My New Ride

[Matt308]

Njaco. That was funny.

I suppose we have totally stripped any fun out of Mr. C's new toy. I'm ashamed.

Phew. Now that that mood is overwith... back to Breaking News.

 

[ccheese]

Mr.C, I use to work for Colonial Chevrolet on Va. Beach Blvd. so I know how it goes with being over charge for absolutely nothing in reference to RK Chevrolet. Are they still on Military Hwy. or is that Casey? Nice ride, BE SAFE!8)

Colonial Chev/Cadillac is in about the 6000 block of Va. Beach Blvd, at
Kempsville Road. RK Chevrolet is on Va. Beach Blvd., right at Lynnhaven
Pkwy. There is another RK Chev. on Military Highway, in Chesapeake.
Casey Chev. is in Hampton.

Filled it up with gas tonight [from the can I use for the lawn mower] so I
can check the mileage. Will report when the gas warning light comes on.
That means I have 1.5 liters left.

I'm lovin' it !!

Charles

 

[Njaco]

I got a smile thats cracking my face Charles! Go man Go!

 

[ccheese]

Had my first encounter with what I guess was an irate motorist, this morning.
I'm tooling down Holland Road at about 35 (speed limit is 45) and some
turkey throws a tied up newspaper at me ! Hit me square in the back, then
he hauls butt down the road. I didn't dump the scooter, but I did lose control
and drove into someone's driveway before I stopped.

Wonder who pee'd in his corn flakes ??

Charles

 

[Haztoys]

Sorry to say it will not be the last...They allway run off..The pussys ..

 

[ccheese]

I know you have all been waiting for this, my first gas fill up. Actually, its
the 2nd. If you recall I filled the tank on Jun 23rd from the can I use for
the lawnmower. The mileage was 21. Tonight I drove to the gas station.
Gas was $3.83 point 9 per gallon. The scooter took 1.095 gallons at a
cost of $4.20, and the mileage is 127. Unless I forgot how to do my math,
this comes to 96.8036 MPG. Or did I forget to carry ????

Charles

 

[Matt308]

Freakin' awesome Mr. C!

 

[CharlesBronson]

When I read "My new toy" for some reason, dont know why, I tought you was talking about a firearm, nice wheels aniway. 8)

 

[ccheese]

My New Toy is in the shop ! Had it just about a week or so, and it would
not respond to the throttle. I could have twisted the throttle/grip right
off the handlebar and she would not go. I think max speed was 20 MPH.
I have been informed that my dealer has three scooters with the same
problem and there are others in Virginia. Seems Piaggio has a production
problem with the carburetors. My dealer has been instructed to return the
carbs to Vespa USA, and they will decide what to do about it. Meanwhile
my new scooter [with 130 miles on it] sits in the shop [sob, sniffle]. I asked
about a "loaner" and got the big "ha-ha'. It will be at least two more weeks
before I get it back.

Charles: [Nice Name] There is a thread, "The Guns We Own" that will be under the "Off Topic" thread. Check it out.

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/off-topic-misc/guns-we-own-9075.html


Charles

 

[Aggie08]

I used to laugh at people on scooters until I rented one on vacation. Those things are fun!

I want a motorcycle when I get a job after graduation here in a month.

 

[Wayne Little]

damn! thats sucks Charles.....

 

[ccheese]

My Piaggio dealer informed me, today, that Vespa is shipping a new carb for
my scooter. They've had it over three weeks. Probably will have it another
week, at least..... there are two carb jobs ahead of me.

Charles

 

[Njaco]

Soooo, should have it by Christmas! Great scootering weather then!

 

[Marcel]

Didn't see this thread before, Charles, nice bike. I prefer the peddling ones, though.

 

[ccheese]

Mon Ami: I would consider a bicycle, but there is no shower at the shop,
and I would be too sweaty after pedaling the two miles/ I hope to get my
scooter back early next week. You'll hear me yell when I get it back...

Charles

 

[Marcel]

I don't blame you.
How do you get to work usually without the scooter?
When I still lived 10 km from work, I always went by bike. Now I live 30 km from work and have to use the car

 

[ccheese]

I don't blame you.
How do you get to work usually without the scooter?
When I still lived 10 km from work, I always went by bike. Now I live 30 km from work and have to use the car

Marcel, Mon Ami: I have a 1987 Mazda B2000 P/U truck w/160k miles
on it. There's a pic of it on the forum in "What are you Driving" thread.
For being 21 years old, it's in mint condition. It shines like a paratrooper's heel !

Charles

 

[ccheese]

Yippee !! Got my scooter back after being in the shop for four.... count em,
F O U R weeks. Rides like a new one.... get's up to 40 MPH without any
problem. Havn't had the room or the road to try to get above 40. I'm still
breaking it in...

Charles

 

[Lucky13]

Good news Mr C....just keep cool so that Mrs C and us here can relax....

 

[Njaco]

Congrats!!!