Scooter Hooliganism...

Linzi · 09-10-2005, 02:36 PM

What causes hooliganism amongst normally smart and safe motorcyclists when they hop on their little step-throughs? I've just ridden a bit around town with Mostro, and let me say, he is doing the two-wheeled world no favors when he's out on his new Big Ruckus.

In other scooter-related news, this morning I learned how a variator works. And that little bit of engineering is pretty damn smart.

That is all.

Photog · 09-10-2005, 02:45 PM

I don't know. But I'm 100x more squidly on the scoot.

I'm super-smooth, safe, and precise on the GS. Fast, but safe. Plenty of cushion around me.

On the Stella I'm dive-bombing through holes in traffic.

Good question.

I've been wondering about that myself.

wegger · 09-10-2005, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Photog

I don't know. But I'm 100x more squidly on the scoot.

I'm super-smooth, safe, and precise on the GS. Fast, but safe. Plenty of cushion around me.

On the Stella I'm dive-bombing through holes in traffic.

Good question.

I've been wondering about that myself.

Ditto.
On my little Aprilia 50/70, I'm a psychopathic threader of traffic needles, a neighborhood WFO screamer, occasionally bust a move through a parking lot or filtering to the front of the line. I'm invisible and invincible.

On my GS, I'm fast and as smooth as possible, but still occasionally pulling a nasty. I wave to children and old ladies. I'm the model AMA spokesperson and credit to the sport.

On the KTM 525 Motard, I'm just a fucking moron, a wheelie waiting to happen, a license begging to be lost, fuckem-take-no-prisoners traffic menace.

Photog · 09-10-2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wegger

Ditto.
On my little Aprilia 50/70, I'm a psychopathic threader of traffic needles, a neighborhood WFO screamer, occasionally bust a move through a parking lot or filtering to the front of the line. I'm invisible and invincible.

On my GS, I'm fast and as smooth as possible, but still occasionally pulling a nasty. I wave to children and old ladies. I'm the model AMA spokesperson and credit to the sport.

On the KTM 525 Motard, I'm just a fucking moron, a wheelie waiting to happen, a license begging to be lost, fuckem-take-no-prisoners traffic menace.

Good description.

Same here.

You can even put me on a sportbike and I'm reasonably sane.

But a motard or a scoot...and I'm a total nutcase. I don't have a motard because I KNOW I'd be in jail. Immediately.

What gives?

Linzi · 09-10-2005, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wegger

On my GS... ...I'm the model AMA spokesperson and credit to the sport.

Suuuuuuuuuuuuuure...

the gimp · 10-02-2005, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Photog

I don't know. But I'm 100x more squidly on the scoot.

Well... Well... Seems like I heard you bashing my remarks a little while ago. Pot meet Kettle.

Are you more likely to be seriouly injured on your scooter, or your GS?

JohnTM · 10-02-2005, 08:02 PM

Oh get over yourself, Gimp!

I, of course, would never do anything even remotely unseemly on my scooter. Why, just the other day I was chiding some ne'er-do-well about his recklessness on his scooter.

But I tell you what, just let me get on my Razor scootboard....

the gimp · 10-02-2005, 08:08 PM

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But I tell you what, just let me get on my Razor scootboard....

Stated like a rider who will see the inside of an ambulance. I hope i don't have to tend to you.

JohnTM · 10-02-2005, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by the gimp

Stated like a rider who will see the inside of an ambulance. I hope i don't have to tend to you.

Me too.

I'd rather you not see me at all.

Rider · 10-02-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by the gimp

Stated like a rider who will see the inside of an ambulance. I hope i don't have to tend to you.

WTF is your absolute obsession with scooters and mayhem?
Jeebus H. Chrysler, we start a new forum here for enthusiasts and you come in and crap in the fresh salad.
WTF is your problem?

I suggest you get it straightened out quickly. Very, very quickly.

Spode · 09-10-2005, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Linzi

In other scooter-related news, this morning I learned how a variator works. And that little bit of engineering is pretty damn smart.

