Just Got Back From The HONDA Dealership! JUST BOUGHT MY SCOOTER!

[matcom]

:bounce:



it will be here next week!

70mpg HERE I COME!

for those thinking about it, Honda currently has $69/month payments for 48 months! will be CAKE paying that off before MY PLAN of 2 years is up.

:D

[AlCzervik]

1. thats a great deal! It's so cute.

[GOPisEvil]

2. That's a nice scooter. The one I want is at least 1/2 the price of that.

My goal is to not have to get a motorcycle license. :)

[matcom]

3. you won't if its under 50cc's

but that is only about 30mph

i want more acceleration on the roads in case i need it to get out of a jam

something to consider (i'm NOT planning on riding on the highway even though this will do 75mph)

[GOPisEvil]

7. Aw, man...I need one that goes 45-50.

Crap...guess I might as well study up for the motorcycle test. x(

I've wanted to learn to ride a real motorcycle anyway. Maybe I'll do that too. It won't hurt to have the safety course, just in case.

[matcom]

13. you could do that

the nice thing about the scooters is you don't have to worry about shifting.

MUCH easier to ride (so i am told)

[GOPisEvil]

15. Well I probably wouldn't ride a real bike every day.

But it might be nice to have the base of knowledge.

I might need to visit my local scooter dealers. :)

[matcom]

17. you should but they are suddenly HARD to find!

called 15 dealers over the last week. mine is being picked up in upstate NY (because they don't have any more available)

that's the only reason i have to wait.

i talked to one owner on the web last week. he has one, and gets about 200 miles outta one tank. its a 3 gallon tank

[GOPisEvil]

21. Wow - I had no idea they'd be that popular.

I just wish I wasn't taking on more debt. It's not that much, but I'm only one income here. :(

[matcom]

22. the gas crunch MADE them that popular

figure it this way. $69/month and a good tax return and its paid for (or 2 even)

be prepared though. they are getting full price these days. no haggling

[GOPisEvil]

24. What kinda tax returns do you get?

:P

We even have a Vespa Dealer here. I'm going to check them out too! :D

[matcom]

26. good point

married. probably better than you. sorry. x(

still, throw a grand down and your only looking at about a $4k finance.

hell of a lot cheaper than a car payment

[GOPisEvil]

28. True...I CAN probably afford it...it's just taking the plunge.

I am getting a 4% raise next month. :think:

[SOteric]

4. WooHoo!

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

5. WannaJumpIt?

The scooter, that is. It's very cool-looking!

[Dukkha]

6. yeah too bad it snows here

or I'd be there in a nanosecond!

[matcom]

9. snows here too

but if the roads are clear, i'll be on it. should save a TON of $$ (once its paid off) and YEARS on my truck

[DS1]

8. 48 months is 4 years

oh thrifty one

[matcom]

10. i realize that nimrod

my plan is to have it paid off in TWO

[DS1]

11. two months?

Honda credit isn't going to like that

[matcom]

12. within 2 YEARS

asshole :D

you wanna ride?

[DS1]

16. hey, are motorbike plates 8 digits?

MUSTACHE

[matcom]

18. yes they are

FUCKBUSH










































:D

[KatyaR]

14. I'm jealous--it's so cute!

I would love to get a small scooter for running errands and such, but I'm just too chicken to ride it in city traffic.

[democracyindanger]

19. More importantly, did you buy gear?

Good full face helmet, good jacket, good gloves?

[matcom]

20. will when i pick it up

not to worry

[VelmaD]

25. Mmmm...

matcom in leathers. *thud* ;)

[Poiuyt]

37. Marlon Brando as Matcom in The Wild One

[Bullwinkle925]

23. I'm sooooo jealous.

A big 'ATTABOY' to you Matcom. We'll want pics later, ya know!

Scoot safely.

[matcom]

27. i will.

and you'll get them :D

[matcom]

29. bump bump bump

I'M SO EXCITED!! I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD! :D

:bounce:

[democracyindanger]

33. Well, since you're still excited...

Get an elastic webbing net with fully rubberized hooks. Will come in handy sooner or later. The Honda polishing spray they'll probably try to sell you is actually pretty good, but spendy. And consider getting a Halo, which is a reflective elastic band that slips around your helmet, or maybe a reflective sticker to put on the back.

I wanna new bike! x(

[Lilyhoney]

30. I want one.

We live in a small town that is perfect for a scooter.

