low speed, ESPECIALLY making a tight "U-turn" because of its abnormally "forward" seating position. It would be a poor choice to learn on, but now that I'm used to it, I love it. Just MY personal opinion, but I find most ANY motorcycle EASIER to ride than a bicycle. Bicycles must be pedaled and are so short and light that they require more skill than a motorcycle to master. Anything with a motor can be quickly "righted" when wobbly just by accelerating. But the big ones ARE a booger to pick up if you drop 'em... I suppose a 3-wheeler may be in most of our futures SOME day... But not just yet! Ride safe, get well, Leo |
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Post by freespirit on Oct 28, 2015 13:34:13 GMT -5
they really are fun..
so simplistic.. just turn the throttle or pull the break handles.. lean.. and enjoy the wind..
it is really fun when you can get your bike peppy to where it has 'fun' acceleration.. feeling the torque and loving the ride...
never saw any appeal to motorcycles.. always said i would kill myself.. well when the state said i could not longer drive a car due to my own poor decisions, and after getting tired of riding my bicycle 26 miles round trip to a physically demanding job.. i got a scooter...
oh the mistakes i made.. and the lessons i learned.. but in the end.. most of the time when im out riding i have a grin on my face and just generally enjoying the experience...
sucks when its really bad weather.. but.. i must pay my dues from my poor decisions.. that and tbh.. i don't know if i really want to go back to a car... scooters are sooooo darn cheap.. everything from the gas it takes to the parts and repairs.. (no more.. oh no.. my transmission is broken and ill never be able to afford fixing it)
aside from getting tattooed by the occasional flying insect, and inclimate weather.. and limited cargo space.. i really enjoy the scooter experience much more than a car.. you really feel more connected to the road and machine and feel more integral to making everything function properly.. very satisfying..
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