600 miles
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 12:03 am
I just passed 600 miles on the Brit this week. We had the 500 mile inspection done at Carlisle Cycle and Scooter (great place, great staff!). I needed to work in Mechanicsburg for a couple of days, so I Took the Brit (my daughter is going to be working down there soon, do I was mapping out a route that only involved seconday roads). On Saturday, I worked in down town Harrisburg, near the college my daughter attends, so i did the same thing down that way. In the process, I made a few observations;
1. Contrary to my expectations/fears, the scoot did really well, moving along steadily at 40-45 mph most of the time, moving over occasionally to let cars past, but generally keeping up with traffic.
2. People can be rude at times when I ride my motorcycle, but everybody seemed to be amused at the sight of a middle aged guy on a bright blue scooter. People waved, cars gave me space, nobody tailgated. It was all rather pleasant.
3. It is surprisingly easy to get around on a 50cc bike. I have to take longer/slower routes, but I have been able to get anywhere I need to get. While getting 9-100 miles per gallon.
4. I have had zero problems with the bike. If I plenty of time, I wouldn't hesitate to ride the bike across the country and back. Well, plenty of time and an airhawk, perhaps!
5. It is very easy to ride. I locked up the front brake on some gravel in a turn. All I had to do was reduce my pressure on the brake handle, right the bike a bit, and I was back in full control again. Light weight plus low power can be a very good thing!
We are all thrilled with the bike. It has exceeded our expectations in every way.
1. Contrary to my expectations/fears, the scoot did really well, moving along steadily at 40-45 mph most of the time, moving over occasionally to let cars past, but generally keeping up with traffic.
2. People can be rude at times when I ride my motorcycle, but everybody seemed to be amused at the sight of a middle aged guy on a bright blue scooter. People waved, cars gave me space, nobody tailgated. It was all rather pleasant.
3. It is surprisingly easy to get around on a 50cc bike. I have to take longer/slower routes, but I have been able to get anywhere I need to get. While getting 9-100 miles per gallon.
4. I have had zero problems with the bike. If I plenty of time, I wouldn't hesitate to ride the bike across the country and back. Well, plenty of time and an airhawk, perhaps!
5. It is very easy to ride. I locked up the front brake on some gravel in a turn. All I had to do was reduce my pressure on the brake handle, right the bike a bit, and I was back in full control again. Light weight plus low power can be a very good thing!
We are all thrilled with the bike. It has exceeded our expectations in every way.