[Help] Getting a moped

[Guinness Boy]

And with a bicycle there’s no need to worry about the Highway Code or pay road tax. Seems easier option all round.

You don't even have to stop at traffic lights.

 

[Icy Gull]

Much as so many cyclists irritate me I respect their bravery in being mobile targets for angry motorists. You wouldn’t catch me on a bike or a moped. Oh hang in it’s Easy’s wife who is going to be taking her life in her hands every day not Easy himself

I used to have one of these before there was so much traffic, loved it too

 

[zefarelly]

Piaggio is the only make I'd consider for modern. There is a very good dealer/service garage locally, spares are plentiful if needed and they have decades of proven reliability. If they survivved 80's scooter boy punishemnt, they're good.

Whilst I have old scooters I'd be seriously considering electric. If it'll do 40mph it's more than enough and all you need locally.

A good Lid and gloves, as well as a protective /armoured jacket are a must

CBT is simple and fun if you're with a good instructor.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

What’s with all this ‘license’ bullshit? Is she gonna be taking her hog down I-95 to hit the movie theater while getting some chips, dips and candy from the drug store en route?

 

[m@goo]

No license? Try an electric bike - none of the formalities, insurance, etc, - and you can borrow it to go to the pub in the evening!

I would go electric if I needed a scooter for around town. I don't mean the illegal ones either.

 

[BN9 BHA]

You don't even have to stop at traffic lights.

Black Lycra covered in advertising isn’t for everyone though

 

[£1.99]

You don't even have to stop at traffic lights.

And if you prefer you can ride on the pavement.

 

[AK74]

Whats the process?

PM'd you

 

[maltaseagull]

You don't even have to stop at traffic lights.

And you can ride on pavements and the wrong way in one way streets !

 

[Stat Brother]

The good lady 10 could ride 2 abreast.


Which I'm sure would be a pleasant surprise for everyone.

 

[Triggaaar]

Don't you like your missus?

It sure is a cunning way to have her bumped off without ever being found guilty (although people will know)

 

[LamieRobertson]

The good lady 10 could ride 2 abreast.


Which I'm sure would be a pleasant surprise for everyone.

Or even five abreast while having a chinwag

 

[grubbyhands]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSFhDlNSQVk

What a tosser! NO crash helmet,NO gloves,Jacket unzipped. Might as well go for flip-flops as well AND a gravel road to boot.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Or even five abreast while having a chinwag

And reading Grazia.

 

[zefarelly]

These are a good dealer

https://www.brightonmoto.co.uk

https://www.brightonmoto.co.uk/new-bikes/piaggio-one-e-scooter-l3-60kmh/

This is the look . . .

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

I can see it now: "The Footy Fan, his Wife and the Moped"

Take out / increase life policy premium first and make sure you have a sound alibi

Seriously, as others have said, avoid the 50cc moped as these are really only for getting 16 year olds mobile [I assume your missus is older than this]
She can ride up to 125cc on "L" plates so find something easy to ride e.g. can she do clutch & gears or will she need an automatic.

Oh, and a good set of waterproofs too.

 

[GT49er]

I would go electric if I needed a scooter for around town. I don't mean the illegal ones either.

Electric bikes aren't illegal.

 

[zefarelly]

Electric bikes aren't illegal.

The way most of them are ridden is.

edit . .. . electric scooters . . . although is there a definitive clarification between the two? wheel size? seat?

 

[jakarta]

Get her to take her test ASAP then get her a Yamaha R6, she'll get to work/wherever much faster than she ever thought possible...

 

[m@goo]

Electric bikes aren't illegal.

I know. I meant the electric scooters that are illegal...