Dysco rides to school

Dysco · 01-26-2009, 08:41 PM

Hayduke · 01-26-2009, 08:45 PM

Dysco · 01-26-2009, 09:31 PM

I've resolved to scooter to all of my classes this spring. It's a six mile ride mostly through town. Today I was pleasantly rewarded for my tire studding efforts with a solid snow storm.

The fresh snow of the parking lot was light and fluffy and traction was great. Kate insisted on taking a picture.

Dysco · 01-26-2009, 09:34 PM

The roads were not so great. The small tires on the scooter hunted in the parallel tire tracks in the loose snow and I had to outrigger most of the way. After passing a few stuck cars on the main drag, I stopped to take a picture of the conditions. The scooter really doesn't like tracked crud.

Dysco · 01-26-2009, 09:36 PM

About 30 minutes after takeoff I got to school. I was late, so I could only grab a shot while walking in.

Dysco · 01-26-2009, 09:39 PM

Luckily the motorcycle parking wasn't all taken up with cars and the small plow had taken a swipe that the scooter fit into perfectly.

Here's my spot after Microbiology let out at 9ish.

It took about 3 minutes to get the engine to catch. I figure it was about 10F.

Dysco · 01-26-2009, 09:43 PM

On the way home the roads were great! Compact snow and ice with only a few bumpy and loose parts. I averaged 25MPH. Some Golden cops pulled up next to me on the way home in their big SUV and we chatted before I took them off the line.

It's good to be back in the saddle but I think a larger front wheel is in order...

Geek · 01-26-2009, 09:58 PM

I'll be passing through your hood tomorrow a.m.
I'll honk on the way by

katbeanz · 01-27-2009, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dysco

Some Golden cops pulled up next to me on the way home in their big SUV and we chatted before I took them off the line.

May we assume your muffler's been replaced since FMF? That was quite an entrance BTW.

GB · 01-27-2009, 05:01 AM

That

ride should keep you alert and on your toes!!

phuphuphnik · 01-27-2009, 05:07 AM

Fantastic!

Dysco · 01-27-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katbeanz

May we assume your muffler's been replaced since FMF? That was quite an entrance BTW.

It's hard to make a good entrance these days. Since I used up the muffler-falling-off trick, I'm all out of entrance plans for the next FMF.

Strangely enough, I got a great deal on a local stock muffler. Then I safety-wired the bolts.

the darth peach · 01-27-2009, 06:12 PM

Deano955 · 01-27-2009, 08:38 PM

Damn, you are nuts!

Blakebird · 01-27-2009, 09:01 PM

nice!

01-26-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
Dysco ^OP caddis muncher Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Salida, CO Oddometer: 14,806	Dysco rides to school __________________ My best advice for life after major surgery or injury. Adventure is what happens when you thought you were going to have a good time.

01-26-2009, 08:45 PM	#2
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01-26-2009, 09:31 PM	#3
Dysco ^OP caddis muncher Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Salida, CO Oddometer: 14,806	I've resolved to scooter to all of my classes this spring. It's a six mile ride mostly through town. Today I was pleasantly rewarded for my tire studding efforts with a solid snow storm. The fresh snow of the parking lot was light and fluffy and traction was great. Kate insisted on taking a picture. __________________ My best advice for life after major surgery or injury. Adventure is what happens when you thought you were going to have a good time.

01-26-2009, 09:34 PM	#4
Dysco ^OP caddis muncher Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Salida, CO Oddometer: 14,806	The roads were not so great. The small tires on the scooter hunted in the parallel tire tracks in the loose snow and I had to outrigger most of the way. After passing a few stuck cars on the main drag, I stopped to take a picture of the conditions. The scooter really doesn't like tracked crud. __________________ My best advice for life after major surgery or injury. Adventure is what happens when you thought you were going to have a good time.

01-26-2009, 09:36 PM	#5
Dysco ^OP caddis muncher Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Salida, CO Oddometer: 14,806	About 30 minutes after takeoff I got to school. I was late, so I could only grab a shot while walking in. __________________ My best advice for life after major surgery or injury. Adventure is what happens when you thought you were going to have a good time.

01-26-2009, 09:39 PM	#6
Dysco ^OP caddis muncher Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Salida, CO Oddometer: 14,806	Luckily the motorcycle parking wasn't all taken up with cars and the small plow had taken a swipe that the scooter fit into perfectly. Here's my spot after Microbiology let out at 9ish. It took about 3 minutes to get the engine to catch. I figure it was about 10F. __________________ My best advice for life after major surgery or injury. Adventure is what happens when you thought you were going to have a good time.

01-26-2009, 09:43 PM	#7
Dysco ^OP caddis muncher Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Salida, CO Oddometer: 14,806	On the way home the roads were great! Compact snow and ice with only a few bumpy and loose parts. I averaged 25MPH. Some Golden cops pulled up next to me on the way home in their big SUV and we chatted before I took them off the line. It's good to be back in the saddle but I think a larger front wheel is in order... __________________ My best advice for life after major surgery or injury. Adventure is what happens when you thought you were going to have a good time.

01-26-2009, 09:58 PM	#8
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01-27-2009, 05:01 AM	#10
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01-27-2009, 05:07 AM	#11
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