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« on: February 05, 2013, 05:09:06 AM »
As most of us have been riding for 50 years or more we have learned a lot about traveling on the highways. I started riding on a scooter and then motorcycles and now back to scooters. each year I travel from Utah to Knoxville, TN by way of Texas, illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. I travel to many other states during this time also. My scooters have been Honda Silver Wing 600cc, Honda Reflex 250cc, Vespa ET4 150cc this my least favorite. Derbi GP1 50cc no trips longer than 60 miles one way. Burgman 650cc, My favorite "09" Kymco Agility 125cc. I rode this Kymco from Knoxville, TN to Logan, Utah. What a great ride that was. The size of the scooter has to do with the comfort you want and the speed getting to your destination. At my age, soon to be 70 yrs old I enjoy traveling the byways and all the back roads of this country. If you have no idea what roads to use, get a bicycle map for traveling cross country. The most important thing is preparation. do I need tires, do I need an oil change, is everything working perfert, do I have things for me, like medicines, GPS, cell phone, and proper tools. I take a small bag of tools that I replaced from Sears. Do not over pack, if you need more clothes buy them at a thrift shop. I have learned that we are never to old or a scooter to small that it would make us stay home and be a veggie. This year I am prepping a "06" Kymco Bet & Win 150cc. I choose this scoot for having disc brakes front and rear, liquid cooling. 12 inch tires, outside fueling port, not under the seat. This seems to be my idea 150,, traveling scooter. I will add a windshield.
Everyone have s fun summer. If you see me on the road, wave hi or come and talk scooters.