GENUINE World Kindness Tour!

[ericalm]

You may remember Kemy (URAwesome) who was planning on embarking on a World Kindness Tour.

Well, the Tour is really happening and Genuine is on board as primary sponsor. Just goes to show what a guy with a dream can do. Kemy first came to MB in November seeking advice. Mere months later, and this is really happening!

ModernBuddy is running banners for the tour to help support the project, too.

You can learn more about it all here: http://genuinekindnesstour.com/
Generous MBers (and aren't we all?) can help by donating or even offering Kemy a place to crash as he makes his way around the country.

[neotrotsky]

He's actually doing it, AND got Genuine to sponsor him? Right on. If he rolls through Phoenix, we'll have to meet up. A few rounds on me for making it this far:P

[scootavaran]

I want a hug!

[JHScoot]

[skully93]

Well, if he's hitting Denver we'll have to 'escort' him and offer up a meal/couch. I'll see what I can do from my end!

[Wheelz]

The website says he is in Miami now, don't know if he's planning on coming across the swamp but if he is he's got any help I can provide, perhaps an escort for the ride out.

[TVB]

I'm glad to see this is actually going to happen. (Miami is where he's from, so if that's his current location he apparently hasn't gone far yet. )

I don't know if the header image on the "where is the tour" page represents the actual intended itinerary, but if so it looks like it's no longer strictly a tour of the state capitals (or if it is, someone's not quite clear on their geography ).

[uncleralph]

Wow, he has a fast scooter- 14658 mph. Maybe he's completed the tour and is back home already.

[LunaP]

I've informed the local Scooter superhero (i.e., proprietor of Scoot Richmond) and Seven Hills... spreading the word as best I can through the scooter world on Facebook and such.

I'm proud of Kemy! I hope he comes through the RVA so we can meet him, give him a hug, a couch, a meal and a rideout!

[viney266]

Man, that thing is FAST!

I will keep an eye on this trip and see if he comes near...Hope his trip goes smooth...

[TVB]

They've added a route map, which looks like he's still aiming to hit almost every state, including Alaska (in December?). The section of Michigan he's going through isn't bad... just not the best the state has to offer. The route follows a lot of Interstates, which I hope is just a general plan, and not literally how he intends to get from place to place, because riding a Buddy 125 on those... won't be very awesome.

[JHScoot]

^would not a 170i been more appropriate a "travel" buddy what with its fuel injection making attitudes and cold starts irrelevant, and lending extra oomph for hill climbing and extra top speed for that occasional highway?

Bud 125 is a fine scoot, just saying for a trek like this a 170i might reach ideal for some situations the 125 could struggle with

[TVB]

:shrug: The scoot he's riding is Flash Red, so unless Genuine set him up with a custom model, it's a 125.

[JHScoot]

well good going for genuine even if all this kindness comes without FI and more motor

[Raiderfn311]

I am a bit concerned for Kemys safety here. Is he riding with another person/people for the trek? If he's a novice rider this could be very difficult. Did I hear Alaska in Dec.? I'll place some confidence with Phil on this and assume some precautions have been thought/taken care of.

[siobhan]

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Again, no Rhode Island! How many times have I seen the little map of "states visited" and it features 49 states, missing Rhode Island. I mean, c'mon, if you can get Hawaii, you could detour through CT enough to at least cross the border. We have quahogs, Del's, Autocrat and New York System. What more can a man on an awesome tour need?!

Kemy, you got a place to stay and people who can fix up the bike. Come to little Rhody...we need some hugs!

[JHScoot]

oh come now is RI even a State?

i mean, really now

[Syd]

Right now it looks like he's going to Cuba. Kemy, IT'S THE OTHER WAY!

[JHScoot]

Fidel not so kind, i hear

[LunaP]

Wellll.... it looks like Richmond is getting passed over in favor of DC and... Blacksburg??

Damn Techies.

VT is WAY too far... but maybe we'll ride up to DC to see him... did this map come with appromixmated eta's?

[TVB]

Right now it looks like he's going to Cuba. Kemy, IT'S THE OTHER WAY!

