These crazy moped people!!!

DBentley415 · February 2nd, 2011, 05:29 PM

So, as most of you should know by now, Wisconsin and many other areas got hit by a pretty nasty snow storm last night. But, despite the ridiculous weather and the insane amount of snow on the roads and in parking lots, moped drivers still think they can fly around like its no one's business. I just don't understand this.

So compared with a sport bike, specifically a ninja 250:
Do moped's tires have that much more traction?
Is the weight ratio to their benefit?
Are they just crazy?

Are any of these the reasons why they can drive around in this weather, and I wouldn't dare bring my ninja out unless i was totally insane?

00NissanNinja · February 2nd, 2011, 05:57 PM

Crazy? agreed

I think its mainly due to the fact that scooters have small tires typically and you don't have to lean into your turns as much as a motorcycle.

c-dog · February 2nd, 2011, 06:07 PM

This post really made me laugh. I used to be one of those guys... kind of.

When I was in school in Milwaukee 10 years ago I had a Honda Express moped without a muffler (very loud). I didn't have a car and used the moped all the time. Other people at the dorm were pretty jealous since no one really had cars there.

I would use it in the winter too. Even when it was all snow outside. I'd bundle up with 2 pairs of pants and snowpants, 3 jackets, scarf, face covering mask, hat, gloves, etc.

All you really have to do is stick your feet out like skis. Not having to shift is why they work better in the snow than motorcycles, which allows you to use your feet as skis. It was a blast!

Ahh in my younger years...

Thanks for the thread brought back some memories!

c-dog · February 2nd, 2011, 06:10 PM

They don't really have more grip, just the feet thing really helps.

The reason for seeing people out on them still is lack of other transportation and youth driven vigor/insanity imo.

Racer x · February 2nd, 2011, 06:55 PM

well it has bin a while since we watched this.

Link to original page on YouTube.

The reason the moped is so good in snow is it has no power and the rider dose not fear death. They ride a moped how much worse can it get. HAHA.just kidding

00NissanNinja · February 2nd, 2011, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer x

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The reason the moped is so good in snow is it has no power and the rider dose not fear death. They ride a moped how much worse can it get. HAHA.just kidding

lmao.

I have a friend that rides a scooter all the time. I don't ride when its extremely cold, but the people that do ride all the time do it for the reason c-dog said.

DBentley415 · February 2nd, 2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer x

well it has bin a while since we watched this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_kIUSr7-is

haha that video looks like it's from decades ago!

Racer x · February 2nd, 2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

lmao.

I have a friend that rides a scooter all the time. I don't ride when its extremely cold, but the people that do ride all the time do it for the reason c-dog said.

That was me

DBentley415 · February 2nd, 2011, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer x

That was me

that just made me think of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvSDyQerx6U

Blackwidow · February 3rd, 2011, 10:34 AM

moped riders feel as though getting geared up does not apply to them, why in the world would they think riding a moped in bad weather conditions wouldn't be wise? At least their stupidity is consistent!

wvninja · February 3rd, 2011, 10:48 AM

I owned one the two summers I lived in Ocean City MD. Perfect for commuting to and from work / beach. I'd never ride it in the snow.

There's a guy here that has a honda ruccus (sp?) and rides it through town all the time. If I'm out on the bike with friends we will catch up to him and ride behind him.

February 2nd, 2011, 05:29 PM	#1
DBentley415 ninjette.org member Name: Kayla Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 206	These crazy moped people!!! So, as most of you should know by now, Wisconsin and many other areas got hit by a pretty nasty snow storm last night. But, despite the ridiculous weather and the insane amount of snow on the roads and in parking lots, moped drivers still think they can fly around like its no one's business. I just don't understand this. So compared with a sport bike, specifically a ninja 250: Do moped's tires have that much more traction? Is the weight ratio to their benefit? Are they just crazy? Are any of these the reasons why they can drive around in this weather, and I wouldn't dare bring my ninja out unless i was totally insane? __________________________________________________ In paradise there ain't no clocks...

February 2nd, 2011, 05:57 PM	#2
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Crazy? agreed I think its mainly due to the fact that scooters have small tires typically and you don't have to lean into your turns as much as a motorcycle. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

February 2nd, 2011, 06:55 PM	#5
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	well it has bin a while since we watched this. Link to original page on YouTube. The reason the moped is so good in snow is it has no power and the rider dose not fear death. They ride a moped how much worse can it get. HAHA.just kidding Last futzed with by Alex; February 2nd, 2011 at 08:30 PM. Reason: embedded the video (hit edit to see how easy it is) :-)

February 3rd, 2011, 10:34 AM	#10
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	moped riders feel as though getting geared up does not apply to them, why in the world would they think riding a moped in bad weather conditions wouldn't be wise? At least their stupidity is consistent! __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

February 3rd, 2011, 10:48 AM	#11
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	I owned one the two summers I lived in Ocean City MD. Perfect for commuting to and from work / beach. I'd never ride it in the snow. There's a guy here that has a honda ruccus (sp?) and rides it through town all the time. If I'm out on the bike with friends we will catch up to him and ride behind him. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

February 2nd, 2011, 06:07 PM	#3
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	This post really made me laugh. I used to be one of those guys... kind of. When I was in school in Milwaukee 10 years ago I had a Honda Express moped without a muffler (very loud). I didn't have a car and used the moped all the time. Other people at the dorm were pretty jealous since no one really had cars there. I would use it in the winter too. Even when it was all snow outside. I'd bundle up with 2 pairs of pants and snowpants, 3 jackets, scarf, face covering mask, hat, gloves, etc. All you really have to do is stick your feet out like skis. Not having to shift is why they work better in the snow than motorcycles, which allows you to use your feet as skis. It was a blast! Ahh in my younger years... Thanks for the thread brought back some memories!

February 2nd, 2011, 06:10 PM	#4
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	They don't really have more grip, just the feet thing really helps. The reason for seeing people out on them still is lack of other transportation and youth driven vigor/insanity imo.

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