57 degrees out and 57 miles on a scooter (repost for the morning crew)

"Chuckles" (chucklesw37)
03/09/2020 at 08:36 • Filed to: two wheels good, Riva125Z, Scooter

Today was a good day. My first solo ride of more than a few miles. The sun was out and the temperature was warm enough to be tolerable. I look forward to getting to ride the scooter in properly warm weather, but I’ll take what I can get.

The destination was Lake Nockamixon state park, a nice lake in eastern PA.

I took a lap of the lake on my 125Z, and I probably saw about 50 other motorcycles over the course of my day.

On the way home, I stopped by the casino just because I felt like riding up to the roof.

This scooter is pretty great, and I’m getting more comfortable on it with each ride I take. If you’re on the fence about getting a scooter or small motorcycle, I cannot recommend it highly enough.

DISCUSSION (17)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Chuckles
03/08/2020 at 19:49

Ditto on the recommendation. Motorcycles are a bit intimidating to a lot of folks, but a moped/scooter is about as difficult to handle as a bicycle.

Is that a 125? I’d that’s a 50 it’s pretty cool to have to have roads like that where you can go under 45. (I just scrolled up and saw the paragraph I missed)

Wacko > Chuckles
03/08/2020 at 20:31

I spent all afternoon on my snowmobile. Trails are starting to be ugly, but the foot of snow that’s announced for tomorrow should fix that. And extend the snowmobile season a bit longer.

Chuckles > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
03/08/2020 at 20:31

It's a 1987 Yamaha Riva 125Z. 125cc engine, top speed around 55mph depending on the wind. It's a lot more comfortable around 35-45 though.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Wacko
03/08/2020 at 20:36

Snowmobiling I warm weather can be a lot of fun. Those mid spring t shirt on a sled days are kind of surreal but always fun

atfsgeoff > Chuckles
03/08/2020 at 20:56

Glad you’re having fun on it!

I didn’t have a chance to take either of my bikes out today, spent about 5 hours replacing sway bar end links on the gf’s ‘07 legacy. It’s supposed to be really nice and warm tomorrow though so I’ll probably ride to work.

atfsgeoff > Chuckles
03/08/2020 at 20:56

Glad you’re having fun on it!

Chuckles > atfsgeoff
03/08/2020 at 21:33

I thought about checking with you this morning, but I really wanted to go on a long solo ride. Nockamixon is a nice place to ri de to.

BeaterGT > Chuckles
03/08/2020 at 21:46

5 hours?! This is why cutoff wheels were invented

BeaterGT > Chuckles
03/08/2020 at 21:47

Always wanted to check out Lake Nockamixon, looks cool.

shop-teacher > Chuckles
03/08/2020 at 22:11

Awesome! It hit 62 here today, but didn’t get to ride because I had to finish milling my cabinet door parts before I have to change the setup on my table saw at school to do actual school work.

BeaterGT > BeaterGT
03/08/2020 at 23:18

Nice, got Kinja’d.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Chuckles
03/09/2020 at 10:17

I really should try and get my bike license so I can get a scoot....would be fun for short trips for work but also just for fun weekend rides!

Chuckles > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
03/09/2020 at 10:18

What is involved in getting your license?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Chuckles
03/09/2020 at 10:29

I would be part of the ‘Second Group’ (halfway down the page):

https://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/rmv/paal380.asp

Chuckles > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
03/09/2020 at 10:37

So what are you waiting for? Do you need to provide your own bike for the test?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Chuckles
03/10/2020 at 07:57

Well, at the moment with school on, lack of time. The other issue is where to store a scoot if I had one. The shed is literally jam-packed full of crap and, considering I still live at home for the time being, the basement hallway would not be an allowed choice, lol.

I’m not sure if I would need to provide my own bike for the test. I know that those who take it as p art of the bike training course are free to use the training school’s bikes, but not sure about those who do not...?

Chuckles > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
03/10/2020 at 08:01

I’m not talking about getting a scoot. I’m talking about getting the license. If there i s a course, and it’s free, and they provide the bikes, go do it now. Even if you aren’t going to immediately buy a scoot. Just take the course for fun. You’ll get to ride a bit, and then when you are ready for a scooter, you’ll be legal to take it on a test drive.