Comments on: The scooter files – Two-wheeled trouble

By: thefrog

thefrog — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:21:06 +0000

Can’t we all just…….walk?

By: Davidoff59

Davidoff59 — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:32:18 +0000

Its pretty simple why speed cameras dont save lives and the quicker people realise this, the better. Say u are driving down the road and a cop with a speed gun gets you speeding, what happens? he pulls you over, tells you off and gives you a ticket. The person is then very likely to drive slower at least for a while. its called visible policing which has a greater affect on the roads than any other form of unmanned traffic speed control. On the other hand, a person flashed by a speed camera more often than not does not know they have been flashed until weeks or months later. A person could get flashed a lot of times in a week and get banned where as a person pulled over by a cop will more than likely slow down. thats why cameras are money making machines and thats prob why it takes so long to get a ticket in the post as they are making so much money processing all the speed camera fines.

By: Shawn@SoScooter.com

Shawn@SoScooter.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:18:04 +0000

I think that both car drivers and scooter riders have a lot to learn. Scooters riders especially have a lot to learn, since they are usually not fanatics like motorcycle riders, and thus don’t take the time to learn all the intricacies of two-wheeled transportation (different mindset). Scooter riders must realize that car drivers aren’t used to scooters on the road and thus should be more careful. At the same time, car drivers should be more aware of smaller vehicles now that there are many more on the roads.

Your treatment of the subject was great… and I agree that we should just all remember that that there is a person!

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:17:02 +0000

Eric…

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By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:17:55 +0000

GSXR1000…

carbon foot print is the buzz word of the century and it drives me up the wall!

and to the others here who keep thinking spped cameras save lives and lowers speeds save lives….well your wrong! all it does is turn the place into a police state where you are watching your speedo more than the road…

imo (and that of many others – NOT the vic governmnet though) is that DRIVER EDUCATION saves lives…none of these draconian laws which are blatant attempts at raising revenue….

consider this scenario:
your driving along a freeway doing 110 in a 100 zone (so ur 10 ks over), soon after you get snapped by a speed camera, then about 1 minute after you merge into the next lane and collect another motorist…how does a speed camera save ur life their? all it does is send your grieving family a speeding ticket for the day of your death…hardly life saving

By: Watah

Watah — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:30:30 +0000

my gf recently bought a scooter. and i use it sometimes. yea it is really scary.

after that if i drive i look out for scooters or motorbikes and give alot of space.

max speed on moped scooters is pretty low at about 50kmh so if u think the scooter is slow they are problably maxed out. and the engine is screaming. but it actually feels like doing 100-110kmh in a car. very scary. dont forget u need to look out for potholes and small stones and maybe banana skins which is kind of hard when u need to watch out for cars front rear left and right. even cross winds can blow u left or right.

By: Glen

Glen — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:26:57 +0000

For all those idiots who keep saying fast cars save lives….. tossers.

how the hell does a fast car SAVE lives. do you morons post on here and actually listen to what you say?

i have purchased a motor cycle a number of months ago and since then i have actually kept an eye out for bikes…. WHY might you ask? because cars more often than not cause the accidents!

they swerve without checking blind spots, pull out without looking, etc etc etc, you could go on all day about this.

anyway all im saying is that motorists have to be aware of motorcycles on the road. im sure none of you would feel very happy if you killed a motorcyclist in a crash regardless of whose fault it was.

By: GSXR1000

GSXR1000 — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:15:43 +0000

Matt

I see your subtlety in the closing paragraph.

I hope you were not implying that I was a café a racer in your reply. I too commute on two wheels, although only ~480km per weeks, and I have been riding for 23 years. I also ride in all weather conditions. The most exciting time was Phillip Island @ 250kmh on Pilot Power Race tyres, this is very good way to learn about the feel of the bike below you. Although not recommended for inexperienced riders. I have attended some 25 trackdays up and the down the East Coast. I believe trackdays are best way for motorcyclist to improve the skills, but unfortunately they do not cater for scooters!

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:04:32 +0000

Gixxer, I ride 80km every week day and over 600km on weekends. I also ride rain, hail or shine, unlike some cafe racers (check out the last paragraph, it may provide a hint).

The article is simply reflecting a point of view popular in the media which I thought to be ‘news worthy’ and was placed on the site accordingly.

By: GSXR1000

GSXR1000 — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 06:12:43 +0000

What a poor example of the investigative reporting. This type of comment only legitimises aggressive and intolerant behaviour towards motorcyclists by the motorists (whom have predisposition of the dislike of motorcyclists). Any one with half a brain can devise a survey to support what ever argument they want push, this is why AAMI has not released their questionnaire to credible reporters.

Two wheeled motor transport should be encouraged. Scooters and motor cycles have a smaller carbon foot print, reduce traffic congestion, reduce parking problems and reduce road degradation.
AAMI needs to be far more open-minded about all forms of legalised modes of transport. I am in the process of cancelling all my AAMI insurance policies. I advise all other two wheeled commuters to do the same.