So solution is simple, operate on the metric side of the world and
you’ll think you’re going faster;
when in fact you’re not…

I am getting tired of jamming on the brakes and doing U-turns so I can go back for a photo. I prefer to just go slower which makes it easier to stop. I also wave tailgaters by as they are in an obvious hurry to get somewhere. It is also easier to pull over onto gravel pull outs when you are not speeding

But put me on an Interstate and it all changes . . .

bob
Riding the Wet Coast

John, that’s funny, on my recent road trip to pay Steve a visit, I was asked to slow down too. Damn speedy Vespas!

I was concerned I would hold the MCs up later in the day and figured I’d take advantage of the long downhill section of I-80 out of State College. My riding companions prefered a more sedate 65-ish.

I slowed down and went with the flow.

Enjoyed your post on MV.

That was my topic on MV. Thank you for the kind words on my pictures. While there I was forced to ride slow, which wasn’t a bad thing. The top speed on the island is 45mph.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been riding through the country or some beautiful place in the Adirondack’s , going entirely way to fast, and missed what could have been an incredible shot. If only I had been going slower, I could have stopped in time.

John C

Taking in the scenery is a real challenge. When I used to prowl the countryside in a car with my view camera in tow I realized that for me to actually see, process and be able to stop for a picture I couldn’t go faster than 25mph. 20 was better. That meant waving other vehicles around and if I passed a scene having to find a place to turn around.

On the Vespa the turning around is simple but the slowing down remains a challenge at times — almost impossible when riding with others. Might be why I like riding alone…

Trip to Nantucket — are you the person who posted the great photos on Modern Vespa of the Nantucket adventure?

I like to think the pheasant survived to fly and reproduce and choose to remember it in motion. Hunting season is not far off so who knows what it’s future holds.

We’ll see where it goes.

-John

In city traffic, faster usually is not better….I enjoy catching up with cagers in a hurry at the next light after they roar past me beforehand. They never seem to be able to look me in the eye as I look over at them to remind them, yep, it’s the rig you were in such a hurry to pass….caught up with you again didn’t I?

I wonder what happened to that bird?