Not to hijack this thread, but...

I think we're about to see a renewed emphasis on two-wheeled safety before long. With all the soccer moms, retired people and students now trying to avoid high fuel costs by buying scooters it's not gonna be long before some cager makes a grease spot out of one. It's sad, but true.

Not to belittle them, but most of these new riders don't have to take a course or really have any kind of training or skill beyond that required to ride a bicycle. At least for us a license endorsement is required that usually involves a skills & knowledge test. For them I'm not even sure wearing a helmet is the law.

Most of 'em don't even know "the wave"

I truly hate that there are going to be some injuries or deaths from scooter riders before the general public gets a clue and starts looking for those of us on two wheels. But I'm not an optimist that public awareness will become a priority until something shocking like that happens.

Off my soapbox now, back to your regularly scheduled thread.

M7