12 Reasons Why You Should Ditch Your Car For A Scooter!

[@RIVERSIDEREVIEWS]

Bro, 2025 I’m doing it. You’re an inspiration. I’m tired of paying around $400/mo for the upkeep of having a car. Insurance, fuel, oil, tires, repairs.. in this economy is bleeding me out.

[@wilcer]

Awesome man. Good luck! Also watch my list of why you shouldn't buy a scooter. I'll release it tmrw

[@Doesrobotinyourface]

A lot of practical reasons for sure, but I got mine because it’s just FUN.

[@wilcer]

@@Doesrobotinyourface facts!

[@Winterstick549]

Fun is practical :)

[@Tipman2OOO]

​@@Winterstick549 🤨

[@verifedup3062]

I ride a 04’ Vespa et4 with a 190cc Malossi kit I got for $750 set up similar to yours. I LOVE IT!

[@wilcer]

@@verifedup3062 that's a great deal

[@Cheryl_Steffen]

Yes and also basic liability insurance is a LOT cheaper than a car.

[@wilcer]

$80 for my Zuma for a year lol

[@aaronstitts4246]

Thanks bro! I ride a 150 cc Tao Tao. But I got my set up based off of yours! One day I’ll but your kits!! Appreciate you bro

[@wilcer]

Awesome. Appreciate you watching!

[@pleasedontwatchthese9593]

Something I think about is how they can keep miles off your car. That helps keep the value of you car and less chance of some one scratching it in a parking lot. Also scooters are cheap to insure, way cheaper than a car

[@wilcer]

Great point! Didn't even think of that

[@Tipman2OOO]

Wait, you can buy scooter insurance?? Where is this?

[@inoidontyes3839]

They could use the backpack for groceries. That’s what I used for instacart on my ebike. Keep their hot and cold ish the same temperature longer

[@wilcer]

@@inoidontyes3839 true. I guess I'm thinking most people that first buy a scooter won't be have a backpack right away

[@mysticvirgo9318]

There is good reason why I named my scooter 'cheat code' ;). Sure, there are things we cannot do , like delivering water cases n bags of dog food, dependant on weather and a decent one requires insurance ( mine is 20 a month) registration and a license. The fuel economy is a big plus. My 125cc is good at 100 mpg. Scooters get 'smol privileges" like being waved on to go first at 4way stops and park nearly anywhere.

[@wilcer]

@mysticvirgo9318 didn't even think of that. You're right!

[@mysticvirgo9318]

@@wilcer I started off with a cooler strapped to back of bike. Lucked out on size. Just right for two mcd's bags . I now have the same packir you use.

[@wilcer]

@mysticvirgo9318 we all gotta start somewhere!

[@Fred_Amyett]

Have you done a video on the taxes/ business side of doing this full time? Like gross vs net income after monthly expenses and how it’s taxed come April? Your videos are awesome definitely inspired me to get into this on my roughhouse 50 in Oahu 🤙

[@wilcer]

@@Fred_Amyett not yet! Awesome Oahu is awesome for food deliveries

[@rgscomputers1]

most people were not meant to drive the way we do wilcer

[@wilcer]

That's BS. Peoples first preference is a scooter all over the world... Just not here in the united states unfortunately

[@Ww8.3]

I would love too but I just drove to work in a big ass snowstorm today 😂

[@wilcer]

Yup keep your car lol

[@250MotoMark]

Very valid points!

[@wilcer]

Thanks!

[@robertseitzberg]

What do you do for insurance? Does it include ride share or commercial use? Who do you use and how much is it?

[@leonohitter]

I just bought a 2014 Honda ruckus for $700 and I’m 52 years young,I ended up paying $600 to get get caught up on tags from 2022 the customer owed. Yes I live in California too and tags will be $152 and my insurance is $104 a year.The main thing is I’m enjoying riding it🏍️🌬️🌬️

[@wilcer]

@@leonohitter that's a really good deal. Those ruckus are easy to maintain and parts and cheap.

[@jinyoung-jung]

Do you ride in the rain though? Or what do you do if it starts raining?

