Old Guy downgraded to maxi Scooter

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SJCA
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Old Guy downgraded to maxi Scooter

Post by SJCA »

Hi Guys, well here I am, I have had to downgrade to a Scooter due to having had a replacement right knee. Unfortunately I now cannot bend my knee enough to safely ride motor bikes so step through scootering is finally here. I look forward to meeting up for a ride out (I'm from the South Derbyshire area) and occasionally contributing to the forum.

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Re: Old Guy downgraded to maxi Scooter

Post by Deleted User 18472 »

Hello & Welcome to Maxi-Muppetsđź‘Ť
Don't class it as a downgrade, just a different type of riding.
I have just come back to a scoot after riding a Triumph Tiger, and I am having as much fun on the scoot as the bike.

SJCA
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Re: Old Guy downgraded to maxi Scooter

Post by SJCA »

Thanks Clive, you have made my day! My early step through days was a 1972 Honda 90 which I cut my biking experience on before moving to Superdream, GSX 550, VFR750, and finally a TDM900, before my op. Actually I was pleasantly surprised at the performance of the Scooter, all I need to do now is get rid of the vibration above 60mph. Any ideas?

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Post by Dave Weller »

Thank you for downgrading to a scooter and joining the site, the vibration could be caused by the small wheels and panels on the scooter. Have you fitted loads of mirrors and spotlights.
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Post by Deleted User 18446 »

Welcome to the pleasuredome you have now hit rock bottom :kiss: :kiss:

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Re: Old Guy downgraded to maxi Scooter

Post by Stibbs »

Argh.....”ex biker”, “downgrade”......etc etc. You’re still a fecking biker. It’s got an engine, it’s got two wheels, it’s capable of high speed, it’s capable of eating up the miles, it’s a fecking bike whatever is.
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Re: Old Guy downgraded to maxi Scooter

Post by Rocketman122 »

I consider scooters an upgrade. more comfort for the pillion, more space under the seat, plastics to tuck into in the rain. usually a larger windscreen is possible also.

Deleted User 18446

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Post by Deleted User 18446 »

I'm thinking of down grading to a Vespa gts 300 moped next year due to weight of maxi scooters. Vespa, vw camper and a bus pass be sorted ;) ;)

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