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Being retired from the news/photography, without my camera is like without my pants or other important item!! The box on the back gives me the ability to carry it, cold water, couple tools etc. I have found one camera which I purchased giving me all in one little unit. I won't advertise that here not knowing if that is a good idea but Pro Gear is really not needed. For the price and abilities of this camera are outstanding that's why I feel lost without it. I realize people have their own choices but when it comes time of camera expense & size..well. Attached is just one quick shot I was able to snap even though it was approximately 900mm away from me. That is with optical zoom by the way and very sharp. Further I carry a small camera attached to my belt for faster access than having to get to the box. 16.1 and 14 mp are enough ability I need.

I have an appointment to have larger better hand grips installed this morning. I have large hands and long fingers and the stock grips for me are like gripping a broom stick.
Not ashamed to say, I didn't want to tackle this myself being several things involved in doing this would task my ability. Further, the right hand grip has to be attached to the throttle cables and glued in final position. I don't know anything about that. The new grips weren't cheap but I believe it will help my concern with stock just to small in diameter. I was told that a air hose can be used to loosen the old grips much easier and I have no access to that. The new ones aren't cheap!

At times when I go to find information on a certain part of my X500, I hate going through the pages when I am in a hurry! So, made up this card for myself. I'm sure things can be added to or taken away from it but mean while....

At the meeting place 9 AM, there were over 200 bikes ready to go. We were broken up into groups and hit the roads. Self and friend only two visible scooters stayed together and had no problems in keeping up. 55 to 65 mph was no problem at all keeping in position. Some speeds exceeded those in the areas of passing were no problem also. This being my first sustained high speed was a bit concerning at first but shortly became easy to handle. I didn't wear my gloves being I found my hands were getting too warm and sort of falling asleep! Wore My helmet with the pull down shade and clear pull down face guard which I found was a must. It was a very hot sunny bright day and the bugs beat up the face mask! Some of them sounded like rocks striking. The run was called a "Poker Run", "Ride for Homeless Vets" ending up at 117 miles and it took 2 gallons of gas giving to 60 mpg with 600 miles on the unit. I'm glad I had the oil and filter change before the ride, seemed to run much smoother. Heat gauge stayed exactly the same during the entire trip at about mid-gauge. Got scared once going around a right curve when I went too close to the middle and got into a tarred section of the highway which divides the pavement at 55 mph. Sort of froze up at first and than started thinking how to get out of this, slowing down a bit and hoping to find a smooth tarred section to get over to the right before meeting any on coming traffic. This was my first big learning experience in hitting the big roads and I didn't feel belittled with all the big bikes...The X500 stood up to all!

This ride coming up will have 2-300 riders and of course they will be broken up into groups. I will be new to this type of ride as many others will be also. This is a great place to learn as always for me and would like some Tips and Pointers in doing so. It's going to be an all day venture as I placed the reason for it on another post here if anyone cared to look over. appreciate thoughts from experience...thanks

While still learning about scooters, I am wondering about all the options when one would happen to occur? My first thought is...at least carry a can of fix a flat  to limp to better help, call a friend with a truck if known, use AAA if one has it, or Depending on the type of flat, is it ok to use "fix a flat" and carry one with you? A while back, I inquired about AAA for scooter insurance for such an event but the price made me forget about it for awhile. Years ago, I had a hauling trailer (not for (scooters) but that is years ago before getting into this new hobby! The other thought I have is to ask the dealer if they have a hot number for such a situation but I look at that as having to take a loan out! Appreciate your thoughts.

I wondered when it would happen and it did yesterday. With a friend on his motorcycle, we hit the road on a great looking day but than...."Rode In The Rain". I planned for the possibility so placed my wallet in a zip-lock, dry jersey in the box and my camera in the box in a large zip-lock just in case. The box is water proof. With the rain coming down and in a wooded area road way with no place to pull off but under trees we didn't chance the lightning and kept riding. Rain stinging and wetting but visibility good being I had rain-x'd my mask. It was so hot and the rain actually felt good and thought the only thing I am worried about is if the bike would quit. No, it went through the rain...no problem and we were but very careful on the curves so we wouldn't slip out. Yes I had a cheap poncho under the seat but felt what the heck...not going to use it. So, this was a good experience and no harm done. One member on here wrote to go ride it now and that I did!!