Monday, April 05, 2010

For the Love of Mopeds


It's amazing the work some people go to for others. My Kawasaki Concours depends in part on the good work of the generous people who belong to the Concours Owners Group, or COG. They post tips, answer questions, and tell their stories, harrowing and otherwise. It's one of the wonders of the internet, the way the Concours riders all over the world can share information.

This kind of effort allows someone like me, out here in the boondocks, to take on a non-running Motobecane Mobylette and get it back on the road, manual courtesy of the Moped Riders Association. Help came also from the Moped Army (their slogan? "Swarm and Destroy"). Pretty cool. Thanks to all of you who take the time to scan manuals, offer specs, trade tips, and answer questions. You rock!

3 comments:

Dan said...

Just please don't fall off.

Giles Timms said...

John,
Good to meet you yesterday. I checked out your blogs - you have some really interesting postings/thoughts, especially the posts on your contemporary rhetoric and video game blogs. Best, g

John Nelson said...

Thanks, Giles! I hope you had a good time in Madison. I was impressed with your artistic creations.

Thanks, too, Dan. I'll try to stay on.