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Title: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: vintagehoarder on September 03, 2023, 01:24:48 PM
Well, as some of you know i had an ankle reconstruction surgery in May 2023, so was 6 weeks no weight bearing and 6 more in a boot.  Well it was decided that the surgery needed a redo, so last Monday I had even more extensive surgery.  Obvioulsy there has been no actiivity with any of the bikes in the garage :sad:.  So two days before the surgery, I happened into Cadre cycle for a say hi visit.  Enzo had a sweet little 2009 Vespa GTS 250 ie Super in the used bikes, with the boot still on I thought I could ride that!! So Enzo let me take it for a spin, and I was instantly in love, my long missed wind therapy was back and much needed.  So Enzo gracioulsy deleiverd it to me, and I rode the wheels off for those two days.

I will now be in a cast for 6 weeks, then back to the boot for another 6-8 wks doing PT.  As soon as that happens I will be riding again now!! Yay me!!

I need to get some friends over though for a ride cyclehoarders bikes day. To exercise them and get them put away for the winter, as I will probably be in a boot until the first of the year.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2009-Vespa-GTS-250-ie-Super/i-d35V2v8/0/bcdeb96b/M/20230825_155005-M.jpg) (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/2009-Vespa-GTS-250-ie-Super/i-d35V2v8/A)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/2009-Vespa-GTS-250-ie-Super/i-v8t984R/0/1a3fb69b/M/20230825_155037-M.jpg) (https://curtedwards.smugmug.com/2009-Vespa-GTS-250-ie-Super/i-v8t984R/A)
Title: Re: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: Tkelly on September 03, 2023, 01:29:21 PM
Take it slow follow wife’s and doctors orders.
Title: Re: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: Dharma Bum on September 03, 2023, 01:32:34 PM
That's a good looking scooter!
Title: Re: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: JJ on September 03, 2023, 01:43:26 PM
Get Well Soon!  You will heal in time, so take it easy... :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

That's one nice looking VESPA!  Always wanted one....(*SIGH)*)  Maybe someday.... :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:
Title: Re: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: Scout63 on September 03, 2023, 02:34:03 PM
Perfect solution. Also a very sweet looking street.
Title: Re: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: LowRyter on September 03, 2023, 02:36:41 PM
get well soon
Title: Re: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: Huzo on September 03, 2023, 02:50:51 PM
Hell yeah..!
Very darn nice indeed, you have a wonderful outlook  :bow: :thumb:
Take care.
Title: Re: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: bigbikerrick on September 03, 2023, 03:04:37 PM
Have fun with the Vespa, They are a hoot! A friend has an automatic 4 stroke like yours and a 2 stroke 150 with handlebar shift, and clutch.  Ive ridden both, and Both are great fun. FWIW, I had my left ankle fused after a couple of unsucessful reconstructions, and the fused ankle has been fine for over 10 years, and mainly pain relief, made it worthwhile.
take care
Rick D.
Title: Re: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: Muzz on September 03, 2023, 04:35:21 PM
A mans gotta do what a mans gotta do.

Take it easy, get well soon, listen to the experts, and while they are quietly rolling their eyes :grin:, enjoy the wind in your face.
Title: Re: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: vintagehoarder on September 05, 2023, 04:14:24 AM
Have fun with the Vespa, They are a hoot! A friend has an automatic 4 stroke like yours and a 2 stroke 150 with handlebar shift, and clutch.  Ive ridden both, and Both are great fun. FWIW, I had my left ankle fused after a couple of unsucessful reconstructions, and the fused ankle has been fine for over 10 years, and mainly pain relief, made it worthwhile.
take care
Rick D.

Good to know and thanks!
Title: Re: Giving my Guzzi's the boot (for awhile)
Post by: vintagehoarder on September 05, 2023, 04:16:11 AM
Thanks everyone!!!  Day at a time!