I happened across this article and it pretty much sums up why I love scooters, possibly even more than manual bikes these days for the day to day riding, short trips, heck even long trips. Anyway, shared below....
http://www.motorcycle.com/features/scoo ... e-say.html
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I forgot to add... it has a few words (and a piccie) regarding the PCX150
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Thanks for the article link forza300. a friend of mine bugs me all the time about my "motor bike" so I sent him the article. Truth is Scooters are Easyboy recliners with an engine. Especially if you have an Airhawk seat pad. I cant wait to do my 2000k tour this spring.
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"Good as it Gets".....
Ridin' and Socializin' the Southeastern USA on a 2014 Honda FORZA 300 Scooter...45+ years of Riding averaging 30,000 miles per year...!!!
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Scooters also offer an advantage to people with disabilities. I busted my leg{shattered would be a better descriptor} a couple of years ago and have some disability in it. It is almost impossible for me to get my leg over a gas tank and shifting is difficult and even somewhat painful. A scooter solves those problems. In fact when my doctor released me to start walking again I asked about riding. He said "no" until I explained about my scooter{then a Zuma} and that it wouldn't hinder my leg. He agreed as long as I used my right foot when at stops, keeping my left on the deck. The only thing that is a problem for my leg now is backing up an incline, that hurts my leg a little bit. I know of some other guys who had to switch to scoots because of leg/back problems. So for some of us they allow us to ride when a traditional motorcycle wouldn't.
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Yet another great reason for chosing a scooter. Great to hear it's given you mobility on two wheels again!speedandstyle wrote:Scooters also offer an advantage to people with disabilities. I busted my leg{shattered would be a better descriptor} a couple of years ago and have some disability in it. It is almost impossible for me to get my leg over a gas tank and shifting is difficult and even somewhat painful. A scooter solves those problems. In fact when my doctor released me to start walking again I asked about riding. He said "no" until I explained about my scooter{then a Zuma} and that it wouldn't hinder my leg. He agreed as long as I used my right foot when at stops, keeping my left on the deck. The only thing that is a problem for my leg now is backing up an incline, that hurts my leg a little bit. I know of some other guys who had to switch to scoots because of leg/back problems. So for some of us they allow us to ride when a traditional motorcycle wouldn't.
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+1 to that! Cheers, and ride safely
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I know what you mean. I have suffered painful episodes of gout for the last four years, which would sometimes have me on crutches and unable to drive a manual transmission car or with my latest episode a few weeks ago, any car at all. But scootering is so easy.speedandstyle wrote:Scooters also offer an advantage to people with disabilities. I busted my leg{shattered would be a better descriptor} a couple of years ago and have some disability in it. It is almost impossible for me to get my leg over a gas tank and shifting is difficult and even somewhat painful. A scooter solves those problems. In fact when my doctor released me to start walking again I asked about riding. He said "no" until I explained about my scooter{then a Zuma} and that it wouldn't hinder my leg. He agreed as long as I used my right foot when at stops, keeping my left on the deck. The only thing that is a problem for my leg now is backing up an incline, that hurts my leg a little bit. I know of some other guys who had to switch to scoots because of leg/back problems. So for some of us they allow us to ride when a traditional motorcycle wouldn't.
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My dad suffers from gout attacks and it sometimes cripples him up. So I can feel for you a little bit.dkazzed wrote:
I know what you mean. I have suffered painful episodes of gout for the last four years, which would sometimes have me on crutches and unable to drive a manual transmission car or with my latest episode a few weeks ago, any car at all. But scootering is so easy.
I have found that my leg can get uncomfortable in many cars/trucks. Too low or too high will get me, also uneven floors or seats too close. But riding my old Zuma and now my Burgman is fine. I hope that will remain true on the Forza. Wish the local dealer would get one in so I can test fit it. If my leg doesn't fit that would be a deal killer. Until then I will keep saving up.