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SHOW NOTES: This has been a busy scooter week. In the past week we have had an automatic scooter workshop at Scootrichmond, I spent time rebuilding the 50cc motor for my 1965 Ducati and on top of all that, I was trying to keep up with the Cannonball scooter run, which wrapped up this past Saturday.
The workshop was an all day affair last weekend, with the two scooter techs from Scootrichmond. The content was similar to last year’s Modern Vespa workshop done by the west coast gang, but with more explanation about how automatic scooters work.

This past weekend I spent whole day on Saturday reassembling an engine I took apart over a year ago. You have probably heard the recommendation, document everything as you take it apart. For once I had followed the recommendation. I found a parts catalogue on eBay and along with digital pictures of the disassembly and the carefully labeled bags of parts it went smoothly. Next comes the start test, which I will get to that in the next few weeks. I need to build an engine stand, so that will put me a little behind in getting on to the next task which is reassembling the frame and suspension.

We have the big Indian Summer Rally coming up here in Richmond on October 24 – 26. Our friend Dave Munn has a video up condensing last year’s activities into a four minute scootergasm. Hope this will convince you to make your way to Richmond. You can register online at the Seven Hills Scooter Club site.

Blog Posts

• Two stroke buzz and several other bloggers wrote about the death of a legendary scooter rider who’s name is Giorgio Bettinelli. You can find his latest book La Cina in Vespa (China on a Vespa) here.
• Orin, over at Scootin old Skool has gotten a new Vespa GTS, as if he did get enough riding in on the old PX. Congratulations to Orin.
• April, from Scoot magazine is now on twitter. Sign up to get her tweets

Music for this show is from the Podsafe music network featuring Pawnshop Bound by William Clarke and Just Kissed My Baby by Chris Daniels & the Kings

 

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Show Notes: Last night Rob Taylor gave me an update on the Cannonball ride from somewhere in eastern Kansas. There have been some beautiful rides, but also several crashes and a few tickets. The riders are midway through the ride and have experienced a few break-downs and one serious injury. JimT is out with a broken collar bone along with several broken ribs and Bobo has headed home to take care of some family business. Listen to the podcast for all the details.

I have included several pictures posted by Dave, you can find them here. You can also follow his progress on the SPOT here.

 

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The Scooter Cannonball Run is a coast to coast endurance event for scooters up to 252cc. The start was yesterday in San Fransisco and it will finsh next Saturday in Ocean City Maryland.  It is a test of both rider and machine that covers over 3000 miles and takes in some of the best motorcycle roads in the country. It is run as a time/distance/regularity rally where points are awarded based on miles completed and the ability to maintain the standard pace.

(Patrick’s modified gas tank on his SYM HD200)

Rob Taylor contacted me several weeks ago to arrange an interview with him and a few of his fellow riders. The ride is an endurance test for both rider and scooter. Listen to the Podcast for details from Rob, Patrick Owens and Bobo. They represent the veteran riders, newbys and everyone facing the ten day trial. Keep up with the ride at the Cannonball website and follow the riders at thier websites.