How was your commute today?

[Edwub]

I think it's a matter of driver perception.

It would happen to me _all the time_ on my last scoot, even on 25mph roads. I'd be going about 35 *pushing* the flow of traffic, but inevitably some jackass would pass me via the bike lane, or on the other side of the street!!! Like three times a month. It was insane. That sort of thing never happens to me on the Blur. Rarely, coming away from a light it does seem like someone wants to race, but not in everyday riding on normal streets.

When I was getting my service done last weekend, I was checking out all the scoots (fun!) and noticed that side by side, the Blur looks monstrously huge next to the Buddy 170. The Buddy is small, sleek.

People see a "small" scoot and somehow that seems to raise their ire even more.
Maybe they confuse it with other similar sized scoots, which range in power down to 50cc typically? They assume it'll be weak and slow and it's like the proverbial red flag in front of a bull. They must act or be "stuck" behind it! While the larger, bulkier Blur is easier accepted. (And people frequently comment to me that it's a 'neat new motorcycle style', heh).

I used to speed more often on my 50cc when I could, because I was worried about road rage from other drivers. Hilariously, on the Blur, I now ride slower on those same stretches...I don't need to compensate for other driver's perceived scooter ability due to size?

[TVB]

But, that being said, I don't appreciate your tone or being called an idiot. I wasn't the instigator in any of the instances. Perhaps I behaved no better, but I wasn't the one who started it. I'm sure you've always conducted yourself with utmost control your whole life. You're perfect and we should all be just like you.

No I'm not perfect, and I even said that I understood why you did it. I've done some frak stupid things when driving or riding, and I admit it. But when I do that, I don't usually tell the story with a better-than-them attitude relating how they were all "idiots"* and showing no regret or even a realization that I'd done something wrong. Finally, when someone points out how foolish I was, I don't repeatedly pout "but he started it" trying to deny responsibility for my actions. If you don't "appreciate my tone": good. Maybe you'll remember it next time you're in the mood to play a game of Chicken at twice the speed limit.

*You're the one who picked the word "idiot"; I just pointed out that your actions were on par with theirs.

[k1dude]

[But when I do that, I don't usually tell the story with a better-than-them attitude relating how they were all "idiots"* and showing no regret or even a realization that I'd done something wrong. Finally, when someone points out how foolish I was, I don't repeatedly pout "but he started it" trying to deny responsibility for my actions. If you don't "appreciate my tone": good. Maybe you'll remember it next time you're in the mood to play a game of Chicken at twice the speed limit.

*You're the one who picked the word "idiot"; I just pointed out that your actions were on par with theirs.

I see. So despite the other drivers being in the wrong, I'm the bad guy. Nice reverse logic. Were they idiots? Yes. Diverting the blame doesn't negate that fact. And I think I'll start dissecting your posts and criticizing you. I've seen you post some pretty ridiculous stuff, but I didn't go out of my way to insult you over them. Maybe I'll start from this point on. But alas, your piss poor attitude exposes what kind of person you are. And I'd rather not waste my time pointing out the flaws in your incessant drivel. I won't respond you your insults or distorted logic anymore. Have at it, but don't expect a response from me. Good day.

[k1dude]

I think it's a matter of driver perception.

It would happen to me _all the time_ on my last scoot, even on 25mph roads. I'd be going about 35 *pushing* the flow of traffic, but inevitably some jackass would pass me via the bike lane, or on the other side of the street!!! Like three times a month. It was insane. That sort of thing never happens to me on the Blur. Rarely, coming away from a light it does seem like someone wants to race, but not in everyday riding on normal streets.

When I was getting my service done last weekend, I was checking out all the scoots (fun!) and noticed that side by side, the Blur looks monstrously huge next to the Buddy 170. The Buddy is small, sleek.

People see a "small" scoot and somehow that seems to raise their ire even more.
Maybe they confuse it with other similar sized scoots, which range in power down to 50cc typically? They assume it'll be weak and slow and it's like the proverbial red flag in front of a bull. They must act or be "stuck" behind it! While the larger, bulkier Blur is easier accepted. (And people frequently comment to me that it's a 'neat new motorcycle style', heh).

I used to speed more often on my 50cc when I could, because I was worried about road rage from other drivers. Hilariously, on the Blur, I now ride slower on those same stretches...I don't need to compensate for other driver's perceived scooter ability due to size?

I think you're right. It's purely a size thing. I'm glad you noticed the difference on your Blur. It's weird how people are so threatened by the tiny Buddy. I think the Buddy looking so cute also doesn't help.

[Capt_Don]

What a ride! On the way to work the freeway was dead, so i took it, and there was little wind and I maintained a very good speed the whole way from Telegraph to Watson on 270... what a dream!

The ride home was nice too, but more or less on Lindbergh.