New Scooter

lragan · October 04, 2013, 06:58:08 AM

Oh, yeah. I saw huge wooden boxes attached to the passenger seat for hauling stuff. One guy riding with a long extension ladder over his left shoulder. Amazing ingenuity and risk taking. I felt certain that I would witness multiple accidents, injuries, deaths, but no -- not a scratch on any of them of which I was aware.

TLRam1 · October 04, 2013, 11:50:28 AM

Lack of laws or lack of enforcement allows them to get away with this, we would probably do the same or I if it came down to walking or motorized transport and if the law allowed, of course no freeways.

lragan · October 04, 2013, 03:39:58 PM

There was one freeway to/from the airport. There were no scooters on it. All the bigger surprise when I arrived downtown. One Taipei Place ( or some such name) which was at one time the world's tallest building, has five floors by a square city block below ground for parking. All filled with scooters, packed as close as one could get them and still have exit aisles. Scooters as far as the eye could see!

Scooters were not allowed to turn left at the intersections in town, at least those controlled by stop lights, which is all the ones I saw. There was a space reserved at the front of the line at a light for scooters, so if you wanted to turn left, you did a right turn and a quick left into this reserved space, then went across when the light changed. Joining the "net left turners" were all the scooters that worked their way between the cars to this reserved space. ( Lane markers were merely suggestions -- almost no one paid attention to them.) So, when the light changed there was a great roar and cloud of fumes as the scooters scooted forward, only to be overtaken and passed by cars before the next intersection, where the entire drama played out again.

By the way, the most prestigious store in town? -- Harley Davidson! They stood on the sidewalk and drooled over these iconic motorcycles, even though I never saw one on the street. Go figure!!

TLRam1 · October 04, 2013, 09:39:07 PM

Quote from: lragan on October 04, 2013, 03:39:58 PM

By the way, the most prestigious store in town? -- Harley Davidson! They stood on the sidewalk and drooled over these iconic motorcycles, even though I never saw one on the street. Go figure!!

More like a Harley Museum, eye candy!

TLRam1 · October 18, 2013, 12:15:18 AM

Put on these grip covers the other night, just rode down the alley, I think I will like them but I do need more time trying these out. This makes the grips a little over 1 1/2 inches.

TLRam1 · October 18, 2013, 12:22:33 AM

The red Yamaha Riva I have came with a top case, it's convenient so I put these top cases on the back of my new scooter to see which one I like better.

Hard to tell from the close up night photos which could be the better fit. You're welcome to throw in your opinions.

This is the 25 liter

33 Liter

39 Liter

TLRam1 · October 18, 2013, 12:29:05 AM

Rear View

25 Liters

33 Liters

39 Liters

TLRam1 · November 19, 2013, 10:27:00 PM

I ended up going with a Shad SH33 Glossy Metallic Black case, matches well.

Jerry G Turner · November 20, 2013, 05:02:19 AM

That looks nice. It's not Christmas yet

Jigger · November 26, 2013, 06:05:48 AM

Years ago I had a 49cc scooter. They are amazing in what they are. The fuel burn is the best part. In under 2 years of haveing it. I put close to 5000 miles on it. Before I gave it to my neice. I rode the heck out of and had no problems with it. They are great vehicles for around town to do your errands and emergency grocery pickups. I was amazed at how much storage space there is. I was able to load and entire turkey dinner for a family of 8 on it.

drkngas · November 26, 2013, 07:04:58 PM

I had grip covers on my RSTD and while I was cruising around Big Bend NP they managed to slip into the crack by the grip causing the grip to stick at a bad time. Took a pretty good twist to shut down the throttle. Ruined the grip cover off removing it. I guess it's back to Isogrips for me.

Trunk looks nice. I was cruising about 90 recently and a scooter passed me like I was sitting still. I guess scooters have changed.

lragan · November 26, 2013, 07:46:32 PM

Quote from: drkngas on November 26, 2013, 07:04:58 PM
I was cruising about 90 recently and a scooter passed me like I was sitting still. I guess scooters have changed.

Been a while since the Cushman Eagle, huh?

TLRam1 · November 26, 2013, 09:30:03 PM

Not Christmas yet Jerry but I guess it was for me!

The grip covers have been cut down to fit, should not be much of a way for them to get caught anywhere that I see. Scooters are great for around town if you happen to live somewhat close to shopping areas, this one is good for the freeway that makes longer distances less of a problem.

Since I have the red Riva 200 scooter also I would like Mary Ellen and I to ride both on the side streets down to Lower Greenville and Deep Ellum (happening night life area) in Dallas but I don't think she is keen on that idea though.

I just read in a magazine Kymco is building the motor for the BMW 650 scooter out now.

Smoked U · November 27, 2013, 08:38:33 PM

Quote from: drkngas on November 26, 2013, 07:04:58 PM
I had grip covers on my RSTD and while I was cruising around Big Bend NP they managed to slip into the crack by the grip causing the grip to stick at a bad time. Took a pretty good twist to shut down the throttle. Ruined the grip cover off removing it. I guess it's back to Isogrips for me.

Trunk looks nice. I was cruising about 90 recently and a scooter passed me like I was sitting still. I guess scooters have changed.

I draw the line at going 100 mph on a 10" diameter wheel.