Became a Scooterist today

[Oldie]

Thought that I would try a scooter. I've always had this idea that a scoot might actually be better for touring but I'd never been on one before. So, saw a new model PCX with 19 miles at a reasonable price and bought it. Jumped on and rode 110 miles home in questionable weather.

It's ok. I don't like the seat but for a tiny bike it rides along just the thing. Makes me think that a larger scoot might actually be a good idea although they are expensive. The PCX definitely isn't what I'd call a tourer but I did go back out on it tonight for some laughs.

It doesn't feel like a motorcycle, more like an electric two wheeled machine, and the fun comes from the pure daftness of it all rather than the appreciation of, say, a nice v twin engine. I can definitely see the appeal even although the PCX is a bit small. I think that a re-modelled saddle will enhance the riding experience as I really need to sit further back to get comfortable.

But for sheer convenience, they are very good and surprisingly quick (12hp is enough for A roads). It has abs on the front but drum on the rear, which is actually the better of the two brakes.

The weather protection is rather good and I quite fancy an extended ride once I sort out the saddle.

[chickenstrip]

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[c_dug]

Other than a 2t mad thing for the laughs (a Gilera runner 172 has appealed to my inner chav since I was a teen) I don't think I could stoop to a scooter. I don't judge those who do, but, they just seem a bit boring. Like driving an automatic car.

If I HAD to ride a scooter I think it's be the Honda Integra thingmy. It seems the best halfway house.
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[grr666]

I have to say I love the simplicity of the our X-enter too. It's such a great city hopper. I had to go to the dental hospital
in Bristol recently during the lunchtime rush. In a car it takes about 50 mins including getting parked at the multi storey.
I did the trip in 20 last time and parked right opposite the hospital in a bike bay for free which beats the £3-5 I pay to
park in the Galleries in town. I want to get a top box for it as the wife has thankfully sacked the whole idea of riding now,
she's far from a natural and has finally admitted that the idea of using it to commute for half the year fills her with dread.
Once I've finished coaching youngest brother in law on it round the cones and stuff for some pre CBT familiarisation the L
plates will be coming off and a nice loud stainless exhaust will be going on it. My only gripe is that it's too quiet.
Repeatedly having to dodge pedestrians who wander into my path is becoming tedious, oddly the Spacker doesn't
have that problem as it can be heard half a mile away.

EDIT - Found a nice pic of my model of scoot.

https://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/moto_gallery/YAMAHAXenter125MotoGP-4461_2.jpg
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[Oldie]

I'm not really convinced that I did the right thing but it was an itch etc etc

Just because it's nothing like a motorcycle doesn't mean that it should be ignored. I'll know more in a month or two but hope that it grows on me.

And, even although I'm officially ancient, I have this bizarre desire to be as daft as possible

[grr666]

I wouldn't have bought one just for my use, but given that at the time of purchase Mrs grr wanted to learn to ride a bike
it was a relatively cheap bit of fun. (£700 quid 13plate FYSH but a bit tatty as it had already been over a few times.)
The awful 15quid linglong tyres were probably to blame for that, after my first fishtail at 15mph rolling into Fowlers car
park, I immediately went home and ordered a pair of Michelin City Grip which are centrestand grindingly good.
I've had a displayed 70 out of it two up, it's quite a nippy little thing all things considered, full size wheels make it feel
a bit more grown up and stable than some scoots I've tried.
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[stevo as b4]

[c_dug]

Oh I talk entirely as somebody who has never actually owned a scooter nor an automatic car. I should have put that in my first post! I'd be quite happy to have my preconceptions proven wrong, chances are I'll own an auto car sooner or later.

:Think: maybe "stoop" was a bit harsh. Couldn't see me choosing one at the moment is more fair.

The 172 runner was always hyped up as the quickest scooter when I was a teen pottering around on a restricted ts50x. Granted that's over a decade ago now but the impression has always stuck with me. If nothing else they're a bit of a sleeper, handling may well be cack, but I'm sure nobody rides a chavved up scooter to ride the b500 or cat and fiddle, it's for surprising the hot hatches away from traffic lights and that's about it!
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[Shaft]

[OmegaA]

I saw a bike in Honda showroom that looks like a scooter...
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[Freddyfruitba...]

[temeluchus]

[andyscooter]

and you lot all laughed at me to start with


been saying scoots are great for years


now you are all just hipsters jumping on it now its classed as cool
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[tittymcarsefa...]

I prefer old school pedal and pop mopeds and a piss pot helmet.

[myvision]

I bought a PCX to teach myself how to filter in London it did the job perfectly.
I was quite surprised by how good it was at pulling my 16st around.
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[kgm]

I really fancy one but can't quite bring myself to part with the cash Vs something else geared that I fancy. Rented a couple in holiday and always found them surprisingly capable, even two up.

[ScottT]

[grr666]

[BenR]

I have owned every model of Piaggio master engined maxi scoot (fuel injected 460cc). Initially for commuting purposes but also when finances have been tight & couldn't afford a car. They are quite fast, the fastest one being the Piaggio X9 that one would top out at 114mph & would pull 0-60mph in a little over 5 seconds. Ok nowhere near as exciting as a big bike but still a lot of fun. With a pair of city grips they really do handle, have the best weather protection of any bike I've owned cheap/easy to service/maintain/clean & are extremely comfortable & reliable. People need to drop their prejudices because in this day & age they make a lot of sense.
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[stevo as b4]

[Pigeon]

[Shaft]

[stevo as b4]

I'll never get 50bhp maxi scooters and never will. The scooter was invented with a 4.5bhp engine and it's at its purest and best in small sizes and modest power levels, coupled with small 10/12" wheels and a low curb weight.

Ive never ridden a scooter bigger than a 300cc maxi, and I didn't like that, as it was big wide and heavy. I just like small light and nimble/fun.

I'd fucking hate a Honda NC750 I'm sure of it, and I can't for the life of me see what a 50bhp maxi scooter can do that an FJR or Pan Euro can't do as well or better?

[Pigeon]

[BenR]