Vehicle for Tuning

[Piannaman@aol.com]

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When I first started out several years ago, I was able to ride my mountain 
bike to the few appointments I had.  It was great!  I stayed in pretty good 
shape.  I travel too far afield and have too many tools to do that these days, 
unfortunately.  

The positives include:  better outlook on life(endorfins are wonderful), 
better physical fitness, lower gas bill.

The negatives include:  smaller area coverage, rain, flat tires, customer 
relations(high dweeb factor; I'm sure I lost a couple of customers to this 
one...), sweat in the customer's home, and above all, broken hands and limbs.

As an active cyclist, I'm familiar with accidents.  If you're on two wheels, 
the odds are that you'll fall down someday.  Most of us can ill afford to be 
laid up for any length of time, especially with a broken clavicle(collarbone, 
most common bike injury), or damaged hands.  If you ride, be careful!

Dave Stahl





In a message dated 5/25/04 4:56:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes:


> 
> Who the heck is PianoTunaguy?
>  
> Beyond that, I am so jealous of Andre in Amsterdam who can ride his bicycle 
> to his appointments. I read recently that 80% of traffic in Amsterdam is by 
> bicycle. I have often though of such an arrangement. I think your little 
> scooter is a great idea. You can even carry a few extra repair items, no doubt 
> (like CA glue, etc.). Where are you located?
>  
> I think the government should just make cars illegal and build a bunch of 
> bike trails.
>  
> Terry Farrell
> 
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <A HREF="mailto:Pianotunaguy@aol.com">Pianotunaguy@aol.com</A> 
>> To: <A HREF="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> 
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:35 PM
>> Subject: Re: was: Vehicle for Tuning
>> 
>> 
>> OK, this is a bit of a non-sequitor, but nevertheless:
>> 
>> I'm considering buying a motorscooter (Like a Vespa, 150cc) to use on my 
>> local tuning calls.   65mpg, top speed about 60.  There is a storage space 
>> under the seat that would fit a rudimentary tuning kit.  Most of the stuff I 
>> take with me I never use anyway.  If I were efficient, I think I could fit 
>> everything I need in there.
>> 
>> My goal would be to rack up 5.000 miles or so each summer, making my Jeep 
>> last longer, allowing me to get a little fresh air, and saving on gas all at 
>> the same time.  True, I'd look a little dweebish, but then, you don't want 
>> your piano tuner showing up on a Harley.  (Any Harley-riding tuners out 
>> there, no offense!)
>> 
>> Has anybody tried this?  Anybody out there on a bike?  Any advice? (Like 
>> "Don't tune pianos on a rainy day.")  Whaddyathink?  Is it doable?
>> 
>> PTG (PianoTunaGuy)
> 



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