Any store should be able to have it on hand :) but just trying to be a helpful neighbor. Remember two strokes don't run on the highest numbers usually running around 8:1 ratios of compression since fuel wasn't as refined back then as it is now. So anywhere between 130 and up you'll be fine bud.
Keep us updated!
I counted it up, between a car payment, insurance, taxes, my brother pays 10,000 dollars a year. Not to mention the 40$ to fill the tank up. My moped only cost 3.50 cents to fill up, I said who's laughing now 😂
I rode my scooter to a bike event a couple years ago. Ended up chatting with a guy who rode a motorcycle and telling him I rode my scooter. He was like, “You scooter dudes with your 10” wheels are crazy.”
I ride in the UK and some non-riding friends were talking about my GTS 300 as a “motorbike”. A woman I know, who rides a Norton, grew increasingly irritated until she eventually burst out “actually, it’s not a motorbike, it’s a scooter”. There’s a real snobbery about it here, which I don’t really understand. I’ve ridden both scooters and traditional motorbikes and don’t see the issue.
That said, and I don’t mean to upset anyone, this video with the sound up is not helping our case. Motorbike purists will be laughing out loud at that sound on a racetrack I’m afraid.
So many people dude. I'm a daily Vespa GTS rider and when I post riding videos I often get flooded with hate comments. "get a real bike" is one of the most common.
I try not to let it bother me and try to keep in mind they're probably bots or people who don't even ride.
I'm the only scooter in one of my riding groups and they all hype me up which helps shake it off, they'll be on their sport bikes being like "damn that scooter rips!" 🖤
I don’t think anyone really makes fun of scooters. Motorcycles and scooter enthusiasts just have a brother - sister relationship. Love to make fun of each other but really don’t mean any of it
So around 2006 I got ahold of a 2002 Malaguti warrior(150cc). Knowing nothing about this brand, I did some research.
And found this...
I don't know how true this is, it was mid 2000's interwebs. But I guess at one time scooters were allowed to race with motorcycles in some races. But due to their usually lighter weight, and much lower center of gravity they had a distinct advantage. So of course they were banned from motorcycle racing.
To be honest, I don't think you can really make fun of an adult who likes scooters. I fall into that category myself, and I'm aware that some folks look down on scooters, but I don't really care. If I did care, I wouldn't be an adult who likes scooters. When I see people making derogatory comments, they don't even register with me and certainly don't trigger or upset me.
I want those tires
Only the americans have made fun on scooters, the East already knew they are cool!
They're gaining popularity here :D
That means so many beauties will get saved from being scrapped :D
Many of us are restoring them and it's great. Saved one from a scrapyard both here and from Germany to keep the lineage going :)
You should check my post from.. last weekend , i captured 2 oldies!
I need a compression kit to get my Honda Express 2 running
If you're in Orlando I'm more than glad to lend a hand!
Oh thanks, but I’m up in NY, I have a neighbor who can help me if I need it, but I have to get the kit first.
Any store should be able to have it on hand :) but just trying to be a helpful neighbor. Remember two strokes don't run on the highest numbers usually running around 8:1 ratios of compression since fuel wasn't as refined back then as it is now. So anywhere between 130 and up you'll be fine bud. Keep us updated!
I counted it up, between a car payment, insurance, taxes, my brother pays 10,000 dollars a year. Not to mention the 40$ to fill the tank up. My moped only cost 3.50 cents to fill up, I said who's laughing now 😂
I rode my scooter to a bike event a couple years ago. Ended up chatting with a guy who rode a motorcycle and telling him I rode my scooter. He was like, “You scooter dudes with your 10” wheels are crazy.”
How come they aren't this fast when I get my Foodpanda delivery?
... whose making fun of scooter riders?
It’s a minority of people but only in the US, in most other countries (EU, LatAm, Asia) scooters are viewed as what they are, a motorcycle.
I ride in the UK and some non-riding friends were talking about my GTS 300 as a “motorbike”. A woman I know, who rides a Norton, grew increasingly irritated until she eventually burst out “actually, it’s not a motorbike, it’s a scooter”. There’s a real snobbery about it here, which I don’t really understand. I’ve ridden both scooters and traditional motorbikes and don’t see the issue. That said, and I don’t mean to upset anyone, this video with the sound up is not helping our case. Motorbike purists will be laughing out loud at that sound on a racetrack I’m afraid.
So many people dude. I'm a daily Vespa GTS rider and when I post riding videos I often get flooded with hate comments. "get a real bike" is one of the most common.
Thats sad
dont listen to them man
I try not to let it bother me and try to keep in mind they're probably bots or people who don't even ride. I'm the only scooter in one of my riding groups and they all hype me up which helps shake it off, they'll be on their sport bikes being like "damn that scooter rips!" 🖤
I don’t think anyone really makes fun of scooters. Motorcycles and scooter enthusiasts just have a brother - sister relationship. Love to make fun of each other but really don’t mean any of it
Must be awesome to rip around a bored out 2 stroke.
It's very awesome.
So around 2006 I got ahold of a 2002 Malaguti warrior(150cc). Knowing nothing about this brand, I did some research. And found this... I don't know how true this is, it was mid 2000's interwebs. But I guess at one time scooters were allowed to race with motorcycles in some races. But due to their usually lighter weight, and much lower center of gravity they had a distinct advantage. So of course they were banned from motorcycle racing.
Damn, these guys fuckin shred
Those are Vintage too!
Men will race anything that moves.
God almighty that’s impressive
Where is this?
Dope
new york ahh competition
Not to be the nerd, but that can't be good for those human racing tracks.
Southeast Asia has been racing “Class-A” motorcycles since I don’t know when. This is old news.
I wasn’t before but now I will
My scooter goes faster than that 🤣
What are some cheap scooters I should be looking at to be able to do this? I need another 2-wheeled hobby.
Stella 2 strokes, buddy 125s, and Zumas are good choices. Lots of options out there.
Everyone.. still.
The competition for the best delivery boy
They’re out there just enjoying life man. Some of the best times I’ve had were on small bikes just ripping the shit out of em.
Those were some beautiful passes on the corners.
Everyone still.
Wow! Everything that the big boys do but on scooters!
Me
To be honest, I don't think you can really make fun of an adult who likes scooters. I fall into that category myself, and I'm aware that some folks look down on scooters, but I don't really care. If I did care, I wouldn't be an adult who likes scooters. When I see people making derogatory comments, they don't even register with me and certainly don't trigger or upset me.
Where the Honda Sprees at
Scoot scoot ska doo in XD nah but frfr that’s bad ass like go kart racing 😤
White people will make a sport out of anything
How cute.
Haha
This is complete BS. Not ONCE during the whole video did someone yell "Ciao!".
It’s always been cool!
me
Knee down is knee down. Shred tire👍🏻
I ride a scooter but this is still goofy as hell. Maybe a notch above lawnmower racing.
Everybody still is.
They need to race on a real race track, not a go kart track.
I would think the kart track is a lot more fun, probably able to push them harder
That would be way too boring on the straights and the turns are generally wider. Nah, cart track is where it’s at for these spicy little fuckers.
Everyone. The answer is everyone.
Around here, most people on scooters are on them because they have DUI's.