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Old 03-15-2013, 10:34 AM   #16
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we sell lotsa scooters to 65+ crowd....they need 'em to commute to work...the greatest generation cannot afford to retire due to dismal economy



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Old 03-15-2013, 01:55 PM   #17
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NO! MOST DEFINITELY NOT!!! No one over the age of 25 should be on a scooter.

(Fortunately, like Jack Benny I've been 23 for the last few decades.)
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Old 03-15-2013, 02:28 PM   #18
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I think the real question is "Should we let them??"













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Old 03-16-2013, 04:10 PM   #19
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A " ZUMA" comes to mind. Take her with you to the local yamaha dealer and have sit on one of those. Taller more rubbery tires(easier to keep upright), good fuel economy,
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Old 03-16-2013, 05:46 PM   #20
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Just take it slow....don't try to do more than your ability.



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Old 03-16-2013, 06:14 PM   #21
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Hi
I almost forgot you both should take an MSF full course
http://online2.msf-usa.org/msf/Default.aspx
And also their scooter course if possible
http://msf-usa.org/scooterschool.cfm
Keep some money in your budget set aside for quality riding gear

Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank
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Old 03-17-2013, 01:16 PM   #22
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I'm 76 going on 77 in April,(39 mentally) been riding scooters for 4 yrs. My first was a Znen 50cc Motorino, loved it 'till I decided on a Vogue/AutoMoto 150cc trike scooter with an enclosure, wipers, and it TILTS! Love the ride...will keep riding until I can't.
Take a safety course or join a scooter club and learn to ride with a group... there's safety in numbers!

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Old 03-17-2013, 05:57 PM   #23
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I'm 76 now, and started riding scooters three years ago (after a 30 year layoff from motorcycles). I'm on my third scooter, rolled over 22,750 miles, and commute to work every day (of course, not on weekends) A scooter is great. More fun than cycles, and especially nice for my old bones that would rather step through because I'm too lazy to throw a leg over the top.
Go for it - You have years of enjoyment ahead of you.
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Old 03-17-2013, 07:22 PM   #24
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step through

See I am not the only old guy who likes a step through. Love the chinese 150 and cuss the majesty just about every time I ride it when I scuff the HUMP when getting on or off. On a real scooter you should be able to set a case of coke across the floor boards for a ride home from the grocery store. john
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Old 03-17-2013, 08:19 PM   #25
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And more than that, John.

I quite often get 1/2 a shopping cart in my scoot, or a good 60-75LBS on food. Floorboard for a bag of rice, a gallon of milk, 2 or 3 x 1/2 gallons of juice or lemonade, under the seat 2 or 3 shopping bags, and in the rear trunk some frozen food boxes.
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Old 03-19-2013, 03:17 PM   #26
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Wink Cuss the Majesty

Understand about the hump, so I have to admit, I can't quite "step-through" on my 2009 Majesty; but being old and slow, I miss the hump most of the time. But we have to have SOMETHING to gripe about - after all, after seven decades, we've earned the right!
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Old 03-19-2013, 09:18 PM   #27
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Next month I will be 87. In addition to enjoying riding my new 2013 SYM RV200, I also flying giant RC airplanes, am active in woodworking, work out three times a week and have just started learning ballroom dancing. Age is relative - relative as to what you can do and what you really want to do. I feel very fortunate and very blessed.
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Old 03-24-2013, 02:06 PM   #28
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Too old?

I'm 64 and I just bought my first scooter a few days ago. The interesting part? The man I bought it from is 82. His kids said it was "time", he said it was "time", but he did't really seem excited to see it go. I told him he can visit me and ride his old scoot whenever he wants to. Dave
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Old 03-25-2013, 09:21 AM   #29
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Had motorcycles for years and bought a Linhai 260 last year from a guy who was 70. Sold the motorcycle and enjoy riding the scooter alot more and having fun riding. I am 65 will be 66 in two weeks.
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Old 03-25-2013, 03:37 PM   #30
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Hey, I'm 60 and not too far from you.
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