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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Cycle Asylum > Scooter Megathread 2: Is it just me, or are scooters gay?
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Mar 26, 2007
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 Has anyone ever taken MSF with a scooter? They are giving me the option to take my own scooter (Piaggio Mp3) should I or would the class be better learning on a two wheeler or even a motorcycle?

# ¿ Oct 3, 2010 17:52
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# ¿ May 23, 2013 14:31
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 What is the proper way to do a tuck on a scooter?
If you tuck how deep is your tuck?

# ¿ Oct 24, 2010 20:55
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 Just hit top speed (not downhill) on the mp3. I was expect to shake apart at that speed (totally irrational), but it was really smooth.

I'm fact the only problem I'm haven 600 miles in is a broken saddle lock.

# ¿ Nov 6, 2010 02:52
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Ampersand-e posted:

Grab that thing and make some boots!

You should get an ah-oooga horn for your Ruckus.



I had one on mine before it got stolen, looked like a cannon mounted on the front rack.
I have one of those horn installed in my jeep. Best 20 bucks I've ever spent!

# ¿ Jan 27, 2011 16:01
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Spiffness posted:

I used to think scooters were gay, then I saw a gang of frenchmen on Piaggio MP3's doing BP wheelies and now I've had to re-evaluate.


I let a german dude ride my MP3 last night, he said it was more fun than he had on his ducati.

=V

# ¿ May 21, 2011 18:47
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Mushika posted:

I actually rather like the way the MP3 500 looks, though I'm not a fan of the smaller MP3 styles. The 500 isn't as nimble as I'd like, but it is a lot of fun. I've seen a Helix or two around here over the years, but have never been in a position to buy one. The Big Ruckus, though, that one I dream of owning. I dream.

Old men ove the styling of my mp3 400. I've been followed home 5 times, eveytime ET want to know where to get a grandpa-mobile like mine.

# ¿ Oct 23, 2011 01:29
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TLG James posted:

Someone is selling a MP3 500 near me for 4600 bucks with only like 500 miles. Should I???

Yes! But talk them down 1k, chances are they dropped it.

# ¿ Nov 1, 2011 18:16
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# ¿ May 23, 2013 14:31
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Gay Nudist Dad posted:

The long awaited BMW maxiscoot has been revealed at EICMA.



From http://scootinoldskool.wordpress.co...urban-mobility/


I believe 60hp is right around that of a Burgman 650, and I think a bit more than the Yamaha T-Max. I wonder how much it weighs (and how much it will cost). I believe ABS is standard.

Hilariously, the BMW Motorcycles website now has an "Urban Mobility" section on their splash page.

Time to start saving!

# ¿ Nov 10, 2011 17:06
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