Battle ready ...

Ulls: After a week in the shop, my scooter is back, and what a difference the shocks and exhaust make. It probably wouldn't have taken as long, had we known about some issues with the parts we bought. With some clever thinking, and long hours put in by Paul from Retro Scooters along with some help from Torsten, they managed to sort it all out and deliver what I feel is a completely different machine.

I gave her a quick test ride this morning, donning my thermals, new boots and nice big aviator sunnies, and the change is incredible. Smoother acceleration and almost no vibration along with really tight gear selection make it an absolute pleasure and joy to ride. From the traffic lights I can even take on the most willing V8 (for about fifty meters). Unfortunately though, I was unable to see how fast I came down the western freeway, as my speedo cable had wiggled itself loose. I'll just tell myself it was caused by EXTREME G-FORCES. Should go back in no worries.

I'll have to load her up again on the weekend, as we have a planned photo shoot at Aztec Coffee Company on Monday for The Courier-Mail, for Saturday 3rd June CARSguide.