Interview with Todd Swayze – The Resident Scooter Expert! August 27, 2009
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We had the opportunity to interview Mr. Todd Swayze “The Resident Scooter Expert”. Mr. Swayze bought his first scooter from AllSeasonMotorSports. He is our most loyal customer here,and he’s been on all the scooter ride events we’ve had. We thought we’d get his input and any good tips he might have for someone who is considering buying a scooter.
Here is the interview with Todd:
Q. How long have you had your scooter?
-3 years…..after a month riding my scooter, I had to go to the doctor to get the smile off my face!
Q. What made you think about getting a scooter?
-I tried one at Nascar Race at North Carolina, and within a week when I got back to Calgary, I bought one
Q. How was your first experience on your scooter?
-I got it delivered at my house, and tried it on my street; went for a short ride to get used to it
Q. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle? If so, how would you compare the two?
-Scooters have foot place which makes the ride easier and more comfortable; the scooters are easier to handle compared to a motorcycle; the rest is just like riding a motorcycle, but safer and easier
Q. Did your ride exceed your expectations?
-Definitely! They are fun rides! “you ride them to have fun!”
Q. How would you rate your experience at “Seasonal Motor Sport”?
-It’s a 10! Best place without a doubt!
Q. What would you consider as a few advantages of riding a scooter?
-You can fill it up with your pocket change; you can park it anywhere…for example around stampede time where they are hardly any parking space in downtown, you can park it between 2 cars!
Q. Do you get compliments riding a scooter?
-Some people used to laugh (a couple of years ago) until they realized how fun, but economical they are, and now they stop and ask me about it, and they show interest in buying one
Q. Would you consider it a safe ride for teenagers?
-absolutely. If they are responsible; I let my teenage son ride my scooter whenever I’m not riding it. Parents like it because they are not like motorcycles; you can’t go 160 km/h and race cars with them!
Q. In your opinion, how would it be beneficial for teenagers?
-It’s perfect for high school students; they can store their books under the seat, or you can also buy an extra pod for it; it’s safe, cheap and a good transportation to school; beats the walk; it costs less to fill it up than bus ticket to and back from school! You can ride it all year round, and it’s a fantastic learning experience if you are planning to buy a motorcycle in the future
My first Scooter ride experience! August 27, 2009
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Today I went scooter riding for the very first time! At first I was a little nervous; I didn’t know what to expect, but after the friendly staff at Seasonal Motor sports explained how everything works on the scooter, and showed me all the buttons, it seemed very easy.
We went around in the parking lot a few times to get comfortable with it before we went on the street, and then we got on the street….there I was…riding on my Hyosung scooter on the street for the first time!!! It felt amazing….It was comfortable, fast and very cool looking!!!
A few minutes later, once I got more comfortable with it, it was awesome!!! It was as easy as riding my bicycle! It was all automatic, so after I started it up, the rest was just fun! I loved feeling the wind, and feeling “free”!!! I felt very “cool” riding on my classic style scooter! There were 5 of us riding together, and then we stopped to have lunch. We all parked our scooters on the same spot by the restaurant; all the heads were turned our way as they were admiring the scooters.
We sat in the patio, and as we were having lunch, I noticed that all the pedestrians who were walking by, when they got close to the scooters, they paused, some of them were looking closely and checking different parts of them. There we were sitting with our helmets by our chairs “the cool group at the restaurant”!
This was a test drive…….I enjoyed it so much I’m buying one just like the one I was riding today. I can’t wait to ride it home, and park it in my garage! I know what I’ll be doing this weekend…… I’m bringing my wife so she can try one too. If we can get one for my wife as well, we’ll be riding together…..and I think I know just the right path in the city! They have In-House Financing here at Seasonal Motor sports and with their help hopefully we can both get our own scooters!
FAQ: Which scooter should I buy? How do I choose? August 27, 2009
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From 49 to 850 cc, there are almost 450 models of scooters available on the market.
When choosing your scooter, you should put a few tips in consideration:
Make sure that the scooter is feasible for your lifestyle. If you use your scooter simply to ride to work and back, a small scooter with a 49 cc engine is probably all you need. If you are thinking about taking your scooter on the highways and travel within cities, you should probably be looking into getting a bigger size scooter with 150 cc engine and higher for which you need a class 6 license.
Check to be sure the handlebar extends comfortably to the height you need, and that the deck is comfortable to ride on. Take the scooter for a test-drive to see how the whole thing works. You should feel like you can adequately stop and start the scooter.
Obviously you want to spend as little as possible without losing quality. For this you may want to go with a brand name like Hyosung. They offer quality scooters while maintaining a decent price tag.
