Modern Buddy

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:21 pm**

Eric's picture gave me an interesting idea for a challenge for everyone. Ride somewhere take a picture of your Buddy or other scooter (no motorcycles or cars) in an interesting place or surrounded by some nice scenery.

Assignment due on Monday to be graded by the moderators.

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:24 pm**

Oh yeah, take another scooterist with you just for fun.

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:39 pm**

is an additional scooterist required? i have none atm...

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:42 pm**

I don't have any other scooterists here, either...!

--Keys

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:27 pm**

This is a fun idea tho.

I'm in.

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:30 pm**

But I'll be riding solo.

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:40 pm**

I'll say no additional scooterist required. But if anyone wants to play, I'll move the thread to the Gallery section since it will be mostly pics and put an announcement in this forum.

Something going on at ModernVespa that I really dig: scooter tag! Check out the posts in their Gallery forum. Looks like much fun, but will obviously only work in certain areas/communities. So many scooters in the LA-area; don't know why we don't have it here. I've seen a similar "game" being played on Flickr, basically a "guess the location" thing.

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:32 pm**

Actually, both the picture and scooter tag idea sound pretty fun! Is this thread being moved to the gallery then? I'd like to post a pic once I go to my destination Saturday. I may not have a 2nd in the pic, but we'll see.

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:37 pm**

No extra scooterist required. Sometimes its just a little more enjoyable to have someone else along.

My pic will be posted Sunday night.

So take your best picture. You can tell us where it is if you want. We just want to admire the Buddy, scenery or something interesting.

Scooter tag is fun. I've been playing SD Tag over on MV. But there isn't enough of us on MB in one area to play Scooter Tag.

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:59 pm**

ericalm wrote: Something going on at ModernVespa that I really dig: scooter tag! Check out the posts in their Gallery forum. Looks like much fun, but will obviously only work in certain areas/communities. So many scooters in the LA-area; don't know why we don't have it here. I've seen a similar "game" being played on Flickr, basically a "guess the location" thing.

We've playing for a while over at STN, though I haven't had a very good showing...

Posted: **Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:51 pm**

ericalm wrote:.... I'll move the thread to the Gallery section since it will be mostly pics and put an announcement in this forum.

Eric, go ahead and move this to Gallery and put an announcement here.

Let's see some fall colors! We don't see too many here in inSane Diego.

Posted: **Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:58 am**

SAMPLE. FYI, this is the current tag picture of MV Scooter Tag - San Diego
http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/viewto ... 917#231917

Posted: **Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:11 am**

Posted: **Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:49 pm**

jperkins,
It looks like your buddy is checking out the scenery too!

It made me smile

Posted: **Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:29 pm**

snapped this on my way back from school. Maybe later this weekend I'll get a pic of the sunset with the sunset buddy. <3

Posted: **Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:02 pm**

All you need is a surfboard next to your Buddy. You have a great eye for pictures.

Posted: **Sat Oct 20, 2007 3:26 am**

awful....nice photo with the contrasting color of the water and the Buddy.

Now, if it was a Pink Buddy I could dream I was in CA instead of cool/rainy, snow coming MN.

Nice photo!

Posted: **Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:12 am**

awfulshot wrote:
snapped this on my way back from school. Maybe later this weekend I'll get a pic of the sunset with the sunset buddy. <3

VERY nicely done!

Posted: **Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:13 am**

pcbikedude wrote:Eric's picture gave me an interesting idea for a challenge for everyone. Ride somewhere take a picture of your Buddy or other scooter (no motorcycles or cars) in an interesting place or surrounded by some nice scenery.

Assignment due on Monday to be graded by the moderators.

Here's my "way home from work" today....can I enter more than once?

Posted: **Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:24 am**

My Buddy really flies!

Posted: **Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:53 pm**

people wrote:great eye for pictures.

Thanks all!

mattgordon wrote:can I enter more than once?

I plan on taking a few more if the San Diego weather picks up..

Not to complain, but bigger pictures please?

Posted: **Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:07 pm**

Susan and I went on a Halloween-themed scooter run today.
Here's a pic:

And YES, there was candy in the pumpkins! What you can't see are the Halloween static cling decorations that I got at Target.
The helmet ears are from Aerostich.
-K

Posted: **Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:58 pm**

awfulshot wrote:
people wrote:great eye for pictures.
Thanks all!
mattgordon wrote:can I enter more than once?
I plan on taking a few more if the San Diego weather picks up..

