Tuning for slowness

Having spent the first couple of years of my scootering career running around on an old Li 150, the inevitable upgrade was bound to happen sooner or later. It did, with the acquisition of an SX200 for a meagre £80. It wasn’t roadworthy, but having gained some knowledge of work on these Italian marvels, it soon would be. What a difference compared to the now obsolete 150 that had been discarded to the back of the shed. More speed, more acceleration, and at last a half-decent front disc brake that attempted to stop the thing when instructed.