07.17.08
Yesterday was a new and good for me. I picked up my new scooter.
| Piaggio BV 250 |
| 244cc liquid-cooled, 4 stroke, single cylinder engine |
| Before you get in your car on Monday morning, ask yourself this: Are you looking forward to your commute? Get yourself a BV and you will. Front and rear disc brakes mean braking couldn’t be easier, while the BV’s 16″ wheels and dual shock absorbers make for the smoothest ride in scootering. The BV carries you and a passenger with comfort and style. Add on an optional top case and side compartments and you’ll have more than enough storage for urban errand-running or long distance travels.Am I crazy or what? Well, never ever had I been on any kind of motorcycle before, not even for ride, I drove my Piaggio BV 250 114 miles from Utica to Albany without a hitch. It’s a blast. But, I must say, I was exhausted when I got home. My good pal Rick, who was my licensed driver, followed me in my car as I only have a permit to drive a motorcycle. My average speed was about 60 mph. The scooter’s top speed is about 80mph. I never had the guts to try that speed…good thinking, huh. It got around 80mpg on the trip…nice huh. Anyway, I took route 5S home, as I was afraid to travel on the “BIG” road, and actually against my friend Andy’s advice. Too many big trucks on the big road. I loved the back roads anyway. It was a beautiful day, and it was a beautiful ride. Once in Schenectady, I got into rush hour traffic on 890…HELP! Actually, it was okay. Then a stop at my daughter’s house to show her the machine. Then off to my son’s house in Guilderland to show him. And low and behold, as I beamingly entered his driveway, which is on a good slope, I stopped and started to jump off the scooter. Well, my first test of will. It started to fall over. The darn thing is heavy. It toppled onto the pavement, and I leaped and rolled out of the way. Mike came around the corner just as I was rolling down the hill in my flight jacket and helmet. What a sight I must have been. Anyway, no damage at all. They told me I could drop the scooter without too much worry. They were right…no damage at all! I needed help picking it up though, it’s heavy!! Actually, only 328 pounds, but that’s no small feat getting the thing upright again. Then after the ego damage healed, I headed for home. It’s parked in the back yard now . I can’t drive it, as I don’t have my motorcycle license yet. That’s the hardest part, just seeing it sitting there, but what can I do. Yea, get my license. It was a great day. |