Scooters to compliment our xB's
#1
Scooters to compliment our xB's
Although we have two xB's, my wife and I have been thinking about a couple of scooters for fun and for the five minute ride to work. I came across these Yamahas and think they are a great compliment to the xB. What do you think?
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...29/0/home.aspx
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...29/0/home.aspx
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Those are cute Arnie. Only things to worry about are you will be limited to when you can ride them unless you invest in rain gear. They will be fun to ride and you'll love the fuel savings allbeit small. I say go for it.
#5
Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
I'd try to find a Honda Ruckus. Those are sweet.
#6
Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
I'd try to find a Honda Ruckus. Those are sweet.
It's a little more manly, if a scooter can be...
Hope you have some nice slow roads nearby! Max speed is 30-35 MPH? Only legally allowed on roads with speed limits under 45. I know you can do some mods to go a little faster but it's probably not legal. VA just passed a law about scooters- if it can go faster than 35, it's a motorcycle. So it needs to be registered as one and requires a motorcycle license.
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Fuel savings was the idea behind my wife getting her new Rebel 250. It gets 100 mpg compared to only 50mpg on her Shadow 1100C. The Rebel tops out at 80 mph so it can still be ridden on the interstate if needbe.
#8
It's a little more manly, if a scooter can be...
I've seen a couple of Ruckus' (Rucki?) around town, they're kinda cool. My wife likes the retro-styled scooters, I'm just not quite sure what I want, but I do like the X-boxy shape. It would be mainly for fun little trips on decent weather days (in Oregon?). She used to ride an Aero 50 when she was younger and loved it. I'll keep ya posted, and thanks for the input.
#9
As far as our route to work, it's a mile and a half, nothing over 30, mainly 25 through downtown Salem. No endorsement needed for 50 cc's. Of course there are always latte-sippin, makeup applying, cell phone jabbering SUV'ers to look out for.
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Originally Posted by snowromance
how much are you trying to pay for these 2 scooters?
#12
Originally Posted by stew32
Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
I'd try to find a Honda Ruckus. Those are sweet.
It's a little more manly, if a scooter can be...
Hope you have some nice slow roads nearby! Max speed is 30-35 MPH? Only legally allowed on roads with speed limits under 45. I know you can do some mods to go a little faster but it's probably not legal. VA just passed a law about scooters- if it can go faster than 35, it's a motorcycle. So it needs to be registered as one and requires a motorcycle license.
#13
Originally Posted by HondAudio
Originally Posted by stew32
Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
I'd try to find a Honda Ruckus. Those are sweet.
It's a little more manly, if a scooter can be...
Hope you have some nice slow roads nearby! Max speed is 30-35 MPH? Only legally allowed on roads with speed limits under 45. I know you can do some mods to go a little faster but it's probably not legal. VA just passed a law about scooters- if it can go faster than 35, it's a motorcycle. So it needs to be registered as one and requires a motorcycle license.
#14
I know that mileage seems to be the main consideration here but I think the Big Ruckus may compliment the xB the best...
I have seen some sick modded Ruckuses (?) out there, lots of modding potential.
I have seen some sick modded Ruckuses (?) out there, lots of modding potential.
#19
Originally Posted by pooder
Originally Posted by ack154
If you're doing it for gas mileage... why not just save the $4k you'd spend on those for gas?
But so many people are thinking they'll just go buy something else more efficient to drive instead of their regular vehicle... and it's just a waste.