A big cruiser like the VTX would be a dramatic change from something like the Burgman 400. I can absolutely understand how much more cumbersome it is to stop for anything. They’re made to keep moving.

Maybe you need to adjust your conversation with your wife when the day comes to something like, “You know, I think I’m going to get ride of the motorcycle and get something a little smaller, safer and more economical. Like a scooter.” She’ll like that plan!

Already I’ve found the motorcycle problematic in a number of ways regarding photography. All the little scenes and details that I might photograph on the scooter are often too difficult to maneuver into position with the motorcycle. So I don’t stop. And additionally, I’ve found the motorcycle is conducive to riding. Moving. Eating up miles on the road. None of this is bad. Just different than my Vespa experience.

Your Sunday ride sounds wonderful. It’s the kind of ride I look forward to. And never have enough of.

Be safe on the road with your scooter and have fun. The memories will just continue to grow.

It’s half gone. Still find my writing brain misfiring. Hope you have a fine time adventuring with Bill!

That age, 90, isn’t a common number in my family. I would like to think I would still be able to ride at that age but I won’t hold my breath. Instead, I’ll try and enjoy the days as they come and leave the future alone.

Like you, the scooter will likely be the last stop on the two-wheeled journey. And swinging the leg over the motorcycle — someday that could be a problem!

I’ve no doubt that when I surrender the VTX and tell my wife “no more riding” – I’ll look for a scooter. I just won’t tell her right away.

Exactly this. The fact that these scooters are small and nimble makes it so easy to make frequent, quick stops for taking pictures. I can’t see myself doing that as frequently on a heavy motorcycle.

Last Sunday we had a sunny, cloud free autumn day here as well. Perfect to get lost in the splendid light and colors of the season. Left home a bit late though, and before I knew it was late in the afternoon… Had to ride through dusk to get home but how great was the light with the sun just set and the moon rising as a giant in the distance.

As this being my first autumn on a scooter I will never forget those impressions. Calm and contentment indeed.

My late Father rode his 750 Kawasaki until he was 90 years old and stopped when it became obvious he shouldn’t be driving either. I, like you, have resolved that I will probably be riding a scooter last. Present issues from a previous craniotomy have left me slightly weaker on one side so that may inhibit riding something big. Although my 250 Nighthawk is a lot easier to deal with than the 750cc. I may be swinging my leg over a bike longer than I expect.