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Old 05-22-2008, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Telford View Post
I can understand why someone that rides a motorbike would poopoo a scooter. I used to ride a motorbike, but was always so paranoid about being flattened i got rid of it. The speed of a motorbike is definetly a rush but honestly i feel much safer on a scooter. For the most part because i'm rarely doing more that 60-70 km/h because i mainly just ride it around town.
I've always felt the opposite. I feel far safer with the better power, handling and braking of a motorcycle. I'd hate to be on Deerfoot on a scooter.

Get a Ducati - they are lighter than a scooter, better handling, ...

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Riding a scooter is like doing it with a fat girl. It can be lots of fun until your friends find out.
I've always heard the same thing said about Japaneese bikes

(Former BMW K100RS rider now on a Ducati Monster)
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