Stories from Scooter Commuter
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Honda SCV 110 Lead
Scooter Commuter &bull Jun 20, 2009
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Topics:
- Honda
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For they know not what they do! 3
Scooter Commuter &bull Jun 11, 2009
Driver behaviour just gets worse. New technology, new devices, new hazards for other road users. Adding to the list I drew up in 2006 I now have - 22. Typing on the laptop balance on the drivers knees. 23. Typing… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Seat
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2004 Piaggio X9 250 SL - Imperial Blue
Scooter Commuter &bull Jan 1, 2009
I have been riding this second X9 for a few months now. A month ago she started behaving very oddly. When slowing down she used to shake from side to side and was uncertain into corners. Even though the front… Full Story »
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Piaggio X9 250 SL redux
Scooter Commuter &bull Oct 23, 2008
After over a year on the X9 250 and 12,000 miles it was getting long in the tooth so regrettably had to go. It has been a please to ride. The replacement is ... er ... almost exactly the same,… Full Story »
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Scooter Update
Scooter Commuter &bull Dec 22, 2007
I was sorry to see the comment about problems with the Granturismo. Other people I know have this bike have had very few problems with it, and even the forums dedicated to it record few reliability issues. However, battery problems… Full Story »
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Piaggio X9 250 SL
Scooter Commuter &bull Aug 9, 2007
A review of my current bike, which I have had since mid June. 2004 Piaggio X9 250sl - Lemon Yellow Two months, 2000 miles. On the way home from passing my test I dropped into my local dealers to see what they would offer me in part-exchange on my Vespa. I was very impressed with the offer I got and snapped up a three year old X9, a bike I know a lot about, as the Stig has had one since 2003. Cosmetics Personally, I have always liked the looks of this maxi-scooter. The lines from the front look very… Full Story »
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Vespa Granturismo 125
Scooter Commuter &bull Aug 9, 2007
My next bike was the Vespa - which I have ridden for most of the time I have been writing this blog. 2005 Vespa Granturismo 125 - Smoke Grey Two years, 18,000km I decided it was time to move on to a bigger scooter. Booked my CBT and took it on this brand new machine. I considered many alternatives, and have never been especially keen on Vespas, but the size and comfort of the bike, along with its highly visible front and rear lights convinced me to buy one. Cosmetics What can you say? Love or hate scooters, you have… Full Story »
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Heavens!
Scooter Commuter &bull Jul 5, 2007
Now I know this summer has been renowned for its terrible and changeable weather (although I am not sure what is "changeable" about rain and more rain) but Tuesday took the biscuit. As I was riding home approaching Wandsworth at just… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Riding Boots
- Vespa
- Vehicle
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Practically Testing
Scooter Commuter &bull Jun 24, 2007
After my experiences with the CG125 I decided to take my test on the bike I am most familiar with, my Vespa. I realised this would mean only ever riding automatic bikes, but I can live with that, especially as I have never been a Moto GP wannabee. I arranged a full day of training with Elite , followed by a test on the second day. When I turned up I discovered I would be riding with an instructor I had not met on my previous visit, called Jim. There were no other students so the two of us rode… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Automatic
- Honda Elite
- Vespa
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London Bikers Brighton Rideout
Scooter Commuter &bull Apr 22, 2007
Some weeks ago someone in the forums at London Bikers suggested a ride out be organised for less experienced riders, including learners. Jim, as usual, was soon persuaded to lead, and did his usual excellent job of organising. The Stig and I were quickly on board. A ride from Box Hill to Brighton on the back lanes was planned, and large numbers of riders were signed up, including a large contingent of experienced riders of larger bikes who would act as corner markers and tail gunners. The day dawned bright and clear is the clich, but this really was bright… Full Story »
