mrzuzzo
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Also a face mask to cover the shame of riding a Sym 200.
And don't forget a toolkit for when it falls apart.
Scooter riding advice
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Also a face mask to cover the shame of riding a Sym 200.
And don't forget a toolkit for when it falls apart.
NeverSayDie
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You can now ride in the bicycle lane while in San Francisco, as many scooter users do. Otherwise, not much different.
HappyHighwayman
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mototireguy
Moto Tire Veteran
Scoots in the city can be low-cost/fun/useful.
One downside being 12-14" wheels and city pot holes can be jarring.
berth
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The problem is wind noise, not exhaust noise (except where it isn't). If you're going over 25-30mph, you should wear plugs.
rsrider
47% parasite 53% ahole
Yes, the Sym 200 can easily do 70+mph. I've been riding scooters for years now, as I mentioned in another treadrant, people seem to dismiss them and will take the right of way from you just because they're bigger and don't see a threat. They seem to expect you to give way (even when you have the way) because you are smaller. It happens all the time, not to mention if you thought people didn't see you on your MC, well now you're half that size again.
If the scoot is a Sym HD, then your tires will be larger than the RV. So that will help with the pot holes and tracks. Your feet together is much more comfortable than your feet apart on pegs. Good luck.
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HappyHighwayman
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Thanks I just checked, its the 200 HD EVO. 16" tires.
171cc 4 Valve Ceramic-coated Engine,
Liquid Cool Technology
72mph Top Speed / 15.3HP-8000RPM / 70mpg
Is it highway legal? Would that be stupid?
Will do thank you!
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rsrider
47% parasite 53% ahole
I believe 150cc is all you need to be highway legal in CA. And if you can maintain in the slower lanes, then you should be OK. I ride my scoot on HWY 101 all the time. It's not that bad.
russ69
Backside Slider
Multiple time winner of Scooter Cannonball run across America. Yes it will go on the freeway.
HappyHighwayman
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She told me it took 90 octane and I was skeptical until I checked the manual...it says 90 octane 
Marcoose
50-50
HappyHighwayman
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Marcoose
50-50
Not in a 72 mph max vehicle
Ahhh ... if memory serves me well, you stick to the left because being in the middle and right lanes increases your perceived chances of being hit, irrespective of speed. Perhaps you've got better since, and less of the proverbial left-lane hogger. Good for you!
HappyHighwayman
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I never hogged the left lane and always yielded to faster traffic.
I just happened to be the faster traffic much of the time.
I just happened to be the faster traffic much of the time.
Marcoose
50-50
:laughing
HappyHighwayman
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I honestly don't intend to exceed 35 in the city.
MysterYvil
Mr. Bad Example
I rode a Helix until Mrs. objected and bought me a moto.
Smaller wheels equals bigger bumps is what I remember.
Plus scooters are tons of cool fun!
youtu.be/QRxvtuogwic
Smaller wheels equals bigger bumps is what I remember.
Plus scooters are tons of cool fun!
youtu.be/QRxvtuogwic
HappyHighwayman
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I think I'd only ride it for fun or to pick something up that won't fit in my ebike pannier bag.
berth
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Good thing you don't live in OC. Do that, and the School Buses will run your down.