[@Sweetersweet2006]

Lol ur sounding like me I’m proud of u wilcer talk about the dangers of riding in the rain tho to have a scooter I have to pay attention to the details breaks the fluids pistons charging the battery etc can’t be a lazy person lol

[@tropicalparadiseresort3247]

Would you think the Honda trail 125 could be a good option?

[@wilcer]

@@tropicalparadiseresort3247 that's a great scooter. Very versatile.

[@IntegraDIY]

i don’t really like scooters, but i bought my first bike in 2009, and my second in 2011, it was a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600 and a Ninja650, had a super close call in hollywood with a soccer mom in a mini van, and i’ll just say.. i like doors, front bumper, rear bumper and crash protection. LA is insane, especially these days, i like my legs and arms 😊 but i love watching people ride, really dig the moto vlogs!

[@wilcer]

Yup that's big bikes are not ideal for a city with crazy drivers.. With a scooter you are generally driving slower so you have more reaction time

[@Tipman2OOO]

Right, i get a rush just watching these guys ride 😂 it's real!

[@Ukii_YT]

Hey Wilcer! Got my scooter and I am loving it! I have a question. How do I handle the insurance issue in California? There isn’t any type of insurance for food deliveries on scooters and I don’t want to go in an accident without any insurance. Thanks bro! 🔥🔥

[@Winterstick549]

Be sneaky

[@wilcer]

I'll make a video on that

[@qrptedmac]

Sawya on Gully’s vid. Lol.

[@BrianNussbaum-j4u]

Im getting my credit fixed upin the next couple months and saving around $1000-1500 so I can get a 2025 HondaADV160. Financing is less than $90/month. So much more affordable than a car and barrier to entry is low. I don't have a car already but my Chinese scooter simply can't do the job or handle regular roads. So time to step it up! Never done doordash and gonna start once I get mine!

[@wilcer]

Great plan!

[@Metatron1767]

Good video, you can't park anywhere in nyc, sadly. I got a ticket for parking on a big sidewalk across the street from my home at 9:46pm smh. Those MF traffic officers are shameless wilcer. Now i gotta hide my plate like all the motorcycles I see.

[@wilcer]

Damn that is ruthless. Cops don't say anything if you have no plates?

[@Metatron1767]

@wilcer now I just hide it when I park, cops in Brooklyn have been getting more aggressive from what I've personally seen in recent months, especially with scooters due to the migrants I believe. Most mopeds in nyc are illegal, no plate or anything.

[@XfireKeenmike]

Ideally a rear mounted gas engine powered bicycle with mid drive electric bike as back offers slightly more versatility, lane splitting, less if not no time waiting at red lights or signs, off road short cuts, parking. Main reason to drive a car is to comfortably live in and deliver 24/7

[@RIVERSIDEREVIEWS]

Until you have to hop on the highway.

[@RIVERSIDEREVIEWS]

An e-bike won’t work for me sadly b/c I have to briefly hop on 55mph and 65mph zones. Otherwise it would be cool. A 125cc is just enough to barely manage that short trips,

[@210mover]

I USE ONE IN SA TX IT IS A GOOD WAY TO MAKE CASH THANKS FOR THE VID BRO GOOD LOOKING OUT HAVE A BLESSED DAY

[@wilcer]

You too

[@210mover]

@@wilcer like you said its more fun thin in a car and you can park like about anywhere good for down town be safe keep up the good vids bro like check them out

[@Winterstick549]

Keep in mind the gas prices he mentions are in California. Over $5 per gallon.

[@wilcer]

Exactly! Everywhere else will be significantly cheaper!

[@Winterstick549]

@wilcer Are you still selling watchband and drink holders? I'll buy!

[@RobertHarrington-d8z]

Insurance is dirt cheap too.

[@wilcer]

True. On my Zuma I got quoted $80 for the year lol

[@RIVERSIDEREVIEWS]

I used to ride a DR125 and my insurance was $15/mo. It’s been awhile but yea.

[@narutointel]

👍👍👍👍

[@wilcer]

@@narutointel 🛵💨

[@bartholomewalexis6074]

I do groceries

[@reempire888]

Bro, can you stop moving and shaking while you talk? 😂😅

[@wilcer]

@@reempire888 nope

[@reempire888]

@wilcer hahaha