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I have learned, today, that some people just don't 'get' why someone would hot-rod a 50cc scooter, rather than simply buying a machine which is faster right out of the box. Some of those people are otherwise normal.

I, on the other hand, am really enjoying poring over technical spec sheets, diagrams, power delivery and torque curves, and debating the various merits of aluminum vs cast iron cylinder heads with other nerdy gearheads.

By the time I get finished, I will have a 73cc two stroke that can hit 120kph, and do wheelies. Not that I would ever be so immature and irresponsible. Nope. Not me. Maybe that other guy I lent my scooter to did that. Wasn't me.

Interesting note...if you ever want to get loads of girls hitting on you, head down to 17th ave on a friday night on a scooter, and park with the 'shells angels'*** on 17th ave. All their girlfriends immediately cluster around you, presumably assuming that if you don't HAVE a 1000cc penis extension, you might not NEED one.

The best bit was when one guy mockingly challenged me to a race, after I took his girl for a spin round the parking lot. I just grinned at him, and said 'why bother? I'm already winning....'

Good times, good times....


*** shells angels: The guys with hot sportbikes who hang out at the shell gas station across from the ship and anchor. Ironically, 20 years ago, I was one of those guys, although we used to hang out at 16th ave and tenth street nw...And we were much cooler, of course.