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If I hadn't had that helmet on, with me being on blood thinners I may not be here now ! This was my 3rd time putting down a scooter. This time I walked away ( still hurting like hell on my right side for the last week and a half) .I hit the ground on my right side both in Dec 2012 and 2014 . My helmet also hit the ground  very hard both times but cushioned the impact to my head. A life saver in both accidents. The helmet will be retired because of the impacts its taken the last 2 accidents. Simply put wear one or end up in the ER or morgue ! It's your choice !

willc.

What's the coldest weather you have ever ridden your scoot or motorcycle in ? Personally , I have done so on the scoot and on an older Suzuki GS-250 well below the freezing mark. My personal experience : First your fingers hurt like hell , then bit by bit they slowly go numb , then finally you can't feel a d@%* thing from the hand down ! At that point I then ask myself why did I ( the idiot that I am) chose to scoot than drive in a nice warm toasty  car that has the heater up high ! It figures as much !

willc.

Did you change the flywheel? If I am wrong let me know. Wasn't the flywheel different for a 6 and an 8 post stator assy ?
willc.

Hi guys ( and Gals) . I'm still bruised up good on my right side and will be for a while. Primarily on the right hip and upper thigh . The road rash on my right arm is what hurts the most at the moment. That will take abit longer to heal up. I now have matching road rash to go with my right knee that I got 18 years ago in a minor motorcycle accident .
That accident I put down the bike while turning onto a road. The intersection had loose gravel and my wheels went out from underneath me ! My advice is watch and double check where your turning so you don't run into someone like I did Thursday ! Someone might be there that you don't expect them to be.
willc.

One more quick note or two . Fortunately for me the scoots is still ride able . It could have been much much worse !
willc.

The weather was much more cooperative this afternoon. I didn't have or take time to shoot pics . I was able to pull the crankcase half off , remove the circlip , gears and inspect the driveshaft. The driveshaft was ok. The cruciform was defiantly toast ! all 4 ends were rounded. the threading inside the mounting hole were pretty much intact. As soon as I find the cruciform I'll try to get a picture taken. Tomorrow I should be back up and going once I get the stator and flywheel back on the scoot. More to come .
willc.