Ridden on some pretty greasy mornings - sometimes with added fog - and scattered leaves.
I have to trust my tires - but then I also make of point of not challenging their adhesion, or the ABS - when braking or cornering!
Have to factor in the HP of the scoot as well -
For instance the Burgman 400.... To avoid clutch glazing one must be brisk with the throttle on take-offs. Do not be brisk if also turning a corner from a stop!
Still exploring the Piaggio's wet grip on greasy streets - but again, I am not challenging them!
The smooth Forza 300 had a nice balance of weight to power that was easy to ride in the wet.
The LIKE200i benefits from a set of Michelins.
Fish
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Once again. great pics. Thanks for posting.
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First picture is an absolute belter.
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I love the last one. It is saying something, like the beginning of a story.
"Our story begins on a lonely, winding, leaf strewn road. It was foggy that morning, and the leaves stuck to the road like abandoned travelers left to wander the road forever."
"Our story begins on a lonely, winding, leaf strewn road. It was foggy that morning, and the leaves stuck to the road like abandoned travelers left to wander the road forever."
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NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
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The last picture leaves me waiting for the shiny new Volvo to come along . . ..
Another magazine quality pic for sure!
Another magazine quality pic for sure!
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Yep, that last one is the Blue Ribbon Winner! Art Gallery entry perhaps? Just sayin'
Did you ever watch the TV drama series called "Once Upon a Time?" It aired last in 2018.
Your photo would fit right into their theme of forest images....smoke filled misty eerie roads and pathways not traveled. Such as this...
Cool sir fish!
Did you ever watch the TV drama series called "Once Upon a Time?" It aired last in 2018.
Your photo would fit right into their theme of forest images....smoke filled misty eerie roads and pathways not traveled. Such as this...
Cool sir fish!
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The last one is my new desk top background.
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Wait ho!NADman wrote:The last one is my new desk top background.
Can take credit only for finding two of these photos!
No scoot?.....t'wern't me mit der camera!
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Leave those greasy rides for french fries (with coffee?), onion rings (with coffee?), fried fish (someone say Fish? ) (with coffee? YES!), etc.
Right up your alley (see pic 3)
Right up your alley (see pic 3)
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Lovely pictures.