FAQ: What is the difference in scooter engine sizes? For example what does “49 cc” mean? August 27, 2009
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Scooters differ in size, safety restrictions, licensing and the fees, and body frames. Scooters with higher engine sizes have more power, more torque speed, and of course different engine size also means different size in the scooter itself. In Alberta you do not need a class 6 license anymore to operate a scooter under 50cc. Anybody 14 years or over with valid learner’s license can now experience the ride!
cc stands for cubic centimeter (measure of volume of an engine), so lower cc number in scooters just means smaller engines.
FAQ: Are Scooters Safe? August 20, 2009
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Scooters seem to be the latest craze. They are affordable, fun, efficient forms of transportation and useful for many other things. Scooters are safer than Motorcycles for a few obvious reasons.
Number 1 reason is that most scooters are not as fast as motorcytclea and have a lower torque speed, so while you enjoy the “being free” ride, you don’t sacrifice the safety.
99% of scooters have a “twist and go” automatic (CVT) transmission, which means you don’t have a clutch to control and you don’t have to change gears, while 99% or motorcycles have a manual clutch and you have to shift gears manually (with your left foot). This also means that on 99% of motor scooters you apply the rear brake with your left hand, while on 99% of motorcycles you apply the rear brake with your right foot. So, while on a scooter, instead of worrying about changing the gear, or mixing the right or left foot when trying to stop or change gears, you can actually enjoy your ride, pay more attention to your surrounding and other motor vehicles.
Great Day to Ride & Learning How to do Scooter Demo’s! August 10, 2009
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It’s been pretty rainy here in Calgary all last week. So it was a nice break to go on a few scooter rides last Friday and today. Steve Casey of All Season Motorsports took the time to show me all about scooter safety and how to introduce new riders to the joys of scootin’. I now feel confident to help new riders get a feel for the possibilities of scooter freedom. (Thank-you to Megan last Friday for being my first test subject! You did great!)
Today, Steven Jr. at All Season Motorsports, decided to join me for lunch on the Tomos Arrow Moped. I took out my usual Hyosung Prima. We booted a few minutes out to enjoy some lunch and have a great conversation.
All Season Motorsports is going to have a scooter ride on August 20th. Last time they had just under 20 riders come out but I missed it! Not this time. I look forward to posting more updates and please make sure you consider getting involved with our cause!
(That’s Steve Jr. in the pic – he is the only guy I think that can pull off overalls and mopeds!)
FAQ: What are the benefits of riding a scooter? August 10, 2009
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There are multiple benefits to riding a scooter. The first and most important is they are a lot of fun! Nothing compares to the freedom of being able to just jump on a scooter and motor around in tight places while going for lunch and coffee. It’s like riding a bike without the work or having to jump in a car.
The second benefit is economy. This is why many people ride motorcycles. While most scooters are not prepared for long trips on highway speeds, if you just want to get around town nothing beats their fuel costs. You can also save on parking and get into places where cars can’t. Most scooters have built in storage and can also be fitted with a travel pod for groceries or other supplies which combines general uses and life.
The last benefit is community. Scooter riders, and riders in general, like to stick together. Where typically car drivers can be pretty nasty to each other, scooter rides generally follow a social code of mutual recognition. It’s a great way to meet new people and enjoy social interaction.
If you are thinking of purchasing or riding a scooter we always suggest getting a demo from professionals. Most accidents happen because of lack of education from scooter riders who haven’t really trained others, trying to teach new riders. Professional dealers and shops know what to look for in new riders and are always about safety because their industry reputations are on the line.
Please feel free to find the local Scooter Challenge chapter in your area and contact them about a scooter demo.
FAQ Coming Soon August 5, 2009
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Hello everyone! We are going to compiling a scooter FAQ and putting up here shortly. Please stay tuned for details and feel free to leave any comments if you have questions you would like us to answer. Thanks!
Have You Seen This Crazy Video from Our Sponsor All Season Motorsports? August 5, 2009
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This is pretty funny. We’re going to try and get Eddy on our scooter rides!
Welcome to the Scooter Challenge! August 3, 2009
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Hi my name is Ed Kang and I decided to start the scooter challenge after have an amazing first time experience riding a scooter. Thankfully, the law in Alberta had changed recently so I was able to jump on one without a class 6 license. It was an amazing time and I feel like everyone should try it at least once. The best part is I have been able to combine my new enthusiasm for scooters and our work at The Goliath Group of Companies to create a real special socially responsible humanitarian project. And here we are. I hope you stick around and join us! More updates to come!
