New from Oakland, CA

shortscoot13 · 07-26-2015, 06:36 PM

Hello guys,

I've purchased my first scooter today, a Lance Cali Classic 125! I'm one of those who transitioned over from many years of owning a car (and driving alone in it wasting $$ gas and insurance).

From my username, I'm only 5'1 and find it a tad bit difficult with the weight of the scooter. Anyone have any tips on how to handle this? I LOVE the scooter but am scared of it falling on my little legs.

(Well, it's not THAT bad. Maybe I just need some help easing my anxiety over this new change). Well, any comments, tips or trick, or a HAPPY Hi will do! Also, if you live in Oakland as well, you can maybe spare some scooter parking tips.

Great to be part of this community! Hope to learn lots and lots and lots!

Modene · 07-26-2015, 08:39 PM

How about some thick sole Shoes or boots with a heel. Did you not sit on it before you bought it. Sounds like you need a seat height of around 25". Maybe a custom seat to lower the seat height.

**Admin** · 07-27-2015, 01:27 AM

Glad to have you with us here on the forum... welcome!

kz1000st · 07-27-2015, 09:44 AM

It seems intimidating now but you will get used to it. You picked a good scooter. Enjoy it and ride often. You have the weather for it.

wheelbender6 · 07-27-2015, 08:24 PM

Welcome to the forum. I was pretty close to buying a Lance before I bought the Buddy. Lances are good scoots. When I am waiting at a stoplight, I lean the scoot over to one side so that one foot completely touches the ground: heel to toe. Otherwise, I'm on my tip toes if I put both feet down while seated.

07-26-2015, 08:39 PM	#2
Modene Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 74	Short legs How about some thick sole Shoes or boots with a heel. Did you not sit on it before you bought it. Sounds like you need a seat height of around 25". Maybe a custom seat to lower the seat height.
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07-27-2015, 09:44 AM	#4
kz1000st Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 1,058	It seems intimidating now but you will get used to it. You picked a good scooter. Enjoy it and ride often. You have the weather for it. __________________ 2008 Eagle Milano 150- 9,679 miles 2009 Honda Rebel 250- 10,434 miles 2009 CF Moto Fashion- 16,023 miles 2009 MC-114 50cc Cub Clone- 4,317 miles twowheeler.yolasite.com/ That's 30,049 China Scootin miles and Counting.
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