MPG Report & Security Measures

Odometer: 67

Pete Lee is one week old today! Sixty-seven miles, and the gas gauge on my 5 liter (1.32 gallon) tank is still more than half full. This may be one of those vehicles where the needle drops from half full to “E” in no time flat, but so far the gas mileage appears to be as promised, 100+ miles per gallon.

I also picked up my scooter cover from the Honda dealer yesterday, a Covermax Scooter Model, part number 10-7531. The cover is lightweight and sized to fit a small scooter without a trunk or back rack. Seeing as how I ordered a trunk (on backorder, which seems to be the norm according to everything I have read online), I’m not sure yet whether I will keep it or try to find something larger. After a substantial amount of messing around I decided that the tag labeled “Back of Scooter” actually goes right about the front tire. A bored factory worker’s idea of a joke? Nevertheless, the cover fits snugly – much better than the grill cover that I’ve been using for the last few days.

Since I live in a townhouse community with no garage, keeping my scooter covered and secure is important to me. I’ve figured out two places to keep it: 1) in the parking lot, lashed to my car; and 2) on my front porch, secured by a heavy-duty cable to the pillar. Both work out pretty well, though I still to need to use the car from time to time. Getting up the front steps to the porch is a bit of a hassle, though a few custom-built ramps have helped the situation immensely. I’m also now grateful for the mutant hydrangea, which provides good cover while my scooter is on the porch. So far I’ve not had any problems with this security method, and though insurance is not required in Maryland I have purchased it “just in case.” Total cost: $176/year, or $14/month.