Bought a Scooter Today

[SicEmBaylor]

Bought a scooter today. I no longer own a car -- just a scooter.

I went with this model from Genuine Scooter Company: The Rattler
http://www.genuinescooters.com/scooters/rattler/rattler.html

http://www.genuinescooters.com/images/scooterpages/redRattler.jpg

I'll get a pic of myself with it tomorrow. It's pretty f'in awesome. I rode it around the neighborhood a bit and it's going to take some getting used to, but man was it fun.

It has a 110cc/2stroke engine. WTF that means. :shrug:

It's built capable of doing some off-roading which is cool.

[Stitch Face]

This should be good...

[olevetonahill]

http://www.babyfunlol.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/bad-to-the-bone.png

[StoopTroup]

I knew you'd find something manly SicEm. "The Rattler" really even sounds manly....lol

[SicEmBaylor]

I knew you'd find something manly SicEm. "The Rattler" really even sounds manly....lol

As far as scooters go, it was the manliest thing I could find. It is pretty badass looking.

[StoopTroup]

http://www.travelizmo.com/archives/ktm-950-super-enduro-r-dirt-bike-2008.jpg

[SicEmBaylor]

http://www.travelizmo.com/archives/ktm-950-super-enduro-r-dirt-bike-2008.jpg

Where do I put my legs and feet? It doesn't have a platform thing!

[StoopTroup]

http://www.intercitytravel.gr/images/b_kle500.jpg

[StoopTroup]

http://yourbigboytoystore.com/images/motorcycles/enduro.jpg

[Turd_Ferguson]

Sic'm....you can't be real. You have to be the best troll I've ever seen.:D

[StoopTroup]

http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes/street/XB9SX/

[salth2o]

The first thing that comes to mind is this....

UnkefjCES-4

[afs]

troll. i blame Bri.

[Chuck Bao]

Bought a scooter today. I no longer own a car -- just a scooter.

I went with this model from Genuine Scooter Company: The Rattler
http://www.genuinescooters.com/scooters/rattler/rattler.html

http://www.genuinescooters.com/images/scooterpages/redRattler.jpg

I'll get a pic of myself with it tomorrow. It's pretty f'in awesome. I rode it around the neighborhood a bit and it's going to take some getting used to, but man was it fun.

It has a 110cc/2stroke engine. WTF that means. :shrug:

It's built capable of doing some off-roading which is cool.

Sweet ride.

But dude, I gotta tell you that you were at Baylor far too long to be healthy for ya. When I went to school there, I would fall over laughing at the pretty co-eds going to classes all made up pretty and nice in dresses and crossing their legs while riding their little scooters. I hope you are not crossing your legs while riding your bike. I mean 1) it isn't safe for you and 2) it wouldn't be safe for anyone else either driving or walking around the streets of Vicksburg.

[SicEmBaylor]

Sweet ride.

But dude, I gotta tell you that you were at Baylor far too long to be healthy for ya. When I went to school there, I would fall over laughing at the pretty co-eds going to classes all made up pretty and nice in dresses and crossing their legs while riding their little scooters. I hope you are not crossing your legs while riding your bike. I mean 1) it isn't safe for you and 2) it wouldn't be safe for anyone else either driving or walking around the streets of Vicksburg.

Fear not. I'm a straddler.

[Chuck Bao]

Fear not. I'm a straddler.

That's it. I like hearing that. At red lights, stand up and adjust your package. Fart when you have to. Revel in the rain even if you are wearing a rain suit, as long as it isn't orange color.

[Collier11]

you need to get the biggest redneck bumper stickers and put them all over your scooter, just so they know who theyre messin with ;)

[SicEmBaylor]

you need to get the biggest redneck bumper stickers and put them all over your scooter, just so they know who theyre messin with ;)

You joke, but that is EXACTLY what I did when I had my beetle. I had the *** of that vehicle festooned with every far right cause that I could possibly think of just so nobody got any wrong impressions.

[soonerinabilene]

Have fun on that thing with El Nino being in effect this spring.

[Okla-homey]

I predict it will be stolen within a month.

[C&CDean]

The obligatory: "Know how I know you're gay?"

Just a tiny piece of advice:

Get a car or truck as a back-up. I've always had motorcycles (never one of these little POS though). When I got divorced, I decided to sell my truck and just ride the Harley. It was great for a while, then every time I needed anything - from groceries to beer to lumber - I had to borrow someone's vehicle. Also, riding in the rain/snow/sleet/etc. ain't no fun.

One other thing, and I'm deadly serious here - 110cc is plenty enough power to get your *** into a serious bind, and nowhere near enough power to get out of it. If you've gotta own one of those little homomobiles, get at least a 175-250cc. More people get killed on those scooters because they can't accelerate out of a tight spot, and because of the small wheels/tires, they're very unstable when emergency braking.

