I'm thinking about buying a scooter, any suggestions?

[mtowngman]

[Puzzle]

1. what kind, and why?

I ask because I considered getting an electric one, then decided it wouldn't take me anywhere a bicycle wouldn't. What are your reasons for wanting one, how far do you need it to go, etc.?

[mtowngman]

5. thinking honda reflex-to work and back daily

a bicycle would take twice as long. main concerns are fuel efficiency and pollution.

[democracyindanger]

2. How are you going to use it?

If it's going to be a daily rider, I wouldn't get anything less than 250cc. And get good gear. Too many people see scooters as 'safe' alternatives to motorcycles and poot around in shorts and half-helmets. Get a full-face helmet, if you like your face.

[Chan790]

3. In some jurisdictions anything larger than a 125 is considered a motorcycle.

I'd check state laws before you buy anything. It's better to know that you're going to need a motorcycle license, registration and insurance and be prepared with that knowledge going in than to buy something and find out later that you've got a problem.

Absolutely correct on the gear though...the size or reputation of your ride doesn't make you any less dead if you get hit by a car.

[LibertyLover]

6. In Maryland, where I live, anything over 51 ccs is considered a

motorcycle. My husband has been looking at scooters and found that out.

[mtowngman]

8. thanks for the tip, I live in N.J., not sure of the laws but I'll definitely check it out.

[mtowngman]

7. thanks, the honda reflex is a 249 cc and has a windshield.

I'd be using it to go to work and back, so I'd be wearing hospital scrubs and good sneakers at the very least. A full helmet for sure.

[Writer]

4. Scooter scoot scoot

Vroom vroom vroom

Fun fun fun.

But be careful. Wear a helmet.

~Writer~

[mtowngman]

9. helmet always, thanks.

[harmonicon]

10. check out this company:

http://www.genuinescooters.com/

Some friends of mine have a few scooters. One of them is the buddy international, which is supposedly really nice. However, my friend says that it's a bit too small for him, since he's quite tall. That's the one his wife usually rides.

[mtowngman]

11. thanks, the buddy 125cc looks nice,

and I see that there's a dealer right in Philly

[harmonicon]

12. if you end up getting a scooter, please make a post about it

I've considered getting one myself, but don't know when or if it will happen.

[mtowngman]

13. I'll at least get to the honda dealer this week to check out the

reflex-then I'll get around to others as my schedule permits-I'll be posting as the process goes along, I appreciate all of the help.

[Arctic Dave]

14. A will and donor card.

[midnight armadillo]

15. Get this one.

That's right, screw your scooter, you need a V8 powered motorcycle!