Post by seamus26 on Jun 19, 2019 9:39:40 GMT -5
Well, for me, anyway.
I made a big decision recently. Looking at the stable I realized that - at least in Michigan - having fourmotorcycles scooters licensed and insured was a little spendy. It was time for one of them to go.
Out of the bunch I ultimately chose the Vespa. There were two main reasons. One, it has the best resale value, hands down. Two, it's a forty year old motorcycle that requires constant attention. I love to tinker as much as the next guy, but I just don't have the tinkering time like I used to.
It was a hard decision. That old 200cc 2T really pushed me down the road. Every time I reached my destination it was like I had completed the TT on the Isle of Man. My last ride to drop her off with the buyer was nearly an hour. It was 49º into a 20mph headwind. The whole trip I second-guessed my decision, but it wasn't a couple of days before I knew it was the right one.
So, it's farewell, noble steed. It's been a good ride.
On the flip side, I made some money. Quite a bit, actually, if you don't count all of the parts and time. With the profits I was able to get into something different :
I picked up this new (to me) 2009 Aprillia Sportcity 50cc with under 700 miles. Yeah. It's a new old bike. I have never had a 50 before. It is everything the P200E wasn't ... quiet, smooth and oh so slow. For around town it has been great. I changed fluids and dropped from the 9g weights to 7g and picked up a little more quickness out of it, but I'm never going to win any races. Mileage - so far - is right around 80mpg, which is less than I had hoped, but it costs me $15 every three years to keep on the road. THAT I can get behind.
I made a big decision recently. Looking at the stable I realized that - at least in Michigan - having four
Out of the bunch I ultimately chose the Vespa. There were two main reasons. One, it has the best resale value, hands down. Two, it's a forty year old motorcycle that requires constant attention. I love to tinker as much as the next guy, but I just don't have the tinkering time like I used to.
It was a hard decision. That old 200cc 2T really pushed me down the road. Every time I reached my destination it was like I had completed the TT on the Isle of Man. My last ride to drop her off with the buyer was nearly an hour. It was 49º into a 20mph headwind. The whole trip I second-guessed my decision, but it wasn't a couple of days before I knew it was the right one.
So, it's farewell, noble steed. It's been a good ride.
On the flip side, I made some money. Quite a bit, actually, if you don't count all of the parts and time. With the profits I was able to get into something different :
I picked up this new (to me) 2009 Aprillia Sportcity 50cc with under 700 miles. Yeah. It's a new old bike. I have never had a 50 before. It is everything the P200E wasn't ... quiet, smooth and oh so slow. For around town it has been great. I changed fluids and dropped from the 9g weights to 7g and picked up a little more quickness out of it, but I'm never going to win any races. Mileage - so far - is right around 80mpg, which is less than I had hoped, but it costs me $15 every three years to keep on the road. THAT I can get behind.
