Scooting into work from Queens to Manhattan (POV)

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11 жыл бұрын

Right before I moved out of NYC I captured what it's like to ride my scooter into work. It was a beautiful morning with some fun close calls. :-) This is from 61st Street in Woodside, Queens to 26th Street in Manhattan.
Because people have asked, here are links to the lock that I used in NYC to lock my scooter, as well as the cover I purchased to protect my scooter from the elements:
--Kryptonite New York Noose: amzn.to/2QEkgcY
--Nelson-Rigg Defender Motorcycle Cover amzn.to/2JQFVLS
Note: The links above are "affiliate" links, which just means if someone buys one of those products, I might get a commission. Regardless, they're great products and I stand behind them.

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@rizkitamilenia 4 жыл бұрын

driving scooter in America with that kind of music in the background really feels like playing GTA hahaha

@monke2109 4 жыл бұрын

America is gta

@dailyrider2975 5 ай бұрын

Imagine if 1 out of every 5 cars we saw on this video was a scooter. Traffic would be SO much better.

@demonocusmetalocus3558 6 жыл бұрын

I keep expecting to see spiderman swing by carrying a pizza

@No-xr9dk 4 жыл бұрын

Pizza time!

@jacoposcarpellini3210 3 жыл бұрын

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@jacoposcarpellini3210 3 жыл бұрын

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@jacoposcarpellini3210 3 жыл бұрын

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@jacoposcarpellini3210 3 жыл бұрын

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@ANoteToSelf 5 жыл бұрын

I love how cool people are in this country; how you can just start a conversation with a stranger. It’s especially like that with bike owners. Love this video!

@boz1200m3d 5 жыл бұрын

ANoteToSelf thanks!

@mtlnascarfan 6 жыл бұрын

Pay attention, kids. This rider has 100% "spatial awareness". Great riding!

@boz1200m3d 6 жыл бұрын

VelociPat thanks, appreciate the comment!

@HookupCultureCommunity 4 жыл бұрын

He really does, didn’t see him snap his neck once. Efficient and friendly lane-splitting, too. I feel like people are a lot more easygoing and forgiving when you’re on a scooter compared to a bike, but you probably get bullied around more lol

@TacticalxRecon 3 жыл бұрын

but 0% gear 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@FerNando19849 11 ай бұрын

Always come back to this vid. That's the reason why i got my motorcycle licence four years ago. Grateful to it. I ride my SYM 300 every corner down here in São Paulo. Thank You is the right thing to say. Stay well.

@paulcrowe905 9 жыл бұрын

That scooter looks like an ideal commuter vehicle.

@petrosrz8990 5 жыл бұрын

It is.

@RobBastien 5 жыл бұрын

@Jimmy Sakura Gakuin Fan Why not?

@boz1200m3d 5 жыл бұрын

@Jimmy Japan Love my scooter is a 150cc.

@josequins9099 4 жыл бұрын

@Jimmy Japan Love , it's obviously bigger than 50cc. It got up to highway speeds

@iceicebaby8469 4 жыл бұрын

@Jimmy Japan Love A 50cc scooter can easily keep up with traffic. It goes 50km/h with a limiter, if you remove the limiter it easily goes 65km/h (about 40 mp/h)

@mattslawecki8604 9 жыл бұрын

Never been to the States so this vid is a nice opportunity to sight see the city without leaving your bed (:

@gregnixon1296 2 жыл бұрын

I live in the US, and I don’t go anywhere either.

@boz1200m3d 10 жыл бұрын

Eh, I don't normally drive like that. I was show-boating for the camera a little. It was one of my last rides in NYC so I had to make it memorable.

@charkswitlazers 2 жыл бұрын

Where’d you move to? Still scooting?

@boz1200m3d 2 жыл бұрын

@@charkswitlazers New Hampshire. And still scootin! Same scooter. Just had it tuned up and she’s running stronger than ever. 👍 🛵

@charkswitlazers 2 жыл бұрын

@@boz1200m3d dude I’m dying to move to NH. I’m in southern CA. Things are getting crazy here… enjoy it out there man and ride safe

@boz1200m3d 2 жыл бұрын

@@charkswitlazers Our friends, who are originally from NH but currently living in Sausalito, are finally tossing in the towel and moving back to NH. Between the fires, pandemic, cost of living… they’re heading back. As beautiful as it is there.

