Scooters in General

I am really enjoying the Address, so I was thinking of getting another more powerful scooter.

But I think my strive for simplicity debars most, or maybe all, of the offers open. I really don't want water cooling, with the inevitable addition of a water pump, a thermostat, a radiator, water pipes, coolant, and the associated extra weight, maintenance and potential reliability problems.

Two Wheelers

 Bicycles

I got my very first bicycle when I was about 11. It was a very heavy 18" Raleigh Roadster with Rod Brakes and no gears.
I got my second bicyle when I was 14. It was a 21" Raleigh Gran Sport it with 10 gears. It got stolen when I was 18.
I bought my third bike from a friend when I was 20. It is a Jack Taylor tourer with five gears.
53 years later I still have it and still ride it.
I don't change my machines very often.

Maintenance and servicing

Below is the routine maintenance chart.

My maintenance is recorded in the Address Log

The Address - first impressions

I picked it up this morning and rode the long way home along the Cornish north coast.

Never having rode a "twist and go" scooter before it was quite an experience, but I soon got used to it. Things to remember:-

Address - running in

I followed the manufacturers instructions for running in the Himalayan and it was very tedious. Below is Suzuki's recommended procedure for running in.

The Address - Why?

History

SO - I came to Cornwall with two motorbikes which had stood unused and decaying away in the garage in Scotland for over 10 years. The Honda Deauville would not start (with an external car battery of course) so it was pushed into the van. The BMW R65LS started straight away and I rode it into the van.