For over 7 years I was riding a 652cc Suzuki Savage, neglected oil, killed it, and I was stuck in one of the wife's cages. BLEAH!
Options:
** A replacement Suzuki S40, the worlds best city bike and capable of Interstate touring.
** A Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic, not as good on the city, better on the Interstates.
... but Wendy wants to go with me, but in her cage. I need less to carry, want better mileage.
** A Suzuki TU250, a retro 250. Not available in California. But I could cheat, take the Savage to Arizona, destroy the Savage, buy the TU250 as a replacement, legal to register in California.
** A SYM Wolf 150, a lighter motorcycle, again a retro, a proper motorcycle.
... but I am starting to not throwing a leg
over the saddle. Scooters sound interesting.
** A Maxi-Scooter, maybe a Burgman 650, possibly a 400. Heavy. Ugly (my opinion, which is the only one that counts.)
** A Big Vespa, a 300, but heavy
** A LX150, freeway legal, even if most people think I am crazy to ride doing 60-64 mph on the Interstate.
** A Stella, 150, a shifty scooter, carries a spare tire!
Think think think.... I like the least weight -- , it is way I bought the 380 pound Savage instead of a bigger motorcycle. Decided I want the 150cc scooter, good for the city. Toss up -- the Vespa legal freeway, or the non-freeway Stella. Rented a Vespa, found that I wil accept the LX150 on the freeway, got it. I prefer the roads less taken, but if I am in a hurry the Vespa can run the Interstates, legally.
If it wasn't for the legallity, I would probablly been riding a Stella.
Your Mileage May Vary.
Ride Your Own Ride.
