tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613495730295686629.post6474929254029213357..comments2023-03-11T04:51:55.765-08:00Comments on Scootin' Fool: All hyped up and nowhere to goScootin' Foolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02107651394806435655noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613495730295686629.post-87472722463686171822015-10-17T10:11:03.366-07:002015-10-17T10:11:03.366-07:00I have come to a situation where I currently live ...I have come to a situation where I currently live and work where I am not dependent on a car anymore. I can ride the scooter, the bicycle, or walk to where I work and to where I grocery shop. Even if I need car repairs I can walk home from the shop and wait to be called. <br /><br />This summer I only used one tank of gas in the old Honda CRV and I only rode in it on a few day outings with my other half, who does not ride a scooter. Otherwise I am scooting, walking, or cycling.<br /><br />I have aspired to live this way for awhile and it is so much more enjoyable and I feel like I am finally "car free" for all practical purposes.<br /><br />It is a good feeling!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613495730295686629.post-76196596709425730252015-10-11T19:38:04.159-07:002015-10-11T19:38:04.159-07:00I have to agree that you can save energy and take ...I have to agree that you can save energy and take up less space on two wheels but I'm not sold on the scooter as the ideal two wheeler. The Honda Rebel has required much, much less maintenance than the 250cc scooter. Tires dissolve quicker on the scooter, belts last half to one third as long as a chain and oil changes are much more frequent since scooters carry less oil that must be changed more frequently. We could also argue which clutch will last longer but that's just getting carried away. <br />Granted a scooter or motorcycle has tremendous advantages in fuel savings and saving wear and tear on the car. Keep in mind that many autos are topping 300,000 miles these days while a scooter or motorcycle is getting near the end of days North of 50,000 miles. At that point disposing of it becomes problematic. The parts are generally too worn to recycle and bikes seem to pile up in storage facilities.kz1000sthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322913253825488007noreply@blogger.com