We had to take my scooter to the shop on Thursday; it's time for its routine maintenance--oil change, air filter, check all the belts and hoses and fluid levels--but it's also developed a bit of a problem with the front hydraulic seals.Every so often I find it listing to one side or the other in the garage, and when I start it up, the horn blows 5 times, the on-board computer code for "Hey, your hydraulic seals are busted.". After digging around online, I discovered it's not an uncommon problem with the MP3, but it doesn't effect how it handles while riding, and it's not a complicated fix.
But...It's an Italian bike and there aren't a whole lot of parts distribution points in the US, so I might not have it back for 2 weeks. TWO WEEKS!
This next week is supposed to be a little rainy, so I'll survive, but the week after? I bet it's going to be all sunshine and warm and perfect riding weather, so I'll be especially grumpy.
This is all punishment for forgetting Buddah's birthday. Yep, I forgot, and the poor little guy didn't get any presents or special treats on his 5th. I actually feel bad about that.
Don't mock me. You'd feel bad, too.
You would.
When was Buddah's birthday?
ReplyDeleteAww, poor Buddah. I feel your pain about the bike though. It's been a week for me already. Had to have carb work done. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteMarch 15th...the little furball is 5 now. Like, kindergarten ;)
ReplyDeleteAw, so he can write his letters now! Cool, that means he can start blogging on his own just like Max. LOL
ReplyDeleteBuddha seems like a red headed step
ReplyDeletechild , never gets to blog , Max is
rude to him, and no one remembers
his purrday. Awe purr baby!
Kay lee Kelly and Emmie kitty
I understand how you feel about missing a birthday. I missed one of my kittys day and I was sad for days!
ReplyDeleteIt's a real shame that you won't be able to ride your scooter for two whole weeks. You are right. I would feel terrible if I forgot Herman's birthday.
ReplyDeleteHay, I was reading an article on the MP3 and it suggested that owners could expect to only get about 30,000 miles out of them. Is that true? That's a hell of a lot of money on something that might only last a couple of riding seasons. And the problems people are having with them? It sounds unreal.
ReplyDeleteHow about brightening one of those rainy days with a belated purrthday party for the little guy?
ReplyDeleteChicklet...almost a twin to Buddah pest
And the weather in spring is soooo nice.
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