Comments on: Paying Attention as the World Rushes By

By: Lemwel Sotto

Lemwel Sotto — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:53:05 +0000

With all the tools present, it is not that hard to replace scooter forks especially if it is broken.

By: 50cc scooter

50cc scooter — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:29:57 +0000

Such a nice images are display here.Spare part for the scooters are important to repair scooters when it was damage to find regarding some problems in it.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:14:50 +0000

Conchscooter: The Smoky Mountains would be a great place to ride. Someday I hope to get the Vespa there.

You're obviously suffering from PTSD when it comes to a Vespa. You had bad mechanics -- they just could find that loose throttle body. That Vespa is probably turning 60K miles now.

The Bonneville is an acceptable alternative though!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:11:02 +0000

Dar: I know the mystified feeling. Tired of it and know I can change it with a little work. That way I can keep flying and not be so dependent…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:09:47 +0000

Looby: I like the windscreen. Looks good and it really does cut down on the wind without stealing the feeling of riding in the wind. The real test will be in cold weather. That’s a ways off…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:08:37 +0000

Charlie6: When I imagine the skill and comfort level I would like to reach I imagine you in my head. I fear it will be many years until I reach that point though...

You have the URAL advantage!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:07:15 +0000

claudia: Thanks!

Low Buck Rider: I'll have to look for that. I get their catalog and love looking at all the things in it.

For me, even a false sense of organization would be an improvement. While cleaning up today after the rear tire change and an oil/screen/filter change I made a quiet mental commitment to organizing the garage into a Vespa shop. Time will tell.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:03:51 +0000

Thomas Keene: I have a lot of tools but not a lot worthy of envy. I suppose the trick is deciding you want to learn to use them. Once that hurdle is made the rest comes over time.

I hope!

Thanks for your kind words about my writing.

By: Conchscooter

Conchscooter — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 14:29:51 +0000

I have discovered a new playground just 12 hours from home. The Smokey Mountains and North Georgia are a playground to rival your backyard. And I have found I have not yet forgotten how to ride through corners. I envy you less (plus I carry fewer tools on the Bonneville…).

By: Dar

Dar — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:28:45 +0000

Well I am mystified when I look at what is inside my little grey pouch of tools. I carry a cell phone because if I break down I call someone, someone who knows what to do with all of the little shiny metal things inside the mysterious grey pouch.

As for riding you nailed that description. It is like flying and the sense of freedom it brings makes me breathless at the thought of it.