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candj315
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Post subject: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics)  Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:08 pm |
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Joined: Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:58 pm
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Im a newbie! I just got my first scooter yesterday a Kymco Like 150.
I haven't ridden it yet because I haven't gotten any riding gear yet. I know the basic necessities, helmet/gloves/proper foot wear/jacket... but i was wondering if there are any other things that an experienced rider wouldn't leave home with out.
Thank you so much!
And any suggestions of where to get even the basics from would be greatly appreciated too! <3
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Ellen
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:12 pm |
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Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:56 pm
Posts: 4035
Location: Bethel, CT
Scooter: Piaggio BV200, Genuine Buddy 125
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MaryK
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:13 pm |
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Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 5:10 pm
Posts: 164
Location: Southeast Arkansas
Scooter: 2009 Kymco Grand Vista 250
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With the heat that we are having, I like to carry:
1. a baseball cap
2. sunscreen & insect repellant
3. a bottle of water
And I wear my sunglasses with my full coverage helmet.
Scoot Safely,
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New Rider in 2010
Grand Vista 250
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Ellen
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:30 pm |
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Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:56 pm
Posts: 4035
Location: Bethel, CT
Scooter: Piaggio BV200, Genuine Buddy 125
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Oh yeah! The baseball cap is great for covering up helmet hair 
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Stormswift
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:34 pm |
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Joined: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:38 pm
Posts: 89
Location: Maryland
Scooter: Buddy Itallia 150
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1 Cell phone
2. insulation tape
3. credit card cash
4. Adjustable wrench
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Romex250
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:55 am |
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Joined: Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:17 pm
Posts: 122
Location: Savannah GA
Scooter: Kymco Xciting 250
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I carry all the above and a tire repair kit with a small air compressor.Which really wasn't any help on my trip this week, when my tire separated from the rim. Still had my ATM card and cell phone and water  . Yet you can't be too prepared.
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Island Diva
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:49 pm |
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Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:58 am
Posts: 785
Location: Vancouver Island
Scooter: 2007 Yamaha Vino 50 cc 'Vixen'
1984 Honda CM 450E motorcycle 'Lucy'
1985 Honda Shadow VT500C motorcycle 'Miss Scarlett'
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Cellphone
Hat to cover my disaster helmet hair
Extra hair elastics
Emergency contact info card with my hubs name, doctor, medical card number and list of allergies. I stick this in with my insurance.
Sunglasses
*Gremlin bell - attached to bike frame.
Map
Tire gauge
$20 cash & some coins - there isn't always a debit card machine.
small first aid kit & tissue
A soft cloth to wipe my visor or windshield.
_________________ Dar ~ I was born to ride!  my blog: Princess Scooterpie http://scootermayhem.blogspot.com/
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chloefpuff
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:15 pm |
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Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:01 pm
Posts: 279
Location: west michigan
Scooter: TOUGH BUNNY pink buddy 125, BIG BANANA Honda reflex 250
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Chapstick
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so tough, so pink
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Evil Kitty
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:37 am |
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Joined: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:41 am
Posts: 169
Location: Upstate SC
Scooter: 2002 Red Honda Elite 80
aka Evil Kitty
2003 Honda Reflex 250
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I have to ask what you consider is proper foot wear? To me that means over the ankle leather boots because a gal on here didn't have these and was in a recent crash and the road ate through her shoe and nearly lost a toe.
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VanillaVespa
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:14 pm |
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Joined: Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:14 pm
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Location: Virginia
Scooter: 2009 Vespa GTV 250
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Ear plugs. Hearing loss is a very real concern from the noise while riding. I keep them in a little container on my scooter's key ring.
I'd also like to know more about footwear. The young lady who had the recent accident said she had on hiking boots. I'm guessing they were fabric, not leather. I wear pretty heavy duty Docs for riding and I hope they'd hold up to an accident, but I'm not sure.
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Jean
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:03 am |
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Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:16 pm
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Location: Tucson, AZ
Scooter: I've got my eye on a 2012 People GT200i
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I also have rethought my footwear choice after reading about the accident. I have narrowed my choice down to either the Icon Tarmac or perhaps the Icon chukka. The Tarmac is apperently designed for warm weather - and neither look too much like "motorcycle boots". They even have a WHITE model - whoah, ...what a concept! http://www.rideicon.com/product_details ... 2&id=11983
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Island Diva
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:06 pm |
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Posts: 785
Location: Vancouver Island
Scooter: 2007 Yamaha Vino 50 cc 'Vixen'
1984 Honda CM 450E motorcycle 'Lucy'
1985 Honda Shadow VT500C motorcycle 'Miss Scarlett'
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I wear leather boots up to my mid calf. They have heavy soles. I am going to get some motorcycle boots, but can only do so much with $$.
So far my gear consists of : My helmet, textile riding jacket, riding gloves, buying pants just haven't found ones I like and then next boots.
Any boot is better than a sneaker. I believe she was wearing sneaks. When I wiped out I was wearing a leather shoe and it flew off my foot when my heel hit the pavement, now I know there the extra shoe in the road comes from. I talked to a paramedic I know and she says she has seen badly fractured ankles even in motorcycle boots, but at least it keeps everything together for the most part. Kevlar pants she cautioned me against because you can't cut them with scissors they would have to be pulled over a broken leg. OUCH! Sticking to textile or leather.
_________________ Dar ~ I was born to ride! my blog: Princess Scooterpie http://scootermayhem.blogspot.com/
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sunperch
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:20 pm |
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Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:04 am
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Scooter: A 2010 50cc Ice Bear Trike, model Mojo.
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I NEVER EVER ride with out my cell phone, safety vest, helmet and face shield, long pants and boots on. and a bright shirt. and of course my insurance card.
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yanobobano
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:18 am |
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Joined: Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:22 pm
Posts: 327
Location: Honolulu, HI
Scooter: Kymco People 50, Vespa GTS 250ie
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tire repair kit... mostly to ward off any puncture demons!
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bexx
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Post subject: Re: something u would never ride with out? (excluding basics) Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:15 pm |
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Joined: Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:08 am
Posts: 941
Location: North Eastern Missouri forced to work in Western Illinois
Scooter: Honda Elite 50/86 conversion,"BUZZ", Yamaha Zuma, "ZOOM!" 50/70cc conversion, Yamaha TTR 125L "Mud Puppy", Honda VTR 250cc."CAMO"
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Small tool kit. Most scooters and motorcycles use a lot of 10mm bolts so make sure you have a socket and or wrench in that size in case you have to tighten anything up.
Sun screen. Don't count on your helmet to protect your face skin from UV. You will also want protection off bike when you take off your gear, especially if you intend to be outside a lot.
Boots. I wear over the ankle for my scooter but I also have mid calf Harley Davidson boots that I wear. I have to admit that the over the ankle are more comfortable and I wear them more.
Don't laugh, get steel toed boots if you can for the extra protection.
Small collapsible gas can.
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people who wish they could ride scooters.
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