@shanedaddezio5527 9 жыл бұрын

Balls of steel. I'm getting stressed out just watching this (I live in upstate lol)

@genrenato 3 жыл бұрын

Considering using a scooter for my commute. This video was nice to watch and helped me imagine how I would do it

@charitysketches Ай бұрын

I know this was 11 years ago but I always come back to this video because it's what convinced me to get my 170cc buddy and I'm just in love. and now I'm doing these same POV videos. Love it. You inspire!

@boz1200m3d Ай бұрын

That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing! I’ll check out your vids.

@sheriplott3595 7 жыл бұрын

That was absolute fun! I've owned everything from motorized 2 stroke bicycles to dirt bikes and 2 Kawasaki Ninja 759's,but I'm a small town country girl...dodging jackrabbits running from cornfield to cornfield is rush hour traffic for me....you made me very happy filming and posting this...watching it over and over and feeling the satisfaction only a motorized 2 wheel ride can bring....thanks so much for sharing!By far my favorite video!😀😀😀

@DarthScosha 9 жыл бұрын

You are a pretty good driver, it must be so useful to swerve between all the vehicles like that, i bet in a car it would take you hours to get to work each day.

@AshleyPomeroy 4 ай бұрын

I think technically it's illegal in New York - you're not allowed to drive between the lanes of traffic, which sounds batty but that's New York for you.

@timbill532 6 жыл бұрын

DUDE THAT'S HILARIOUS, I LIVE A COUPLE OF BLOCKS FROM YOU. I WAS TOTALLY TRIPIN .

@boz1200m3d 6 жыл бұрын

Tim Bill nice! Love that hood.

@bronxtours4193 5 жыл бұрын

Woodside.!! Sunnyside!!

@1985safraz 5 жыл бұрын

Stalker alert

@wileecoyote5749 3 жыл бұрын

WOW

@johngifford7725 6 жыл бұрын

That was great! Friendly biker talk at the stoplight, decent filtering, Division flashbacks, great video.

@Mielayna 6 жыл бұрын

The lil interaction w the other moped guy was super wholesome, and this whole video too! Very soothing, even though I was looking for vids of Tao Tao's and other 50cc's that I can drive lol

@sonichuizcool7445 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. Your scooter is amazing! The drive is something out of vanilla sky... The sun with that fall warm glow of gold.... This would be a really fun Ride

@SuperQueenV. 4 жыл бұрын

This just showed up on my feed and I just had to click and watch. Oh man! I got to see NY AND see how traffic is on a scooter. I cannot wait to get one for myself. Also love the dash on that scooter! Great video thank you for sharing

@boz1200m3d 4 жыл бұрын

V M thanks for checking it out!

@dapster 8 жыл бұрын

One thing I don't miss about Manhattan, the traffic.

@NewHaven203 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool video, I drove my 2004 Honda Civic to Manhattan from New Haven ct, It was so fun driving around especially through times square! There's just no place like nyc.

@MelyantClaudio 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ride, Amigo!! ☺ ♥ it!

@domgut4508 9 жыл бұрын

many people can not afford to come to NYC and then to those who would be in your city and can not this video and 'a real gift

@dipeshvsharma 9 жыл бұрын

My first and last visit (till date) to US was with my wife and started with New York city. Totally love the city and remember all the great moments we had. I must thank you for the wonderful video and a great ride through the city. You passed right by where we stayed for about 5 days; that was 2ve 32nd street right opposite loew cinemas. Thanks again. :-)

@boz1200m3d 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thenomadcoder 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing this video, im going to NY in some months and i'm impressed! NY is a beautiful place.

@AB-lx8cf 5 жыл бұрын

Did that commute for 2 years on a vespa 250. Love riding through the city. Even made it liberty state park.

