Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Over-zealous?

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In an effort to make sure I have the best prepped machine, I think I may have been a little over-zealous. I have been following the trends o...
Tuesday, January 29, 2008

T minus 3 days and counting...

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Well, it's more like 4 days because today is not over.  I am prepared to do all the post-delivery work on my scooter, and I am prepared ...
Monday, January 28, 2008

Loctite 242 Blue

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I went to Home Depot tonight, and got the threadlocker I need for Friday. I also went to Autozone. I was all set to get 5mm or 1/4" f...
Friday, January 25, 2008

Chuck

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I got a call just a bit ago from my buddy Chuck. He was all set to go kick his friend's butt for refusing the delivery but I told him it...

Delivery Fiasco

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The more I thought about it--the situation with UPS Freight--one hand not knowing what the other was doing--I thought I better call corporat...

Delivery Attempt $65 charge

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At the last minute (this morning) I thought maybe I should make the attempt to contact the actual UPS Freight terminal where the scooter is ...

Full Gear

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This is a (blurry) picture of me in full gear. All body parts are protected by either leather or textile, or my full-face helmet.

Chaps-sitting down

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I don't think they look quite as bad sitting down. Still they kindof look like two-tone pants or something.

Gear-chaps

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Yes, I know they make me look fat(ter), but I'd rather have my skin, thanks.
Thursday, January 24, 2008

TANK Motorsports drops 250cc units from production!

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Right after I bloody BUY a Chinese 250cc scooter--one of the major makers goes out and cuts the lines from their production. Everybody now ...

Delivery

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I was concerned at first about shipping and delivery. It is the most crucial part of this deal. I got a voicemail from Linda at Valley Sco...

How do we feel about Black?

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This is my second choice. They don't wait around for your color to come in--that's why they ask you up front for your 2nd choice. ...

Last Major scoot-related purchase

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I have been wanting one of these darn things for quite a while now, so I am finally going to get one. My tax refund is just a bit more than...

Tight Helmet pads

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I have worn my helmet several times now...not riding of course, just to try it on and see how it fits, etc. Well, I've noticed that it ...

No Tracking number yet

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John at Valley Scooters says that even though he does not yet have a tracking number--his secretary will call when she gets it--there is no ...
Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Tracking Number

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Cool! I just got an email from John at Valley. He says "We should have your tracking number for you tommorrow afternoon..." Tha...

Leather Bomber & Scooter Tracking

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I sent an email to John at Valley Scooters this morning before work. That was probably 6-630am time frame. I did not hear back from him so ...

One Week

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It's now hours shy of a week since I ordered my scooter. I've sent and received a couple emails from John at Valley Scooters where ...
Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Helmet Comparison

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I took these pictures one in standard room lighting with no flash, then one with all the lights out with flash. You can see the difference ...
Monday, January 21, 2008

Helmet in light

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This is my helmet in the light with the camera on my phone. The strips show up only black.

Black Reflective Tape on Helmet

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This is Lexie modeling my helmet. I put some of the "Black Magic" reflective tape on it. This is with my Olympus camera in tota...

Vacation day

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I requested a vacation day for February 1st to take delivery of the scooter. It hasn't been approved yet which makes me nervous, but I ...
Sunday, January 20, 2008

Brown Leather Bomber

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This brown leather bomber at KingSize will protect me as much as one of those big leather biker jackets with the chains, studs and buckles....

MotoGear Scooter Cover

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The MotoGear Scooter Cover's dimensions are big enough for the MC-54B. I don't have a garage where I live (apartment), so you real...

Flat Black Sew-On Reflective Fabric Tape

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What happens in the worst case scenario...you've spilled the scoot, but you're alive? Then a car doesn't see you lying in the r...

Motorcycle Chaps

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As one friend said "Personally, I think leather looks goofy on a scooter rider." and I tend to agree, but you still need to be pr...

Streetglo Black Magic

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Beyond a doubt, the thing that leads to more motorcycle vs. cager accidents than anything is lack of visibility. "I didn't see hi...
Saturday, January 19, 2008

Mandatory (?) scooter accessories

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I have ordered several things. It's mostly stuff I will need or things to keep me alive. I will post them and review soon. I already ...

Freezing

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Wouldn't you know. I ordered the scooter, then next damn day it turns cold and starts snowing. Its gone now (the snow, not the cold) b...

Red Roketa MC-54-250B

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This Roketa scooter is the one I ordered. John at Valley Scooters spent a good bit of time with me on the phone allaying my shipping-damage-...