tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839338.post5084526276141854657..comments2023-03-25T19:52:55.259-03:00Comments on Lucky's Hideaway: Coping with Cabin FeverLuckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07858400386113262050noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839338.post-37634324138509251022007-03-01T13:43:00.000-04:002007-03-01T13:43:00.000-04:00Steve - good to hear that this whole winter scoote...Steve - good to hear that this whole winter scooter thing is catching-on (Gary, you may have started something)! But a Vespa? Wouldn't you rather have a Korean scoot with Tupperware body parts that won't rust? Seems awful to put such a beautiful Italian through the slush and snow.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LuckyLuckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07858400386113262050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839338.post-89202257165062997262007-02-14T15:34:00.000-04:002007-02-14T15:34:00.000-04:00I will have to second Gary's suggestion about a sc...I will have to second Gary's suggestion about a scooter. They are manageable in the winter in a way that a heavier motorcycle wouldn't be. I ride my Vespa year around and even in a bit of snow as indicated in posts on my own blog <A HREF="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</A>. Gary is responsible for my own year round adventures because of his trailblazing work on the Baron in Winter!<BR/><BR/>I do like your suggestions about how to deal with Cabin Fever. There are still days that I can't ride....<BR/><BR/>Steve Williams<BR/><A HREF="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</A>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839338.post-53630300713333944922007-01-08T01:26:00.000-04:002007-01-08T01:26:00.000-04:00I summed this up once back on "The Baron in Winter...I summed this up once back on "The Baron in Winter" last year, but here it is again:<br /><br />1. Lighter weight than most full-size bikes.<br /><br />2. Lower center of gravity.<br /><br />3. Most importantly, "twist and go", automatic scooters leave both feet free as ready outriggers. No braking or shifting with the feet.<br /><br />4. Feet-free means you can wear the biggest, warmest boots you can find. <br /><br />5. You can cover the rear brake with your whole left hand, which means you can wear MITTENS! <br /><br />6. Scooters tend to be cheaper than motorcycles, so you don't worry so much about damage.<br /><br />That pretty well covers it, although if we put it to the riding public, I'm sure some other reasons might pop up. <br /><br />Ride well,<br /> =gc=Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839338.post-36012442858460674752007-01-07T06:26:00.000-04:002007-01-07T06:26:00.000-04:00Thanks for the suggestion, Gary... I'll admit that...Thanks for the suggestion, Gary... I'll admit that the thought has crossed my mind more than once. What is it about scooters that make them so much better in the snow and muck, anyhow?<br /><br />Cheers,<br />LuckyLuckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07858400386113262050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839338.post-31933204106959380112007-01-07T03:40:00.000-04:002007-01-07T03:40:00.000-04:00Lucky? Get a scooter. Ride in Winter. No cabin fev...Lucky? Get a scooter. Ride in Winter. No cabin fever.<br /><br />Ride well,<br /> =gc=Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com