Relax. If you zoom in, you'll see that he's not in the Caribbean, he's in Key West.

I am a bit concerned for Kemys safety here. Is he riding with another person/people for the trek? If he's a novice rider this could be very difficult.

He's riding solo, except when people join him. His inexperience worries me too. On the other hand, I was a noob with only about 2000 miles behind me when I set out on my first not-just-overnight road trip. He'll get experienced pretty quick. He has to. And by the time he finishes the route shown, he'll have more miles behind him than I've racked up in three years.

Did I hear Alaska in Dec.? I'll place some confidence with Phil on this and assume some precautions have been thought/taken care of.

I'm assuming "Alaska in December" because the FAQ says that's when he aims to finish, and the line crossing from N.Dakota to Saskatchewan seems to be headed there. His route starting at southern latitudes and crisscrossing slowly northward means he'll be spending the coldest months in the warm zone, which is good, but somewhere around the intersection of the 49th parallel and Thanksgiving, riding a scooter stops being fun. Our friend from Miami might not fully appreciate that, but yes, I'd hope that our friend from Chicago does.

[skully93]

Well, looks like he'll hit Denver....whee!

[neotrotsky]

Dude, he's totally passing Phoenix, but hitting Tucson it seems. Hopefully he makes good time and doesn't get caught in the Rockies in the late spring/early summer. The rain could play hell with a new rider even if temps are kind. But, I suppose it's the only chance he'll have of avoiding the heat here. At least he's avoiding some of the Reservations... but he's got to be careful around 4 corners and the towns up there. Some of those places are NOT safe out there. Although, he's missing some of the BEST riding and the nicest parts of AZ up by Prescott and Sedona

If anyone else from Arizona is riding down to Tucson for a meetup, I'd be up for a trek.

[LunaP]

Dude, he's totally passing Phoenix, but hitting Tucson it seems. Hopefully he makes good time and doesn't get caught in the Rockies in the late spring/early summer. The rain could play hell with a new rider even if temps are kind. But, I suppose it's the only chance he'll have of avoiding the heat here. At least he's avoiding some of the Reservations... but he's got to be careful around 4 corners and the towns up there. Some of those places are NOT safe out there. Although, he's missing some of the BEST riding and the nicest parts of AZ up by Prescott and Sedona

If anyone else from Arizona is riding down to Tucson for a meetup, I'd be up for a trek.

I was a little worried myself about him crossing the rockies on a scoot... not that I know what I'm talking about, because I have never crossed a mountain range on a scooter, and I have never crossed the rockies except to wave at them from an airplane... but it seems like an intimidating concept.

[KABarash]

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It's kinda tough to see exact route on this map. I thought the plan was to go through every state capital. The squiggly line goes no where near Harrisburg or Albany to name two........ Philadelphia and New York City aren't capitals. And yes, skipping two states altogether.

[jmazza]

^would not a 170i been more appropriate a "travel" buddy what with its fuel injection making attitudes and cold starts irrelevant, and lending extra oomph for hill climbing and extra top speed for that occasional highway?

Bud 125 is a fine scoot, just saying for a trek like this a 170i might reach ideal for some situations the 125 could struggle with

But a simpler carb'd engine will be much easier to work on or have work done on in the middle of nowhere, which is a good thing on a trip like this. However, since Genuine is officially supporting the trip, I'm guessing they could get him support within a few days anywhere he might break down so it may not be as much of an issue.

Regarding altitude, since moving to Colorado (5400 ft) from Florida (9 ft), my scooter hasn't had any adjustment and runs great. I haven't had it in to the shop yet but I was told by Sportique that the stock jetting works fine for this altitude. It may not be the best but, other than experiencing what I would assume is a normal slowing down going up steep hills, the performance here is the same as it was there!

[LunaP]

^would not a 170i been more appropriate a "travel" buddy what with its fuel injection making attitudes and cold starts irrelevant, and lending extra oomph for hill climbing and extra top speed for that occasional highway?

