Post by tari on Feb 28, 2017 1:24:56 GMT -5
Hey guys! I'm sorry it took me a minute to respond. The wife and I took the weekend to do some shopping. Picked up a replacement set of mirrors for the scoot because the previous owner's son broke one when he laid it down (the one and only time it has been laid down). Just got home yesterday and have been busy with kids and grands up until now...(Gotta love the "horrible 3's" as far as the grands...NOT). Got the scoot out today, even though it was really chilly. I just couldn't make myself stay off of the scoot any longer! Looking forward to a much warmer day tomorrow, even though there's supposed to be rain in the afternoon.
We looked for a trunk and a way to put saddlebags on her, but haven't found the solution to the saddlebags yet. The trunk will require finding the right price. In the meantime, I have bungee'd a wire basket on the back to give me a little bit more carrying capacity.
@ Leo
Minnie is a beautiful gal and I can tell she's well loved! I also noticed that you used to ride a Harley...I love the sounds of Harleys, but would be terrified to ride one. I'm not experienced enough yet.
@ mikestib1
I am sorry I took a 10 year hiatus...but I don't regret pruning all of the crap that had to be pruned for me to be able to rejoin the scooting community! The Phoenix (my scoot's name) is a most welcome addition to my R&R routine!
@ rockynv
Thank you for the tip about the premium fuel. I hadn't thought much about it, but it definitely makes sense. As for the riding gear, I'm working on adding to my existing (and growing) collection. I want to get a bluetooth helmet with a full-face mask that will flip up if need be, riding gloves, riding pants, and a riding jacket. In the meantime, I have been riding with a 3/4 helmet, jeans, tennis shoes, and long sleeved jacket...even though it was 80 degrees...I want to minimize any road rash if an accident should occur. Leo posted a link to "Rider Magazine" and I read one guy's account of a trip across several countries and how he almost got sick because he's a big believer in "all the gear, all the time." It really clicked with me...I may enjoy scooting, but accidents can and do happen...I have NO protection compared to a car unless I wear it. I need to wear it any time I get on The Phoenix.
@ floridagull
It's going great, so far. I am much more comfortable on The Phoenix than when I brought her home on Wednesday. Hills do not make me anxious anymore because not only do I know she can handle them, but I know that I can keep her upright while I'm waiting for the light to turn green or to turn. And...in the meantime, my calves are getting a workout they haven't had in 10 years from the stretching I have to do because I'm so short!
I have to go back to Little Rock on Wednesday for a day with my daughter, but other than that, I plan to spend time on The Phoenix running the multitude of errands that "HAVE" to be run for a family of seven. Haha I did find out on Friday that I do NOT have to have an "M" class endorsement to legally be able to ride this scoot. Our law states that with the size of scoot I have I just need to pay a registration fee and keep her insured. I don't have to have a plate, either. I don't know, for sure, how I feel about that. I almost wish I did have to have a plate on her as it would make it more "legitimate".
Thank y'all for the suggestions! If you have any ideas for attaching saddlebags and/or a drink holder...or a front pocket to carry small things where I don't have to lift the seat every time, I would love to hear them!
Tari
We looked for a trunk and a way to put saddlebags on her, but haven't found the solution to the saddlebags yet. The trunk will require finding the right price. In the meantime, I have bungee'd a wire basket on the back to give me a little bit more carrying capacity.
@ Leo
Minnie is a beautiful gal and I can tell she's well loved! I also noticed that you used to ride a Harley...I love the sounds of Harleys, but would be terrified to ride one. I'm not experienced enough yet.
@ mikestib1
I am sorry I took a 10 year hiatus...but I don't regret pruning all of the crap that had to be pruned for me to be able to rejoin the scooting community! The Phoenix (my scoot's name) is a most welcome addition to my R&R routine!
@ rockynv
Thank you for the tip about the premium fuel. I hadn't thought much about it, but it definitely makes sense. As for the riding gear, I'm working on adding to my existing (and growing) collection. I want to get a bluetooth helmet with a full-face mask that will flip up if need be, riding gloves, riding pants, and a riding jacket. In the meantime, I have been riding with a 3/4 helmet, jeans, tennis shoes, and long sleeved jacket...even though it was 80 degrees...I want to minimize any road rash if an accident should occur. Leo posted a link to "Rider Magazine" and I read one guy's account of a trip across several countries and how he almost got sick because he's a big believer in "all the gear, all the time." It really clicked with me...I may enjoy scooting, but accidents can and do happen...I have NO protection compared to a car unless I wear it. I need to wear it any time I get on The Phoenix.
@ floridagull
It's going great, so far. I am much more comfortable on The Phoenix than when I brought her home on Wednesday. Hills do not make me anxious anymore because not only do I know she can handle them, but I know that I can keep her upright while I'm waiting for the light to turn green or to turn. And...in the meantime, my calves are getting a workout they haven't had in 10 years from the stretching I have to do because I'm so short!
I have to go back to Little Rock on Wednesday for a day with my daughter, but other than that, I plan to spend time on The Phoenix running the multitude of errands that "HAVE" to be run for a family of seven. Haha I did find out on Friday that I do NOT have to have an "M" class endorsement to legally be able to ride this scoot. Our law states that with the size of scoot I have I just need to pay a registration fee and keep her insured. I don't have to have a plate, either. I don't know, for sure, how I feel about that. I almost wish I did have to have a plate on her as it would make it more "legitimate".
Thank y'all for the suggestions! If you have any ideas for attaching saddlebags and/or a drink holder...or a front pocket to carry small things where I don't have to lift the seat every time, I would love to hear them!
Tari
