tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post9019857072912581544..comments2023-09-07T05:42:13.959-04:00Comments on Scooter Revolution!: The rider I've becomeThe City Mouse in the Countryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-18827510668886382842016-04-21T09:52:43.560-04:002016-04-21T09:52:43.560-04:00Rob when I was commuting I reasoned that I was mos...Rob when I was commuting I reasoned that I was most exposed to risk because it was 60 km five times a week. I left office clothes at work and wore a full face helmet, aromored jacket and pants, plus boots and gloves. <br /><br />I had one off, slid fifteen or twenty feet, with no real injury, just a bruise where the bike landed on my left knee. <br /><br />When I go for a little isolated slow ride, I sometimes omit the boots and pants, but that's it. <br /><br />What others do is their business. <br /><br />As for your future choice, it's horses for courses. The joy of touring with Susan wikk mitigate the issues you may have with a trike or Spyder. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-70132201180260770282016-04-20T22:48:03.172-04:002016-04-20T22:48:03.172-04:00I always advocate ATGATT and practice that philoso...I always advocate ATGATT and practice that philosophy ALL the time, but thats my choice after my initial foray into scootering and getting up close and too personal with pavement 5 years ago. That day still haunts my life with pain. I have changed a few things finding more comfort variances with mesh gear and kevlar riding jeans, but its still ATGATT for me. I have a 15 minute commute to work and I gear up & haul work clothes & change. <br /><br />I have also learned particularly with teaching that I give my students the straight goods and information and then have to let it go and leave it for them to decide, altough I always hope its full ATGATT. I see lots of stuff on the road, that as a motorcycle instructor makes me cringe and think "If only they knew", and sometimes I will say something and have learned that sometimes people just haven't bern given enough information, and others its choice and risk mitigation.<br /><br />I think you would love the CTX it is a great ride and with a custom seat it would be a nice tour bike. If I was looking for something for touring I'd think bike & side car over spyder or trike. I have to say though the spyders are pretty cool.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-59849896605517730082016-04-20T18:05:02.433-04:002016-04-20T18:05:02.433-04:00I've actually gone the other direction, from f...I've actually gone the other direction, from full ATGATT all the time 40 years ago to "let's see what the weather is like" now. The helmet is non-negotiable for me, even where it isn't required by law, but you can sometimes find me wearing sneakers and a tee-shirt, especially if just heading over to the golf course, or when it's REALLY hot (30+C in this area). Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-40449181828386613552016-04-20T15:35:05.103-04:002016-04-20T15:35:05.103-04:00Over 20 years ago when I first started riding pill...Over 20 years ago when I first started riding pillion with Troubadour I didn't wear a full face helmet or other riding gear. I did wear a small helmet and usually jean jacket, jeans,and sneakers. Now I don't ride without ATGATT. It would be hard to go back.<br /><br />Riding styles change as do needs. If you and Susan do some touring you will make compromises in the type of ride, but I am sure you will enjoy it as you will be together.<br /><br />I think the CTX is pretty cool, although I have a hard time with forward controls.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-84431215382608498042016-04-20T12:21:34.432-04:002016-04-20T12:21:34.432-04:00Grown up in an environment (Germany) that promotes...Grown up in an environment (Germany) that promotes safety (over fun), I have a hard time letting go of ATGATT. When it is too warm I still opt for helmet, gloves, glasses, boots, jeans and an armoured light jacket on a motorcycle. However, on my scooter I have been seen without the jacket... on very hot days. That or I am not riding at a all, because when I feel uncomfortable with the heat I am not a safe rider either.<br />I believe everybody should take their own responsibility, and accordingly chose wisely for health care. I might go without one or the other part of gear but I never ride without a brain bucket.<br /><br />Nice Bike, the CTX. I tried to convince my hubby to get one but he sticks to his Burgman scooter.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com