Congratulations on bringing a Primavera into your life. As you say, riding them is magical. I can picture many, many stellar rides in the Smokies. That scooter will transport you into another world. Try not to get too wrapped up in regretting not getting one sooner!

Yes! I’ve considered a motorcycle again, many times! I look at them and think, the variety is incredible, crotch rocket, Harley, dual purpose, they all look so appealing! Truly, it’s a sickness. But then I think, “where do I put my jacket, etc?, The no shifting thing is enjoyable too, not only due to laziness but the fact that the cvt seems so much more simple/serviceable(albeit a bit more often). I can remove a clutch and a transmission, if you want to call them that in under 15 minutes. I pulled it all apart to replace the bendix on my LX 150, for the first time and the whole thing took less than an hour. From a mechanical standpoint, I certainly appreciate them. You could self publish a photo book, one at a time, just to get one in your hands, the price is not all that bad. My niece has done a few, for our larger family vacations. Here’s hoping the weather gets a bit warmer so I can bike or scooter this week! Have a great holiday.

A scooter has a lot of things going for it as you’ve described. As I get older, I realize that for me, a scooter will be the better choice than the bigger, heavier motorcycle. Apart from weight, it’s just so darn utilitarian and simple to adapt to so many situations.

Thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts. I always appreciate them.

I’m not sure what situation Dieter is in regarding cost and time of the course to get a license where he is, but I agree with you Sean on the value of a riding course. I’ve taken the MSF Basic Rider course when I started riding again 16 years ago. I knew how to manipulate the machine, but I had no riding sense in terms of how to exist on the road. That was new and invaluable to me.

I’ve since taken the Advanced Rider Course twice and both times I learned a lot more. Being a better, safer rider is an education that does not end.

Bite the bullet and take the course and test to get your motorcycle license. I have been riding for 40 years and still found the class to be informative and challenging.

I agree, there are different reasons to ride different machines. Some make perfect sense and others seem a real stretch to me. But thankfully, we each get to make our own choices.

I have the same experience as you between the Vespa and the K75 — I enjoy them both and for completely different reasons. But I know in my gut that someday I won’t be able to comfortable ride the motorcycle and the scooter will be the norm. And the GTS may give way to a small scooter at some point. And down to a Honda Ruckus before I can’t ride at all. Such things occupy my mind at times.

For now, I remain happy, joyous and free riding either machine in the garage!

Thank you Nicky for the kind words about Scooter in the Sticks. I remain grateful for finding a scooter in my life and being able to share those experiences.

As I’ve shared on the blog before, the circumstances in my life don’t allow for 1000 mile road trips. I’m not sure how I respond to planning them. For now, they just don’t have a place. Like you, I tool around the countryside and have a great time. Some days it’s 35 miles, and other days 100 or 300 miles. Either is an adventure in themselves.

Have fun and be safe on whatever ride comes your way. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.