# S.S. Mid-life crisis has set sail **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 6, 2008, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015 "2008-06-06T14:07:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/21 "2008-06-07T15:12:55Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] We are buying one of [these](http://powersports.honda.com/scooters/model.asp?ModelName=Ruckus&ModelYear=2008&ModelId=NPS508) today. [/QUOTE] That’s not a midlife crisis, [this](http://www.factoryfive.com/rdsterhome.html) is a midlife crisis. 😃 I want one. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/22 "2008-06-07T15:43:41Z")
[QUOTE=Lightnin’] I \*want \*a motorcycle. I’ll probably _end up_ with a scooter. _sigh_ [/QUOTE] This is simply a problem of adjusting your goals to obtain your objectives. Start wanting something from [this list](http://www.cars-on-line.com/shelby.html). ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/23 "2008-06-07T16:00:51Z")
[QUOTE=KneadToKnow] This is simply a problem of adjusting your goals to obtain your objectives. Start wanting something from [this list](http://www.cars-on-line.com/shelby.html). [/QUOTE] Psst. Look up one post 😃 ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/24 "2008-06-07T17:07:17Z")
:smack: ---
**Author:** ![Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/13edae/32.png) [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/25 "2008-06-07T22:40:58Z")
[QUOTE=Rick] That’s not a midlife crisis, [this](http://www.factoryfive.com/rdsterhome.html) is a midlife crisis. 😃 I want one. [/QUOTE] Pfft! [This](http://www.netcarshow.com/aston_martin/2008-dbs_infa_red/800x600/wallpaper_01.htm) is a mid-life crisis. Make sure you get the ejector seat, smoke screen, and concealed champagne bucket options for extra virility. Stranger ---
**Author:** ![MikeG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikeg/32/4329_2.png) [@MikeG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeG)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2008, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/26 "2008-06-07T23:10:15Z")
I rode a Big Ruckus (250cc vs. your 50cc) a couple weeks ago and if I had the money I’d buy one in a heartbeat. Hell, I’d probably trade my 82’ GS750 for one! ---
**Author:** ![Lightnin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightnin/32/180_2.png) [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2008, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/27 "2008-06-08T00:37:57Z")
[QUOTE=MikeG] I rode a Big Ruckus (250cc vs. your 50cc) a couple weeks ago and if I had the money I’d buy one in a heartbeat. Hell, I’d probably trade my 82’ GS750 for one! [/QUOTE] I must admit- if I get a scooter, the Big Ruckus is the one I’d get. It’s a good bit more expensive (I believe it’s over $5K) but I think it’d better handle the monster hill I have to climb every day on my way home. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2008, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/28 "2008-06-08T03:44:44Z")
Captain America and Billy would salute you. ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2008, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/29 "2008-06-08T03:56:50Z")
[QUOTE=Autolycus] In homage to Eddy Izzard, don’t forget to constantly say ‘Ciao.’ 😉 [/QUOTE] First thing I thought of! 🆒 My dad got himself one of [these](http://www.segway.com/individual/models/index.php) a couple of years back (his model isn’t listed anymore, I don’t think- his seems bulkier than the usual commuter one), and he loves it. It is a blast to ride and plugs into the wall to charge. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2008, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/30 "2008-06-08T03:59:26Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] \ I might as well ride around with a bucket on my head. [/quote] Would you please? And take pictures and post them here? 😃 > [@](#): > > Oh, and I almost nailed a chipmunk on my first ride.\ [Obligatory Demon Squirrel Story link.](http://www.vtwinmama.com/demonic_squirrel_riding_story.htm) It’s starts off slow, but it makes me laugh out loud every time I read it - please, do yourselves all a favour and read it. And watch out for the squirrels and chipmunks. ---
**Author:** ![Yorikke](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yorikke/32/4335_2.png) [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2008, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/31 "2008-06-08T04:11:03Z")
[This scooter](http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Faggio) is my favorite - I drove the hell out of it… Joe ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2008, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/32 "2008-06-21T10:15:02Z")
Just passed 100 miles on my Ruckus and decided since we couldn’t remember where exactly we filled up ( maybe at the 40 mile mark) to top it off. **It cost me a whopping $1 and some change.** w0000000000000000000000000000t! If I could go back in time, I would get a scooter or motorcycle. Everytime I ride it I have guys ask me questions about it. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/22080_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2008, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/33 "2008-06-21T10:34:03Z")
I think a scooter would be a blast, but for my commute, it would also be a death wish. Most of my drive is along 2-lane county roads, overrun with pickups driven by maniacs. OK, maybe not complete maniacs, but they zoom past my Scion when I’m doing the speed limit. I can’t imagine what they’d do if I was putt-putting along on a little scooter. I suppose I could dodge the Amish horse poop and drive on the shoulder. Plus the last part of my commute is over the [Harry Nice Bridge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Harrynicebridge603.jpg). Ummmm, I don’t think so… ---
**Author:** ![SomeUserName](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@SomeUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SomeUserName)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2008, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/34 "2008-06-21T10:38:44Z")
I wonder if you look anything like the lady I saw on a scooter the other day. My daughter had just picked me up from work and as we rounded the corner we saw a lady on a scooter leaving a parking lot. She had on what appeared to be a dark brown Tyvek body suit. Over the suit was a construction workers vest. It was bright neon yellow and had reflective tape all over it. She also wore a bark brown helmet and goggles. She was quite spiffy looking. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Archergal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c89c15/32.png) [@Archergal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Archergal)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2008, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/35 "2008-06-21T12:51:02Z")
Now I wish I could justify having a [scooter with a sidecar.](http://www.scooterworks.com/Sidecar__Cozi_10_inch_Rocket_Style_P3918C203.cfm) Me and the dog would be known all over town. ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2008, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/36 "2008-06-21T15:35:11Z")
That looks like a blast! I want a mid-life crisis, dammit! ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2008, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/37 "2008-06-21T18:47:43Z")
[QUOTE=SomeUserName] I wonder if you look anything like the lady I saw on a scooter the other day. My daughter had just picked me up from work and as we rounded the corner we saw a lady on a scooter leaving a parking lot. She had on what appeared to be a dark brown Tyvek body suit. Over the suit was a construction workers vest. It was bright neon yellow and had reflective tape all over it. She also wore a bark brown helmet and goggles. She was quite spiffy looking. 😛 [/QUOTE] She could be my scooter twin, if I ever find a bright orange full body suit and helmet. I want to look that spiffing, too! ---
**Author:** ![lobotomyboy63](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobotomyboy63/32/2900_2.png) [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2008, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/38 "2008-06-21T19:01:52Z")
Well you got the two wheeler, now you need some tatts. Don’t let this happen to you: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/milorlz/521843997/](http://www.flickr.com/photos/milorlz/521843997/) ---
**Author:** ![SomeUserName](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@SomeUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SomeUserName)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2008, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015/39 "2008-06-22T10:55:31Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] She could be my scooter twin, if I ever find a bright orange full body suit and helmet. I want to look that spiffing, too! [/QUOTE] [Suit](http://www.professionalequipment.com/three-piece-reflective-orange-rain-suit-large-2013r-l/raincoat/) [Helmet](http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/711007429.html) Spiffy Indeed! 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-s-mid-life-crisis-has-set-sail/452015.md?page=1)