--- Dustin Williams <dustinewilliams@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I'm looking into getting a scooter. something in the
> ball park of 100
> mpg for less than $1000 would pay for itself in 6
> months with just my
> daily commute and normal errands.
>
Dustin,
A scooter would be ok but I don't know if you're
gonna get 100 mpg. 65-70 maybe on a little Yamaha
Vino, and then I'm not sure you can find one in the
$1,000 price range. But, with something that small,
you run the risk of not having enough power to get out
of someones way in an emergency.
Don't know if you saw the post I put up about my post
about my mileage on my bike, but its usually somewhere
around 50 MPG average on the highway. In town it drops
to around 30 MPG. My bike is a 1200cc sport bike that
I can run errands around town on or I could take off
tomorrow and ride cross country if I wanted.
Either way you go, set aside at least $500-$750 for
good quality gear. A good helmet will run you upwards
of $200. Gloves anywhere from $30-$80, and jackets can
run from $200 and up depending on what you get and
where. Two good places I deal with are New Enough and
Sport Tour Ltd. Check New Enough.com and make sure to
check the closeouts section. Anything you want but
don't see on the website for either place, call and
ask. They can usually get it.
Finally, check with your local DMV to find out where
you can take the beginners riders Motorcycle Safety
Foundation (MSF) course. It may cost you some cash but
it will probably save your life at one point or
another. You can also take the course even if you
don't yet have a bike or your license. For the
beginners course, they usually supply the bike. You do
have to have the gear, minimum of helmet, boots and
gloves. You can Goggle MSF to find a course offered
near you.
Not trying to put you off riding, far from it, I love
riding. I've been on two motorized wheels since I was
10 and my Dad bought me a little Honda CT70. That was
36 years ago and I haven't stopped since. Matter of
fact, when I get married in 12 more days, my new bride
and I are going on a 900 mile 5 day motorcycle trip
together. And she's riding her own bike!
Best of luck,
Ray
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