Bud 125 is a fine scoot, just saying for a trek like this a 170i might reach ideal for some situations the 125 could struggle with

But a simpler carb'd engine will be much easier to work on or have work done on in the middle of nowhere, which is a good thing on a trip like this. However, since Genuine is officially supporting the trip, I'm guessing they could get him support within a few days anywhere he might break down so it may not be as much of an issue.

Regarding altitude, since moving to Colorado (5400 ft) from Florida (9 ft), my scooter hasn't had any adjustment and runs great. I haven't had it in to the shop yet but I was told by Sportique that the stock jetting works fine for this altitude. It may not be the best but, other than experiencing what I would assume is a normal slowing down going up steep hills, the performance here is the same as it was there!

We had this debate back and forth in his original thread. While a 170i is just plain a better machine for the job, it's lack of a carb and kickstart make it not very ideal for being in mechanical trouble in the middle of nowhere (read: when Luna's battery got stolen... 200lb scooter-shaped paperweight). There's also I think a batch of 170's out there that have and engine light glitch running for a few minutes at higher speeds, and that wouldn't have served him well at all. I do wish he'd gotten a 150 though, going this kind of a distance the biggest displacement possible just seems most helpful, no? But the red looks good on him

[jmazza]

I do wish he'd gotten a 150 though, going this kind of a distance the biggest displacement possible just seems most helpful, no? But the red looks good on him

That's another hot debate around here...

[AWinn6889]

Glad he ended up really doing this, and I hope all goes well for him. I remember him talking about hitting Albany, NY in the original thread, and I warned him about being up here this time of year (though it has been a rather mild winter so far) as a beginner. If he does make it to the Albany/Saratoga region, I have a spare bed, plenty of food, and two dogs that just love having company!

[ericalm]

I do wish he'd gotten a 150 though, going this kind of a distance the biggest displacement possible just seems most helpful, no?

A 125 is plenty.
http://www.peacescooter.com/

[JHScoot]

^would not a 170i been more appropriate a "travel" buddy what with its fuel injection making attitudes and cold starts irrelevant, and lending extra oomph for hill climbing and extra top speed for that occasional highway?

Bud 125 is a fine scoot, just saying for a trek like this a 170i might reach ideal for some situations the 125 could struggle with

But a simpler carb'd engine will be much easier to work on or have work done on in the middle of nowhere, which is a good thing on a trip like this. However, since Genuine is officially supporting the trip, I'm guessing they could get him support within a few days anywhere he might break down so it may not be as much of an issue.

Regarding altitude, since moving to Colorado (5400 ft) from Florida (9 ft), my scooter hasn't had any adjustment and runs great. I haven't had it in to the shop yet but I was told by Sportique that the stock jetting works fine for this altitude. It may not be the best but, other than experiencing what I would assume is a normal slowing down going up steep hills, the performance here is the same as it was there!

awesome. should be a good trip, then. someone in the major news media should do a peice on this. this is the best thing since "track pete"

i think a young woman was also doing something a couple years ago sponsored by Genuine. a "world peace" or hunger thing of some sort? not sure if she wrapped it up, however

[PeteH]

Suppose Kemy'll strap on as much camping and scoot gear as TrackPete? That was some load.

[TVB]

i think a young woman was also doing something a couple years ago sponsored by Genuine. a "world peace" or hunger thing of some sort? not sure if she wrapped it up, however

:ahem:

http://www.peacescooter.com/

[JohnnyScoots]

Situations, be damned. I wish him a very safe and successful journey.

[LunaP]

I do wish he'd gotten a 150 though, going this kind of a distance the biggest displacement possible just seems most helpful, no?

A 125 is plenty.
http://www.peacescooter.com/

She lives here in RVA! Upsetting debacle with the Peace Buddy getting stolen a while ago. She got it back, though!

Glad he ended up really doing this, and I hope all goes well for him. I remember him talking about hitting Albany, NY in the original thread, and I warned him about being up here this time of year (though it has been a rather mild winter so far) as a beginner. If he does make it to the Albany/Saratoga region, I have a spare bed, plenty of food, and two dogs that just love having company!

AWINN where have you beeeeeeen? Hi

[Raiderfn311]

I do wish he'd gotten a 150 though, going this kind of a distance the biggest displacement possible just seems most helpful, no?