@spamnegg.1798 8 жыл бұрын

So many potholes only One life. Great video, really enjoyed.

@RiderGuy 3 жыл бұрын

This is so cool, love the music as well. Soon I will be riding like this.

@sammyver9 9 жыл бұрын

Loved your video, thank you for uploading this!

@MrJefftib 5 жыл бұрын

I ride a 50cc here in japan in a very similar fashion. Surprisingly as narrow as streets are here, there is even more wiggle room getting between cars than you seem to have there. I enjoyed your talk w the fellow motorist toward the end. 🤙🏽

@domgut4508 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks from Italy!!! great video.

@addeade231 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I own a vespa primavera 50cc, and now I am in the process of taking my motorbike license. I love scooters, cheers from Sweden.

@EduardoPiston 10 жыл бұрын

Its a nice ride. Thanks for the video.

@katefromaust5627 8 жыл бұрын

Dude! Absolutely loved this film - loved it so much! I SO hope I can get to the big apple one day! Thank you very much for sharing this, for us less fortunately ones who don't get to see these magnificent places, NYC being top of my to do list! Cheers x

@boz1200m3d 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@early2exit 8 жыл бұрын

+Kate fromaust It's been my DREAM to go to NYC my entire life!!!!! I have always been so drawn to that place and have never gotten to go!!! I hope you get to go there soon!!!

@kyser3ify 7 жыл бұрын

Kate fromaust I grew up in Jersey and NYC is a 15 minute train ride or 20 minute car ride and we sit around on Friday and say "it's nothing to do" yet there are people that save their whole lives to see NYC once, we are spoiled

@mat32i35 7 жыл бұрын

Big Dev Kyser i can relate to this so much

@dzikrull 6 жыл бұрын

Kate fromaust Please play video Vespa indonesia kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNiUp8qYrZrafJc.html

@boz1200m3d 10 жыл бұрын

Hey there, it's a 2009 Kymco People 150. I love it.

@peonypink7943 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I feel like I'm actually there. I did notice however that the roads need quite a bit of work done on them - I hope the government has been investing in that.

@boz1200m3d 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah, NYC streets are not the greatest. I'd say the government is part of the problem. They're always doing construction and eating up the roads.

@vegibethi 7 жыл бұрын

Queensboro bridge 💜💕💜 thought you were going to be sandwiched by cars so many times 😳 loved the video 🌇

@natovision1 8 ай бұрын

Wow 😯I love the vibe of the video with the music

@toastopia1 3 жыл бұрын

I really loved that red Camaro in the beginning on the right! Love your video! I am from Jersey! Keep scooting!

@boz1200m3d 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! I’ll have to go back and look. People are always pointing things out that I never noticed. Ha! 🛵

@lionlocVanDwellington 7 жыл бұрын

This was great! Can't wait to get my 125 this summer.

@Silvike21 Жыл бұрын

I wanna thank you for this video, I hope one day before I day I get to see this city

@daviddraper6240 3 жыл бұрын

Great way to get around if the weather is nice..Those rough roads and small tires make things a bit bumpy..Great video..

@kevinolesik1500 9 жыл бұрын

Beastie Boys yeah ... that's hard-core traffic dude - scooting looks fun to drive though

@AngelEllena 4 жыл бұрын

You don't know hard core traffic until you've been to India ..

@Calsterize 10 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Finland. A really great video. New York has always fascinated me, someday I'll try to get there to see with my own eyes.

@boz1200m3d 10 жыл бұрын

If you're into riding scooters as well, contact someone from the New York Scooter Club and I'm sure they'd love to show you around (on a scooter, of course!).

@valentinoesposito3614 10 жыл бұрын

Such a great city, proud to call it home, hope you get to visit soon

@Calsterize 9 жыл бұрын

No, not Eeki :)

@Calsterize 9 жыл бұрын

Nice! :)

@newstart1651 9 жыл бұрын

NIce ride, your scooter takes those pot holes & rough areas like a champ.