That one sure is nice. And what a great deal. Enjoy!

[yvr girl]

31. Is Mrs.Matcom getting a license too?

The bike is really cute (in a manly way, of course.)

[matcom]

32. to be determined

i will have you know that her birthday is next SUNDAY (got her $100 to spend at a day spa before you ask :D )

anyhoo, we'll see. this could be a whole new "lifestyle" for us. we were just talking about that.

[yvr girl]

36. Next Sunday as in 5 days from now?

Or in your lingo would that be THIS Sunday.

Does she know about the gift? (Great choice, BTW)

[matcom]

39. yes she does

got the gift card in the mail today. this COMING Sunday (the 18th)

[BikeWriter]

34. That's, uh, cute! Have fun and ride safe, Pard!

[toey]

35. do they come in other colors???

that's a sweet lookin scooter there buddy...may i call you buddy? i don't think i've properly introduced myself...i'm toey :hi:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

38. I'm noticing a lot more scooters and motorized bikes

on the streets these days.

[Bruce McAuley]

40. I bought a $40 scooter last month...

It's a little 80's Yamaha "Jog" with a small 50cc 2 stroke motor, and the plastic is bad in spots, but I got the headlight working and the motor starts and runs OK, so I'm set to go. I learned to ride bikes on a Vespa in the 60's, and have had innumerable bikes since, but this little "putt-putt" wil be perfect for going up to the Post Office with my eBay packages to ship out every week. I've had a motorcycle endorsement on my license forever, might as well put it to good use.
Good luck with the new Honda, put some synthetic oil in the crankcase after it's broken in.

Bruce

[Blue_Tires]

41. why not a CBR1000RR???

don't you want a 200 mph commute???

i'd post a pic if i could....

[enigami]

42. There is a Harley in your future

I too started with a scooter. Before I knew it I was on a 250 cc. then it was 450 cc, 750 cc, and 900cc. Then,as if some unseeing force drove me to it, I was standing in a Harley Davidson show room signing the papers on a HAWG... AH the agony.

Oh well, have fun.

[matcom]

51. this is 250cc

my first "bike" :bounce:

[JimmyJazz]

43. Your bubble butt is going to look might fine in that seat!

:wow:

[ronnykmarshall]

44. That is SWEET!

I loved my scooter. I had it from 1993 - 1999 when I lived in SF.

We had some gooooooood times.

[smartvoter]

45. Way cool, Matcom. nt

[BlackVelvetElvis]

46. I had a Honda scooter back in the '80s.

What alot of fun to drive. I hated driving it in the rain though. Keep a poncho handy.

[Pobeka]

47. Most excellent dude!

I am green with envy. One day, I'm gonna hava scooter too.

[Greyhound]

48. I sincerely hope you enjoy it. But as a biker for *mumble mumble*

years I wouldn't ever ride one. There's two kinds of bikers, those that have crashed and those that are going to. The problem with scooters is they don't have the acceleration to get out of the inevitable bad situation.

Just please, please remember these things;
You NEVER have the right of way
You are invisible
The morans around you will ALWAYS do the stupidest thing at the worst possible time
Ride in space
Keep an eye on the front tire of the cars next to you, the tire will start to move almost a full second before the asshole comes into your lane
Keep alert, you are always a moment away from a sudden and painful death, or crippling injury
YOU NEVER HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY

That said, ride on brother, there's nothing else like it. Keep the shiny side up. :smoke:

[matcom]

52. realize all of that BUT this DOES have the acceleration

its 250cc's. will do 75 NO PROBLEM. highway rated

[proud patriot]

49. very cool dude

:thumbsup:

[madrchsod]

50. why not one of these

[Clintmax]

53. Well alright! Congrats, Matcom!

I know you've been wanting one for a while now! Let us know how you like it, OK? :woohoo:

[Midlodemocrat]

54. Very cool. Drive it in good health!

[Theres-a]

55. Happy for you!

We'll be expecting a picture!:bounce:

[LynneSin]

56. I'm assuming it's street legal - do you need a motorcycle license

I have considered getting a scooter and after I buy my new house (which I'm hoping will be just 2-3 miles from work) I might consider getting one.

I really don't want to be scooting down I-95. I've always liked the Vespas but I'd do Honda too

[matcom]

57. not only street legal but highway legal

and yes you need a motorcycle license

will do 75 mph no sweat

and gets 70mpg