tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post8039277756437869918..comments2023-09-07T05:42:13.959-04:00Comments on Scooter Revolution!: The Brotherhood of Two Wheels - Scooters and the biker's waveThe City Mouse in the Countryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-54829867328171019662015-12-22T07:52:35.887-05:002015-12-22T07:52:35.887-05:00Ride a lambretta chopper and really confuse the Ne...Ride a lambretta chopper and really confuse the Neanderthals! http://68.168.210.81/sites/default/files/ebay_181823723548_6.jpg<br /><br />I have a 63 Lambretta which I'm enjoying riding again, and also making a nice chop out of a Lambretta GP150. Looking forward to finishing it!ronsurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06613277399016199036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-84511879940720394332014-01-06T13:58:33.464-05:002014-01-06T13:58:33.464-05:00I just bought a sym evo rv200, and my buddies that...I just bought a sym evo rv200, and my buddies that ride motorcycles are busting on me. But I did have to get my permit for a motorcycle. They stated they will be more than happy to ride with me. Just leave them the 1/4 mile gap! :D I plan on waving to everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-10793599990728110962013-06-21T11:11:15.212-04:002013-06-21T11:11:15.212-04:00It's a mix here in Utah but mostly positive, w...It's a mix here in Utah but mostly positive, we get waves from those on bikes as well as other scooterists. There's waves, and nods of acceptance.<br /><br />What I enjoy looking back on the most is a recent ride through a neighborhood, as we past a Dad and his little boy (I'd say about 8) in their yard the Kid gave us the 'ROCK ON' hand sign. Loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-86284950831379759042013-06-21T00:53:03.907-04:002013-06-21T00:53:03.907-04:00I wave at other riders and always reciprocate if w...I wave at other riders and always reciprocate if waved at if my left hand isn't busy. <br /><br />It's kinda hard for other riders to tell that I'm a scooter when seeing the front view of my kymco maxi approaching, though. It looks more like your vanilla rice burner. Wtf not giving a crap, whatever, etc :)Dave_Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05131455095836531640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-50941297261523560572013-06-20T23:40:25.036-04:002013-06-20T23:40:25.036-04:00Hey! Thanks for the mention of my blog!
My first...Hey! Thanks for the mention of my blog! <br /><br />My first bike was a Suzuki GZ250 and some people would tell me that I rode a "chick bike". What's makes it a chick bike? I don't know. It was not like I had hearts and unicorns painted on the gas tank. And even if I did: Can't a 21st century guy like hearts and unicorns?<br /><br />What really made me laugh was the fact that most of the people who told me it was a chick bike didn't even ride. They were apparently saving up for a "man" bike. <br /><br />Yeah. Good luck with that. David Drouinhttp://www.motorcycleaddiction.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-68288978094162651662013-06-20T22:53:10.355-04:002013-06-20T22:53:10.355-04:00On my back road adventures on a little 49cc (we go...On my back road adventures on a little 49cc (we go slower, but we see more and it takes a tad longer!) <br /><br />I have noticed that most of the motorcycle riders do "the wave" with me regularly. <br /><br />Sometimes they initiate, sometimes I do.<br /><br />On the very few occasions that I have encountered a scooter rider, no wave.<br /><br />Coincidence? Who knows. I don't care. I am a "rider" be it slow or fast.<br /><br />Very nice post, BTW.<br /><br />P.S. Your Zuma 125 only went 55mph?<br />I thought they hit 70ish.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-55696954821544743212013-06-20T22:28:56.592-04:002013-06-20T22:28:56.592-04:00The "Wave" is a funny thing. Here in St....The "Wave" is a funny thing. Here in St.Louis most folks riding motorcycles return my wave even when I'm riding my Symba. Scooterists not so much. I tend to agree with a comment above. I think much of it has to do with ignorance. I often get a surprised look from the scooter folk I wave to. At other times I can almost hear their thoughts, "Who is that? Do I know him?"<br /><br />Another thing I've noticed is a thing I call "wave fatigue." In the Spring everybody waves. Come September not so much. <br /><br />Also, I'm noticing more riders simply giving a nod of acknowledgment than a wave. I good with that, too.<br />~kKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-76463687100927291602013-06-20T22:16:22.387-04:002013-06-20T22:16:22.387-04:00I believe that the real question is not scooter or...I believe that the real question is not scooter or motorcycle, but mainly city or road.<br /><br />Scooter riders, specially the ones riding small scooters, are used to ride in the city, where waving is not a common behaviour.<br /><br />I ride a Burgman 650, and I usually wave while on the road, and never wave while in the city, except for colleagues riding Burgmans who are usually a part of the same club I am.<br /><br />So maybe this is the point.Heliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386637263956897945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-36654281812570210852013-06-20T21:57:30.611-04:002013-06-20T21:57:30.611-04:00This was enlightening - I just bought my first mot...This was enlightening - I just bought my first motorcycle, an older gs1000. I figured, everyone with a motor and 2 wheels is in the same boat (aka cars don't see us and smear us) so I wave at all 2 wheeled motorists. Scooters never wave back, and occasionally just honk the horn. <br /><br />I figured I was just missing something and the cultures weren't as related as I had originally thought.mike's spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561727157642505453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-73291513300916397022013-06-20T21:42:56.558-04:002013-06-20T21:42:56.558-04:00When I ride the faired China scoot, I get the abbr...When I ride the faired China scoot, I get the abbreviated (Oh, crap, what am I doing?) wave from the sportbike crowd. On the bigger bike, with the Auxillary driving lights on either side of the headlight, I get the left arm down wave from the Road King riders. When I'm on the Honda Big Ruckus, I just get the WTF is that!? look from everybody. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-22016568281983300372013-06-20T18:51:35.551-04:002013-06-20T18:51:35.551-04:00Well, since you brought it up...
