motorcycles Archives - Scooter in the Sticks Exploring life on a Vespa Scooter and Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:43:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 71084491 Rotating Through Scooters and Motorcycles https://scooterinthesticks.com/2024/10/rotating-through-scooters-and-motorcycles/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2024/10/rotating-through-scooters-and-motorcycles/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:42:35 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=11152 Too Many Scooters and Motorcycles? How did I come to have five two-wheeled machines in my little one-bay garage? For fourteen years I was content with a single scooter for all my riding. At least that’s what I told myself, an unconscious dishonesty masking my true feelings and desires — a machine for every riding […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2024/10/rotating-through-scooters-and-motorcycles/feed/ 16 11152 The Differences Between a Scooter and Motorcycle https://scooterinthesticks.com/2023/06/the-differences-between-a-scooter-and-motorcycle/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2023/06/the-differences-between-a-scooter-and-motorcycle/#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=10863 Scooter or Motorcycle A recent comment about why I’m riding my Vespa ET4 when I have a Vespa GTS got me thinking about that choice. And not just the choice between the two scooters, but the differences between a scooter and motorcycle in general. Those questions have been floating around my head and I think […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2023/06/the-differences-between-a-scooter-and-motorcycle/feed/ 24 10863 Returning to the Moto-World https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/05/returning-to-the-moto-world/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/05/returning-to-the-moto-world/#comments Thu, 28 May 2020 12:40:55 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9618 Out of the Garage and Into the World It was a cool, gray day in my little part of the world. Somehow it feels a little different than it did just two months ago when I parked the scooter and motorcycle. I don’t know how those of you who retire from riding in September and […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2020/05/returning-to-the-moto-world/feed/ 12 9618 Entry Level Motorcycles and Chick Bikes https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/07/entry-level-motorcycles-chick-bikes/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/07/entry-level-motorcycles-chick-bikes/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2017 04:16:57 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7640 Thinking About Size I shouldn’t be surprised how many ways there are to dismiss people and things with a word or a gesture.  Humanity revels in differentiating one group from another.  On a near insignificant level it happens with motorcycles and scooters.  “That’s an entry level bike,” or “That’s a chick bike,” can be taken […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/07/entry-level-motorcycles-chick-bikes/feed/ 45 7640 Boalsburg Moto Hang https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/06/boalsburg-moto-hang-5/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/06/boalsburg-moto-hang-5/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2017 05:58:12 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7564 Moto Hang Wants You Everyone is welcome at the Boalsburg Moto Hang.  The next one is in a few hours.  5:30pm to be exact.  So plan to stop by either today or the next event.  The Moto Hang takes place on the first and third Wednesday evenings of the month.  Ken Hull sent out this […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/06/boalsburg-moto-hang-5/feed/ 18 7564 Just Keep Riding https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/05/just-keep-riding/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/05/just-keep-riding/#comments Tue, 30 May 2017 04:44:32 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7558 So what if you’re getting older.  Just keep riding… Is Aging a Physical Condition or a State of Mind? After the previous post with the Morning Fall video I thought I would post something a bit more upbeat. I like to think aging is, in part, something I can manage mentally.  This video always helps […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/05/just-keep-riding/feed/ 20 7558 Riding Freedom: Scooter in the Mountains https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/riding-freedom/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/riding-freedom/#comments Tue, 28 Mar 2017 06:25:14 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=7412 Fog on the Mountain Standing in the yard with the dogs this morning I could see fog on the mountain.  The scooter moves toward it like a compass needle points north.  I feel the draw.  And I feel the pressure of responsibility to work, or take care of the incessant business of life.  A friend […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2017/03/riding-freedom/feed/ 23 7412 Glimpse From the Moto Hang — June 15, 2016 https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/06/glimpse-moto-hang-june-15-2016/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/06/glimpse-moto-hang-june-15-2016/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2016 04:53:28 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6536 Moto Hang — Tusseyville Version The June 15, 2016 episode of the Boalsburg Moto Hang took place at the home of Jason and Lori Letteri (I hope I got the spelling correct) and there were a lot of motorcycles on hand to scare the neighbors!  Even the threat of rain couldn’t dampen interest. Eclectic Riders, […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/06/glimpse-moto-hang-june-15-2016/feed/ 8 6536 Boalsburg Moto Hang — Today! https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/06/boalsburg-moto-hang-today/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/06/boalsburg-moto-hang-today/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2016 07:56:36 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6489 It’s Time for Another Moto Hang — June 15, 2016 at 5:30pm Today is Moto Hang day and will be held at a member’s place.  Jason and Lori Letterie will open their property near Tusseyville to host this evening’s get together. If you’re new or not sure you want to attend I’ve finally gotten around to […]

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]]> https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/06/boalsburg-moto-hang-today/feed/ 10 6489 Searching for Treasure https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/06/searching-for-treasure/ https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/06/searching-for-treasure/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2016 04:05:55 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6485 View From Above You never know what you might find — evidence of something. Or more. Searching for answers to simple questions haunts my imagination. Looking out over the valley I call home I wonder how I’ve come to this moment in my life where I’ve stood on this overlook countless times and never really […]

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