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From another scooter forum I saw this and wanted to share. It's an adventure touring scooter.

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/11/12/kymco-cv2-concept-first-look-adv-scooter/

With temps in the mid 60s I would be nuts to miss out on riding all 3 days. Put the wife and kids on notice I'm riding. Can't wait! Anyone else taking advantage of a 3 day weekend to ride?

Sunday I was out for a ride in the country and came into town for a fill-up. While in the left turn lane at a stop light there was a van in front of me. As I usually do I stayed back to be seen in both the side mirror and rear mirror of the vehicle in front of me. All of a sudden the van goes into reverse and comes at me at a high rate of speed. With no time to maneuver out of the way or hit my horn and wanting to avoid a hit straight-on I leaned the bike to my left hoping by some chance to minimize the impact. I lucked out as the leaning was enough to avoid a direct hit, but it wasn't enough as the vehicle hit my right shin and both the bike and I went over. I tried to hold it but Harley's are heavy and being a Sportster top-heavy at that. The bike for the most part landed on me resulting in minor cosmetic damage (clutch lever, mirror, left foot control and rear turn lens). As for me I am a bit sore in the ankle and shin. The doctor checked me out and had x-rays done and confirmed no broken bones.

The driver was extremely apologetic and concerned. He gave me all the necessary information before parting ways. I was actual surprised as to how calm the two of us were. These days people seem to take the low road and pass blame. He owned up which restored my faith in humanity.

Ride safe and be ever watchful out there.

On almost any weekend I get up around 7:00 in the morning to go riding before my wife and kids get up. My wife and kids start rolling out of bed between 10 and noon which allows me to get a few hours of riding in. I love! The best thing about this arrangement is that I don't miss out on family time and the nagging that can sometimes ensue when the "one who must be obeyed" is dealing with our oldest. At 13 his is Mr. Know It All Give Me Give Me I Don't Understand Why Not little demon child. lol

So I'm curious when do you all get your rides in?

For the last 5 years I have enjoyed riding all 14,400 miles on my Like 200i. It was a blast. But little by little the lack of power was becoming a factor at times. I was all set to buy either a Vespa GTS or Piaggio BV350 when the urge for a motorcycle came upon me. In the end I went with the Harley 1200C as it fits my needs. I know someday I won't be able to throw my leg over the bike to ride and will be back on a scooter. Below is a picture of my new bike.   

My helmet is nearing the 5 year mark. This spring/summer I am going to replace my helmet. Any of you fine folks wear a modular helmet? I'm looking at the Nolan N91. If anyone has experience with this helmet can I trouble you for a review? Talks of other modular helmets is fine too.

I keep a duplicate garage door oper fob in my glove box, but I like the idea of this Mo-Door device that I can install. There are several uptions for the switch. Anyone have this device?

http://www.mo-door.com

Money well spent or waste of money?

From the webpage: http://www.magnumtuning.com/en/detail/evo-tech-motorcycle-performance-chip/Kymco/like-200i

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