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Almost a scooter owner!

Post by scootermom »

I usually lurk here, but I just HAD to share this bit of really good news:

I am totally jazzed....this morning I put down my deposit on a 2009 Tangerine Buddy 125. It still has to be ordered, and I need to take my motorcycle class, but I am FINALLY getting my scooter!!

It's my Christmas/40th birthday present to myself, and I am just. so. thrilled!

Now I have to shop for all the extra necessaries: riding jacket, gloves, scooter lock, etc...

YAAAAY!!!!! :mrgreen:
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Post by bigbropgo »

Good for you. When you get it, ride hard, ride safe. Enjoy and congrats.
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Welcome and congrats!

Locks and security are very important, especially in RVA which had a scooter theft crime wave this year. At least three of our members got hit by it.
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Post by Nickie McNichols »

Congratulations. I keep hearing about how impressive the Genuine Buddy is. I don't personally know anyone who rides one, but I sure see a lot of them out and about. The dealer here is very nice, and very involved with the scooter community.
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Post by twoscoots »

You have a riding buddy whenever you need one. We'll be so cute.

You can go get your MC learner's permit with just the written test - then you can ride with a licensed rider (me). Once you pass the class, you just take the paperwork into DMV and they hand you a new license.
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Post by scootermom »

Thanks, guys!

I'm looking forward to riding around Richmond with all the other scooter fans around here!

And twoscoots, oh yeah, we will definitely go riding! Just adorable, with our matching tangerine Buddys! I didn't know that about the learner's permit....might look into doing that!
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Post by myras_girls »

Welcome to the club! I love riding my scooter more than I ever thought possible and I hope the same goes for you.
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Post by jmazza »

Awesome! Congrats!! It's always great to add another member to the Genuine ranks (and add a ModBud member as well!).

Can't wait to read the first ride report- it's a must around here, as soon as you stop grinning.

It's also great to see the words "motorcycle class," "riding jacket," and "gloves" in your post. We like safe riders 8) We like unsafe ones too, actually, but you know what I mean. :P
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Post by Skootz Kabootz »

Congratulations! I think I can speak on behalf of everyone here when I say that years later the scooting thrill remains the same. Enjoy every second!
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Post by KABarash »

Congrats on the new scoot.

Ride happy
Ride safe
Ride healthy

Side note: I got myself my Buddy for a 49th birthday gift, it was the only but the BEST gift I got!!
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Post by Tocsik »

Congrats, Welcome, etc!!!!
Ride the heck out of that thing! Don't let a little "chill" keep you off of it.
I ride year-round in Denver (unless there is snow on the roads).
Rode today and it was about 30 degrees! (I was in San Diego last week and it was close to 80!. I didn't wish I was on my scooter though; those whackos drive even faster than when I moved away in '95!)
Just dress appropriately and it's no problem.
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Post by scootermom »

:D

I plan to ride in the cold, as long as the roads are safe and snow and ice free. I'm pretty cold-tolerant.
Got word yesterday that my scoot is on it's way to Richmond, so I should have it this time next week! Woohoo!!

I'll be sure to post pics (of me riding around the neighborhood because I can't take a class til January :roll: )

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Post by r0sa »

CONGRATULATIONS! and welcome to the scooter scene :D
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congrats

Post by ericz »

Congratulations!!! You are one of us now! :clap:
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