toddv@copper (08/28/85)
When I sit on my bike, I can grip the tank with my knees in much the same
manner that an equestrian grips a horse's body. On a scooter, the situation
is more like sitting on a chair. Because the tires on a scooter are so much
smaller, this is a dangerous situation.
It is posible that a pothole or road debris will cause the bike to lurch.
1) This is far less likely to happen to the motorcyclist due to the larger
tire size.
2) The motorcyclist has his legs around the bike and can hold on with his legs.
The scooter rider doesn't have his legs around anything. He can only hold
on with his hands (to the steering mechanism). Hard hard do you think it
would be to control the scooter if your torso and legs are flying around
with you holding onto the handlebars?
I can't resist making a plug for a helmet. Only a FULL FACE helmet should be
worn. Anything less is asking to have the bottom of your face removed.
Accidents don't always happen to just the other guy.
I would recommend a Honda 250 motorcycle rather than a scooter. Honda of St.
John's was selling 1981 (Brand New) Honda 250's for $664. A 250cc is a small
easily managed bike and it is powerful enough to get away from bad situations.
Honda of St. John's also has (1982 Brand New) CM450E's for $998.
By comparision, a Honda Elite 80 (80cc) scooter cost $998.
Todd Vierheller
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PS. I refuse to type "his/her" or "it" or use the plural when I mean the
singular. Until recently, "he" and "his" and "him" were neuter unless
otherwise noted. I will continue follow that convention until new
pronouns are created. Hope you don't find this offensive.