" I have had my fun....."

[Spuddy]

Saventaro cat's claw is an anti inflammatory that works for my steady state arthritis pain.  Just a thought...

All the best with your decision whatever it my be.

Spud

[azguzzirep]

luckily for me, now in 300 miles I could ride from Germany to Austria. From Austria, I could go to either Italy or Switzerland. Hmmm.!!

And I could do some of it at 125MPH! 

But riding here is more difficult to do. Lots of traffic, semis, construction zones, etc. and it's often raining.

Tom

[spmoto]

Spud,

I'm going to have to google that one!! Something herbal???? or? Thanks for the tip. Maybe I can add that to my weekly immune suppressant and get a real cocktail going

[jas67]

Our own Warren Wren does a lot of riding on a Scarabeo 500 scooter.    The first time he showed up at my house for a Guzzi ride on it, I was thinking, "A Scooter?"

Well, no one ever told him that you can't ride a scooter fast in the twisties.    He not only hung "with the big boys", but, he even schooled a couple of us with it in the twisties on PA125!

He loves his scooter so much, he bought another, a really cool Titanium Vespa GTS300.

[Spuddy]

I'm going to have to google that one!! Something herbal???? or? Thanks for the tip. Maybe I can add that to my weekly immune suppressant and get a real cocktail going

I'm a regular Bobby Riggs when it comes to vitamins, scripts and supplements. 

But my doc turned me on to a study/test with Saventaro 67% effective against placebo.  The generic name is Uncaria Tomentosa.  Saventaro is a patented refined extract.  Perhaps other preparations would work for you but after much experimentation Saventaro works for me.

All the best, Spud

[Arizona Wayne]

Our own Warren Wren does a lot of riding on a Scarabeo 500 scooter.    The first time he showed up at my house for a Guzzi ride on it, I was thinking, "A Scooter?"

Well, no one ever told him that you can't ride a scooter fast in the twisties.    He not only hung "with the big boys", but, he even schooled a couple of us with it in the twisties on PA125!

He loves his scooter so much, he bought another, a really cool Titanium Vespa GTS300.

What Scarabeo 500 year does he have?  I have a `04 500GT and it's a great scooter for long distance but it ain't no corner carver, at least compared to my other scooters, bikes.    It has ground clearance issues as far as I'm concerned. 

[jas67]

What Scarabeo 500 year does he have?  I have a `04 500GT and it's a great scooter for long distance but it ain't no corner carver, at least compared to my other scooters, bikes.    It has ground clearance issues as far as I'm concerned.

I'm not sure what year it is.   Did they even change during their production run?

If I were to pick a scooter today, it'd be the BV350.   I've ridden the BV350.   My but-dyno says it is as quick as the 500, thought not quite as much top end.    It is a lot lighter than the 500.

[rboe]

Just one data point, but I can contribute something. When I used to league shoot, when it got real hot here in Arizona I bitched and moaned while the old farts enjoyed it. The heat really helped their arthritis pain. So moving to a hot clime may be something to consider. I think the cure would be worse than the affliction but that is me. :)

Life is always throwing us curve balls. Best to go with the flow and if that means a Burgman or top down Jeep (I gotta remember that, have not considered a windscreen down Jeep to be in the wind! Brilliant! ) then so be it. When life closes a door, check all the windows. 

[Arizona Wayne]

I'm not sure what year it is.   Did they even change during their production run?

If I were to pick a scooter today, it'd be the BV350.   I've ridden the BV350.   My but-dyno says it is as quick as the 500, thought not quite as much top end.    It is a lot lighter than the 500.

The Beo 500GTs were made `03-`06.  Chassis were the same but the centerstand tang on mine gets in the way on let hand curves the way I ride.