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Wow, that's dense... I'm a little disappointed with what the police had to say about that. Obviously the driver is being a danger to others on the road .

It sounds like I'm going to have to be very alert once I get my scooter. While on my bicycle, I've seen cars move into the next lane as they pass me (as if they were passing another car). It seemed a little extreme to me, considering I always ride well on the side of the road... This topic really makes me appreciate that level of courtesy.

I'm on the look out for good reading material.

I bought the Complete Idiot's Guide to Motor Scooters because I figured it was a good place to start . Then I was looking into Scooter World magazine... But they aren't being published anymore.

Does anyone know of a good magazine that is worth subscribing to? Any good websites? Favorite books?

An emergency phone charger could be useful to keep around. I just bought one with solar panels :-).

Hi guys, the feedback has been much appreciated. It has given me a lot to think about.

I think my desire to stray far from home will only get worse as I discover my new limits. There's plenty of interesting places in my state that I would love to visit. The coast being one of the closer spots (80 miles).

Then there's the town of Sisters, which is a fun tourist town.


Peterson's Rock Garden


Enchanted Forest theme park (hey, why not?)


I'm considering raising my budget to accommodate something more hearty.

And craigs list does have some interesting deals...

150cc Vespa for $1,000
eugene.craigslist.org/mcy/3615797334.html

150cc Yamaha for $1,250
eugene.craigslist.org/mcd/3638052416.html

I'm wondering if I should start out with a cheaper scoot for local trips and to gain experience with riding and maintenance... Eventually, I would like to save up for a touring scooter. Something hearty and dependable.

There are so many choices and options to consider. This is a whole new world for me .

Hi Terrilee & Doug

I live in Oregon and I think the manual from the DMV says I just need a car license for a 50cc.

I live 6 miles out of town, up in the hills. In most cases, my trips will be 8 to 15 miles. 20 on occassion. The road home is not too bad. Next to no traffic. Fairly light incline with a few steeper spots. There are also a couple corners while going downhill. All paved roads.

Once I'm in town, everything is easy. Flat and level.

And last but not least, we have quite a bit of rain over here.

The scooter that has my attention is a Trans-It 50cc which I found on Green Earth Scooters. It seems to go by "TPGS-830". Manufactured by Peace Sports, I think. That's just what I could gather from Google.

Here's the store page for the scooter I'm looking at:
www.greenearthscooters.com/detail.cfm?id=974

The main points of interest here are the 340lb max load, the 50cc engine (no motorcycle license needed), and the extra cargo options. The style looks plain, but the features give it a lot of value to me. I'm only 150 lbs, but I'm hoping that the 340 lb max load would give me extra power if I need it.

Here it is from the side
www.usaluxe.com/PictureModelAngle.php?Picture_Angle_No=100035

My main concern with this scooter is the weight (275 lbs). I'm concerned how this would effect the performance when riding on hills, cornering, and braking... As well as how I might be able to pull it out of a ditch, haha .

I also see they make a 150cc version.

Is Peace Sports a good brand?

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