If you want to get noticed on a bike...

No, this doesn't have anything to do with being a show-off on the scoots.

It is a hot one today.  We had a couple errands to run, and decided to do it on the scoots...

That long sleeve shirt is a performance shirt - super breathable, but has some SPF factor in it to keep you from getting fried.  No, that's not what gets you noticed.

We stopped at Harbor Freight.  Guys like Harbor Freight.  Guys also seem fascinated by the Honda scooters.  Once as we pulled in, and twice when we were getting ready to pull out, we got the: "Those are sharp!"  (Guys say "sharp", women say "cute")  Followed by the usual, "How many CCs?  How fast?  Highway legal?  Fuel mileage?

In order: 150, 65, yes, 100 mpg.

I may have to change what I say on that miles per gallon thing... this tank had mostly 35 to 45 mph riding and not much stop and go.  I hit a new record (for my scoot): 109 miles per gallon.  Not to be outdone, Joan logged 116 miles per gallon.  That speed seems to be the sweet spot for mileage.

When we pulled into our site, the lady in the 5th wheel next door came around and said, "Those are really quiet - is that because you were going slow?"  (The speed limit in the park is 15 mph)  I should note here that across the street from her is a guy with a loud Harley.  Two sites over from her is another guy with a loud Harley.

Joan said, "These are really quiet, no matter what speed we ride.  We can talk back and forth while riding."

The lady said, "You could leave early in the morning, and we'd never hear you."

Not much chance of that!  ;-)

We are stealthy, though.

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Speaking of scoots: congrats to our friend, Patty; the proud new owner of a shiny red PCX.  She and Pat came for a visit earlier this month, and Patty sat on my bike to "try it on for size."  I guess it was a good fit!

I should carry PCX brochures with me when we're out and about.  ;-)