Well, not exactly a Mod, just lived in a beach town in Florida so riding a scooter was just part of the laid back scene... I only started riding them about 3 years ago. They're convenient to ride, no shifting, no helmet, just shades, shorts, tank top and flip flops... Also since scooters aren't cool, it was kinda counter culture, whenever some idiot on a Harley had a wise a$$ remark to make about me riding a scooter I replied I'm not trying to compensate for lack of something, usually shut them up real quick.