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Scooter or Motorbike which is safest?
« on: March 27, 2010, 21:14:08 PM »
Hi - I have arranged to take out residency so everything is planned to buy our scooter but this evening I had my father-in-law saying to me: "those scooters are dangerous you would be safer on a moped"
He is a coach driver of 40 years - aged 84 and a member of the advanced drivers association!!!!

So having told my children something similar for years - my main reasons for buying a scooter are - I had one for 2 years - aged 18 and I tried it last year for 3 days and managed ok - they look trendier! - but I am aware that people say mopeds with bigger wheels are safer - does any one have a view which we should buy out of these 2?

Any real advice from those of you who have ridden both would be appreciated as if I come off now I will have my father-in-law saying "told you so" [:(!]






Many thanks - Ian






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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2010, 21:21:00 PM »
Ian mate..... this is fethiye, how can a ex mod even think of getting a moped!!!

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« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2010, 21:22:42 PM »
I'd go for the scooter. There's room for at least 2 passengers on the footplate but on a moped it's not so easy.

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« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2010, 21:35:30 PM »
That's 2 of you talking my language - I can blame you both now!!!

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« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2010, 21:45:23 PM »
Ah...............A Quad !!!! Now you're gettin' there !

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« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2010, 21:48:04 PM »
Where does Gill sit????

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« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2010, 21:59:30 PM »
She walks alongside you

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« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2010, 22:02:48 PM »
Yep, you'll need her with you to carry the shopping.

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« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2010, 22:06:29 PM »
Ian, your photoes show a scooter and a step thru motorbike.
A moped is a motorised pedal cycle, now they are a good idea.

But back to the main point, bigger wheels are inherently safer on two wheeled transport, braking and steering are improved, less effected by potholes/gravel etc.
And tyres last longer (Being a Scot that was an important factor)




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