Scooters

Ignore the Negative Nellies! It only takes a minute or two to see the requirements in the states where you travel, and these small-engine motorcycles have the leanest of restrictions, other than of course the ridiculous Big-Brother helmet laws, ad nauseum. There's nothing better than some knees-to-the-breeze, wind-in-your-hair experience of riding around, and these small bikes are certainly easy to transport. And yes, I'll wave to you, and you're welcome to ride along with us. :)

jspringator wrote:

Bowti wrote:
I just bought a Honda PCX 150 just for the reason of taking it with us. I choose the Honda for it's speed (65mph with two up) and it's light weight (285 lbs loaded).

That sounds like a pretty good replacement for the old CH250. I didn't realize they were that light. I know from experience that is difficult to find 35 mph roads around most campgrounds that go someplace you need (or want) to go.

It is also supposed to get over 100 mpg, but that is hard to believe. For those of us that have lived with a bike all our lives, there is nothing to compare to the freedom they give us to explore our world with the wind in our face.

Bowti wrote:
I just bought a Honda PCX 150 just for the reason of taking it with us. I choose the Honda for it's speed (65mph with two up) and it's light weight (285 lbs loaded).

That sounds like a pretty good replacement for the old CH250. I didn't realize they were that light. I know from experience that is difficult to find 35 mph roads around most campgrounds that go someplace you need (or want) to go.

I just bought a Honda PCX 150 just for the reason of taking it with us. I have had bikes since my first Cushman at 8 years old.

My last setup was a TC towing an enclosed trailer with my Harley in it. It was a great set up as I could also carry our two kayaks inside. There was nothing better for getting around and viewing the areas we camped in, but the TC was too small for extended stays.

We now have switched to a 5R and have a front end class III hitch on the front of the truck for the scooter carrier.

As far as the scooter goes I think it is important for the reasons already mentioned that you get something that will be freeway safe. I choose the Honda for it's speed (65mph with two up) and it's light weight (285 lbs loaded).

wbwood wrote:


The idea is to ride them in areas that you can maintain the speed limit of that area. I.e. Under 35mph.

Exactly, I can use my "toad" for that type transportation. The scooter is for fun, adventure and short term trips.

jspringator wrote:
I think a lot of people don't like the real slow ones like the Metropolitan because they hold up traffic. An Elite 250 beats cars off the line. They have enough power where they can be used in typical American traffic.

The idea is to ride them in areas that you can maintain the speed limit of that area. I.e. Under 35mph.

I have a big Scooter a 500cc Kymco. I have pulled it behind the MH over the last couple of years. I can go anywhere on it. It is quiet has an auto transmission, gets reasonable fuel mileage, is light enough to load and unload by myself and we can ride 2 up with no problem. The auto and being able to mount and dismount with ease makes it a better choice for me . I rode a Harley for 20 years and the difference is great. I can talk to the DW in a normal voice. I have a small trunk attached. We have really enjoyed the bike in the National parks 4 of them this year alone. Talk about a great way to see Glacier NP. I like the larger scooter as it takes any limits off the smaller ones.

started with honda 'urban express' 49cc 2 stroke
then a vintage Honda 1966 Honda S90
then a 200cc Honda Twin Star motorcycle
then we had (2) 49cc honda 2 stroke 'nopeds' (no pedals)
then we got an 80cc Scooter
now have a Chinese copy of the Big Ruckus

Or ... from what I know about them ... the Honda Big Ruckus might be a more ideal scooter to carry along with an RV:

Thanks, I started reading it! WOW!