Still dreaming

VR Tulbure · #1 12-15-2008, 09:58 PM

New here today, although I've been around for seventy-two years. Last week's project was easy. Although the Bladz electric scooter is no longer manufactured, parts are still available, and much to my grandaughter's delight, I was able to get the scooter up an running with the help of two new batteries, a new throttle assembly and additional air in the tires.

Already started on my new project: the disassembly and restoration of my other gradaughter's mother's seventies Schwinn Hollywood youth bicycle with purple metal flake banana seat.

As for myself, I ride about thirty miles a week on my electric assist Charger bicycle. I am retired from the food service industry and working part time at our local ACE Hardware.

I owned a blue Sears Allstate (PUCH) two stroke motorcycle when I was seventeen. I rode that bike all over Nevada and Northern California. Later, with wife and family, we were sailing when we weren't camping or exploring the desert and mountains in our free-wheeling two cycle Saab.

I truly enjoy cooking and spending time with friends and family (wife deceased).

And I'm here at this forum because I have such good memories of riding on two wheels. My best friend, Walter had a Powell motor scooter, and I still fondly remember the Whizzer ads in Boys Life. I also read Mechanics Illustrated, Popular Mechanics and Popular Science. Well, I've never owned a motorized bicycle, but I think about it. Reading what others are thinking and doing is very exciting and motivating. I've recently road tested a Whizzer NE-5 and a Tomas Revival. Really, am I too old?

Finfan · #2 12-15-2008, 10:35 PM

Welcome! If you can mount the bike you're not too old!

There is a section here on both Whizzers and Electric systems. If you encounter a question somebody will have an answer.

**Dave31** · #3 12-15-2008, 11:59 PM

Welcome to the forum, you are never too old

**Dan** · #4 12-16-2008, 12:39 AM

It is a honor to meet you VR. Welcome. There must be some great ideas and concepts that got lost along the way. Bet you have some great thoughts to share. I look forward to reading them.

(PS, the oldest guy at the rallys has to buy the first round, so shish!)

Technocyclist · #5 12-16-2008, 12:53 AM

Welcome to the forum... age is just a number...

TexasDav · #6 12-16-2008, 04:11 AM

Hi VR
My brother had an Allstate. He pulled the baffels out and I have not heard a louder pipes then that thing was. We lived out in the country and would hear him coming 20 mins before he got home. Welcome to the forum.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #7 12-16-2008, 06:15 AM

You have come to the right place! This is the internationally renouned, most informative forum of it's type on the web today....

Heck, it's better than that.

Welcome.

Quanah · #8 12-16-2008, 09:33 AM

I am like you, and want to be riding forever... if you still have the desire and health, by all means do what you love! Great to hear from you!

wheelbender6 · #9 12-16-2008, 10:09 AM

Keep riding VR. It will keep you sharp. Rock on!