funny NYC scooter club

ecr959 · 02-14-2012, 03:33 PM

These guys are in NYC and they enjoy riding Vespa scooters. I like the following text:

While mounted on pure steel and rubber, the engine beneath roars with every turn of the throttle. The exhilaration of freedom penetrates your body and possesses your soul. For now, you are in flight!!! With every narrowing and winding turn of each road, there is a feeling of being one. And, although the wind continues to bite at your face with the grit of its teeth, it is also the very reason you continue to journey through the realm of the unknown path of life.
However you choose to ride, there is no better way of doing so than to share it with those who have the common sensation of being on metal with two wheels. And what better way to ride, if not with friends, comrades, amigos. That has become our bond and our belief. We are on a Mission. We are on Scooters. We are the MINI MART MUCHACHOS!!!

I'm not in NYC anymore, I'm feeling really happy I moved down here to NC. I just wanted to share something funny.
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alantf · 02-14-2012, 03:56 PM

My first taste of two wheels, back in 1965, was on old 1959 Lambretta scooter. In those days, in England, the only choice of scooter was Vespa or Lambretta. I still remember the sense of freedom after using the bus all my life.

If you get a chance, watch the movie "Quadrophenia", all about the Mods & Rockers on scooters & bikes, back in the 1960s.[attachment=0:1huoguzn]b25.jpg[/attachment:1huoguzn]

ecr959 · 02-14-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by alantf

If you get a chance, watch the movie "Quadrophenia", all about the Mods & Rockers on scooters & bikes, back in the 1960s.

Hi Alan. I haven't seen Quadrophenia, but I heard it has music from The Who, and I'm a fan of rock, and of other types of music. I also heard that Sting , from the Police, has a small part in it. Maybe I can get it on Netflix.

Water Warrior 2 · 02-14-2012, 04:26 PM

Scooters are a great way to get around. I just wish they required a license for the under 50 cc crowd. There are far too many kids riding with no idea that it isn't really a bicycle.

mrlmd1 · 02-14-2012, 10:19 PM

Back in the 60's I bought a used Lambretta scooter for $20 that I rode all over Brooklyn NY with no plates. I wish I had it now, it would probably be worth $3000 and still be running.

Water Warrior 2 · 02-15-2012, 12:34 AM

Used Vespas and Lambrettas go for big bucks. In some cases they are far more expensive than a new scooter. I imagine if you want a piece of history and a nostalgic ride you have to pay for it.

ecr959 · 02-16-2012, 08:42 PM

The poster is really funny, and the text is like like what we feel when we ride.
Hey, Rookie Rider, maybe you can meet these guys. I think they're in Queens.

Rookie Rider · 02-17-2012, 01:06 AM

Haahaha, can they keep up with me ?

Water Warrior 2 · 02-17-2012, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

Haahaha, can they keep up with me ?

In very heavy traffic they will likely show you the way.

alantf · 02-19-2012, 10:12 AM

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02-14-2012, 03:33 PM	#1
ecr959 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Happy in Raleigh,NC Posts: 155	funny NYC scooter club These guys are in NYC and they enjoy riding Vespa scooters. I like the following text: While mounted on pure steel and rubber, the engine beneath roars with every turn of the throttle. The exhilaration of freedom penetrates your body and possesses your soul. For now, you are in flight!!! With every narrowing and winding turn of each road, there is a feeling of being one. And, although the wind continues to bite at your face with the grit of its teeth, it is also the very reason you continue to journey through the realm of the unknown path of life. However you choose to ride, there is no better way of doing so than to share it with those who have the common sensation of being on metal with two wheels. And what better way to ride, if not with friends, comrades, amigos. That has become our bond and our belief. We are on a Mission. We are on Scooters. We are the MINI MART MUCHACHOS!!! I'm not in NYC anymore, I'm feeling really happy I moved down here to NC. I just wanted to share something funny. . __________________ Eddie Colon -- Raleigh,NC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-14-2012, 03:56 PM	#2
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: funny NYC scooter club My first taste of two wheels, back in 1965, was on old 1959 Lambretta scooter. In those days, in England, the only choice of scooter was Vespa or Lambretta. I still remember the sense of freedom after using the bus all my life. If you get a chance, watch the movie "Quadrophenia", all about the Mods & Rockers on scooters & bikes, back in the 1960s.[attachment=0:1huoguzn]b25.jpg[/attachment:1huoguzn] __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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02-14-2012, 04:26 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: funny NYC scooter club Scooters are a great way to get around. I just wish they required a license for the under 50 cc crowd. There are far too many kids riding with no idea that it isn't really a bicycle.
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02-14-2012, 10:19 PM	#5
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: funny NYC scooter club Back in the 60's I bought a used Lambretta scooter for $20 that I rode all over Brooklyn NY with no plates. I wish I had it now, it would probably be worth $3000 and still be running. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-15-2012, 12:34 AM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: funny NYC scooter club Used Vespas and Lambrettas go for big bucks. In some cases they are far more expensive than a new scooter. I imagine if you want a piece of history and a nostalgic ride you have to pay for it.
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02-16-2012, 08:42 PM	#7
ecr959 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Happy in Raleigh,NC Posts: 155	Re: funny NYC scooter club The poster is really funny, and the text is like like what we feel when we ride. Hey, Rookie Rider, maybe you can meet these guys. I think they're in Queens. __________________ Eddie Colon -- Raleigh,NC
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02-17-2012, 01:06 AM	#8
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: funny NYC scooter club Haahaha, can they keep up with me ?
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02-19-2012, 10:12 AM	#10
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: funny NYC scooter club [attachment=0:tusgllmn]img043.jpg[/attachment:tusgllmn] __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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