I found several ads covering some serious "bucket list" tours across Europe such as Spain,
Germany, England, even Russia and other places if you can afford it so I inquired if they
will rent scooters along with their other bikes they offer for these huge 10 day guided tours.
By email I asked if they can provide a maxi scooter, in particular, but not limited to a C650GT which
is the bike I drive at home.
Once he found out I was a "scooter driver" the whole demeanor changed. And in short, basically
told me to come back when I have "more driving experience" and a better bike.
After calling him out on this unfair assumption, he backtracked but the damage had already been done as
far as I'm concerned. However, it does lead me to ask in general to the group, if they share the same
stigma that a scooter driver does not possess the skills necessary to do a European tour.
My personal thoughts are that a good rider is one that in conscientious of surroundings, the bike, road safety and
of course, arriving to destination safely. This is not a track circuit, this is a tour. My scooter is not a racing
machine, granted, but I'm not racing, It does not have a manual transmission but it makes an excellent touring bike as far as I'm concerned after
just getting back from an 8 day 3500km ride with it. Does a manual transmission really give you that much more control?
Personally I find it's just more manipulation to worry about while maneuvering your bike. Was he also aware that I've completed all the rider
safety courses and training I can find, and still continue to do so? Does he know that I put over 7000 km every season
on my bike?
Even on many Youtube bike reviews I've seen. Whenever they are reviewing a scooter they act like it's some sort of embarassment
to be on one, but at the same time, cannot get over how comfortable, easy to drive and just plain fun they are.
They are suprised at the speed and power the maxi scooters can provide and the superior cargo room as well, but for some reason don't want to admit it.
Please post your thoughts on if you think someone that primarily rides maxi scooters is a lesser driver, and why.
I promise not to bite if you feel that way!
Germany, England, even Russia and other places if you can afford it so I inquired if they
will rent scooters along with their other bikes they offer for these huge 10 day guided tours.
By email I asked if they can provide a maxi scooter, in particular, but not limited to a C650GT which
is the bike I drive at home.
Once he found out I was a "scooter driver" the whole demeanor changed. And in short, basically
told me to come back when I have "more driving experience" and a better bike.
After calling him out on this unfair assumption, he backtracked but the damage had already been done as
far as I'm concerned. However, it does lead me to ask in general to the group, if they share the same
stigma that a scooter driver does not possess the skills necessary to do a European tour.
My personal thoughts are that a good rider is one that in conscientious of surroundings, the bike, road safety and
of course, arriving to destination safely. This is not a track circuit, this is a tour. My scooter is not a racing
machine, granted, but I'm not racing, It does not have a manual transmission but it makes an excellent touring bike as far as I'm concerned after
just getting back from an 8 day 3500km ride with it. Does a manual transmission really give you that much more control?
Personally I find it's just more manipulation to worry about while maneuvering your bike. Was he also aware that I've completed all the rider
safety courses and training I can find, and still continue to do so? Does he know that I put over 7000 km every season
on my bike?
Even on many Youtube bike reviews I've seen. Whenever they are reviewing a scooter they act like it's some sort of embarassment
to be on one, but at the same time, cannot get over how comfortable, easy to drive and just plain fun they are.
They are suprised at the speed and power the maxi scooters can provide and the superior cargo room as well, but for some reason don't want to admit it.
Please post your thoughts on if you think someone that primarily rides maxi scooters is a lesser driver, and why.
I promise not to bite if you feel that way!