That ride was pretty rough on the scooter. Maybe we can find something a little less taxing on the Vespa suspension.

Unless your “sticks” is composed of muddy roads and lots of deep water crossings you should have no trouble at all. In fact, you may even appreciate the scooter even more in a more quiet and gentle landscape.

Not yet. Someday I’ll mount some aggressive tires on the Vespa just to see how they affect performance. Someday…

Did you put knobby tires on it.? I worry about traction.

Checked out your Facebook site. Interesting route. A lot of work on your part to bring it to life. Great collection of photos made during your mapping expeditions on your Facebook page. Wish I could be riding there now.

Scooters off road? Adventure touring? Yes to both! Several of my scooter friends and I are working on this; Scooter Overland Adventure Route here in Tennessee. Still a work in progress. Find us on Facebook.

Influence — that’s what we with our riding styles and skills to affect an outcome.

Some beautiful places we rode that day Paul. I’ll have to return.

Speed is a dangerous commodity on two wheels — scooter or motorcycle. Those sudden appearances of the unexpected can cause problems. Hope you’re healing well. Perhaps riding accidents are like child birth — after some time passes the grief and agony fade into the background. Otherwise, who would ever have a second child…