I met a guy once...Well, since you brought it up...<br /><br />I met a guy once who said "No real man would ever ride anything where he could put his legs together." Yes, yes he said that. I just stared at him. Of course, he had a huge motorcycle parked out front, but felt the need to skewer scooters and scooter riders. Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-43244942717368804372013-06-20T18:40:51.427-04:002013-06-20T18:40:51.427-04:00I ride a PCX150 PROUDLY! Amongst a garage full of ...I ride a PCX150 PROUDLY! Amongst a garage full of other bikes the PCX scooter gets the most seat time due to convenience. I have noticed I will get a wave from a guy on a Harley if he is riding alone but not if there is another Harley around. The other day I met a group of 20 to 25 Harley riders passing opposite from me and I stuck out my hand and waved with a big toothy grin as they all passed by me. Only one of them waved back... The last guy in the group. I had to laugh out loud when it happened.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-13856293680038396322013-06-20T18:23:43.650-04:002013-06-20T18:23:43.650-04:00Have you forgotten about dumb and dummer? there is...Have you forgotten about dumb and dummer? there is a scooter and they go to the rookies 2 up!<br /><br />Any way, noce post! I ride my 100 cc scooter most of time, while the KLR sits. <br /><br />I have notice that most people down here don't wave, very few, and the vast majority of people on motorcycles don't wave... I would be happy to just see them with a helmet on, completely on, not just like a hat or as an elbow protector... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11739625703116132690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-18977674071098621522013-06-20T18:21:19.403-04:002013-06-20T18:21:19.403-04:00I ride a Burgman 400. I give almost everyone wave...I ride a Burgman 400. I give almost everyone waves! I even have people putting their arms out of their cages giving me waves. I will admit though that I may not do it for the small scooters because I'd rather them pay attention to what they are doing. Many ride dangerously, two on a bike, no gear, sandals, etc.Nannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-53516358232397283312013-06-20T15:39:32.345-04:002013-06-20T15:39:32.345-04:00Oh, and the movie "Larry Crowne" (2011),...Oh, and the movie "Larry Crowne" (2011), starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts featured plenty of scooter scenes.<br /><br />http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1583420/Captain Jim and the Blondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06584031127562111531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-41362831008133730852013-06-20T15:37:06.455-04:002013-06-20T15:37:06.455-04:00I've owned 25 motorcycles over the years, been...I've owned 25 motorcycles over the years, been riding 45 years. This year, we bought a pair of Honda PCX 150s, our first scooters. What a hoot! I promptly sold my "real" motorcycle, a V-Strom. I admit there was a time when I didn't think a scooter was a "real" bike. I am secure enough that I don't give a rat's rear what anyone else thinks about what I ride... I don't ride for anyone else, and I sure don't make my buying decision based on what someone else chooses to ride. Of all those bikes, 9 of them were Harleys, 4 Goldwings, 2 BMWs... I know "the wave." These days, I just wave at the pretty girls! ;-)<br /><br />Captain Jim and the Blondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06584031127562111531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-29446401281552974112013-06-20T13:49:50.615-04:002013-06-20T13:49:50.615-04:00Just to let you know, I do a bike wave when I'...Just to let you know, I do a bike wave when I'm riding. I've got an hold Honda Elite 150, so not quite a maxi scooter, but not a turtle either. <br /><br />I do notice that most scoot riders don't wave, but I think that might be less on arrogance and more on lack of education. They don't know what the wave is about. <br /><br />Make blogs like you have posted and boards like Adventure Riders with it's Battle Scooters section are what is needed to create more awareness.<br /><br />And yes, I'm very secure in my manhood. Went from a Harley to an Elite. I'd take the Elite most every time (although I do miss cross country riding).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195742238747114676noreply@blogger.com