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28,000 Miles on a Vespa GTS Scooter

Scooter in the Sticks — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 01:42:25 +0000

During a ride this morning I noticed the odometer on my 2006 Vespa GTS 250ie scooter rolled over to 28000 miles. Considering I seldom take long rides I was pleased with the miles I’ve gathered on the scooter. It also reminded me of the relative durability of the machine and I’ve seen reports on the […]

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The Humble Rider

Scooter in the Sticks — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:02:00 +0000

Honda Ruckus in the City I found myself creeping along the alley which runs through the center of State College to avoid the more aggressive traffic on College Avenue. There’s nothing like a 50cc scooter to amplify your understanding of the road. Wondering whether the speedometer will 35mph or if a few less potato chips […]

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A Used BMW Motorcycle — Happy New Year

Scooter in the Sticks — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 04:20:00 +0000

Time slips by quickly and I have to pile on best wishes for the New Year on top of this story about a used BMW motorcycle. Happy New Year! My resolutions (yes, I make resolutions) are under construction. So, the used motorcycle, where to begin… On Thursday afternoon I strapped a pair of Heidenau K66 […]

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Gray Skies, Cheap Fuel, and Mud

Scooter in the Sticks — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:11:00 +0000

An odd mixture adds up to fun on the Vespa. Wasn’t sure what the weather would be like when I crawled out of bed but a quick look out the window had me reaching for my Tourmaster riding pants. A quick shower, a walk with the dog to inspect the garden, a few dog biscuits […]

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Just Another Ride to Work

Scooter in the Sticks — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:07:00 +0000

In warm weather riding the Vespa to work is automatic. The only time I don’t is when I need to haul gear or people. In winter I make a quick assessment of road surface and mental state before making a decision. This past Thursday morning everything was aligned for scooter departure. I chose a longer […]

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Without a Map

Scooter in the Sticks — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:45:00 +0000

My version of GPS is written on a plain index card. The night before I left on a ride last Monday I poured over the Pennsylvania Atlas looking at places I haven’t explored and made cryptic notes on the card so I would have a general idea of where to go. Paul was riding with […]

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A Few Words About Safety

Scooter in the Sticks — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 22:29:00 +0000

It’s snowing outside again. Not hard but enough to influence a decision to stay off the road. I had my riding pants on before deciding to keep the Vespa in the garage. The roads are wet, mostly free of snow, and with temperatures in the high 20’s a ride is not out of the question. […]

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A Search in the Cold

Scooter in the Sticks — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:49:00 +0000

Opening the online version of the local newspaper this morning revealed 10° F. Hardly the riding weather of choice. I decided to take the dog for a walk instead. Didn’t take long to confirm the paper’s temperature indication especially since they neglected to mention the wind. During the walk a young dog appeared and followed […]

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No Riding, No Writing

Scooter in the Sticks — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:24:00 +0000

My dog enjoys the snow. She’ll happily lie outside until she’s covered in snow. I’m coming up empty though. Neither motivation nor content for any new posts. Other than this picture I made last Sunday during a snow squall I have not been riding. My Ford Ranger faithfully transports me to work. The Vespa sits […]

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Shiny Scooters and Snow Don’t Mix

Scooter in the Sticks — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:38:00 +0000

The weather broke, or perhaps my resolve to keep the new Vespa GTS clean, safe and off the road until it was completely dry. Either way I was on the road again yesterday. The temperature was 31° F when I left and had risen 10 degrees by the time I returned home. The roads were […]

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