It wasn’t in the script but the arrival of a brand-new, freshly run-in Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX had to be seen as a bonus. The unexpected gift came not long after a ‘get well soon’ phone call from editor Mikko. His well-wishing came during my recovery from a recent crash which ended up with me nursing a broken foot and ankle. My response included something along the lines of, “I’ve got quite a bit of strength back, and I feel as though I could be ready to ride something like a maxi-scooter.” There was a short pause before Mikko the magician came to my immediate
