Comments on: Riding a Triumph, Riding a Vespa

By: Heinz N Frenchie

Heinz N Frenchie — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:11:00 +0000

You have been such an inspiration to so many Vespa riders. We were delighted to hear that you are back in the Vespa saddle. The comparison was interesting though. We had to laugh at Conch’s humming bird example. Never thought of you as a humming bird but the image brings a smile to our faces.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:39:00 +0000

conchscooter: I like the image of a hummingbird riding style. That's certainly the closest to it that I've come across. Only I do stop and relax once in awhile...

A topcase on the Triumph would be essential I think. But you are correct---the classic lines are damned.

silouan: I hope your knee and your riding spirits heal sufficiently to at least entertain another go at a scooter. I've always thought the Piaggio MP3 as an option for me if my legs or balance give out someday...

I've been thinking more and more about producing new videos. They are time consuming though and the ideas have to be even more carefully focused...

Orin: Congratulations on the GTS! They are remarkable machines on so many levels. I find I have to control myself when talking about them so I don't gush.

I look forward to following how things go for you on Scootin Old Skool!

irondad: Wise words as usual. Being open minded and understanding would solve a lot of the world's problems. And things are much more pleasant personally when my brain isn't so strict...

By: irondad

irondad — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:53:00 +0000

The beauty of life here is that there are things to fit all comfort levels. The danger is that of losing perspective. It certainly never hurts to take the chance to gain insight into those we share the world with.

Understanding goes a long ways in promoting harmony, doesn't it?

By: Orin

Orin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:03:00 +0000

Steve, we can now compare notes... I got a GTS exactly 10 days ago (and have already done a road trip to Bellingham to have it serviced). Its smooth, effortless speed is a marked contrast to the PX (which I'm keeping), deliciously addictive for sure. I'm so looking forward to riding to a rally in the Tri-Cities (E. Washington), weekend after next...

__Orin
Scootin' Old Skool

By: Silouan

Silouan — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:48:00 +0000

Steve,

I love you blog. You gave me a lot of inspiration about scooter riding. Unfortunately, my scooter riding days are over. I got in a wreck on my scooter about a year ago and destroyed my knee. I had bought all the gear from head to toe. But, the day I got in a wreck I went with the old theory that on short trip you don’t need to wear those hot armored pants, just wear the upper body gear. Well, I did that and I wiped out on a turn going about 10mph (my guess). I completely crushed my knee and had to have surgery. My knee will never be the same. Now, I can kind of live the scooter life again through Scooter in the Sticks, but I sure would love to ride again.

You have done a few nice videos on YouTube. I hope you will consider doing more.

By: Conchscooter

Conchscooter — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:49:00 +0000

I’ve always been convinced a GTS is right for you and your particular style of humming bird riding. I like the fact that the Trumpet is just another motorcycle- I get a lot more respect from car drivers when I’m on the Bonneville than I did on the GTS. Cross winds don’t bother me and as an aside, I find it odd how much everyone but me gets blown about. Oh and I use a top case for locking storgae- “classic lines” be damned!