In Bermuda last summer my brother face-planted on one when a truck pulled out in front of him and he had to slam on the brakes. Him and his kid were all road-rashed to hell.

[StoopTroup]

Homomobile....LMAO

[Mjcpr]

It doesn't rain in MS? :confused:

[C&CDean]

Nah, they just call it "high humidity."

[SteelClip49]

SicEm...you do realize there is no backseat therefore you can't make out with a lady in the back. Say bye to privacy. When you said Scooter, I was thinking of this.....

http://www.thescooterstore.com/products/scooters.aspx

[yermom]

i hope you are ready to beat up Miata drivers

[StoopTroup]

SicEm...you do realize there is no backseat therefore you can't make out with a lady in the back. Say bye to privacy. When you said Scooter, I was thinking of this.....

http://www.thescooterstore.com/products/scooters.aspx

Actually that is manlier than the rattler

[C&CDean]

To be honest, the Miata and Beetle were manlier than the rattler.

[yermom]

(i'm talking about when he bumped the guy on a Harley while driving his Miata)

[C&CDean]

Yeah, I know, only problem here is if he bumps a Miata with his scooter, he's toast.

[yermom]

and if you want a manly scooter, go for the Ruckus :D

http://kitsunenoir.com/blogimages/woodgrain-ruckus.jpg

[NormanPride]

that looks like a skateboard with an engine. pass.

[Mongo]

Make sure you wear leather pants when you ride. You don't want to sound like someone is blowing over an empty beer bottle when the wind passes through your vagina

[yermom]

actually though, the Genuines are higher end scooters. i'm not familiar with the Rattler, but i have friends that ride Stellas and Buddys and are really happy with them

[Lott's Bandana]

Make sure you wear leather pants when you ride. You don't want to sound like someone is blowing over an empty beer bottle when the wind passes through your vagina



Heh.

[SicEmBaylor]

and if you want a manly scooter, go for the Ruckus :D

http://kitsunenoir.com/blogimages/woodgrain-ruckus.jpg

I did like the Ruckus, but what stopped me from buying it was the lack of under-seat storage space.

My first choice was actually the Honda Elite since it had a LOT more storage space than a typical scooter, but I ended up going with the Rattler for a number of reasons (I almost went with the OD Green Stella).

Anyway, I got a pretty good deal on the Scooter. They were asking for 3k, and I managed to get them under that while throwing in a helmet, goggles, and a complete sports package that includes a windshield, rear rack, and a hard top luggage case. I have to take it back in a week for them to install the sports package, but I got all of that thrown in so I'm satisfied.

[King Crimson]

i think if you go the scooter route, you accept it for what it is. trying to find a "manlier" one is sort of like a combover haircut or something. it's already happened, better deal with it straight on and accept the euro-bohemian bourgie styling.

[Veritas]

SicEm, honest to god, you are the John Dorian of the Soonerboard.

[SteelClip49]

SicEm....it's a fanny pack with wheels. Come on now. You should have used that money to donate to Baylor.

[SicEmBaylor]

SicEm, honest to god, you are the John Dorian of the Soonerboard.

Does that make Homey the Janitor? Please say yes. :D

[yermom]

let's see the hairmet

[fadada1]

that IS a skateboard with an engine. pass.
fixed.

never mind these fools, sicem. riding on that scooter makes the wind blowing up your skirt feel GREAT!!!!

[proud gonzo]

wow. I think it's official: I'm more manly than SicEm.

[fadada1]

wow. I think it's official: I'm more manly than SicEm.

as long as you continue to NOT own a scooter...

[proud gonzo]

I do NOT own a scooter. i have never owned a miata or a scooter or a beetle.

[BermudaSooner]

In Bermuda last summer my brother face-planted on one when a truck pulled out in front of him and he had to slam on the brakes. Him and his kid were all road-rashed to hell.

I tell visitors to Bermuda not to rent one, although you have to take cabs around if you don't. The Bermuda airport in the summer is full of road rash tourists.

I owned a scooter in Bermuda for 10 years--you have to as only 1 car per household and the wives get the cars. They can be a lot of fun, but Dean is right, 110 cc isn't much power. It is fine for the 22 mph speed limit in Bermuda, but in the real world, not so much.

[yermom]

think of it like a bicycle and that every one either can't see you or is going to try to kill you ;)

[fadada1]

my grad school advisor got run off the road in greece - riding a scooter. went down a small cliff. concussion, compound leg fracture, woke up in the hospital. luckily, a local found him... unconscious.

stay off the scooters in foreign countries... unless you like adventure.

