well, the service people got the scoot done on time and as i stated, cost nothing. turns out the leak was higher than i thought and the oil just travelled down and back to the rear tires. they replaced the bolts/seals and put more sealant on the area, put the 250 on the dyno to replicate highway speed and all seems well. i have no leaks and the rear tire just has brake dust on it, yea! anyway, finding that more people are getting interested in the scooters for transpo to work and errands. if i could find a way for the media to showcase me on a weekly basis for gas consumption, riding safely and getting more people out on the streets of phoenix on a scooter that would be great. or even better, get some of the local companies, hospitals anywhere there are lots of people working at the same location and run a scooter clinic/class with the help of some scooter shops. any thoughts? later.

wow, been getting some oil leaks lately at the 700-1000mi mark. looks like some small bolts that secure the right side of the engine which have a seal have failed. i already had one replaced, so now i need three or four replaced. it is getting warm now and i have been driving on the freeway a lot at 75-80mph so that might have something to do with it. the oil leaks and flows to the back of the rear wheel area and makes a mess. i get one or two small drops on the ground and thats it. other than that, the scoot runs well. the service guys at the local vespa shop need some customer service help in the fact that their skills need some improving. the bmw dealer is attached to them and their customer service is awesome. i had to find someone after waiting around the vespa store for 15min before i had to go find someone next door at the bmw store to help me. my other option would be to go far away to get service so i am stuck i guess. oh well, cant wait to find out what they come up with...best thing is i dont pay-warranty work. later.