Scoot the Future?

I know you spelling nazi's are going to have a field day and Kai's going to jump in on the action too, but first and foremost, fuck you all.



Because at the heart of it, "Fuck you" and "fuck the institution" is what getting a motorcycle is all about. Its about going against other people's better judgment and getting around the anti-social way...on a dangerous, loud, fast, motorcycle.

The next question you might ask is, why do you ride?
When you're on a motorcycle, its very easy to blank everything out, except the act of riding the bike, to put all of your concentration into what you are doing and to focus yourself on one. Because if you don't, you crash (and/or die).
Its very therapeutic, almost a form of meditation if you will.
I remember countless times, when I'd go out for a ride with lots of things troubling me, and then coming back feeling refreshed, energized and focused.
Not to mention its fun.


So then what are the advantages of getting a motorbike?
Well, traffic is no longer a problem, and neither is parking. You'll be seeing less filling stations, depending on how you ride, and you'll get to where you're going having fun, and getting there quickly, and they're easier to operate than a car. Unless of course you're missing two or more limbs.

As for the disadvantages, well there are countless douche's on the road who don't EVER see you coming, so you have to ride in a manner that means you're always trying to get away from traffic, you have to be much more alert to your surroundings, gotta avoid painted lines and drain pipes when its wet. When it starts raining, you have to suit up and wait 15 to 20 minutes for the rain to really get going. You have to wear usually cumbersome safety gear, and when you crash it is guaranteed to hurt.

Now what I want to know, is. If this applies to motorbikes, why is it that people seem to get the idea that the disadvantages don't apply to scooters. I'm sorry but the logic falls short, how the fuck can a pissy scooter be safer than a full sized motorbike?!



BULLSHIT! You're just as invisible to drivers, you have smaller wheels, less traction, shittier brakes, no acceleration and more often than not, you're wearing flops, shorts, a t-shirt and a helmet. And people think this is acceptable. Then when that rider is asked why they didn't get a motorbike, thier reply is, "oh no thats too dangerous!"

I certainly ain't saying there's anything wrong with riding scooters in beach clothes, but don't go deluding yourselves if you think you're safer.
The reality is that you will crash, no matter what you ride. And as long as you keep that in mind, you're welcome to dress however you like. After all its your life.

In closing, if you want to get a scooter or a bike, get it for the right reasons, and understand all the risks involved. If you think bikes are dangerous and anyone on two wheels is a douche, then let me ask you this, when was the last time you saw a biker coming in your rear view? When was the last time you moved over to let him pass safely?

Keep the rubber side down, shiny side up. Check your mirrors and drive sober.
Later bitches.