Busted out the “big scooter” this morning for a ride.  Last time I was on it was an ill-fated ride on 24 Nov, so it’s sat idle for a solid three months.  It fired up without too much complaining though, with was rather surprising.  I rode it directly up to Quick Trip and treated it to a full tank of $3.55 per gallon gasoline, which must be the best dang gas in the country at that price.  Good thing it only holds three gallons.  The ride was just fine.  A little chilly, and I get a bit nervous with the shiny black slick-looking pavement in the morning, but I stayed upright so all was well.  Maybe I’d feel a little safer if I would break down and replace my six-year-old bald tires…  Nahhhhh, they got one more season in them.