My first ride into work

[urbanmadness]

Yup, I decided that I would ride my "new" scooter to work this morning. I commute about 15 miles each way *if* I take the free way. Of course the freeway is out of the question with the scooter.

On the back roads, it took me about 45 minutes, but it was way more enjoyable. The only thing I'm lacking at this point is a cup holder for my morning coffee.

Going home, tho, I made a big mistake. I took a different route and had to run the scooter flat out for about 10 miles. Not something I want to do. So I'd stop every few miles and let her cool down as I just don't like the idea of running WOT for extended periods of time. The scooter did OK tho even if it was just barely keeping up. NOTE TO SELF: Plan the route! Google maps is your friend.....

All and all, a really good day.

So far, I've had the scooter for about 3 days and I've put about 150 miles on it. I've filled the tank twice with 92 octane.

Out of all the vehicles I've owned, I think I'm enjoying this one the most. This includes a Kawaski 900zxi jet ski, a Yamaha 140fx wave runner, a GMC k-5 Jimmy and a bunch of other cars and trucks over the years. I find reasons to go to the store.

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[scootnwinn]

Cool scooter nice pic keep it up and they'll have to kidnap you to get you in a car. Pretty soon you will be a biker

[skuttadawg]

Instead of stopping keep going so it gets air flow and let up off of the throttle as it will not run as hot and the speed should be the same . Being new you should go up and down in engine speed to break it in an avoid constant high rpms until the rings are seated . Get a poncho or rain suit to have handy along with some basic tools which can be awesome if needed .

Make to park where you can chain up to something .

The first night I rode my scooter to my night classes I saw a guy on a scooter get put into a body bag . That killed my chi . I am not wanting to rain on your parade at all but just wanting you to always be prepared for disaster as it is very easy to occur .

I have gotten many winter items like MC gloves and Freeze Out glove liners , shirt and pants that go under your clothes and really do a great job blocking the cold wind from www.cyclegear.com

Enjoy and stay safe

[urbanmadness]

The nice thing is the scooter wasn't new... she's already broke in at 3000 miles. it's just in really good shape. Owned by a little old lady, yada yada...

I wasnt' in a position where I could let off.... it was all out....

I won't need the rain gear (I'll keep a poncho under the seat, just in case) as I am a fair weather rider.

At work, I don't have to worry about it. I'm in a homeland security site, so nobody is gonna screw with it.... At home it lives in a locked garage.

I turned off the road and had a smoke.... I had driven it a little to cool it down before shutting it down for a smoke, cuase I knew I had another 5 miles or so of givin' it all the beans.

I used my cell phone for the picture. I am looking forward to breaking the Canon out, along with my other camera's and do some real camera work. I can't keep the camera's on board, as again, I work at a defense contractor and camera's are frowned upon. And yes I'm subject to vehicle searches on the way in and out of the gate.

[yoshidawg]

Nice looking ride...you need a windscreen on that thing. Ha funny thing, when I ride to work in the morning I can smell other peoples coffee and cigarettes wafting out of their cars.

[jlee]

Nov 5, 2012 22:43:28 GMT -5 urbanmadness said:

The only thing I'm lacking at this point is a cup holder for my morning coffee.

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[prodigit]

concerning driving a scooter on the highway, driving WOT for extended periods of time, and trusting google maps as your roadguide, please read this :
scootdawg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=56028

I'll never trust google again anymore, and always will be taking a portable GPS system with me!
And a poncho will be the next thing I'll buy!