(He`s got a nifty site (www.visit.to/minidoodle.)Its a minibike and scooter site.

When I drove his Aero50 I must admit I smuggly thought my moped the better of the two. However, the more I drove the scooter, the more I liked it. It was slower off the mark, but it had a better ride... almost a limousine. It was less noisy. It had all these neat gizmos like turn signals, electric start, and of all things no need to mix oil and gas!! Wow! Luxury! It was like a moped, but a bit more substantial. Wasn`t I worth a little pampering???

I knew I was in trouble in the bike shop when a guy named `Thunder` served me. Could lightning strike?? It did!! My `85 Aero80 (in mint condition) was delivered two days later. Wow it was fast!! The slightest twitch and I`m off and running. I can keep up with traffic, no problem. I can play chicken with Chevys and they eat my exhaust! I have taken the beast to 75km/hr. (45ish for all you yanks...) with ease. I could go m-u-c-h faster because I did not even crack the throttle open. Its v-e-r-y noisey though. Now for the tough part......

Though I like the Aero... please don`t tell my wife `cause she and the kids bought me this thing.... but I am getting nostalgic for my moped. It had history. A scooter is fun, but a moped is unique. A first bike is still a first bike. Anybody got a used PA50 for sale?? Oh by the way, that doesn`t mean I would sell the scooter. I just think I`ll start a collection!

The Honda handles best under duress. I weigh 230 (okay 240 pounds) and the bike was made for 185. I have ned=ver felt the least bit of strain on the engine, even when riding my 100 pound son on the carrier! This thing takes abuse!!!

By the way if you are considering riding a moped during a blizzard, there`s some things that you should know. Because you have such a low center of gravity... you tend to pass all those trashy cars. I almost feel sorry for them.... sliding all over the place like they weren`t really designed for the stuff at all.

As a matter of fact I am thinking of staging the first North American Moped Ice Race next January in MOntreal. ANy takers??

I highly reoccomend the Honda PA50. It is simple, reliable, enjoyable, powerful, economical, and just plain fun. It is more faithful than my dog. Best of all.... you don`t need to walk it!