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Exclude Scooters from the forum |
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BarryH Cabbage club member #1
Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 7579
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Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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"no mate to be a moped it has to have pedals" was the case years ago when I was riding them, but it all changed and the FS1E became the FS-1.
Look up the definition and I think you'll find yours is still classed as a ped......nothing wrong with that.
That is of course unless they've changed it all again. I mean we've got to keep all these civilservants busy and in a job haven't we? |
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Flintstone Del Boy Deer Hunter
Joined: 25 Nov 2004 Posts: 3988 Location: .........in another world !
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Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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It would be nice to have some scooter riding forum members, variety is the spice of life ! _________________ It's all down to quality of life ! |
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Va Va Oops Va Va Yes yes yes yes!!!!
Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 5020
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Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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Flintstone wrote: | It would be nice to have some scooter riding forum members, variety is the spice of life ! |
You could always sell the bike and get yourself a Peugot..... |
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gregs656 Speedway Rider
Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 515 Location: Bognor Regis
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Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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mmm i was never sure, but im more n happy to call it a 'ped
i call it a moped most of the time anyway but u always get the odd 'how can it be a moped without pedals'
i wouldnt want to call it a scooter, its not a twist and go-nowhere affter all
at the end of the day i dont think anyone should be told they cant join any forum because of their choice of bike (some of us dont have much choice when were restricted to a 50 anyway - wht ever you buy its still only going to a be a 50), i mean were all on two wheels after all!!! |
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BarryH Cabbage club member #1
Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 7579
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Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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"were all on two wheels after all!!!"............zactly! |
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Va Va Oops Va Va Yes yes yes yes!!!!
Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 5020
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Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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gregs656 wrote: | at the end of the day i dont think anyone should be told they cant join any forum because of their choice of bike (some of us dont have much choice when were restricted to a 50 anyway - wht ever you buy its still only going to a be a 50), i mean were all on two wheels after all!!! |
Ah the wisdom of the young! (not being sarcastic! ....you remind me of my son ...damn site more sensible than his mother!!)
I fully agree that scooter riders should be allowed to join the forum.
They should also be prepared to take some good-natured stick.
And, should any of them ever, by some remote chance, happen to visit me at home ....they should be prepared to park around the corner!!!!
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gregs656 Speedway Rider
Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 515 Location: Bognor Regis
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Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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^^^^
i think i just woke the house up laughing |
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Incubus +1 up for a spanking
Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 9973 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:01 am Post subject: |
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thought it was still classed as a moped as long as it was 50cc or under whatever it may be
as for scooter owners
ok we had upright 50cc's when we were 16 but were we really better behaved!, well not really
and i may have had a leather jacket but remember being in jeans & trainers a lot
you could also say that some of the gropu riding thats done on 1000cc is basically the same as the scooters just on a faster scale
and as I think WD said once
to be old & wise, first you must be young & stupid
(apologies if that was someone else's quote)
so, scooter owners, welcome them in as you would anyone else
good people are good people, no matter what they ride
twats are twats
_________________ The Stevie Wonder of rideouts!
www.themotorcyclecentre.com
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Plumbo Despatch Rider
Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 166 Location: Tangmere
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:27 am Post subject: |
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Va Va Oops wrote: | Ah the wisdom of the young! (not being sarcastic! ....you remind me of my son ...damn site more sensible than his mother!!) |
Never met Greg have you Va Va................ _________________
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Point of interest here.
Why is it that those who have voted no appear to feel the need to justify there decision by putting up a post.
I wonder why mmmmmmmmmm
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gregs656 Speedway Rider
Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 515 Location: Bognor Regis
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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because if they said yes then they agree with you anyway. |
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1stGarry MotoGP Racer
Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 2533 Location: bottom of England (well Worthing actually)
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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This is a discussion forum about bikes.
You asked a question, not only in your poll, but in your first post as well.
We've answered!
Easy really _________________ Adventure before dementia. |
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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1stGarry wrote: | This is a discussion forum about bikes.
You asked a question, not only in your poll, but in your first post as well.
We've answered!
Easy really |
UNLESS ITS ABOUT SCOOTERS!!!! |
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gregs656 Speedway Rider
Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 515 Location: Bognor Regis
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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tango wrote: | 1stGarry wrote: | This is a discussion forum about bikes.
