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Worst Username Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 01:55 AM
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I just bought a new moped!!!! Pics!
My moped:



Me riding said moped:



Ok so it costs 10 dollars a YEAR to license it, 40 dollars a YEAR to insure in, it gets 120 MPG, and it costs 4 dollars a day to park it in my building (15 dollars a day for cars). WTF? Why didn't I do this earlier???? Minnesota winters suck though so gotta keep hold of the POS Saturn. Very pleased, so fun.
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friesianrider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 01:56 AM
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1. Wow...
Not that I've seen a lot of mopeds in my life, but that one looks pretty nice. I want one!
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Worst Username Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 01:57 AM
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3. so excited
i bought it new. 1500 was quite a spending spree but oh my god. people look at me like I am nuts.
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Maddy McCall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:03 AM
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9. Nice bike for 1500.
I bought my son a Yamaha 80 and paid that much for it. You got a better deal.
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Worst Username Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:05 AM
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10. kind of
only 49 cc, had to pay $120 sales tax today at the DMV, so it really is a bit more. Still, very happy with it.
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Must_B_Free Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 01:57 AM
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2. please be careful
far too many of my friends have died on two wheels
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Worst Username Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 01:58 AM
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4. live fast, ride slow
Edited on Thu Jun-16-05 02:00 AM by Worst Username Ever
yeah, it would hurt to crash while wearing cargo shorts and sandals, but it would feel great if I didn't.
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friesianrider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:01 AM
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5. totally...
Definitely be careful...I've had a few friends injured on ATVs, I'd imagien two wheels are as bad or worse.
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Worst Username Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:02 AM
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6. WAY WORSE
pavement is not known for it's forgiving qualities
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:02 AM
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7. You look very happy! And I'm happy for you...BUT
don't you think it might be smart to wear a helmet? Even a light weight bike one? Maybe they aren't required where you live; still it could save your life...My friends call them "brain buckets."

:hi:
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Worst Username Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:03 AM
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8. although my brain does not amount to much
Edited on Thu Jun-16-05 02:12 AM by Worst Username Ever
that is the next purchase. A decent helmet costs a couple hundred, well worth it. I am not know for my foresight.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:09 AM
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13. Seems to me that your brain amounts to more than you think, LOL!
I'm glad to see that you agree with me! Here in CA, we have aggressive helmet laws, and they do save lives...

Good for you! We need all our intelligent Democrats, and that includes YOU!

:hug:
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JohnnyRingo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:06 AM
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11. Ape-hangers and bobbed rear fender on a mo-ped?
Cool
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Worst Username Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:07 AM
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12. its seriously hilarious
Edited on Thu Jun-16-05 02:08 AM by Worst Username Ever
i had a couple guys yell at me today asking if it was a motorcycle or a moped, i laughed and said it was a moped and they started cracking up. i laugh pretty much nonstop when i am riding it. i love this thing. Also, a guy pulled up on a harley and asked if I would like to race. I politely declined.
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:10 AM
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14. This is the moped I want
Edited on Thu Jun-16-05 02:11 AM by sakabatou


But instead of the 33, and the checkerboard pattern, I want this decal:
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Worst Username Ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-16-05 02:11 AM
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15. AWESOME
i fully support your moped decision. check out www.mopedarmy.com. come join the army, my friend.
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