Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:49 pm
I will miss the old 500. It looked kinda butch.
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i was in agreement with you previously, but this beauty was hanging out outside my hotel during Dragon*Con this year:illnoise wrote:7) The 'Sachs' MadAss.
I still kinda want one. It's like a "streetfighter" Cub. I just don't think I could give up my Benly 90 to make room for one, though. Guess I need to try one out before making that call...Southerner wrote:Have to agree. What's not to like? It's as basic as 2-wheeled motorized transport can get.
One of my co-workers made it up there for Dragon-Con. She said it got pretty wild late at night. How'd you like it?
I could see myself on one of those.... it's got a nice moped-y look to it.Southerner wrote:Have to agree. What's not to like? It's as basic as 2-wheeled motorized transport can get.
The Craigslist personal ads for Atlanta just before Dragon-Con can be... entertaining.One of my co-workers made it up there for Dragon-Con. She said it got pretty wild late at night. How'd you like it?
Nice summation and I agree.SYMbionic Duo wrote:I think that most of this thread can be summed up by saying that we don't like posers. whether they are 'hipsters' 'bohemians' 'weekend warriors' or whatever.
-duo
It's also been attributed to Samuel Clemens. (But then, so have most pithy quotes that don't directly refer to modern technology. )Southerner wrote:I think that weather gag was first done by Will Rogers.
I saw one of 'that' in the parking lot at the local Arbys one night. I almost p*ssed myself laughing, it looked so strange. I didn't realize it was sold that way, I thought someone drew a sketch when they were drunk and took it to the custom shop to build it.ericalm wrote:Inspired by another thread.
6 This (specifically)
Had one of those park next to me at the college when I was going to class this morning. The guy was in full leathers (+1 for safety, but it was 103 degrees by then) and chucked at my Kymco. He nods over and asks the expected: "So when you gettin' a REAL bike?".JBenjimin wrote:I saw one of 'that' in the parking lot at the local Arbys one night. I almost p*ssed myself laughing, it looked so strange. I didn't realize it was sold that way, I thought someone drew a sketch when they were drunk and took it to the custom shop to build it.ericalm wrote:Inspired by another thread.
6 This (specifically)
Dragon*Con is the yearly mecca for all things nerd, for me . . . this year did NOT disappoint! i had a blast, as always. i'm already planning my costumes for next year . . . !Southerner wrote:One of my co-workers made it up there for Dragon-Con. She said it got pretty wild late at night. How'd you like it?
At least the one guy has some skill. How is it really any different than the kids doing bmx stunts or skater kids? or motocross or x games?BootScootin'FireFighter wrote:Here's my list...
5.)These guys. Capital Beltway, all the time. It's either stuntin' by day, or racing through traffic at 100+ mph at night. At least they mainly stick to the Maryland side of the river.
I guess that since his Victory is American-made, he felt he was "qualified" to hand out such remarks just like a Harley guy. Funny.neotrotsky wrote:Had one of those park next to me at the college when I was going to class this morning. The guy was in full leathers (+1 for safety, but it was 103 degrees by then) and chucked at my Kymco. He nods over and asks the expected: "So when you gettin' a REAL bike?".JBenjimin wrote:I saw one of 'that' in the parking lot at the local Arbys one night. I almost p*ssed myself laughing, it looked so strange. I didn't realize it was sold that way, I thought someone drew a sketch when they were drunk and took it to the custom shop to build it.ericalm wrote:Inspired by another thread.
6 This (specifically)
I just looked over at his bike (which was the same sliver color as mine) and asked "Well, it's sliver, like yours. It's covered in plastic, like yours. It has underseat storage and side bags, like yours. It even has a nifty place for both of my feet behind shields, like yours. I only spent $2,100, and I got a 2 year unlimited warranty. Did you?"
And I just walked away. With two tests, an extra shift added to work and a trip to the DMV later that day, I wasn't in the mood for a response.
Well, it will beat you in a breakdown contest anyday, anytime.BootScootin'FireFighter wrote:Here's my list...
1.)
