Author Topic: Scooter or Motorbike which is safest? (Read 11045 times)

Ian · « **Reply #30 on:** March 28, 2010, 17:59:09 PM »

Connor - cheer's - some good points
They are both Mondial - both have electric start and kick start - but the under seat storage on the scooter and the lack of protection on the bike - are making me lean towards the scooter.

I would be reluctant to bolt bars on as additions are often not as strong as those built in by the manufacturer.

But you have given me something to think about - many thanks.

This is what I like about "research" - you get all the views and facts that you can and then you have to make a decision!!

Ian

Ps Forgot to say - I don't know where or what a cylinder head is - can't think of a reason why I should want to know !!!

kevin b · « **Reply #31 on:** March 28, 2010, 18:24:34 PM »

My personel preference would always be a motorcycle but from what you describe your needs the scooter will fit the bill, or go for one of the step through geared bikes they have leg protection & a back box can be added.

Diverbaz 1 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 28, 2010, 20:01:17 PM »

Well as an ex mod it had to be a scooter, electric start, kick start and can be started with the remote control as you approach the bike, under seat storage and top box for the shopping, footplate to put goat or other odd shaped passengers/ladders etc on, Kevin b has not spent the summer here yet riding a bike, you won't believe how hot and sweaty it is to wear a helmet and the sweat running into your eyes, I know you should aleays wear a helmet but the stinging eyes can be even more dangerous. The leathers, thats another story (betty swollocks doesn't come close to it):

. Best advice is drive carefully and defensive, its not a race, just quicker than walking.

Scunner · « **Reply #33 on:** March 28, 2010, 20:28:55 PM »

It sadly shows how big a part of my life CBF takes up, when I read Baz recommending the scooter as an ex-mod, and I immediately think "What's Baz on about, he's never been a mod" $:-\$

Diverbaz 1 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 28, 2010, 20:31:51 PM »

Just waiting for the call though:D:D

Just to clarify,

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Scunner · « **Reply #35 on:** March 28, 2010, 20:41:13 PM »

Sorry Baz, it's rockers CBF needs now

jackstee · « **Reply #36 on:** March 28, 2010, 21:29:45 PM »

From what I remember about havic a scooter Vvs a bike was that the windage on a scooter was not very good.
Steve

stuart · « **Reply #37 on:** March 29, 2010, 05:37:25 AM »

its easier to get your leg over with a scooter.!!
especially for a lady on the back!

how do you put a wink on here?

Ian · « **Reply #38 on:** March 29, 2010, 07:59:38 AM »

quote:
Originally posted by stuart

its easier to get your leg over with a scooter.!!

Stuart - your advice has blown all other contributions away!!!

The 125cc scooter it will be - looking cool (Barry) with a helmet on at all times (Baz) - leccy start (Connor) - good storage for shopping and will get 2 of us (155 kilo's) up and down Babadag (KKOB) and will suit my needs better (Kevin) - oh and I'll barter the price down (Jim)

What more can I say - thank you

c1 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 29, 2010, 13:06:52 PM »

keep right side up and enjoy.

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