A 125 is plenty.
http://www.peacescooter.com/

Yup. There isnt THAT much difference in performance. On a different note, I would feel better about this trip if Kemy were riding with a seasoned rider this journey.

[flexx75]

If he can pull this off it would be AWESOME !!!!
I drove from Dallas, TX to Port Charlotte , FL and I told myself I will never do it again and that was in an SUV.
On a scooter, that's either ambitious or just crazy.

I will be keeping my eye on this journey.

All the respect to ya...

[TVB]

I drove from Dallas, TX to Port Charlotte , FL and I told myself I will never do it again and that was in an SUV.

That was your mistake.
I've driven my car from home to the north shore of Michigan, and it was a long, boring ordeal. A few years ago I did it on my scooter, and it was a great time (and I'm doing it again). It's the difference between making a trip just to get there, and taking a journey for the sake of traveling there.

[TVB]

Kemy has finally made it out of Florida (it's a long state ) and arrived in Nawlins: http://genuinekindnesstour.com/where/

[Raiderfn311]

He stopped in Alabama and met a guy named Buddy....

[URAwesome]

You may remember Kemy (URAwesome) who was planning on embarking on a World Kindness Tour.

Well, the Tour is really happening and Genuine is on board as primary sponsor. Just goes to show what a guy with a dream can do. Kemy first came to MB in November seeking advice. Mere months later, and this is really happening!

ModernBuddy is running banners for the tour to help support the project, too.

You can learn more about it all here: http://genuinekindnesstour.com/
Generous MBers (and aren't we all?) can help by donating or even offering Kemy a place to crash as he makes his way around the country.

Hey Ericalm and MBers everywhere, thank you very much for all the advice y'all gave me when I was planning the tour and for all the support you're showing me while I'm on tour.

I've felt the love since I first joined the forum and hope to meet up with you all as I scoot around the US!

Many Thanks & Much Love,
-Kemy J

[URAwesome]

He's actually doing it, AND got Genuine to sponsor him? Right on. If he rolls through Phoenix, we'll have to meet up. A few rounds on me for making it this far:P

Thanks Neotrotsky
I'll keep you posted on my travels in Arizona!

[URAwesome]

I want a hug!

Here's an internet hug scootavaran!!

Let me know where you are and lets see if we can hug in person.

[URAwesome]

[URAwesome]

Well, if he's hitting Denver we'll have to 'escort' him and offer up a meal/couch. I'll see what I can do from my end!

Thanks Skully93!!

Where in Denver are you?

[URAwesome]

The website says he is in Miami now, don't know if he's planning on coming across the swamp but if he is he's got any help I can provide, perhaps an escort for the ride out.

Hey thanks for the supportWheelz!

Where in FL are you? I'm in New Orleans now but maybe we can meet up when I get back.

[URAwesome]

I'm glad to see this is actually going to happen. (Miami is where he's from, so if that's his current location he apparently hasn't gone far yet. )

I don't know if the header image on the "where is the tour" page represents the actual intended itinerary, but if so it looks like it's no longer strictly a tour of the state capitals (or if it is, someone's not quite clear on their geography ).

Hey TVB,

I've decided to not visit all 50 state capitals anymore but the map on the page is still subject to change.

[URAwesome]

Wow, he has a fast scooter- 14658 mph. Maybe he's completed the tour and is back home already.

Hey uncleralph

My scooter is fast but not that fast

[URAwesome]

I've informed the local Scooter superhero (i.e., proprietor of Scoot Richmond) and Seven Hills... spreading the word as best I can through the scooter world on Facebook and such.

I'm proud of Kemy! I hope he comes through the RVA so we can meet him, give him a hug, a couch, a meal and a rideout!

Thank you very much LunaP! I really appreciate it!

I'm excited to meet you, your scooter peeps and you're local Scooter superhero! See you soon.

[URAwesome]

Man, that thing is FAST!

I will keep an eye on this trip and see if he comes near...Hope his trip goes smooth...

Thanks Viney266!

Where are you located?