I've decided to sell my scooter. (No, not an "April Fool"!) I'm not happy about it, but I've crashed twice already, and the last crash I can't think of anything I could have done differently to avoid it. I'm afraid of doing something worse than breaking a bone or two and having to wear a sling for a while (which was already plenty bad). I don't ( Read more... )

Now that I'll be commuting to the North Side, I need to extend the scooter riding season as much as possible. So today, in the low 40's, I rode in with my new scooter lap apronIt feels great to be one of the only bikes parked under the bridge, like a badge of bravery and badassery. The apron is fleece-lined and waterproof, totally amazing. It's ( Read more... )

This probably is not very exciting, but after much effort, we signed the papers to refinance our mortgage today. I will miss by a couple of years, but Jen could co-own a paid-off house before she is fifty now, if all goes well. Silver lining to economic collapse, I guess. I want to enjoy what's left of my youth while I have it; but I also expect to ( Read more... )

As I made my way home via Center Avenue, a car tailgated me through the particularly bumpy downhill section. This isn't unusual; the insane buckling of the pavement along a certain stretch throws me up out of the scooter seat a few inches, so I always take it slow ( Read more... )

Holy crap, it looks like a four-stroke Stella passing California emission standards is being debuted this weekend. I am so in lust. (Not that I'm not lusting after three other bikes already!)

If you are interested in getting into scootering, it is a great time. You can pick up one of Genuine's automatics with a free accessory package and ( Read more... )

I just spent the past several days doing very little other than lying on the couch. I don't think it was H1N1 but I kind of hope so, just so I could expect to not get it again. Ugh ( Read more... )

I love my scooter, but I hate the people who sold it to me. Apparently it has been done for a few days now and they just haven't bothered to call me. Good thing I called them to check on it ( Read more... )

I'm at home, waiting for a tow truck to take my scooter to the dealership. It appears to be leaking brake fluid. It's an extremely slow leak, but it's under warranty and has free roadside assistance, so... why take chances? Let the pros handle it ( Read more... )

My first of two "field" days of motorcycling went much as I expected, other than the unexpectedly beautiful weather, which made things far more pleasant ( Read more... )

At worst, the motorcycle safety course can be tedious or boring; but it's also fun. Being in a room full of people who like motorcycles is always going to be exciting. One guy is a total chav, another guy seems a little weird and crazy, but everyone is nice and friendly ( Read more... )