I didn’t know that about sidecars. Thanks for the information. Pretty cool that you had one and used it to bring the kids. Wow. Daring. I would think you’d be much more visible on a scooter w/a sidecar. I’ve seen Vespas w/them, even older ones. I guess from what you say, it’s a problem. I’ve been told they won’t go as fast w/a sidecar.
From what I understand CVT is automatic.
I have to say that whether scooter or motorcycle, you will have to be on constant alert for what other drivers are doing or about to do. It’s best to pretend you are invisible and that no one sees you and anticipate what everyone else is going to do as if you weren’t there.
So far, knock on wood, no problems. In fact, the opposite. Maybe b/c my scooter is vintage and gets noticed more, but everyone spots me, points, smiles, laughs, rolls down windows to comment. But I would never let my guard down.