OT – Scooters zipping off lots

[JerseyGrl]

I am starting to see scooters on the stretch of 805 between Mission Valley and North Park. I held my breath the other evening as a scooter struggled up the hill to University Ave, with cars barely swiping by him as they tried to pass.
I am seeing more and more scooters on the 805…..I think they’re nuts.

[jpinpb]

I personally wouldn’t go on the freeway w/a scooter. Did it once on the LX. Won’t do it again. I don’t feel comfortable or safe. Most times I’m not in that big of a hurry and can take side streets pretty much anywhere I need to go.

Unfortunately I have to haul a trunk full of crap to work, so I have to take the car, not the scooter. That’s when I use the freeway.

Otherwise, I take the scooter and take my time and stop to smell the flowers.

My scooter does pretty well up hills. Often I have to go up Genesee when heading to PB from UTC. Goes up it fine, doing 40 mph. That’s not to say people aren’t passing me in the faster lane exceeding the speed limit, though.

If someone has a 50cc, they’re gonna have trouble.

On another note, Mile of Cars has had a 50% decline in truck sales, was one of the headlines on the SDDT. It’s starting. Less truck sales, waiting list for scooters.

This is not just SD. Nationwide. Talked to Alex. Their supplier/manufacturer is backlogged from sales worldwide.

[jpinpb]

I personally wouldn’t go on the freeway w/a scooter. Did it once on the LX. Won’t do it again. I don’t feel comfortable or safe. Most times I’m not in that big of a hurry and can take side streets pretty much anywhere I need to go.

Unfortunately I have to haul a trunk full of crap to work, so I have to take the car, not the scooter. That’s when I use the freeway.

Otherwise, I take the scooter and take my time and stop to smell the flowers.

My scooter does pretty well up hills. Often I have to go up Genesee when heading to PB from UTC. Goes up it fine, doing 40 mph. That’s not to say people aren’t passing me in the faster lane exceeding the speed limit, though.

If someone has a 50cc, they’re gonna have trouble.

On another note, Mile of Cars has had a 50% decline in truck sales, was one of the headlines on the SDDT. It’s starting. Less truck sales, waiting list for scooters.

This is not just SD. Nationwide. Talked to Alex. Their supplier/manufacturer is backlogged from sales worldwide.

[jpinpb]

I personally wouldn’t go on the freeway w/a scooter. Did it once on the LX. Won’t do it again. I don’t feel comfortable or safe. Most times I’m not in that big of a hurry and can take side streets pretty much anywhere I need to go.

Unfortunately I have to haul a trunk full of crap to work, so I have to take the car, not the scooter. That’s when I use the freeway.

Otherwise, I take the scooter and take my time and stop to smell the flowers.

My scooter does pretty well up hills. Often I have to go up Genesee when heading to PB from UTC. Goes up it fine, doing 40 mph. That’s not to say people aren’t passing me in the faster lane exceeding the speed limit, though.

If someone has a 50cc, they’re gonna have trouble.

On another note, Mile of Cars has had a 50% decline in truck sales, was one of the headlines on the SDDT. It’s starting. Less truck sales, waiting list for scooters.

This is not just SD. Nationwide. Talked to Alex. Their supplier/manufacturer is backlogged from sales worldwide.

[jpinpb]

I personally wouldn’t go on the freeway w/a scooter. Did it once on the LX. Won’t do it again. I don’t feel comfortable or safe. Most times I’m not in that big of a hurry and can take side streets pretty much anywhere I need to go.

Unfortunately I have to haul a trunk full of crap to work, so I have to take the car, not the scooter. That’s when I use the freeway.

Otherwise, I take the scooter and take my time and stop to smell the flowers.

My scooter does pretty well up hills. Often I have to go up Genesee when heading to PB from UTC. Goes up it fine, doing 40 mph. That’s not to say people aren’t passing me in the faster lane exceeding the speed limit, though.

If someone has a 50cc, they’re gonna have trouble.

On another note, Mile of Cars has had a 50% decline in truck sales, was one of the headlines on the SDDT. It’s starting. Less truck sales, waiting list for scooters.

This is not just SD. Nationwide. Talked to Alex. Their supplier/manufacturer is backlogged from sales worldwide.

[jpinpb]

I personally wouldn’t go on the freeway w/a scooter. Did it once on the LX. Won’t do it again. I don’t feel comfortable or safe. Most times I’m not in that big of a hurry and can take side streets pretty much anywhere I need to go.

Unfortunately I have to haul a trunk full of crap to work, so I have to take the car, not the scooter. That’s when I use the freeway.

Otherwise, I take the scooter and take my time and stop to smell the flowers.

My scooter does pretty well up hills. Often I have to go up Genesee when heading to PB from UTC. Goes up it fine, doing 40 mph. That’s not to say people aren’t passing me in the faster lane exceeding the speed limit, though.

If someone has a 50cc, they’re gonna have trouble.

On another note, Mile of Cars has had a 50% decline in truck sales, was one of the headlines on the SDDT. It’s starting. Less truck sales, waiting list for scooters.

This is not just SD. Nationwide. Talked to Alex. Their supplier/manufacturer is backlogged from sales worldwide.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

Two questions for the knowledgeable ones – Any good websites that list all Legal CA Scooters for the road? and Is the license test difficult (I believe its the motorcycle test?

I have a 14 mile commute from western Rancho Bernardo to El Camino in CV and I can take all backroads so a cheap scooter/ motorcycle seems like a good investment over the family truckster.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

Two questions for the knowledgeable ones – Any good websites that list all Legal CA Scooters for the road? and Is the license test difficult (I believe its the motorcycle test?

I have a 14 mile commute from western Rancho Bernardo to El Camino in CV and I can take all backroads so a cheap scooter/ motorcycle seems like a good investment over the family truckster.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

Two questions for the knowledgeable ones – Any good websites that list all Legal CA Scooters for the road? and Is the license test difficult (I believe its the motorcycle test?

I have a 14 mile commute from western Rancho Bernardo to El Camino in CV and I can take all backroads so a cheap scooter/ motorcycle seems like a good investment over the family truckster.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

Two questions for the knowledgeable ones – Any good websites that list all Legal CA Scooters for the road? and Is the license test difficult (I believe its the motorcycle test?

I have a 14 mile commute from western Rancho Bernardo to El Camino in CV and I can take all backroads so a cheap scooter/ motorcycle seems like a good investment over the family truckster.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

Two questions for the knowledgeable ones – Any good websites that list all Legal CA Scooters for the road? and Is the license test difficult (I believe its the motorcycle test?

I have a 14 mile commute from western Rancho Bernardo to El Camino in CV and I can take all backroads so a cheap scooter/ motorcycle seems like a good investment over the family truckster.

[jpinpb]

You will need a motorcycle license. You can take a written test. Pick up the book, read it, take the test, pass. This will give you a permit to ride. You cannot carry passengers or ride at night. I was okay w/that. Except the permit is only good for a year. So you have to keep taking the test every year and renewing it. Pain in the a$$ dealing w/DMV.

So I took the test on my Yamaha 80 (cheating) was real easy. Weaving through the cones is easy. I could do it on the Vespa. Riding in the tight circle w/out putting your feet down or having your front wheel go outside the line is a little of a challenge on most bikes.

Alternatively, you can take the CHP class for something like $250. I’ve heard many good things about it. You won’t have to take the DMV test. If you pass their course, they give you a slip, you go to DMV and voila, you have an M1. I also heard that taking the CHP class lowers your insurance.

Sounds like your commute will be a breeze on a scooter/motorcycle. Especially w/the backed up traffic going west from RB and heading back. (depending on the time of day you’re doing it)

I can say for me the scooter is liberating. I love my Audi, don’t get me wrong. But when I’m on that scooter, it feels like I’m giving OPEC the finger. Kind of a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing I’m not lining the pockets of oil tycoons in the Middle East.

It’s not that I can’t afford gas. It’s the principle. I don’t want to be a mortgage slave or a gas slave. Better things to spend the money on.

[jpinpb]

You will need a motorcycle license. You can take a written test. Pick up the book, read it, take the test, pass. This will give you a permit to ride. You cannot carry passengers or ride at night. I was okay w/that. Except the permit is only good for a year. So you have to keep taking the test every year and renewing it. Pain in the a$$ dealing w/DMV.

So I took the test on my Yamaha 80 (cheating) was real easy. Weaving through the cones is easy. I could do it on the Vespa. Riding in the tight circle w/out putting your feet down or having your front wheel go outside the line is a little of a challenge on most bikes.

Alternatively, you can take the CHP class for something like $250. I’ve heard many good things about it. You won’t have to take the DMV test. If you pass their course, they give you a slip, you go to DMV and voila, you have an M1. I also heard that taking the CHP class lowers your insurance.

Sounds like your commute will be a breeze on a scooter/motorcycle. Especially w/the backed up traffic going west from RB and heading back. (depending on the time of day you’re doing it)

I can say for me the scooter is liberating. I love my Audi, don’t get me wrong. But when I’m on that scooter, it feels like I’m giving OPEC the finger. Kind of a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing I’m not lining the pockets of oil tycoons in the Middle East.

It’s not that I can’t afford gas. It’s the principle. I don’t want to be a mortgage slave or a gas slave. Better things to spend the money on.

[jpinpb]

You will need a motorcycle license. You can take a written test. Pick up the book, read it, take the test, pass. This will give you a permit to ride. You cannot carry passengers or ride at night. I was okay w/that. Except the permit is only good for a year. So you have to keep taking the test every year and renewing it. Pain in the a$$ dealing w/DMV.

So I took the test on my Yamaha 80 (cheating) was real easy. Weaving through the cones is easy. I could do it on the Vespa. Riding in the tight circle w/out putting your feet down or having your front wheel go outside the line is a little of a challenge on most bikes.

Alternatively, you can take the CHP class for something like $250. I’ve heard many good things about it. You won’t have to take the DMV test. If you pass their course, they give you a slip, you go to DMV and voila, you have an M1. I also heard that taking the CHP class lowers your insurance.

Sounds like your commute will be a breeze on a scooter/motorcycle. Especially w/the backed up traffic going west from RB and heading back. (depending on the time of day you’re doing it)

I can say for me the scooter is liberating. I love my Audi, don’t get me wrong. But when I’m on that scooter, it feels like I’m giving OPEC the finger. Kind of a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing I’m not lining the pockets of oil tycoons in the Middle East.

It’s not that I can’t afford gas. It’s the principle. I don’t want to be a mortgage slave or a gas slave. Better things to spend the money on.

[jpinpb]

You will need a motorcycle license. You can take a written test. Pick up the book, read it, take the test, pass. This will give you a permit to ride. You cannot carry passengers or ride at night. I was okay w/that. Except the permit is only good for a year. So you have to keep taking the test every year and renewing it. Pain in the a$$ dealing w/DMV.

So I took the test on my Yamaha 80 (cheating) was real easy. Weaving through the cones is easy. I could do it on the Vespa. Riding in the tight circle w/out putting your feet down or having your front wheel go outside the line is a little of a challenge on most bikes.

Alternatively, you can take the CHP class for something like $250. I’ve heard many good things about it. You won’t have to take the DMV test. If you pass their course, they give you a slip, you go to DMV and voila, you have an M1. I also heard that taking the CHP class lowers your insurance.

Sounds like your commute will be a breeze on a scooter/motorcycle. Especially w/the backed up traffic going west from RB and heading back. (depending on the time of day you’re doing it)

I can say for me the scooter is liberating. I love my Audi, don’t get me wrong. But when I’m on that scooter, it feels like I’m giving OPEC the finger. Kind of a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing I’m not lining the pockets of oil tycoons in the Middle East.

It’s not that I can’t afford gas. It’s the principle. I don’t want to be a mortgage slave or a gas slave. Better things to spend the money on.

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