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Buzglyd · 11-21-2012, 06:33 AM

Upon making my weekly visit to the local BMW dealer, I declared they needed to give me something to ride so I wouldn't have to keep bugging friends and neighbors to be my courtesy shuttle.

BMW has scooter demos on site and I took it for the day.

I must say I came away thoroughly impressed. The 650GT flat out moves and is comfy to boot.

I rode it about 70 miles on the local canyon roads and it is stable and handles like a dream. You will surprise many a squid friend on this.

I wouldn't step up and spend 10 grand on it. A year from now I'll scan the CL ads for a yuppy who bought one for the wife.

That may be the only downfall. The seat height is pretty tall for a scooter. It was no problem for me but I can't see my GF handling this unless they have a lower seat option.

jmdonald · 11-21-2012, 07:31 AM

I can respect a man who rides a scooter throwing caution to the wind. The Mods and Rockers were both bad asses. I think a scooter would make a great city ride. Setting the tone. Laying down the gauntlet. Thanks for picking it up.

Buzglyd · 11-21-2012, 07:45 AM

Well, for some reason, I did feel the need to explain to people who asked me about it that it was just a loaner from the dealer while my "real" bike was being serviced.

The Spaceman · 11-21-2012, 08:34 AM

A new BMW in the shop? How strange and rare.

Put down the puddin bowl and back slowly away from the scooter Buzz

12er · 11-21-2012, 11:01 AM

Out of denial finally eh? It ok, you can let your true self be known. We'll still love you.

The_AirHawk · 11-21-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 12er

Out of denial finally eh? It ok, you can let your true self be known. We'll still love you.

Geezus, but where the Hell is the "Like" button on this site....

Buzglyd · 11-21-2012, 02:49 PM

Well there was plenty of storage for antiquing.

I just kept telling myself I was on a Gurney Alligator.

sarnali2 · 11-21-2012, 04:35 PM

"Vespa's Best F**k The Rest"......"If it Ain't Piaggio it ain't sh*t"....

Were you at least wearing tight pants and Beatle Boots while you rode it???

seruzawa · 11-21-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

Geezus, but where the Hell is the "Like" button on this site....

Just post "goof poin" or "best post".

11-21-2012, 06:33 AM	#1
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,850	Today's lunch ride: Scooter edition! Upon making my weekly visit to the local BMW dealer, I declared they needed to give me something to ride so I wouldn't have to keep bugging friends and neighbors to be my courtesy shuttle. BMW has scooter demos on site and I took it for the day. I must say I came away thoroughly impressed. The 650GT flat out moves and is comfy to boot. I rode it about 70 miles on the local canyon roads and it is stable and handles like a dream. You will surprise many a squid friend on this. I wouldn't step up and spend 10 grand on it. A year from now I'll scan the CL ads for a yuppy who bought one for the wife. That may be the only downfall. The seat height is pretty tall for a scooter. It was no problem for me but I can't see my GF handling this unless they have a lower seat option.

11-21-2012, 07:31 AM	#2
jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,223	Real Man I can respect a man who rides a scooter throwing caution to the wind. The Mods and Rockers were both bad asses. I think a scooter would make a great city ride. Setting the tone. Laying down the gauntlet. Thanks for picking it up. __________________ Secede.

11-21-2012, 08:34 AM	#4
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,388	A new BMW in the shop? How strange and rare. Put down the puddin bowl and back slowly away from the scooter Buzz __________________ :About 80,000 soaked French spectators received more shocks today than a nun in a cucumber patch."

11-21-2012, 04:35 PM	#8
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,639	"Vespa's Best F*k The Rest"......"If it Ain't Piaggio it ain't sht".... Were you at least wearing tight pants and Beatle Boots while you rode it??? __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

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11-21-2012, 07:45 AM	#3
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,850	Well, for some reason, I did feel the need to explain to people who asked me about it that it was just a loaner from the dealer while my "real" bike was being serviced.

11-21-2012, 11:01 AM	#5
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,791	Out of denial finally eh? It ok, you can let your true self be known. We'll still love you.

11-21-2012, 02:49 PM	#7
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,850	Well there was plenty of storage for antiquing. I just kept telling myself I was on a Gurney Alligator.