Al Wong (sometimes referred to as "Cop Killer") lived in San Francisco south of Twin Peaks. He rode a dark metallic
blue P200 sporting white accents and stripes (and a slight bit of engine tuning.)
Al came to scooters late (at 32 or so) after 16 years riding every sort of motorcycle.
His regular ride was a big black BMW motorcycle (he didn't own a car.) Through all his variety of bikes
he always had an interest in Vespas, and finally he gave in and got bitten.
He's the only scooterist I know who could run over a San Francisco police officer's bicycle and walk away without even a ticket. This happened on the Sunday ride during the Kings Classic II, the ride ran into heavy traffic in the Presidio (national park) and the cop waved Al through on the left, right into the bicycle. The cop was pretty torqued at first, but Al talked his way out with his trademark sincerity and shy smile.
A day on a scooter doesn't pass without a thought of Al, and each Thursday night I expect him to walk into our meeting bearing his usual enthusiasm, curiosity, and that smile.
