i was thinking of buying a scooter and selling my bulky and expensive jeep cherokee as it is draining my wallet, but i have a couple questions
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I get around year-round in Tucson on two-wheels. My main around town bike is a 400cc bike with a 2.5 gallon gas tank. I get about 50 mpg around town. Sticker shock at the pump is mediated by the small tank. Even now, I'm never putting in more than $10 worth. (I borrowed a friend's 12 mpg van to do a few errands recently and felt the pain of the van and car crowd at the pump. No thanks.)
Weather-wise Tucson summers can be challenging. I've ridden through 5 of them, so it can be done and you can do it. Stay hydrated. Park in the shade whenever possible. Choose routes with a minimum of traffic lights for daytime travel, if possible. As long as you're moving, everything will feel OK. If you don't wear them now, a pair of shades is a good idea.
Then there's the monsoons. If you like splashing around in puddles, you'll like riding through monsoons. You'll get to know which streets flood first and which have the best drainage.
For keeping your stuff dry while you ride, I heartily recommend timbuk2 messenger bags. (www.timbuk2.com or at local stores) They last forever and are completely waterproof. If you like the style but want a break on the price check out ebay. People sell them after a season, or because they ordered a custom bag and got the wrong size, colors, etc.
Re: moto experienceszoobarMay 7 2008, 14:52:16 UTC
I have nothing to offer by way of scooter experience however I heartily second the Timbuk2 Bags. They keep things dry, are customizable, easy on your back and are pure awesome.
Weather-wise Tucson summers can be challenging. I've ridden through 5 of them, so it can be done and you can do it. Stay hydrated. Park in the shade whenever possible. Choose routes with a minimum of traffic lights for daytime travel, if possible. As long as you're moving, everything will feel OK. If you don't wear them now, a pair of shades is a good idea.
Then there's the monsoons. If you like splashing around in puddles, you'll like riding through monsoons. You'll get to know which streets flood first and which have the best drainage.
For keeping your stuff dry while you ride, I heartily recommend timbuk2 messenger bags. (www.timbuk2.com or at local stores) They last forever and are completely waterproof. If you like the style but want a break on the price check out ebay. People sell them after a season, or because they ordered a custom bag and got the wrong size, colors, etc.
hope this helps.
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