Author Topic: Scooters?Vespa type stuff, who has one? (Read 373 times)

Harry Hijinks · « **on:** February 01, 2012, 07:05:14 PM »

I'm thinking about getting one this spring to commute to my ironic job. Any recommendations? I don't want to spend more than like $2500. Help the old man, thank you.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:36:26 PM »

the honda metro looks neat. i dunno.

angry ryan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:37:07 PM »

Don't do this to yourself.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:37:41 PM »

Quote from: angry ryan on February 01, 2012, 07:37:07 PM

Don't do this to yourself.

meaning?

angry ryan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:38:12 PM »

Ride a scooter.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:38:42 PM »

Quote from: angry ryan on February 01, 2012, 07:38:12 PM

Ride a scooter.

why? they are kinda neat.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:38:56 PM »

114 mpg~

NoahFex · « **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2012, 08:36:30 PM »

Ben Transgression.....ask him. He's in a club and shit.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2012, 08:53:13 PM »

Quote from: NoahFex on February 01, 2012, 08:36:30 PM

Ben Transgression.....ask him. He's in a club and shit.

That's a moped!

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2012, 09:27:38 PM »

Here I go again on my own! Going down the only road I've ever known!

Pete · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2012, 02:48:14 AM »

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ed wood · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2012, 04:47:18 AM »

I've got a 1964 Vespa GS160. Spent about 2 years and more money than I care to think about restoring it from scrap. I'd advise against getting something this old unless you enjoy putting your life in danger every time your ride it and spending a lot of time at the side of the road broken down.

lushj · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2012, 05:19:31 AM »

I've got a 2007 Vespa 250GTV, bought it new in 2009 for a massive discount, financed it and pay $150/month. (Total price $5000) I take it to the Vespa shop, they do regular maintenance, and when I got side-swiped they fixed it up real pretty & the other guy's insurance paid for it all.

I wanted the exact opposite experience of Ed's. I can change the oil in a car and that's about it. I want an inexpensive, quick, fuel-efficient way to get around, and I have a wife with great credit, and that's all she wrote!

They have pretty sweet 300s now, but both the 300 and the 250 are fine on the freeway.

ed wood · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2012, 05:46:50 AM »

Quote from: lushj on February 02, 2012, 05:19:31 AM

I've got a 2007 Vespa 250GTV, bought it new in 2009 for a massive discount, financed it and pay $150/month. (Total price $5000) I take it to the Vespa shop, they do regular maintenance, and when I got side-swiped they fixed it up real pretty & the other guy's insurance paid for it all.

I wanted the exact opposite experience of Ed's. I can change the oil in a car and that's about it. I want an inexpensive, quick, fuel-efficient way to get around, and I have a wife with great credit, and that's all she wrote!

They have pretty sweet 300s now, but both the 300 and the 250 are fine on the freeway.

I was after the same experience, ease and convenience. Then I saw this scrap GS and couldn't resist. They are undeniably beautiful (I'd put up pictures if I could figure out how) but unfortunately they stereotype the Italian reputation for extreme unreliability.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:07:46 AM »

Quote from: ed wood on February 02, 2012, 04:47:18 AM

I've got a 1964 Vespa GS160. Spent about 2 years and more money than I care to think about restoring it from scrap. I'd advise against getting something this old unless you enjoy putting your life in danger every time your ride it and spending a lot of time at the side of the road broken down.

as a young guy i had a and worked on project vehicles. so yeah, i feel your pain! and will opt for a newish/new one.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:11:19 AM »

Quote from: lushj on February 02, 2012, 05:19:31 AM

I've got a 2007 Vespa 250GTV, bought it new in 2009 for a massive discount, financed it and pay $150/month. (Total price $5000) I take it to the Vespa shop, they do regular maintenance, and when I got side-swiped they fixed it up real pretty & the other guy's insurance paid for it all.

I wanted the exact opposite experience of Ed's. I can change the oil in a car and that's about it. I want an inexpensive, quick, fuel-efficient way to get around, and I have a wife with great credit, and that's all she wrote!

They have pretty sweet 300s now, but both the 300 and the 250 are fine on the freeway.

that 150 lx is pretty slick. i dont think i need a freeway capable one. and YEP!

Noah WK · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:50:03 AM »

don't do it. these things are kinda fruity.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:50:54 AM »

Quote from: Noah WK on February 02, 2012, 08:50:03 AM

don't do it. these things are kinda fruity.

yeah, that bothers me in no way at all, in fact it's kind of a plus!

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:53:03 AM »

ed wood and lush, how do you feel about wind screens? when i'm rumlbling with the rockers, i might need a windscreen? no? at least a fly screen and maybe a chrome touring kit to protect my tin work from lead pipes and chains??? what say

Noah WK · « **Reply #19 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:56:32 AM »

Quote from: Harry Hijinks on February 02, 2012, 08:50:54 AM

yeah, that bothers me in no way at all, in fact it's kind of a plus!

don't forget to get a nice skinny tie.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #20 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:57:45 AM »

Quote from: Noah WK on February 02, 2012, 08:56:32 AM

don't forget to get a nice skinny tie.

yes, at this years fest i will wear a skinny tie! i love skinny ties!

RocRock · « **Reply #21 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:05:17 AM »

No wind screen. At least fifteen mirrors, though.

Seriously, no wind screen. If it's too short, the wind will bounce your head around. And it can't be too tall, because you don't want to have to look through it instead of over it (no windshield wipers if you get caught out).

NoahFex · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:51:53 AM »

Just get a nice Cafe Racer instead of a Vespa, you knob. Vespas = nerdy. Cafe Racers = cool as shit.

Harry Hijinks · « **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:53:07 AM »

i don't want a motorcycle, i want a scooter.

NoahFex · « **Reply #24 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:58:15 AM »

Have fun being a nerd who is over the hill! Nerd.