I think it's spelled V-I-B-R-A-T-O-R, but good onya

ilmostro · 09-10-2005, 02:53 PM

I tried the JTM variator mod this morning. Pull 3 weights from the variator.

It has better pick up from 0-40 but from then on it suffers and top end is down by about 7mph.

Thankfully it's not like the Aprilia and only took me 15 minutes to strip it and put the weights back in.

Photog · 09-10-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ilmostro

I tried the JTM variator mod this morning. Pull 3 weights from the variator.

It has better pick up from 0-40 but from then on it suffers and top end is down by about 7mph.

Thankfully it's not like the Aprilia and only took me 15 minutes to strip it and put the weights back in.

Can you change the final gearing on the Ruckus?

What do you need/want on the Ruckus--midrange or top end?

I'm just curious--my intown riding on the Stella calls for midrange. I'm finding I'm cool with being able to cruise at 50-55 with city traffic, well within its top speed of 65-70...but I like having a nice fat handful of go-fast available at 50 in 4th gear should I need to dodge a cage.

GaelicDog · 09-10-2005, 03:09 PM

The biggest dumb assed thing I have done so far was last Sunday. Running down a long, straight residential road behind a moving van/tractor at 20 miles per hour.

I never flinched and up on the sidewalk I went, passed 'em and out into fresh air. NEVER thought about it, NEVER hesitated. Hit the pavement and I was like WTF did I just do??????????????

Photog · 09-10-2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GaelicDog

The biggest dumb assed thing I have done so far was last Sunday. Running down a long, straight residential road behind a moving van/tractor at 20 miles per hour.

I never flinched and up on the sidewalk I went, passed 'em and out into fresh air. NEVER thought about it, NEVER hesitated. Hit the pavement and I was like WTF did I just do??????????????

YUP!

OMG, I'm soooooooooooooooo glad it's not just me.

09-10-2005, 02:36 PM	#1
Linzi ^OP Volvo Driving Soccer Mom Joined: May 2003 Location: Knoxville, TN Oddometer: 15,338	Scooter Hooliganism... What causes hooliganism amongst normally smart and safe motorcyclists when they hop on their little step-throughs? I've just ridden a bit around town with Mostro, and let me say, he is doing the two-wheeled world no favors when he's out on his new Big Ruckus. In other scooter-related news, this morning I learned how a variator works. And that little bit of engineering is pretty damn smart. That is all.

09-10-2005, 02:45 PM	#2
Photog Charismatic Megafauna Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Cackalacky Oddometer: 46,091	I don't know. But I'm 100x more squidly on the scoot. I'm super-smooth, safe, and precise on the GS. Fast, but safe. Plenty of cushion around me. On the Stella I'm dive-bombing through holes in traffic. Good question. I've been wondering about that myself. __________________ Only an XR1200 owner knows why Cthulhu hangs its head out a car window. Like I like. Yep.

09-10-2005, 02:53 PM	#12
ilmostro Under Da Sea Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 29,231	I tried the JTM variator mod this morning. Pull 3 weights from the variator. It has better pick up from 0-40 but from then on it suffers and top end is down by about 7mph. Thankfully it's not like the Aprilia and only took me 15 minutes to strip it and put the weights back in. __________________ I've got stay the fuck out of it written on a stone tablet in my bedroom. - Con Stapleton

09-10-2005, 03:09 PM	#14
GaelicDog Lesser of Two Weasels Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 7,322	The biggest dumb assed thing I have done so far was last Sunday. Running down a long, straight residential road behind a moving van/tractor at 20 miles per hour. I never flinched and up on the sidewalk I went, passed 'em and out into fresh air. NEVER thought about it, NEVER hesitated. Hit the pavement and I was like WTF did I just do?????????????? __________________ Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

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10-02-2005, 08:02 PM	#7
JohnTM I suck toes Joined: Oct 2001 Location: Cornersville, TN Oddometer: 29,206	Oh get over yourself, Gimp! I, of course, would never do anything even remotely unseemly on my scooter. Why, just the other day I was chiding some ne'er-do-well about his recklessness on his scooter. But I tell you what, just let me get on my Razor scootboard....