@boz1200m3d 9 жыл бұрын

newstart1651 Thanks buddy

@PabloBergen 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I will be in Brooklyn in two weeks. So this was helpful. I know what to expect!

@usernamemykel 6 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn is more like Queens than Manhattan.

@rodom5391 8 жыл бұрын

I have also a kymco people 2009. Tks for the video. Rodo (Buenos Aires-Argentina)

@runnin2441 5 жыл бұрын

That bridge goes on forever lol. Rides like this are perfect for scooters, open them up a bit on longer roads. Bitty short city rides ain't always good engine wise. Brilliant video, makes me want to ride mine right now ( UK 1.34am). Sweet ride Cool conversing with other riders, riders stick together man.

@gonzalo1042 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 Vespa LX50cc with some mods that I drive here in downtown Miami hitting 45 mph no problem Its an ideal scoot for tight spaces, light, comfortable, well made, great handler and looks great, 80 mpg. Loving it😁

@kevinhoward9593 Жыл бұрын

i love the retro look of the bike.

@akhawoo 9 жыл бұрын

this is awesome, you are really love NY

@boz1200m3d 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidt.3860 4 жыл бұрын

Seven years later and you're still replying to comments... that's amazing! I really enjoyed the footage as well, although I can't say that the big city life is right for me.

@boz1200m3d 4 жыл бұрын

David T. Come back in 14 years and I’ll still be here commenting. :-) Well, as long as KZfaq still exists then.

@davidt.3860 4 жыл бұрын

@@boz1200m3d I'll hold you to it, although I'll have to check out some of your other videos to pass the time.

@boz1200m3d 4 жыл бұрын

David T. I have a lot more to post - but I need a new computer. Our current computer can’t edit/process the HD footage I have.

@marmara199 3 жыл бұрын

Man... I thought it was a vespa! That Kymco is looking awesome. Thanks for the video, man!

@boz1200m3d 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thorsten422 9 жыл бұрын

This is so crazy. I can't even imagine how it must be to live in a city like that. Up here in Scandinavia we have no cities that even comes close to NYC, I would probably get claustrophobia within a day. Sick driving too, your balls are definitely bigger than mine O_o

@NickGilbertkideazy1704 3 жыл бұрын

Late ass comment but I just bought me a moped just using it to get to work and back not riding on the main roads just ride it around on back roads to get my thoughts together and to the gym right down the street from me but I just ride it no farther then 6 miles from my job and to the gym other then that I stay off main roads

@Kingbob556 3 жыл бұрын

@@NickGilbertkideazy1704 moped or scooter?

@Eternalfight87 2 жыл бұрын

I have a tomos. I got it to do 40.. still too slow. I got a 45 mph road I need to use. Need to get to 50 somehow

@alexnather7614 2 жыл бұрын

@@Eternalfight87 big bore kit

@Eternalfight87 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexnather7614 70cc kit, technigas pipe, 18mm pbhg carb, 26 front sprocket 22 rear. Still only hitting 40. I think it's rev limited. I gotta look into cdi options

@TheSvDuje 3 жыл бұрын

Nice ride man, NYC looks smooth for scooter ride, best of luck and ride safe

@stanleyabbott1074 10 жыл бұрын

Good ride! Thanks.

@cevinzeke5110 7 жыл бұрын

Honestly woodside, Astoria and Long Island city were the best places I ever lived. I miss it so much. Those were such cool neighborhoods, I could get to the city with relative ease. Shit was expensive yeah but I wouldn't trade growing up and going to school there for the world.

@loulouyanis937 4 жыл бұрын

Scooter's drivers in NY are so nice to each others. In Paris, we look bad at each others and start a nasty race when the green lights turn on!

@terryharris2805 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks for letting me see NYC, it be nice if you just talk about the city while you riding the scooter. I'm getting my first sliverwing 600 so this is like a crash course on acceleration, watching the other guy , lane changes all good . Thanks again subscribe ✌🏽 be safe

@Christina_320 6 жыл бұрын

How cool is this? I just quit my job with plans to move to NY! ✈️🗽♥️ This video has the best vibes. The bridge part so cool.