You asked a question, not only in your poll, but in your first post as well.
We've answered!
Easy really |
UNLESS ITS ABOUT SCOOTERS!!!! |
pretty sure scooters still count as bikes . . . |
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Roughie Martini Model
Joined: 10 Oct 2004 Posts: 10558 Location: 175lbs down and counting
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Long Live the C90 _________________
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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gregs656 wrote: | tango wrote: | 1stGarry wrote: | This is a discussion forum about bikes.
You asked a question, not only in your poll, but in your first post as well.
We've answered!
Easy really |
UNLESS ITS ABOUT SCOOTERS!!!! |
pretty sure scooters still count as bikes . . . |
SOOTS ARE BIKES THEN----------- must be why there called
S C O O T E R S |
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Roughie wrote: | Long Live the C90 |
Yes indeed a fine machine, but not a scooter. |
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GSEX-SLAPPY Guest
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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some really sensible comments through this thread and im not gonna vote but will add this to the debate ..............
All should be allowed to join because as said there are those using the peds,scoots or whatever ya wanna call em as a genuine route into the world of motorcycling ...on the other hand you have the 16 year old that cant get his 306 yet or anyother car due to his/her age.
Look back and we have had our fair share of rejects riding larger machines join the forum get slated and locked out.
Everyone deserves a fair chance so lets give it to em and if they wanna hang emselves there are plenty on here with the rope to offer |
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Scrappy Biggus' whachamacallit
Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 1164 Location: Sausalito, CA
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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Well I rode a scooter before I got my first 600. Though it was a 125, the 50cc version of the Aprilia SR is ridden by a lot of 'young people from council estates'. I bought one because
a) I wanted something to get to me work cheaply
b) it was relatively cheap
c) I wanted 2 wheeled fun
d) I couldn't afford to do my DA and get a bike.
I think there's probably a few people who are/have/will be in this position. Excluding people from a forum because of the bike they ride is just stupid, and quite fankly quite obnoxious. _________________
AJ wrote: | _________________
+1 GLWT |
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GSEX-SLAPPY Guest
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Scrappy wrote: | Well I rode a scooter before I got my first 600. Though it was a 125, the 50cc version of the Aprilia SR is ridden by a lot of 'young people from council estates'. I bought one because
a) I wanted something to get to me work cheaply
b) it was relatively cheap
c) I wanted 2 wheeled fun
d) I couldn't afford to do my DA and get a bike.
I think there's probably a few people who are/have/will be in this position. Excluding people from a forum because of the bike they ride is just stupid, and quite fankly quite obnoxious. |
Oi ...aint you half American now???? your opinion dont count |
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Scrappy Biggus' whachamacallit
Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 1164 Location: Sausalito, CA
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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bla bla bla
I also no longer ride a bike (though not out of choice) _________________
AJ wrote: | _________________
+1 GLWT |
+1 |
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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ffs will no one see my point here.
A SCOOTER AIN'T A MOTORCYCLE THATS WHY THERE CALLED SCOOTERS.
Now if this forum ain't about motorcycles then I apologize and will go away red faced.
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Plumbo Despatch Rider
Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 166 Location: Tangmere
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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oops, sorry........... ignore me _________________
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GSEX-SLAPPY Guest
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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tango wrote: | ffs will no one see my point here.
A SCOOTER AIN'T A MOTORCYCLE THATS WHY THERE CALLED SCOOTERS.
Now if this forum ain't about motorcycles then I apologize and will go away red faced.
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Not wishing to rattle a cage anywhere but is the forum not called
"BOXHILL.CO.UK"?
dont recall anything about motorcycles only.co.uk
or scooters feck orf.co.uk
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BarryH Cabbage club member #1
Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 7579
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Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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If we want to be pedantic about it look on the tax disc of your bike. What does the taxation class say? Now go look at a tax disc of say.....a speedflight 100cc......what does the taxation class say? Both will say Bicycle..........ones 1000cc and ones 100cc and the person on the speedflight has to do the same test to ride his as you did to ride yours.....................now wheres the difference? |
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