[GKeeper316]

Bought a scooter today. I no longer own a car -- just a scooter.

I went with this model from Genuine Scooter Company: The Rattler
http://www.genuinescooters.com/scooters/rattler/rattler.html

http://www.genuinescooters.com/images/scooterpages/redRattler.jpg

I'll get a pic of myself with it tomorrow. It's pretty f'in awesome. I rode it around the neighborhood a bit and it's going to take some getting used to, but man was it fun.

It has a 110cc/2stroke engine. WTF that means. :shrug:

It's built capable of doing some off-roading which is cool.

i knew you were gay.

[picasso]

http://yanimai.tripod.com/fandango.jpg
a rattler!!!

[Chuck Bao]

I think it is commendable. Better than wasting a whole lot of gas going several city blocks in a SUV. Sic'em can be in my motorcycle gang anytime.

[SicEmBaylor]

I do NOT own a scooter. i have never owned a miata or a scooter or a beetle.

If you're really nice, I might let you ride my scooter at the next tailgate.

[SicEmBaylor]

I think it is commendable. Better than wasting a whole lot of gas going several city blocks in a SUV. Sic'em can be in my motorcycle gang anytime.

It just seems like a whole lot easier and a hell of a lot more fun to run around town with. Plus, I can just drive around and explore without worrying about burning up a ton of gas. I can go 170 miles on this thing on just 2 gallons of gas. That's less than 5 bucks (at the moment).

Plus, like I said, it's just a hell of a lot of fun.

[silverwheels]

Please tell me you named it "Sasha".

[SicEmBaylor]

Please tell me you named it "Sasha".

Funny you should mention that.

I actually named it "Gadsden." Why? Well, I'm glad you asked...

The scooter model is "Rattler" and has a rattlesnake emblem so naturally I decided on Gadsden as in the "Gadsden flag" that features a rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread On Me."

[GottaHavePride]

Funny you should mention that.

I actually named it "Gadsden." Why? Well, I'm glad you asked...

The scooter model is "Rattler" and has a rattlesnake emblem so naturally I decided on Gadsden as in the "Gadsden flag" that features a rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread On Me."

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1490/facepalm2.jpg

[Collier11]

It just seems like a whole lot easier and a hell of a lot more fun to run around town with. Plus, I can just drive around and explore without worrying about burning up a ton of gas. I can go 170 miles on this thing on just 2 gallons of gas. That's less than 5 bucks (at the moment).

Plus, like I said, it's just a hell of a lot of fun.

Plus, its not like you have to worry about picking up any girls for a date :D

[SunnySooner]

Just be careful, hun, they are hard to see--wear bright clothing or something, car vs. scooter, car wins, your body loses. Even if you're doing everything right, ya never know when someone's gonna run a stopsign or pull out in front of you. Take care, k?

[olevetonahill]

Just be careful, hun, they are hard to see--wear bright clothing or something, car vs. scooter, car wins, your body loses. Even if you're doing everything right, ya never know when someone's gonna run a stopsign or pull out in front of you. Take care, k?

Yea dont worry what these other guys say or think just be yerself :D
http://www.aahmesclowns.org/css/images/80.jpg

[Sooner Eclipse]

car vs. scooter, car wins, your body loses. Even if you're doing everything right, ya never know when someone's gonna run a stopsign or pull out in front of you.

Thus the "Don't TREAD on me" theme for a name. Heh.

[SicEmBaylor]

Plus, its not like you have to worry about picking up any girls for a date :D

Not in Vicksburg I sure don't.


Yikes. The entire week I saw one cute girl who was the barrista at a local coffe shop. And that is it. One girl.

[SicEmBaylor]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/SicEmBaylor/frostonScooter.jpg

Yep, I'm badass.

[King Crimson]

oh wow. badass.

[Chuck Bao]

I love the leather motorcycle jacket and the cigar. It is all about the accessories.

Wear the jacket without a shirt and wear a bandana.

[SunnySooner]

OMG, SicEm, you're just allsome, baby, just allsome!!!!!

[Collier11]

is that the word I was thinking of? :D

[Chuck Bao]

OMG, SicEm, you're just allsome, baby, just allsome!!!!!


Yeah, he is getting there. And, I am gonna have to buy me a rattle ride if I can get the Sunny Sooner seal of approval.

[bluedogok]

Hope you enjoy it....

I know many who love them but I just can't do a step-through.....even my wife who doesn't like shifting doesn't like scooters, they just feel weird to her. If she could find an Aprilia Mana (http://www.apriliausa.com/en-US/Model/20533/MANA+850/Overview.aspx) with the CVT transmission like in the parent company Piaggio (http://www.piaggiousa.com/) scooters with the same height as the Moto Guzzi Breva 750 then I know she would prefer that one.