@boz1200m3d 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck with the move and enjoy NYC. It's an amazing place to live.

@alecsandrolopes07 9 жыл бұрын

Life as it is in NYC. This video is Cool...

@vivalacarlo 8 жыл бұрын

i live in queens too and once i saw the cemetery on queens blvd, i got happy lol..

@THXEB-nj5wr 8 жыл бұрын

Calvary Cemetery

@JoshInsightIdeas 6 жыл бұрын

you were happy when you saw the cemetery? cool. you could grab a plot of land there tho. get the strap.

@user-mn6lx4mc8k 4 ай бұрын

I have the KYMCO Agility 125. Your engine sounds just like mine. They are smooth and powerful. Ride safe brother !!!

@boz1200m3d 4 ай бұрын

Nice!

@scottschraeder1459 6 жыл бұрын

broski this was pretty cool....man you are on your game zipping through that traffic.....dude better than driving a car my man...great video.....

@boz1200m3d 6 жыл бұрын

Scott Schraeder Thanks! Great memory for me.

@keystonedaytrip238 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video from a great rider !!

@boz1200m3d 6 жыл бұрын

Sean L thanks buddy

@daklakdigital3691 5 жыл бұрын

Now lets see the same run after a NYC winter storm!

@boz1200m3d 5 жыл бұрын

No problem. ;-)

@aaronbogatch548 9 жыл бұрын

Wonderful ride!

@phunku8888 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the scooter talk😁👌🏾

@2derks 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I love ny city

@OneWayMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Damn this is a classic throwback video

@mirkow.3788 8 жыл бұрын

great video, thanks a lot. best regards from germany.

@dennymcevoy 8 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Very cool to see this.

@Flayeshy 9 жыл бұрын

I love driving in the city its so relaxing to me

@nickwyattOR 10 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I like how you were cutting between cars. It must be much easier to get around Manhattan on a scooter!

@commendedzuez0944 9 жыл бұрын

Lol my mom lives in sunny side :D really close to woodside. I love your scooter :)

@davidchereneimmel8820 5 жыл бұрын

Fun video, I would recommend gloves i have rode for over 30 years and gloves are your friend for sure, worse case a crash, but also stuff flying up and hitting your hands it has happened to me many times through the years.. remember gloves.. carry on!

@boz1200m3d 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - it’s a good reminder. I do have some but clearly wasn’t wearing any that day.

@badgerbhoy9534 4 жыл бұрын

Im from Scotland and was watching this thru my fingers!! Great video! 👍

@boz1200m3d 4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks for checking it out! Happy to report I’m still alive. 👍🙂

@badgerbhoy9534 4 жыл бұрын

@@boz1200m3d Good stuff, stay safe my man 👍

@M2KKA 2 жыл бұрын

That looks insanely fun

@qvi4ever 9 жыл бұрын

loved that bro..def want one in the future.u took my route too

@MrGreenelight 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, riding on a scooter is a great way to feel and capture the City of cities; New York City.

@boz1200m3d 6 жыл бұрын

MrGreenelight thanks buddy

@AdamKrukowski 11 жыл бұрын

Please, upload more :) I never been in NY, ride with you was great :)

@micjakes1 9 жыл бұрын

thanks boz, that was amazing for a country bumpkin from texas like me to see. yeeeehaaaawwwww.

@boz1200m3d 9 жыл бұрын

This is the best comment ever. Thanks!

@charlesedwards4160 2 жыл бұрын

It's always fun in the city, if you like de Burgah

@aocleader 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the video just ordered myself a new 150cc taotao powermax not my first scooter but my first brand new one cant wait to get back out on the road

@boz1200m3d 4 жыл бұрын

aoc leader thanks! And enjoy the new scoot. You in NYC?

@aocleader 4 жыл бұрын

@@boz1200m3d well ended up recieving taotao pilot150 it's the California legal version of the powermax

@boz1200m3d 4 жыл бұрын

aoc leader nice! Smooth sailing ⛵️

@VirberelloScooterTips 2 жыл бұрын

Great video love it !!!

