Ruining the school bus drivers day

[east high]

Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I don't see how your ride determines your manhood.

[Tim Smith]

I hate to have to be the one to say this, but come on guys, man up. There are real motorcyles out there. Scooters are for kids.

Talk about a death trap. I'd hate to be hit on a scooter. At least on a Ducati I have three options if someone pulls into my lane (has happened more than once) 1. Floor it and pull ahead, 2. Jam the brakes and fall behind, 3. Pull into another lane/shoulder.

On a scooter, I'd think your only choice would be #3. That's just not enough options for me when my life is on the line.

You've never seen a Vespa pulling a wheelie up your driveway... with your aunt holding on for dear life... screaming, "How do you stop this thing!"

But I guess you have a point about safety.

[LaneRover]

I hate to have to be the one to say this, but come on guys, man up. There are real motorcyles out there. Scooters are for kids.

Talk about a death trap. I'd hate to be hit on a scooter. At least on a Ducati I have three options if someone pulls into my lane (has happened more than once) 1. Floor it and pull ahead, 2. Jam the brakes and fall behind, 3. Pull into another lane/shoulder.

On a scooter, I'd think your only choice would be #3. That's just not enough options for me when my life is on the line.

Well, I would say that with your line of thinking both 2 and 3 would be options. Of course there are plenty of folks out there who think that an old Rover is a death trap... ... you are sitting on a gas tank most of the time... the crumple zone may be in another car but it certainly isn't in a concrete wall... Roll bar?

Some like 4 strokes some like 2, at least that is what I think someone was eluding to with the different strokes comment...

now of course between a Rover and a Ducati, I have a feeling that the Rover will win.

[JAy]

Come on Guys, man up, buy a fullsize ford with a 390 and 44" super swampers.

[TSR53]

Yes any 2, 3 or vintage 4-wheeled vehicle is kewl, period. I think that Tim had a real good story for us all to hear, thanks for sharing it!

I get the same from local kids when I drive by in my MINI Cooper S R53 and they all give me a thumbs up, or "kewl car dude!". Same thing happens in my Westfalia and my old D90. I think that unique, kewl rides we all own and how people react to them is what this thread is really about.

[east high]

Troo.

Yes any 2, 3 or vintage 4-wheeled vehicle is kewl, period. I think that Tim had a real good story for us all to hear, thanks for sharing it!

I get the same from local kids when I drive by in my MINI Cooper S R53 and they all give me a thumbs up, or "kewl car dude!". Same thing happens in my Westfalia and my old D90. I think that unique, kewl rides we all own and how people react to them is what this thread is really about.

[autoguy]

jp, i sold my "real motorcycle" i had a 1998 harley sportster it was way too heavy for me and i feel a lot more comfortable riding my vintage vespa

i dont own a vehicle made after 1979 i used to get waves in my 1979 trans am when i drove it

my 1964 vespa GL is a sprint motor with a 166 malossi kit bored out a bit,a cosa clutch that is really nice compared to the old clutch, electronic ignition, and a simonini exhaust pipe that screams and a 24/24G carb the mods where worth every penny, i can outrun my dads 1979 vespa p200 and i have had the front wheel off the ground a bit in second gear

ya got to love vintage vehicles, usually easier to work on and more space under the hood

[east high]

Some people may think they're wiener mobiles, but vintage Vespas are just like any two-stroke bike. Port, stroke, carb and apply the appropriate expansion chamber and you'll easily hit 70+ mph. Ask me how I know... They're light, nimble and can toast most 4 strokes off the line. But, this isn't what this thread is about. It's about loving vintage conveyances for what they are, and the gratification that comes from the appreciation of others.

[LaneRover]

I have always found it interesting how many series Rover folks also have an interest in some other type of car, bike or scooter. There was a guy in (I think) Lebanon Maine who was also interested in Citroens. For Ted Howard it was Rovers and Volvos and there was a guy who was into Rovers and Saabs.

Brent

[jp-]

I love all types of cars and bikes as long as they are at least neat to look at. I just don't get the appeal of a scooter, it's like riding a motorized lawn chair, no lines, no looks. You can get an Aprilia RS 50 that does the same thing as your scoot, but does it with style. If it's just about the gas mileage, ok. But really, a neat vehicle?

[LaneRover]

I love all types of cars and bikes as long as they are at least neat to look at. I just don't get the appeal of a scooter, it's like riding a motorized lawn chair, no lines, no looks. You can get an Aprilia RS 50 that does the same thing as your scoot, but does it with style. If it's just about the gas mileage, ok. But really, a neat vehicle?

I looked at some pics of the Aprilia RS 50, now that looks like one Angry ass motorized lawn mower! ;-)

[jp-]

I looked at some pics of the Aprilia RS 50, now that looks like one Angry ass motorized lawn mower! ;-)

I didn't want to start a flamewar, just trying to get you guys into some better style.

[east high]

I didn't want to start a flamewar, just trying to get you guys into some better style.

Are you seriously saying that old Scooters have no style?? Vespa GS 160s SS 180s? Lambretta LDs and SX 200s?

You must be thinking of a Harley Topper or something...

Different strokes for different folks indeed.

[LaneRover]

I didn't want to start a flamewar, just trying to get you guys into some better style.

Just having some fun! The Aprilia does look cool. As with beauty, style is in the eye of the beholder - or is it beer holder?

Brent

[jp-]

Are you seriously saying that old Scooters have no style??

About as much style as this: