out of hibernation and into spring

Spring has officially started as of yesterday.

If you haven't ridden all winter long, make sure your scoot is in working order before heading out on a ride. Battery? Ignition? Brakes? Lights? Oil? Gas? Check the Idle ? Shock/dampening setting? Screws and nuts tightened? If you timed it right, its probably a good time to get your service done now. I'm overdue for my 4K service.

Last, and definitely important- AIR!

At least for me, air is such a pain to always check since the exhaust pipe blocks the rear tire valve. *Note* leaving the glove on helps. I followed the guidelines and did under 24 psi up front (23.2 ) and 28-29 up front. Last year I put about 32 in the rear tire- BAD. It was a horrible ride. Rule of thumb: increase the psi in the rear as the total weight of passengers increase.

The beginning of scooter season 09?

Oh, what beautiful sunny weather it was today. It was my first time riding in 3 months, for reasons I won't discuss here.

It was sunny and bright. It was quite warm. I did local/surface streets in Mountain View and Palo Alto before hitting up Stevens Creek Canyon and Mt Eden behind the reservoir. It was actually pretty deserted for a weekend, barely any cars or motorcycles/scooters out. The scoot was running pretty fine, though she does need the 4k service AND a washing + waxing.

Does this weekend mark the real beginning of scooter season with the major winter storms behind us? High Rollers is in 2 weeks and Rides of March is in 3. I wonder how they'll be. I won't be attending this year ... As it seems so far, Amerivespa will be my one and only rally this year.