@Alystairre 3 жыл бұрын

Very relaxing.

@mama9048 9 жыл бұрын

Scooter Brothers! BTW a quality video!

@1ranjeeves21 9 жыл бұрын

life can be awesome

@younousyoutoube Күн бұрын

love the colour, we dont see enough tiffany blue vehicles anymore

@VanessaBalleza 7 жыл бұрын

super. gracias. =D viajar por la ciudad en un moto... genial.

@Akibatai00 11 жыл бұрын

Please make more videos like this~ It's fun riding with you~ LOL

@smate333 8 жыл бұрын

I miss driving on the island, but sure dont miss them potholes

@kelvinfalzon2931 4 жыл бұрын

this place looks marvelous i would love to visit one day. I am from the EU.

@GTAIVisbest 2 жыл бұрын

Lane filtering is alive and well in NYC! Well, for scooters it is at least. NPYD will still throw the book at a filtering motorcyclist

@edoedo76 10 жыл бұрын

Great ride and video! Very smooth too given that you were riding. Was the camera fastened somehow? I also wonder why so few people drives scooters in NYC...As you proved it's the best to save time in the city. Is it because you have efficient public transport? Or a matter or costs? Or night parking maybe? I scoot since four years here in Milan, Italy (sooooo much smaller than NYC) and I'll never go back, 10 minutes compared to 30-40 to go to work. A lot of people drives scooters here...

@boz1200m3d 9 жыл бұрын

Ciao, I used a GoPro camera with the chest fastener/belt. Worked pretty well and didn't look funny sticking off my helmet. LOTS of people scoot in NYC. But probably not nearly as much as in Italy! Would love to scoot there some day.

@dropadiramdin6543 6 жыл бұрын

I am

@aimos5990 3 жыл бұрын

Love the choice of intro tunes!

@boz1200m3d 3 жыл бұрын

You wouldn’t believe how much hate I get on it! I mean, who doesn’t like the Beastie Boys!?

@1414carles 3 жыл бұрын

Just imagine everybody thats going 1 in a car in nyc, driving this, imagine how it would change traffic flow i

@Cake... 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Just bought my own scooter for commuting. Funnily enough its a Manhattan 150G.

@barrettwbenton 3 жыл бұрын

From one ex-NYer to another: Terrific. Moved across the river shortly after you left, and also got a scooter (Vespa GTS300). Ride into Gotham roughly twice a week for work. Let's just say I take a risk or two less than you did in this vid (was a cyclist for 40+ years, and took more risks back then), but you're still my kind of daredevil: maybe a tad crazy, but not at all stupid. #respect

@boz1200m3d 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it. GTS300 is great. And plenty of get up and go for crossing the river back and forth. I miss the city terribly. No daredevil stuff these days with two little kids. It's all slow country roads living here in NH now. Cheers.

@yusufqcqnz 11 ай бұрын

@@boz1200m3dwow how is it to ride in NH. I live in queens and work in City and just was thinking of getting honda groom or Vespa. But just a little nervous. I have two kids also. Have a honda civic but wanted to ride once a week get fresh air. Any advice

@boz1200m3d 11 ай бұрын

@@yusufqcqnz Well, it's certainly a personal choice - especially with two kids. When my wife and I lived in Queens, we did not have kids yet. Truth is, though, even with kids I'd still want the scooter if I lived in NYC. There's a feeling of freedom and adventure that's hard to explain. I explored so many of NYC's nooks and crannies on my scooter - back alleys, side streets, different neighborhoods - you name it. It was the best. As for scooting in NH; it's nice. Calm, relaxing. Fun to cruise down country roads past cows and farms on a warm day. But no where near as exhilarating as scooting in NYC! Not even close.

@yusufqcqnz 11 ай бұрын

@@boz1200m3d thanks I saw e scooter even some that are going at 50 mph. What made you get a Vespa instead of any other bike. I heard Vespa and piaggio are both great scooters. Thanks for your feedback. Did you ride bikes (pedal) also in NYC. Happy you like NH. I Would love to visit there one day.