[C&CDean]

That is the first time I've seen somebody reach for the ground on a 110cc scooter.

Dude, seriously, sell the scooter. It will be the death of you. I know a LOT about these kinds of things.

[proud gonzo]

if you told people you're 45 they might cut you more slack.

[fadada1]

those socks have green and yellow stripes on them, don't they.

[SicEmBaylor]

those socks have green and yellow stripes on them, don't they.

I wish! That would be awesome.

[King Crimson]

depending on your definition of awesome. ;)

[sooneron]

Yes the white tubes do complete the "look".

[sooneron]

And how hard was the person laughing when they took that picture?

[sooneron]

http://images.contentreserve.com/ImageType-100/0293-1/%7B6D628DBD-3D24-40BC-B4AC-992CEF10D075%7DImg100.jpg

[sooneron]

Ooh, just like the copy that I had.

http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/5400000/Old-Edition-of-Runaway-Ralph-beverly-cleary-5460390-251-400.jpg

[SicEmBaylor]

Yes the white tubes do complete the "look".

Not tube socks. I detest tube socks.

I only wear crew socks.

[picasso]

Man, whatever you do don't wear fricking flip flops on it this summer. I dunno how many stupid kids I see do this in Tulsa and I just shake my head.

All it takes is a slight goof and you'll have roast beef for a foot.

[SoonerInKCMO]

Not tube socks. I detest tube socks.

Because they won't stay up on your skinny calves? :texan:

[King Crimson]

Ooh, just like the copy that I had.

http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/5400000/Old-Edition-of-Runaway-Ralph-beverly-cleary-5460390-251-400.jpg

oh ****. pretty sure i read that one at Monroe or Whittier.

Bev Cleary, that ho was brainwashing young minds to love rats....and probably pushing her pro-union stance.

[olevetonahill]

Man the LEATHER jacket and the Popped collar Hoodie Thats the shats aint it ?

[Crucifax Autumn]

oh ****. pretty sure i read that one at Monroe or Whittier.

Bev Cleary, that ho was brainwashing young minds to love rats....and probably pushing her pro-union stance.

Damned subversive liberal writers!

[sooneron]

oh ****. pretty sure i read that one at Monroe or Whittier.

Bev Cleary, that ho was brainwashing young minds to love rats....and probably pushing her pro-union stance.

I can't remember if I read it whilst at Whittier or River Oaks Elm back in H Town.

I think that book is still at my Mom's house in a box somewhere. She saved most of my favorite books for the day that I would want them for my kids.

[Okla-homey]

I predict it will be stolen within a month.

Oh, here it is! I was off by a few months, but heh, I knew he'd lose it.

[texaspokieokie]

well, no mongols,outlaws or hells angels for sic em.

[btk108]

That is the first time I've seen somebody reach for the ground on a 110cc scooter.

Did you notice the high heels? Chuck will be jealous.

[btk108]

Shoulda went with this

http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_oct2003/PowerScooter.jpg

[btk108]

or if you want to go for more visibilty....

http://50cc-scooters.co.uk/50cc-scooter-images/pink-scooter.jpg

[Soonerwake]

This thread MUST be saved for posterity... :D :D

[Leroy Lizard]

The advertisement on the box in the garage is ripe for farking.

[SicEmBaylor]

My insurance agent was supposed to call today about my claim, but I haven't heard anything yet. :sigh:

I had a Rattler: http://www.genuinescooters.com/scooters/rattler/rattler.html
But, I think I'll go with the Buddy (125cc) next time: http://www.genuinescooters.com/scooters/buddy/buddy.html

I hope I either get my Rattler back or a new one soon. I was planning a Natchez Trace camping/scoter road-trip adventure early this Fall. =(

[yermom]

i have a friend that seems to like his Buddy and have known a few people with Stellas they really liked

[oumartin]

My insurance agent was supposed to call today about my claim, but I haven't heard anything yet. :sigh:

I had a Rattler: http://www.genuinescooters.com/scooters/rattler/rattler.html
But, I think I'll go with the Buddy (125cc) next time: http://www.genuinescooters.com/scooters/buddy/buddy.html

I hope I either get my Rattler back or a new one soon. I was planning a Natchez Trace camping/scoter road-trip adventure early this Fall. =(


flake

[SicEmBaylor]

i have a friend that seems to like his Buddy and have known a few people with Stellas they really liked

The olive green Stella is pretty cool. I think it'd look neat with a bunch of vintage WWII type stickers.

[btk108]

yah....I can't pass this one up....you want a butty?

[swardboy]

The olive green Stella is pretty cool. I think it'd look neat with a bunch of vintage WWII type stickers.

[hairGel] SHUT UP! HE'S A MAN!!!