DogHouse

I got up early and had lingenberry crepes at IHOP and then met up with the Millington Wild Pigs (police).  We military police types filled out  their ranks as we rode about 20 miles to the assembly area.  

There were about 600 riders from Tennessee and our surrounding states. Most were on HDs and Victorys. I did see a Valkyrie in our group and a Honda Rune that was not on the ride.  I chased the Rune rider down.  He told me he picked the bike up yesterday.  Too cool.

The half way point of the ride went right in front of our driveway on Fite Rd. I had a brilliant idea.  I switched out the VTX13C for the 1958 Vespa 150.  What could go wrong?  The VBA fired right up and I rode the last 35 miles slower but with a big ole grin on my face.  I pulled up to the last place where we drew cards and I only had a pair of fours.

The final stop was on the grounds of the Regions Bank HQ.  There was a band and bar-b-que and beer for 600 peeps.  The Vintage Vespa was quite a hit.

When it was time for me to leave, there was a crowd around my Tennessee orange scooter.  Of course the lil’ baby wouldn’t fire.  Getting hot and sweaty I went for another beer to cool down.  I went back after 30 minutes and on about the 60th kick it fired up but died while I was getting my gear on.  

Twenty kicks later and it ran just like it should.  A cheer went up from the crowd of black leather wearing cruiser riders.  

I had a great ride home (25 miles) until the last mile.  That mile I had to push the scooter to the gas station that is about 2 blocks from my house.

I put a gallon of gas in when I started out and there was about a half gallon of gas in it already.  That means that I am getting less than 30 mpg.  I don’t understand why I am getting crummy gas mileage.

I do totally understand that I am not a vintage scooter person.  Someone, please, make me an offer for this garage queen. Please.
Cheers