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Bike Related: Bikes vs. Mopeds

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    So, I love mopeds. And bicycles. Obviously, the bicycle is a far more superior machine, but I still love mopeds.

    Agree? Disagree?

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    Mopeds suck when they are loud and I want it to be quiet. Other than that, agree. Although I'd rather have a motorcycle.

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      CommentAuthorK_phomma
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     

    I have a friend that rides a moped.

    • CommentAuthorcrossett
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     

    I don't really have much enmity for mopeds other than when they drive in the bike lane. The two stroke exhaust sucks too.

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      CommentAuthorbschultz
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     

    Mopeds don't have strict emissions regulations. They are loud. I hate them. Besides, who are you, a Mod? Is your favorite movie Quadrophenia? As far as legit motorcycles go, I've crashed them wayy to many times; you couldn't pay me to ride one.

    GOOOOOOO BIKES!!

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      CommentAuthorK_phomma
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008 edited
     

    Too much fat people on scooters too.

    No my friend is not fat.

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      CommentAuthorgrimm
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     

    Mopeds are aight. I would not mind them being more popular here, as theyre more fuel efficient and take less space than cars. Though just like bicycles you have to consider rain gear with them 6 months out of the year. I do wish they were more quiet however.

    The classic mopeds can be pretty gorgeous, but never nearly as as an old school italian bicycle.

    • CommentAuthorcrossett
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     

    They may be fuel efficient but they are horrible polluters. European cities are filled with mopeds and scooters with two stroke engines that spew particulates all over everything. That's the reason all their churches and other old stone buildings need to be cleaned so often, they'd be black in a few years.

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      CommentAuthorbschultz
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008 edited
     
    crossett:

    they are horrible polluters.

    /thread

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    Apparently, the Puddle Cutters (Portland's branch of the Moped Army) are finding ways to get their mopeds up to 65 or 70 MPH. Crazy, right? Considering the average size of a moped's motor is about 50-60cc's. Jeeze, I have to infiltrate and find out their secrets.

    The main issue I have with mopeds is the sound. And that the maximum weight limit is 220 lbs. Standard. There's no way the would be popular now with this whole obesity epidemic. I dunno, there's not much you can do now, though, right?

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    Just get a track motorcycle, those are sooooo radical.

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      CommentAuthorK_phomma
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     

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    K_phomma:

    HAHAHA.
    Epic, fucking epic.

    When I get a moped, I will set the pace for all y'all. When I'm not on my bike, obvi.

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      CommentAuthorzelah
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     

    mopeds are for pussies

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    You're for pussies.

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      CommentAuthorzelah
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     

    ^^^real

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      CommentAuthorzacp
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     
    cassadyisfixed:

    You're for pussies.

    hes not the only one.

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    Not me, I'm for boobies.

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    Also, if you've ever been on a moped, you know it's not for pussies.

    Especially if you've ever been on a moped drunk. NOT THAT I HAVE.

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    Max is NOW!:

    Not me, I'm for boobies.

    Way to be.

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    Moped in Portland = A lazy, slower way to get around.

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    Not if you're in the moped army. From what I hear, anyhow.

    Also, when I spend too much money on one, it will really only be for fun. Not my main mode of transportation.

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      CommentAuthorzelah
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     
    cassadyisfixed:

    Also, if you've ever been on a moped, you know it's not for pussies.

    Especially if you've ever been on a moped drunk. NOT THAT I HAVE.

    if you're operating a motor vehicle while drunk it's not that you're for pussies, it's more that you're a dumb piece of shit.

    real talk.

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    I never said I have operated a moped while drunk.

    To clarify.

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      CommentAuthorbschultz
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008
     


    I hear Lloyd and Harry get 70 miles to the gallon on that hog!

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    Real talk, they are really fuel efficient. Regardless of whatever joke you were trying to make.
    ;)

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      CommentAuthorbschultz
    • CommentTimeJul 14th 2008 edited
     
    cassadyisfixed:

    Regardless of whatever joke you were trying to make.

    Really talk?

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    RULLY

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    Ours has 72cc and gets 115 to the gallon. I use it to get out to work in Lake O. Used to have a 150cc scooter; got up to 72mph on that one. Wouldn't go that fast now on one. Fun but I would have to agree that they are a bit loud. Better than one person taking a trip in our van though!

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    I've owned 2 vespas and one lambretta. they suck to work on. who the hell let an italian engineer make anything 'cept espresso machines ? also. loud/dirty/noisy. however these are not "mopeds" which you must pedal to start. these are scooters. so are %90 of the machines listed above. well with the exception of the derny pacers, those a technically ped-mills.

    • CommentAuthorSkidMark
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
     

    The secret to moped speed is a larger cylinder, about 100cc, reed induction instead of piston port, larger carburetor, and an expansion chamber exhaust. A clutch that engages at a higher rpm and a taller primary drive help out too. Not much different than souping up an old Vespa, mine did about 95mph. When gas hit about $2.50 a gallon I parked it and built my track bike. Between the cost of gas and full-synthetic 2-stroke oil, I don't think I will be putting it back on the road.

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      CommentAuthorvDECKERv
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
     

    well... on a moped you cant run reds. or stop signs. bikes all the way

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    SkidMark:

    Between the cost of gas and full-synthetic 2-stroke oil, I don't think I will be putting it back on the road.

    I will buy this from you.

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    cassadyisfixed:

    I will buy this from you.

    She said the same thing about my hot sex. Never happened.

    This one is not to be trusted.

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    i guessing that once she saw u in person she corectly guessed you'd split her right in half with your manly girth, thus backing off and chalking it up to "internet flirting"

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    white folks:

    i guessing that once she saw u in person she corectly guessed you'd split her right in half with your manly girth, thus backing off and chalking it up to "internet flirting"

    I thought that's why I charged. This ain't no cheap thrill, this rollercoaster is for realz.

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    You guys suck.

    V TO THE M!

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    vag to the mouth?

    what is this saying?

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    Virgin till Marriage.

    Duh.

    I can't even type that with a straight face.

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    Virgin till Marriage = Vagina to Mouth

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    My first kiss is gonna be on my wedding day. Srsly.

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    No one said anything about kissing, real talk.

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    Eh, that's a good point. This is something to consider.

    BTW, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, OKAY?

    • CommentAuthorPj
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
     

    ^^^^^taking over every thread. one of you is going to be offed, & it ain't gonna be the good kind & i'm gonna do it in the dead of the morning when you're passed the fuck out dreaming of interweb speak.

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    Too bad we're both so far from PDX.
    pwnage

    • CommentAuthorPj
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
     

    btw, full of wet gooey love for y'all.

    ew.

    • CommentAuthorPj
    • CommentTimeJul 15th 2008
     

    where you at, grrl? oh, seattle, right? havin' fun up there?

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    EW PJ IZ GROS

    ily.

    • CommentAuthorSkidMark
    • CommentTimeJul 17th 2008 edited
     
    cassadyisfixed:
    SkidMark:

    Between the cost of gas and full-synthetic 2-stroke oil, I don't think I will be putting it back on the road.

    I will buy this from you.

    It needs:
    a stator plate

    rear hub

    rear tire

    front brake cable

    clutch cable

    clutch primary drive gear

    expansion chamber exhaust mount (must be custom fabricated)

    The registration is 6 years out of date and from California

    Basically it goes like a 250cc dirt bike, but with 10" wheels.

    It will kill you.

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