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about scooters
Yahoo Message Number: 97466
Whew! Some really great advice...thanks all!

I think i need to clarify a few points tho. One is, I travel ALONE with my new Dober Gal-pal puppy, Junah, or, with my 88yr.old semi-blind, semi-deaf, semi-invalid Mom . Since I've had numerous occasions where I had to maneuver back and forth--is why I don't want to tow a toad. With help, yes it'd be great, but alone, well, I'm sure you can see the problems that can arise.

Also, I used to long haul/transport horses--backing/turning an F 250  Ford pulling a thorobred horse trailer, and articulated heavy machinery teaches you a lot! I'm a retired Operating Engineer and am very familiar with heavy equipment operations...grin! I towed their largest U Haul back from Az this May--[and for the safety issues mentioned, it had surge brakes installed!] and had absolutely no problems of any kind. I also have a back up camera installed... I'm good at backing trailers, etc.

I agree about the training course...good, good suggestion. Just because I had one years ago, doesn't mean I will remember all I need to. As for safety of riding gear...sigh...I also had one bad accident when a car ran a stop sign and plowed into me...bad road burns, no bones broken. Every person I've EVER known has had a BAD accident on a motorcycle/scooter, so I take that warning very seriously. I doubt I'd go so far as the leathers...not until my weight stabilizes, and if the past five years are any indication, that isn't happening soon [grin--getting older kinda sucks, huh, ladies??]. Helmet, gloves, proper footwear--yes.
 My niece works for a large motorcycle shop in AZ., and I looked them all over while there this spring. The idea of checking out more at a show is a possibility.
 I already have the ramp built to load/unload from the trailer. As for the cargo or saddle bags...if I can find what you posted [built ons] or commercially made--great!! I just mentioned that I wanted to have carrying capacity--having horses all my life, the word 'saddlebags' came naturally! Bigger wheels--another good suggestion.

I know a scooter MUST be able to handle street speeds....but generally, I wouldn't be using it 'in town'...I tend to avoid traffic, congestion, and park/camp way out on the fringes of civilization. When IN such areas, I will hopefully be visiting friends who will graciously offer me rides to and from, as that is the only situation where i see myself 'parked' like that.

While I realize there are draw backs to using a scooter, in many ways, it is my only option under my conditions. I'm pretty independent and capable right now--[59] but down the road..? May have to re-assess my options.

Again, thanks ALL!!!

Gini Free

Celie and Nihm, Tonkinese kitlets
"Kooch" the little red LD that could

"Growing old is mandatory. Growing wise is optional."
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Gini Free and Junah, canine xtrodinaire
"CHERRYOTTE" our little red home on wheels
"Growing old is mandatory. Growing wise is optional."
 
Re: about scooters
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Yahoo Message Number: 97467
The idea is to never get into those situations in the first place.  We have towed a Honda Accord or Jeep Grand Cherokee all over the country.  My uncle taught me that a good sailor never backs up!  Good advice for a motorhome pilot as well.  And how are you going to get your mother on the back of a scooter?

Dick