Got a chuckle today from a scooter
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Got a chuckle today from a scooter
I got a chuckle today while I was out for lunch and thought I'd share it. I also figured this is a better way to get my 100th post instead of just posting for the heck of it.
So I'm comming up to a red light and I see a bike in front of me. The rider is in boots, jean, gloves, full face helmet, Joe Rocket riding jacket with armour and sitting on what looks like a Vespa. (or something similar) I just had to laugh cause I know that within the next couple of blocks I'll probably see someone on big bike riding in sneakers, shorts, muscle shirt and no helmet. As for me, I had dress shoes (on lunch break), jacket, gloves, and half helmet, (always wear a lid) so I figure I'm 'middle of the road' with protective gear.
I have nothing against scooters. If I had a local commute instead of a 35 mile Interstate run, I'd probably get one for the great milage. Then again I don't know what the GVWR is on those things. I might take it over the rating just sitting on it.
FWIW- it just struck me in a humorus way. Thanks to everyone who contributes to the forum. I've learned a lot and gleaned a ton of usefull information. It's nice to be back into riding and I hope we are all still here many years from now.
Steve
So I'm comming up to a red light and I see a bike in front of me. The rider is in boots, jean, gloves, full face helmet, Joe Rocket riding jacket with armour and sitting on what looks like a Vespa. (or something similar) I just had to laugh cause I know that within the next couple of blocks I'll probably see someone on big bike riding in sneakers, shorts, muscle shirt and no helmet. As for me, I had dress shoes (on lunch break), jacket, gloves, and half helmet, (always wear a lid) so I figure I'm 'middle of the road' with protective gear.
I have nothing against scooters. If I had a local commute instead of a 35 mile Interstate run, I'd probably get one for the great milage. Then again I don't know what the GVWR is on those things. I might take it over the rating just sitting on it.
FWIW- it just struck me in a humorus way. Thanks to everyone who contributes to the forum. I've learned a lot and gleaned a ton of usefull information. It's nice to be back into riding and I hope we are all still here many years from now.
Steve
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RE: Got a chuckle today from a scooter
Wifey was laughing at one just this morning. She gave me a funny look when I told her if I rode 10 miles or less in the city to work, instead of 40 Interstate, I'd get one.
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RE: Got a chuckle today from a scooter
I used to park next to one at work... The guy had put an awesome flame paint job on it.. I'd chuckle everytime I'd pull in.
Then years later in a city far far away - I was rolling through downtown one weekend and here came maybe 15 to 20 guys all on Vespa's... they wore matching leather jackets with back patches. I didn't get a close enough look to determine if they were 3 piece patches with rockers... I tell you though, the dominant 1% club in this area is probably REALLY worried about these bad a$$ dudes...
Then years later in a city far far away - I was rolling through downtown one weekend and here came maybe 15 to 20 guys all on Vespa's... they wore matching leather jackets with back patches. I didn't get a close enough look to determine if they were 3 piece patches with rockers... I tell you though, the dominant 1% club in this area is probably REALLY worried about these bad a$$ dudes...
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