I don't have a lot to say today. I haven't had much of an opportunity to do much riding...it's been fairly chilly. Looks like rain for the next couple of days, too. I did however,enjoy two or three short, 30 to 40 mile rides from Cottonwood, through Cornville (again...WHO thinks up these names....???) and onto Beaverhead Flats Road which I followed through the sweepers to the end...a mere six miles. To be honest, I haven't even done any messin' around with the Buddy except to label one panel "Flux Capacitor". Probably makes it faster. I still have to put a label on the engine compartment proclaiming there is a "Warp Core Generator" inside. Of course, I'm still considering painting the scooter Olive Drab and mounting two faux machine gun barrels poking through the holes in the front that are designed to mount a rack. I'd also like to see a couple of photon torpedoes on either side. ...give ME the finger, will ya? The ultimate "Urban Assault Vehicle".
I'm getting a new helmet from my wife for Christmas...I know this because I ordered it. When it came in, though, she wrapped it and won't let me open it until Christmas! It's a Z1R Metro open-faced helmet which has both a visor and a faceshield. It is specifically designed for the discerning scooterist and I will give you a thorough and honest evaluation. It comes in about six or seven colors (I ordered silver) and is DOT approved. They didn't mention a Snell rating, so I would assume it either doesn't pass their criteria or Z1R just didn't try. I was reading in one of the motorcycle magazines this week that when they tested full-face helmets, there was virtually no better protection from Snell rated helmets than DOT rated helmets. They still didn't endorse the little skid-lids, though, even if they're DOT rated. No mention was made of open-face.
I'm currently in the market for a reasonably priced all-weather jacket. I currently have a jean jacket that is covered with rally patches and pins and is not very good at keeping me warm on those 20 degree mornings and a beautiful Marine Corp emblem emblazoned leather bomber jacket. I kinda hate to subject that to the abuse I tend to deal out, even though it IS warm. I found a really neat leather motorcycle specific jacket by Fast Company (the same folks who bring you Draggin Jeans). It is called the Cutlass and comes in a number of colors. It has several pockets, the sleeves are slightly curved and rotated slightly forward for more comfort at the handlebars. It has a quality zipper and snap collar and sleeves and a zip-in, fully sleeved liner for warmth. And it is on sale (just the colored ones...not the solid black) for only $150.00!! I was WAY excited!! THEN I went to the web-site. They only have XL and XXL. Of which I am neither. Bum'r. Still lookin'.
So, that's all the news that's fit to print. Just getting ready for Christmas and a visit from my brother whom I've not seen a WAY too many years...he lives in Redding, CA. He is a regular reader of this blog and a supporter of my scooter endeavors. Until later...have a GREAT Christmas, and if I have nothing to say until then, a fabulous New Year!!
C-ya...ride on!
--Keys
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