New bike purchase????

colryn · 07-13-2004, 8:23 AM

I am thinking about purchasing a new bike. Well, I guess you can call it a bike. Does anyone here own a scooter?

I am about to move into my new house. It is located about three miles away from work. I spoke to a co-worker who owns one and he uses it to commute every day. The Honda Metropolitan gets 100 miles to the gallon. The tank holds a gallon of gas. That computes to filling up the tank every 3 and a half weeks. With the price of gas these days, topping off the tank would cost me $1.90. Performance of the Metro is not stellar, but what would you expect from a 49cc scooter. The top speed is 42mph and weighs only 180lbs.

The down side would be the humiliation factor riding it on the road. It is a BIG step back from my other bike(954). All of the people who are laughing at me as they pass can kiss my

.

My wife is no fan of motorcycles. She still does not accept the my CBR.

I was very hesitant of the conversation about purchasing the scooter. To my surprise, she thought it was a good idea.

So what do you think???? Flame away…….

I cna take it.

IL0veFish · 07-13-2004, 8:28 AM

I guess if you can get over the humiliation factor then it would be fine. Although that's a pretty big hurtle for some people... So...

slowpoke · 07-13-2004, 8:29 AM

Screw 'em! Go ahead and get one and laugh at them when you pass them at the gas station!

ConqSoft · 07-13-2004, 9:00 AM

Why not just ride the 954?

Sirkbac · 07-13-2004, 9:07 AM

I'd get a Ruckus if I was going the scooter route. Though I'm not sure if the Ruckus is as capiable as the metro (top speed and so on). Aprillia makes some nice looking scooters, or the yamaha Zuma is a good one.

5c1b5r0 · 07-13-2004, 9:29 AM

I second the Rukus....Get the one w/ the camo paint scheme....You'll have a MAD MAX air to you, or you can tell everyone you're a crazy vet and to not pick on your scooter or

colryn · 07-13-2004, 9:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

Why not just ride the 954?

I am scared to leave it out in the parking lot. It seems that I am hearing more stories of people getting thier bike stolen. Call me a paranoid, but it is a nightmare that I keep having. Besides, 100 miles per gallon is better than 35.

ConqSoft · 07-13-2004, 9:46 AM

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Originally Posted by colryn

Besides, 100 miles per gallon is better than 35.

How long will it take you to re-coup the cost of the scooter, in saved gas money on your commute?

But, like you, if I couldn't park the bike where I could see it at all times, I wouldn't ride it to work either.

colryn · 07-13-2004, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

How long will it take you to re-coup the cost of the scooter, in saved gas money on your commute?

But, like you, if I couldn't park the bike where I could see it at all times, I wouldn't ride it to work either.

Sounds like you are asking me to do math to explain my logic. Sorry, I have not gone that far. In actually, I am just looking for an excuse to get a new toy.

The place where I am moving to has shopping, schools, and dining in the community. In reality, you will never have to leave the place.

That was another reason to get the scooter. The grocery store is a quarter mile away.

As far as riding the 954 to work, the parking lot is very far away and I am not able to see it. Even if I had one of those auditable alarms, I would not be able to hear it or be able to get to the bike in time to see it drive off. This is a gamble I am not willing to take.

Tornado bait · 07-13-2004, 11:46 AM

Vespa

HondaGal · 07-13-2004, 11:55 AM

I've seen some Silver Wings tooling around on the Interstate lately. Looks weird because the drivers aren't wearing gear except for a helmet. They seem to be moving right along.

Storage space or a rack to hold things would be a bonus on your new scoot.

I say go for it!

deez · 07-13-2004, 12:04 PM

I think it's a good idea. 5 mile or less trips are hell on a bike/cage engine. 100MPG, get the scooter man, you could also use it as a pit bike for the track or something. **** what other people think.

ConqSoft · 07-13-2004, 12:05 PM

Or do the cheap/healthy thing and get a bicycle.

CBR929Junkster · 07-13-2004, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by colryn

My wife is no fan of motorcycles. She still does not accept the my CBR.

I was very hesitant of the conversation about purchasing the scooter. To my surprise, she thought it was a good idea.

So what do you think???? Flame away…….

I cna take it.

I did see a Honda Metro on the Gap this year,
He was ripping it up!!

colryn · 07-13-2004, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGal

Storage space or a rack to hold things would be a bonus on your new scoot.

I absolutely agree. It will be my new grocery getter.

colryn · 07-13-2004, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

Or do the cheap/healthy thing and get a bicycle.

I might consider it if Honda made one.

colryn · 07-13-2004, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929Junkster

He was ripping it up!!

ConqSoft · 07-13-2004, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by colryn

I might consider it if Honda made one.

Um, they do.

http://world.honda.com/news/2003/2030203.html

zenblader · 07-13-2004, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by colryn

So what do you think???? Flame away…….

I cna take it.

I don't own one but have thought about it. Actually my wife says she would ride it downtown for quick errands (Boyfriend's).

I think scooters are cool. Get one with storage capacity. Slap some Ohlins and Dynojet stickers on there and send us a pic!

bubba · 07-13-2004, 1:10 PM

at least get an aprilia scooter

stegen · 07-13-2004, 1:15 PM

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Originally Posted by zenblader

Actually my wife says she would ride it downtown for quick errands (Boyfriend's).

um what?

freq · 07-13-2004, 2:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

Um, they do.

http://world.honda.com/news/2003/2030203.html

That one would cost more than the scooter.

Back on topic, I saw a checkerflag painted Honda Metro at Montgomeryville Cycle Center last Saturday, kinda' cool.

They had a Camo Ruckus too.

Buy a new toy. It'll make ya' feel better.

jaim · 07-13-2004, 2:34 PM

If I lived that close to work I would definitely get a scooter. I would probably get the Honda Reflex. 250cc.

colryn · 07-13-2004, 5:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

Um, they do.

http://world.honda.com/news/2003/2030203.html

Ah crap. Why did you show me that. Now I am going to have to buy it because it's a Honda.

Both cars are Hondas(accord, civic). Since another child is on the way, an Oddessy is in my future. I test drove one last week. I also found out that Honda is about to release the 2005 version next month. The motor is completely redesigned.

Can you tell I am a Honda Fan?

spdracr929 · 07-16-2004, 1:08 AM

Just put some RR stickers on it or some fireblade decals. Maybe noone can tell the difference.

Smitty · 07-16-2004, 2:55 AM

Not lowering myself down to a scooter, but purchasing a new 954 to be the young brother to my 929 & still fit in with the gang as a sportbike will my my '97 Yamaha YZF600r.