Tagging along with some scooters

Mocha Man · July 28th, 2012, 08:30 AM

While on my way home from my job at the local pool I decided to abandon my idea to ride home and instead ride around for a while. On my ride I eventually ran into a guy on a 50cc scooter that looked very familiar to me. I followed him for a bit and noticed it was my uncle. He pulled off to the side of the road where my father and aunt were waiting for him. I pulled off with him and we talked for a while about how funny it was that I just happened to find them since I was planning on going home after work originally. We eventually took off while I let the scooters lead since I wasn't sure what roads they could go on based on their speed.

I stayed in either second or third gear the whole time

on the flip side, it allowed me to work a lot on my clutch control haha.

About half way through the ride I saw another guy on a scooter pulling onto the road we were on. He waved at me and we drove by, with me following my aunt at about 30 mph. About a minute later I looked in my mirror and saw the same guy pulling up behind me. As he drove by I glanced over and we both nodded in recognition as I stared at his many tattoos on his arms. It was actually quite a funny site seeing a man around 250 lbs with arms full of tattoos on such a small vehicle. He eventually caught up to us and rode for a while until pulling off to a side road.

Overall it was a really good ride and it was nice being able to get to know my family more.

Motofool · July 28th, 2012, 10:47 AM

Cool story, Nolan.

I also owned and rode a 50 cc for some time; which IMHO is an even better way to begin learning real motorcycling from scratch.

People staring off 600's will never learn the basics.

bighurt35 · July 28th, 2012, 11:03 AM

used to own a 2009 aprilia sr 50r. it would do over 60 mph! I was actually pulled over by the Jackson co sherrifs office and they starting asking tons of questions about it. The one officer noticed it looked exactly like his rsv super bike. We talked about it for 20 minutes. Scooters are great.

adouglas · July 28th, 2012, 03:25 PM

Mocha Man · July 29th, 2012, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighurt35

used to own a 2009 aprilia sr 50r. it would do over 60 mph! I was actually pulled over by the Jackson co sherrifs office and they starting asking tons of questions about it. The one officer noticed it looked exactly like his rsv super bike. We talked about it for 20 minutes. Scooters are great.

I also have a 50cc CPI scooter that can go over 60 from a few...er...minor tweaks my dad and I have made to it

thomason2wheels · September 19th, 2012, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

That is a funny pic....lmfao

eddiekay · September 19th, 2012, 09:15 PM

Andy....mods, rockers ? When you comin' out ? Wanna go sat'day ?

Bassman · September 19th, 2012, 11:46 PM

I actually waved at someone on a scooter once when riding my Harley, but don't tell anyone, rofl.

Mountain Dew · September 20th, 2012, 01:45 AM

I once rode with a bunch of scooters.

It was a mods v rockers meet, and the ruckus guys happened to tag along (obviously they were all stretched, slammed, and bored to oblivion and back).

It started out fine, but about ten minutes in, one of the ruckus guys rear ended a vespa guy. Someone's leg got cut up by a footpeg real bad, and the ruckus guys split after that.

The Vespa guys were totally cool though.

vman1313 · September 20th, 2012, 06:08 AM

I pass a guy on a 50cc almost everyday on my way home from work and I always wave as I pass him. I am usually on my Ninja but one day I was on my BuSa and I waved at him and he almost wrecked. It was funny!!! He pulled up at the light and with a huge 3 tooth smile said "Yous the first REAL COOL bike that has ever waved at me!" I felt bad for the guy but wearing the Lime Green Mohawk with a Half helmet and Goggles on a baby blue scoot just doesn't help him any.

July 28th, 2012, 08:30 AM	#1
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Tagging along with some scooters While on my way home from my job at the local pool I decided to abandon my idea to ride home and instead ride around for a while. On my ride I eventually ran into a guy on a 50cc scooter that looked very familiar to me. I followed him for a bit and noticed it was my uncle. He pulled off to the side of the road where my father and aunt were waiting for him. I pulled off with him and we talked for a while about how funny it was that I just happened to find them since I was planning on going home after work originally. We eventually took off while I let the scooters lead since I wasn't sure what roads they could go on based on their speed. I stayed in either second or third gear the whole time on the flip side, it allowed me to work a lot on my clutch control haha. About half way through the ride I saw another guy on a scooter pulling onto the road we were on. He waved at me and we drove by, with me following my aunt at about 30 mph. About a minute later I looked in my mirror and saw the same guy pulling up behind me. As he drove by I glanced over and we both nodded in recognition as I stared at his many tattoos on his arms. It was actually quite a funny site seeing a man around 250 lbs with arms full of tattoos on such a small vehicle. He eventually caught up to us and rode for a while until pulling off to a side road. Overall it was a really good ride and it was nice being able to get to know my family more.

July 28th, 2012, 10:47 AM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Cool story, Nolan. I also owned and rode a 50 cc for some time; which IMHO is an even better way to begin learning real motorcycling from scratch. People staring off 600's will never learn the basics. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

September 19th, 2012, 11:46 PM	#8
Bassman ninjette.org guru Name: Marc Location: Castaic, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Goldwing, 1996 CR500, 2011 Ninja 250, 2009 Harley Heritage Softail, 1941 Suzuki Gerbil 250 Posts: 427	I actually waved at someone on a scooter once when riding my Harley, but don't tell anyone, rofl. __________________________________________________ I know there's a 7th gear here somewhere... Changing to 15T/41T, now I'll get that 7th gear, lol.

September 20th, 2012, 01:45 AM	#9
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	I once rode with a bunch of scooters. It was a mods v rockers meet, and the ruckus guys happened to tag along (obviously they were all stretched, slammed, and bored to oblivion and back). It started out fine, but about ten minutes in, one of the ruckus guys rear ended a vespa guy. Someone's leg got cut up by a footpeg real bad, and the ruckus guys split after that. The Vespa guys were totally cool though. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

September 20th, 2012, 06:08 AM	#10
vman1313 ninjette.org sage Name: Tony Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '14 Honda NC700X; '14 Honda CRF250L; '07 Lifan 200 Posts: 623	I pass a guy on a 50cc almost everyday on my way home from work and I always wave as I pass him. I am usually on my Ninja but one day I was on my BuSa and I waved at him and he almost wrecked. It was funny!!! He pulled up at the light and with a huge 3 tooth smile said "Yous the first REAL COOL bike that has ever waved at me!" I felt bad for the guy but wearing the Lime Green Mohawk with a Half helmet and Goggles on a baby blue scoot just doesn't help him any. __________________________________________________ www.northgariders.com NuBe4Life!!!

July 28th, 2012, 11:03 AM	#3
bighurt35 ninjette.org member Name: trevor Location: k.c. Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 45	used to own a 2009 aprilia sr 50r. it would do over 60 mph! I was actually pulled over by the Jackson co sherrifs office and they starting asking tons of questions about it. The one officer noticed it looked exactly like his rsv super bike. We talked about it for 20 minutes. Scooters are great.

July 28th, 2012, 03:25 PM	#4
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13

September 19th, 2012, 09:15 PM	#7
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Andy....mods, rockers ? When you comin' out ? Wanna go sat'day ?

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