Strange scoot

BigJohn · 01-17-2006

As I was driving home from work this afternoon, I passed the strangest scooter....

As I was driving along I saw what appeared to be a scooter, with a convertible top. Naw...couldn't be....

Son of a gun...It is a scooter with a convertible top....

LIB!

*Tod* · 01-17-2006

Quite possibly one of these...

http://www.baronmotorcycles.com/models_d.asp?m_id=10

gpzrider · 01-17-2006

There used to be a local guy who rode around town in the winter here on a small scooter with a homemade top made out of 1X2's and sheet plastic. Dumbest thing I ever saw.

**Spok** · 01-17-2006

very strange indeed.

1400pilot · 01-17-2006

well........whatever works!!!!

BamaBob · 01-17-2006

Looks like NASA's geeks are at it again!!

http://www.smileycentral.com/sig.jsp...p=ZSYYYYYYDGUS

ciso · 01-18-2006

At least he's riding.

cudaosix · 01-18-2006

He can reach a little over 50 on that thing more or less. At that speed the top must catch a lot of wind and make it a squirrly ride.

Kiwi Cruiser · 01-18-2006

You wouldnt want to be riding that in a strong side wind but it would be great in the rain i guess

**2WheelFun** · 01-18-2006

And he's enjoying a ride as well as using less gas.

ejshotgun · 01-18-2006

"Scooter Trash"

Just kidding whatever "floats your boat".

bross · 01-18-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by spok

very strange indeed.

I'd think after all the rain you've been having, you would've had your order in by now!

I have to agree about the wind issue, can you say "parasail" boys and girls?

**Spok** · 01-18-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by bross

I'd think after all the rain you've been having, you would've had your order in by now!

I have to agree about the wind issue, can you say "parasail" boys and girls?

its a scooter brent.

kais3rboy · 01-18-2006

is it solar powered?

cudaosix · 01-18-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by kais3rboy

is it solar powered?

No,no......Hamster powered.

tnhunter · 01-18-2006

I can remember seeing an accessory for motorcycles like that. It was a plastic bag looking thing you could pull over the motorcycle to ride it in the rain. It covered the the whole bike and you, except for you legs. I know I saw it in a magazine somewhere, but never saw anyone use it.

*trikebubble* · 01-18-2006

I've seen BMW scooters like that in Italy before.
Nanu-nanu.

Xlr8n · 01-18-2006

Pretty quick on the ball with the camera! Good shots! See if you can get us some shots of the '07 Kawi Meanstreak 2000cc!

Neo · 01-18-2006

That scooter strongly resembles BMW's C1 (pictured below). However, the marque on the back is not the BMW Roundel. It's something else; maybe Victory Motorcycles? I'm not much on european motorcycle brands. FYI, the C1 is not available in the U.S.

*jukief* · 01-18-2006

I like that BMW version! I wonder, though, whether the top would do much of a job of keeping out rain. A lot of it blows in from the side...

01-17-2006	#1 (permalink)
BigJohn Power Hungry V2K Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,393	Strange scoot As I was driving home from work this afternoon, I passed the strangest scooter.... As I was driving along I saw what appeared to be a scooter, with a convertible top. Naw...couldn't be.... Son of a gun...It is a scooter with a convertible top.... LIB! __________________ '00 Nomad '06 V2K LT Because RED is the fastest color...

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Tod I yam what I yam Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 21,830	Quite possibly one of these... http://www.baronmotorcycles.com/models_d.asp?m_id=10 __________________ “Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,673	very strange indeed. __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

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1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,839	well........whatever works!!!! __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65

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BamaBob 2008 HD Ultra Classic Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Meridianville, Alabama Posts: 6,779	Looks like NASA's geeks are at it again!! http://www.smileycentral.com/sig.jsp...p=ZSYYYYYYDGUS __________________ BamaBob *BTK Womens Azz Size Study Rep, U.S. Dept. of Posterior*

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gpzrider Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 2,249	There used to be a local guy who rode around town in the winter here on a small scooter with a homemade top made out of 1X2's and sheet plastic. Dumbest thing I ever saw.

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ciso Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 493	At least he's riding.

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cudaosix Guitar nerd BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 3,542	He can reach a little over 50 on that thing more or less. At that speed the top must catch a lot of wind and make it a squirrly ride. __________________ Over 40 MegaFonzies and rising 1980 KZ1000

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Kiwi Cruiser Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palmerston North New Zealand Posts: 329	You wouldnt want to be riding that in a strong side wind but it would be great in the rain i guess

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2WheelFun the "fun" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 32,670	And he's enjoying a ride as well as using less gas. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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ejshotgun How 'bout a Poke? BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Smith, AR Posts: 492	"Scooter Trash" Just kidding whatever "floats your boat". __________________ '77 KZ1000 LTD

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kais3rboy Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Reston, Va Posts: 531	is it solar powered? __________________ COURAGE is to move into danger with a means to escape.

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tnhunter Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville "music city" Posts: 1,320	I can remember seeing an accessory for motorcycles like that. It was a plastic bag looking thing you could pull over the motorcycle to ride it in the rain. It covered the the whole bike and you, except for you legs. I know I saw it in a magazine somewhere, but never saw anyone use it. __________________ 87 vn1500b 88se Jardine pipes stage 1 jet 87 Gl1200I Goldwing load up, head out.

01-18-2006	#17 (permalink)
trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 22,557	I've seen BMW scooters like that in Italy before. Nanu-nanu. __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

01-18-2006	#18 (permalink)
Xlr8n Living on the dark side Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 2,541	Pretty quick on the ball with the camera! Good shots! See if you can get us some shots of the '07 Kawi Meanstreak 2000cc! __________________ '03 1200 Sporty

01-18-2006	#19 (permalink)
Neo Sit speling cheker BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 408	That scooter strongly resembles BMW's C1 (pictured below). However, the marque on the back is not the BMW Roundel. It's something else; maybe Victory Motorcycles? I'm not much on european motorcycle brands. FYI, the C1 is not available in the U.S. __________________ Agent Smith: Goodbye, Mr. Anderson. Neo: My name...is Neo! 2004 BMW R1150 RT Last edited by Neo : 01-18-2006 at 12:55 PM.

01-18-2006	#20 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,444	I like that BMW version! I wonder, though, whether the top would do much of a job of keeping out rain. A lot of it blows in from the side... __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

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