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Me with my Valentine…
Joni Jett captured this very private moment between the Frankenstella and me over the weekend. (I’m blushing right now.)
Genuine Scooter Co is having a photo contest on Facebook. I think this will be my entry.
Just for the record, I’m fully aware that I’m a total cheeseball.
And I’m okay with it.
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Nice series, Katt. I can readily identify with the “50cc” first scooter story. Approaching the idea of scooter riding at perhaps a more mature age than most, I truly didn’t know if I would be able to ride successfully, or even like riding. I also didn’t want to “have-to” take the endorsement test. So, I bought a gorgeous ivory Vespa ET-2. Riding home from the shop after taking delivery of my scoot, I knew two things: 1, I liked it and 2, the 50cc engine just wasn’t going to cut it. I needed more. I did make myself wait 6 whole months before buying a used ET-4 (150cc) and then taking the motorcycle endorsement test so I could ride legally. It was about a year later that I took the motorcycle safety class and I’m glad I did! Excellent knowledge and skills taught! A few of the little tidbits still repeat themselves in my head as I ride … like look through the turn, and keep your head up.
Rubber side down, girl!
Thanks Chuck!
I originally got my license in Massachusetts, where cycle endorsement is required for anything on two wheels. That way of doing it makes a little more sense to me, since I don’t see a huge difference between 50cc and 80cc – why one should require a license and the other not. I, too, was very eager to upgrade to a larger engine almost instantly! I have a feeling a may never be satisfied… a victim of the “bigger better faster more” generation!
Like Chuck, I am starting to ride a scooter late in life. Wish I would have tried it many years ago but – I didn’t even think of it. The scooter (Honda SH150i) will arrive in April when the snow leaves and I will be taking the Basic Rider Course the second week of May. Unfortunately, in our state you have to take the course on a small motorcycle (shifting gears) not a scooter. Wish they’d change that but I’m glad to be taking the course. I want to learn as much as I can before I even start. I know nothing is as good a road experience but, as I said, there is this little problem of snow.
By the way – great picture!
Karen – congrats on the new scooter! It must be hard to wait for the snow to clear. I think you’ll get a lot out of the course even if you have to learn on a motorcycle. One benefit – you’ll know how to ride a motorcycle if you decide to dabble in larger machines. I think of it like learning how to drive on a manual transmission truck even though I own a tiny automatic – I can drive anything! Good luck with the new scoot and be sure to send a photo of you riding when you get it.
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