Future champion of what? getting ripped off by buying cheap chinese crap? I had no idea that stickers made a scooter go faster!
illnoise wrote:But DEVO is still cool. Right?BootScootin'FireFighter wrote:Here's my list...
2.)the Gap Band and Wu-Tang Clan not being played at scooter rallies!
Would you settle for the Dazz Band? You will never attend a 2strokebuzz hospitality suite party without hearing "Let It Whip." Guaranteed. I could probably dust off my Bobby Digital LP but I was never all that into the Wu-Tang. I'm more of a Native Tongues kinda guy.
Or I have a really good Roger Troutman solo album…
Bb
Please tell me it is. If it isn't, then I never want to be right.
Weren't they through being cool?neotrotsky wrote:But DEVO is still cool. Right?illnoise wrote:Would you settle for the Dazz Band? You will never attend a 2strokebuzz hospitality suite party without hearing "Let It Whip." Guaranteed. I could probably dust off my Bobby Digital LP but I was never all that into the Wu-Tang. I'm more of a Native Tongues kinda guy.BootScootin'FireFighter wrote:Here's my list...
2.)the Gap Band and Wu-Tang Clan not being played at scooter rallies!
Or I have a really good Roger Troutman solo album…
Bb
Please tell me it is. If it isn't, then I never want to be right.
The song is officially titled "Urban Struggle".SYMbionic Duo wrote:"Future cowboy was my fate, i can't help it that I was born late."
I want to be a cowboy - the vandals
+1, snickerBootScootin'FireFighter wrote:Here's my list...
1.)
Future champion of what? getting ripped off by buying cheap chinese crap? I had no idea that stickers made a scooter go faster!
3.)Bikes with loud pipes obnoxiously announcing their arrival at restaurant districts. Yea great, your bike's loud, your penis is small. Can we all enjoy our evening out in a little peace and quiet?
This is just silly. I had to take the Buddy 125 out on the interstate the other day to test the top speed because none of the non-highway roads have high enough speed limits. In a tuck, I can repeatedly hit 70mph indicated on flat ground and have never fallen below 60mph on a hill climb. A 250 has double the displacement. I know wind drag is exponential, but for exmple, if Genuine is quoting 75mph+ for the Blur 220i, I bet you a Coke that I could hold almost 80mph indicated on a flat and climb hills without dropping below 70mph. I know it's a scooter, but if you're riding anything over a 250 you may want to consider growing a pair and enjoying your bike.ericalm wrote:People who buy 250cc or larger scooters but never ride on the freeway
^ I love this! I know some cruiser riders I want to share this with. Not to sound like a proponent of ageism in any way, but my GF pointed out that cruisers have a very "old-man bike" vibe. Let that marinate in your brain for a few minutes and you'll find it hard to refute. Cruisers are very much so a "traditionalist" bike. Unfortunately, without a refined or matured rider, they can also look a bit trashy/tacky, giving off a wanna-be biker vibe.Rusty J wrote:...regarding a few previous WTFs:
- Way too many mirrors: This started as a sarcastic response to the first laws in Britain requiring mirrors on motorscooters.
- "Ape-hanger" (tall) motorcycle handlebars: A way to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome before anyone knew what it was. You're pretty much forced to roll your wrists into an ergonomically correct position by hanging onto the grips. When highway speeds were lower it didn't matter so much that this turned you into a human drag chute, and back then, optimized handling wasn't really a priority.
- "Chopper" (raked-out) forks: When motorcycle frame geometry was a black art rather than a science, this was a way to provide additional stability (lifting the steering head increases the rake angle by tilting the rest of the bike backward). Also, for drag-racing, it moved the center of mass forward to enable more solid launches without bringing the front wheel up.
These are all carried on as styling features (an excuse to add chrome) rather than out of any functional requirement.
Only bargain-basement import tuner kids belive that stickers add horsepower.BootScootin'FireFighter wrote: Here's my list...
1.) Future champion of what? getting ripped off by buying cheap chinese crap? I had no idea that stickers made a scooter go faster!