Not to complain, but bigger pictures please?

The "board" always complains at my bigger shots...any advice?

Posted: **Sun Oct 21, 2007 3:38 am**

I think 800 X 600 is the largest you can post up. I think you can link to another site like Flickr and have a larger photo there.

Travis, a bunch of us are still coming up your way tomorrow afternoon. They said that they want Mexican food at Don Chuey's (or something like that). Do you have time to meet up? Just PM me.

You have to show me a good site to take my picture. I didn't tell you that I have another scooter too.

Posted: **Sun Oct 21, 2007 3:41 am**

That was really weird. It said that I was a "Guest".

I think 800 X 600 is the largest you can post up. I think you can link to another site like Flickr and have a larger photo there.

Travis, a bunch of us are still coming up your way tomorrow afternoon. They said that they want Mexican food at Don Chuey's (or something like that). Do you have time to meet up? Just PM me.

You have to show me a good site to take my picture. I didn't tell you that I have another scooter too.

Posted: **Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:42 pm**

a few pics from my weekend adventure

sorry for the blurry pic but the speedo says 5000 miles ive had it 5 months

Posted: **Sun Oct 21, 2007 3:27 pm**

Great idea for the pics with the “Weekend Challenge”
Been out of town a lot and being home only on the weekends I couldn’t get too much riding in but the wife an I (she has a People 150) took a ride on Friday.
This was an interesting formation in Rio Rancho NM.
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Not sure if you can see the image, seems like I may have exceeded the limit of space allowed

Posted: **Sun Oct 21, 2007 5:44 pm**

I got up before the butt-crack of dawn to get this picture - I had other pictures in mind, but Phoenix had it's typically lousy air. Oh well, it was a nice ride; so nice I took it twice.

Then on the way home I spotted this other scene which I just had to shoot.

(Edited because I couldn't see the images unless I was logged in.)
Jim

Posted: **Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:47 pm**

Syd wrote:I got up before the butt-crack of dawn to get this picture - I had other ideas in mind, but Phoenix had it's typically lousy air. Oh well, it was a nice ride; so nice I took it twice. Then on the way home I spotted the other scene which I just had to shoot.

Syd, My dealer keeps encouraging me to test the SYM 200 but I haven't had time yet. He loves it, though!

I may not even get to participate in the challenge! Been running around with the wife all weekend, but she has a sprained ankle and can't ride. Also, killer winds in LA the past 2 days. Up to 80Mph in Malibu, I hear!

Posted: **Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:20 pm**

Eddy Mercx and I rode in the country and the city today. Beautiful, 70+ degrees outside! Gotta love this global warming!

Posted: **Sun Oct 21, 2007 11:14 pm**

Put 75 miles on the Buddy today. Started out in the city, down by the harbor, Fells Point, Federal Hill, Canton. Then rode up Falls Road into Baltimore County for some country riding.

Got a few good shots. Unfortunately they're on my cell phone camera, so they don't look all that great.

Spent some time riding with a couple harleys, which was fun.

It was gorgeous out. 75 degrees or so, sunny, blue skies. It was a great ride.

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:26 am**

Sunday In The Park With Buddy.

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:42 am**

This is like Buddys across America! I'm kind of overwhelmed by all the great scenery and getting a glimpse at people's weekend riding. The "challenge" may have to become a weekly feature here at MB!

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:10 am**

ericalm wrote: Syd, My dealer keeps encouraging me to test the SYM 200 but I haven't had time yet. He loves it, though!

Ericalm, your dealer's not the only one that loves the HD200!

Syd

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:10 am**

So, I got the Buddy on Saturday. Here's the documentation of our first trip into the farm country of Jackson County, GA. This is just a few miles outside of Athens.

And here's me:

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:38 am**

Some really cool picture ladies and gents.

Here's what happened to me today (Sunday). I was pretty sure that we would get some spectacular shots near the ocean today due to the Santa Ana wind conditions. I had no idea what was coming.

Some you probably have heard on the National news about fires here in Malibu and San Diego County. Fires to the east of San Diego made riding very difficult today. The fires, though 25 miles, away blew smoke and ash all the way out to the coast. I was riding with a small group and we had a smoky ride. My chest hurt a little because of the smoke.

