Hey there, scooter pal!

Sometimes I really don’t wanna wear my gear. 

Other times I don’t want to check my oil. 

I find that when either of these ideas creep into my head I have too much friction in doing the thing - whether it’s maintenance or something else.

On Sundays I have a routine. If it’s something I just do on Sundays that helps reduce the friction of saying tomorrow. I do it on Sundays, afterall. Monday isn’t Sunday. I won’t do it on Monday. So just do it. 

Do you have this banter in your head, too?

That's one of the newbie mistakes I talked about in this video.

• Wash the scooter - to varying degrees. Sometimes I’ll do a wipe down. Others a full spa day for the scooter
• Check the fluids
• Check the tire pressure
• Clean my face shield of my helmet

I also like having a landing spot for all the gear I’m wearing for the season. I moved semi-recently, so I am working on corralling things for a central location. Right now my gear is all over the place.

🧥 My jacket is on the chest at the end of my bed. 

🧤 Both pairs of gloves are in a kitchen cabinet - don’t ask.

🥾 My boots are in my closet.

🪖 My helmet is who knows where. I’m hoping it's on a shelf in the garage.

Does this sound easy to go for a ride? It isn’t. When I live all willy-nilly I feel like just hopping in the car on a perfectly good riding day.

I’ll work on reducing my gear friction, but is there anything you do to make your ride easier & more enjoyable? Would love to hear - reply or tag me Instagram.

Have an awesome week!

 Be seen & be safe, scooter friend! ♥

Take care,

~Renee (aka Scooter Newbie)

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