Brad's New Scoot - Page 2

frostbite · 05-17-2010, 02:23 PM

Slick. I live really close to work (~3km) and I think they'd be the hot ticket for commuting in the Spring/Summer/Fall.

Since it's electric, are they legal on the bike trails/paths?

SpudRider · 05-17-2010, 02:49 PM

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I'm glad to hear about Brother Brad.

Maybe he will join us over here and become part of our group and post a report on his new scoot?

X2! I would love to have Brother Brad join us, and report on his new scooter!

Spud

Weldangrind · 05-17-2010, 03:18 PM

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I'm glad to hear about Brother Brad.

Maybe he will join us over here and become part of our group and post a report on his new scoot?

Maybe in time, but for now Brad will have to be a vicarious member.

He doesn't have a computer, which is why I got involved.

Weldangrind · 05-17-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbite

Slick. I live really close to work (~3km) and I think they'd be the hot ticket for commuting in the Spring/Summer/Fall.

Since it's electric, are they legal on the bike trails/paths?

It's probably annoying to those who don't know what they are, but they can legally go anywhere a bicycle goes (at least in BC). At first glance, they look like a gas scooter.

FastDoc · 05-17-2010, 04:36 PM

Because it will likely make almost no noise I think a bicycle bell would be a good idea to warn pedestrians if riding on an established path.

Jim · 05-17-2010, 06:23 PM

It should have a horn on it I would think?

It can indeed go anywhere a bike can go in BC... Though, in BC I don't think anyone enforces any of the rules for bicycles, for example, you really aren't allowed on the sidewalk, unless the municipality has made a bylaw specifying that you can.

Weldangrind · 05-17-2010, 08:54 PM

It does have a horn, but that would be a less than polite way of announcing your presence on a multi-use trail.

I'm gonna mention the bell idea to Brad.

Jim · 05-17-2010, 09:01 PM

It depends on the method of using it, a friendly beep - beep should be ok? (except if there were a horse you may startle)

SpudRider · 05-18-2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

It does have a horn, but that would be a less than polite way of announcing your presence on a multi-use trail.

I'm gonna mention the bell idea to Brad.

I think a clown horn would be louder than a bicycle bell, and just as polite.

Spud

Jim · 05-18-2010, 02:22 AM

I prefer the dixie horn, though it may take up too much juice from the battery

Imagine blasting through an intersection (at 32 km/h) blaring the tune from the Dukes of Hazard. You could paint the thing orange

frostbite · 05-18-2010, 07:44 AM

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Imagine blasting through an intersection (at 32 km/h) blaring the tune from the Dukes of Hazard. You could paint the thing orange

Pure awesome.

Of course it may adversely impact your standing with the honey's.

Weldangrind · 05-18-2010, 11:00 AM

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I prefer the dixie horn, though it may take up too much juice from the battery

Imagine blasting through an intersection (at 32 km/h) blaring the tune from the Dukes of Hazard. You could paint the thing orange

Brad and I actually laughed at the concept of adding the OOGAH horn that's on sale at Princess. BTW, Brad nearly bought the orange version of the scooter.

Weldangrind · 05-18-2010, 11:01 AM

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Pure awesome.

Of course it may adversely impact your standing with the honey's.

That depends upon the type of honeys that one is trying to attract. :wink:

Jim · 05-18-2010, 04:04 PM

Ougah would be good too

He'd be popular out on South Fraser Way the next time the Canucks win a playoff game.

SpudRider · 05-18-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

I prefer the dixie horn, though it may take up too much juice from the battery

Imagine blasting through an intersection (at 32 km/h) blaring the tune from the Dukes of Hazard. You could paint the thing orange

Brad and I actually laughed at the concept of adding the OOGAH horn that's on sale at Princess. BTW, Brad nearly bought the orange version of the scooter.

Wait a second, let me get this right; Brad chose black over orange? 8O

Spud

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frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	Slick. I live really close to work (~3km) and I think they'd be the hot ticket for commuting in the Spring/Summer/Fall. Since it's electric, are they legal on the bike trails/paths? __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Because it will likely make almost no noise I think a bicycle bell would be a good idea to warn pedestrians if riding on an established path. __________________ Happy to serve.
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Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	It should have a horn on it I would think? It can indeed go anywhere a bike can go in BC... Though, in BC I don't think anyone enforces any of the rules for bicycles, for example, you really aren't allowed on the sidewalk, unless the municipality has made a bylaw specifying that you can. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It does have a horn, but that would be a less than polite way of announcing your presence on a multi-use trail. I'm gonna mention the bell idea to Brad. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-17-2010, 09:01 PM	#23
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	It depends on the method of using it, a friendly beep - beep should be ok? (except if there were a horse you may startle) __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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05-18-2010, 02:22 AM	#25
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I prefer the dixie horn, though it may take up too much juice from the battery Imagine blasting through an intersection (at 32 km/h) blaring the tune from the Dukes of Hazard. You could paint the thing orange __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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05-18-2010, 04:04 PM	#29
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Ougah would be good too He'd be popular out on South Fraser Way the next time the Canucks win a playoff game. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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