Ash stuck to our goggles and face shields. Please bear with my pictures. I used my other scooter (People 150) today.

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:40 am**

One more picture of this disaster. Truly not what I expected today.

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:38 am**

Wow, there are some really nice shots. What a great idea pcbikedude!

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:34 am**

The winds were extremely hard in certain parts. About 20-30mph at times.

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:47 pm**

Great photos everyone.

We should do this every week. A different thread for each weekend challenge.

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:36 pm**

rickyd410 wrote:We should do this every week. A different thread for each weekend challenge.

Just what I had in mind!

Thanks, all for participating. Great photos!

If anyone would like to crosspost theirs to the Buddy Flickr group (see link in my sig), that would be great, too. Just remember to mention ModernBuddy.com! I think it's a great way to increase the Buddy's visibility and promote the site.

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:26 pm**

ericalm wrote:This is like Buddys across America! I'm kind of overwhelmed by all the great scenery and getting a glimpse at people's weekend riding. The "challenge" may have to become a weekly feature here at MB!

Yes, please!!! I was at a conference in DC this weekend, so I couldn't participate in this challenge. Instead, I offer you two photos from last weekend's Rabble Rouser Scooter Rally:

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:49 pm**

I went for a nice ride this weekend. My folks live in Bellefontaine, which is west of Columbus, Ohio. I figured that there aren't many nice weekends left this fall, so I took advantage of it on the Burgman. I rode down Saturday morning and came back Sunday afternoon. There was a strong SSW wind both days, and very gusty. There were times I was going straight, but leaned over like I was on a curve.

Heading south, I went through the middle of the state to ride through Loudenville, the Mohican area, and Mount Victory. This hilly, forested area was just beautiful in the sun! The trees seemed to be the most colorful I have seen them in years. I didn't take any photos of them, because I didn't think I could capture the feeling of riding through them. There were a lot of motorcycles out, and a few vintage cars and convertibles, but I didn't see any other scooters. There was a steam engine coming through Mount Victory, and it was stopped at the station. It seemed like every family in town was there, waving to the engineer, taking photos, and enjoying the event.

The headwind heading south was killer, and the gusts had my head moving all over the place. Heading west I tried tucking on theopen road as much as I could to keep a low wind resistance. I can't wait until Clearview makes their new windscreen for the K7 Burgman!

Coming back I had a tailwind while riding north, and again a pretty strong crosswind heading east. The gusting kept me constantly trying to compensate in the open field areas.

All told, it was 344 miles, 7 hours 47 minutes travel time, 48.4 average speed.
56 MPG Avon to Bellefontaine
71 MPG Bellefontaine to Avon

Posted: **Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:41 pm**

polianarchy wrote:
ericalm wrote: last weekend's Rabble Rouser Scooter Rally:

just what were you rousing prey tell?

Posted: **Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:01 pm**

Hi all! I just joined the group. Thanks for all the info. I chose a Buddy 125 mainly because of all the great reviews and support on this forum. Its now my primary vehicle for commuting and fun. What a great little machine! Heres my new scoot watching the Goodyear blimp circle the Rose Bowl last Saturday in Pasadena Ca.

Posted: **Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:11 pm**

Sunil wrote:Heres my new scoot watching the Goodyear blimp circle the Rose Bowl last Saturday in Pasadena Ca.

that's such a cute picture!!

Posted: **Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:21 am**

ericalm wrote:
rickyd410 wrote:We should do this every week. A different thread for each weekend challenge.
Just what I had in mind!

Thanks, all for participating. Great photos!

Here's a suggestion, have someone choose a picture subject. Example: Water (Ocean, lake, river, creek), trains, landmark, fall colors, statues, etc. Show off your town or county.

Posted: **Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:48 pm**

Water (Mississippi River) and landmark (St. Paul's High Bridge):

-K

Posted: **Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:17 am**

The Missus and I rode through the Cleveland National Forest area of Teneja today, including a 20 mile Forest Service road, exiting near the Ortega Hwy above Lake Elsinore California. The Buddy and Rattler 110 both ran flawlessly, but I'm quite glad I tucked an extra gallon can of gas under the seat of my Rattler....I needed it.

Posted: **Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:33 am**

I was thinking of starting a Phoenix scooter tag thread with this:

But it's just easier to add to the Weekend Challenge.

Syd

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Lake Elsinore California