Author Topic: My Husband Has Gone To The Vespa Side! (Read 12328 times)

Guzzi Gal · « **on:** March 20, 2018, 12:54:29 PM »

We have a new Italian in our stable! My husband saw a '17 Titanium (matte grey) Vespa GTS 300 Super when we were visiting Santa Barbara recently and fell in love. A few days surfing CL came up with a 2012 that was "spoken for" but he was allowed a test ride last Saturday. The seller called him yesterday and said the deal fell through and was he still interested? Of course he was, but he played it cool and requested a price break to bring it in line with others being offered on CL. He got what he wanted and several extras to boot!

He's been eyeing every Griso we've come across so I might get him riding a Guzzi too.

Lannis · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2018, 12:59:02 PM »

Isn't he coming off of a Honda Metropolitan?

He'd best be careful - the blazing, asphalt-rippling horsepower and torque of the Vespa compared to the Honda will have him doing unintended wheelies and burnouts unless he's careful with that right hand ... !!

Lannis

guzzisteve · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2018, 01:02:56 PM »

He can keep up w/your V7 now.

Groover · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2018, 01:04:26 PM »

Great choice, and great move. There is nothing like riding a good Vespa, and that is a good one.

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2018, 01:36:13 PM »

Quote from: guzzisteve on March 20, 2018, 01:02:56 PM

He can keep up w/your V7 now.

HA! He rides a Honda CTX 700 when I'm on Anni, we ride the Metros to breakfast, and the Vespa will be for longer scooter meet-up rides. I have my eye on a '13 Bronze GTS 300 Super with a top case so we won't have to two-up it. I just finished another garage rearrange to allow for the additional rides.

Mean Mr. Mustard · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2018, 01:51:53 PM »

Nice looking scoot.
Congrats to the Hubs!

Socalrob · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2018, 02:01:21 PM »

And I thought this thread had to do with wheel hubs.

Looks like a great new ride.

Huzo · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2018, 02:28:10 PM »

Get rid of those damn kids, and you can fit the bedrooms out as bike storage...

Also you won't gave to take them to school

before you go riding...
What would Roper say..?
"Simples...!"..

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2018, 02:34:03 PM »

Quote from: Huzo on March 20, 2018, 02:28:10 PM

Get rid of those damn kids, and you can fit the bedrooms out as bike storage...
Also you won't gave to take them to school before you go riding...
What would Roper say..?
"Simples...!"..

:1: :1: :1:
I was thinking a scooter would look nice in Sofia's room...

Unkept · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2018, 02:40:39 PM »

What great timing. I've been recently thinking about getting a Vespa myself, this model in fact.

Since I work and am planning a move into the city I think a scooter makes more sense than a motorcycle at this point. More stop and go which isn't so nice to a bigger bike, potentially free parking options for a scooter (looking into this), less fuel costs, etc.

I still think a Breva 750 would be nice, but the Vespa 300 GTS has a style all it's own, and would probably be a great no fuss proposition.

Congrats on the addition!

stmike · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2018, 03:16:56 PM »

One of my riding buddies, who is very quick, has a 300 Vespa alongside his Tuono Factory, and he sometimes takes it on our canyon rides. When we're on our way down(hill) he often stuns sport bike riders as he's passing them. Another case of "it's not the bike, it's the rider".

Mr Pootle · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2018, 03:29:53 PM »

There’ll be war in the family before long. You’re a rocker. He’s gone mod. Your riding gear will clash, with you in leather and him in a parka, you’ll listen to different music, and when you go the the coast you’ll start brawling.

Huzo · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2018, 03:32:45 PM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on March 20, 2018, 02:34:03 PM

:1: :1: :1:
I was thinking a scooter would look nice in Sofia's room...

Get one in pink with 1660's style flowers graphics, and it's a slam dunk !!

Groover · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2018, 03:34:13 PM »

In Ohio, you can park on sidewalks pretty much anywhere (not government sites, and also as long as not obstructing passageways) as long as it is no larger than 150cc

Ohio Revised Code 4511.68 Parking - prohibited acts. Passed as part of Ohio Senate Bill 194 in 2014.

http://archives.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=130_SB_194

Huzo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2018, 03:34:33 PM »

Quote from: Mr Pootle on March 20, 2018, 03:29:53 PM

There�ll be war in the family before long. You�re a rocker. He�s gone mod. Your riding gear will clash, with you in leather and him in a parka, you�ll listen to different music, and when you go the the coast you�ll start brawling.

PERFECT !!!
A bit of cabaret..

Tom H · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2018, 03:37:07 PM »

Quote from: Mr Pootle on March 20, 2018, 03:29:53 PM

There�ll be war in the family before long. You�re a rocker. He�s gone mod. Your riding gear will clash, with you in leather and him in a parka, you�ll listen to different music, and when you go the the coast you�ll start brawling.

:1:

Tom

wheaties · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2018, 03:55:38 PM »

Quote

He's been eyeing every Griso we've come across so I might get him riding a Guzzi too.

I can see the license plate frames now:

On the Vespa: "My other ride is a Griso"

On the Griso: "My other ride is a Vespa"

twowings · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2018, 04:36:54 PM »

It's Italian...it's all good!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2018, 06:46:14 PM »

Quote from: Mr Pootle on March 20, 2018, 03:29:53 PM

There�ll be war in the family before long. You�re a rocker. He�s gone mod. Your riding gear will clash, with you in leather and him in a parka, you�ll listen to different music, and when you go the the coast you�ll start brawling.

Uhh, you may be right. I've seen the clashes in the LA area between the mods and rockers.

Guzzi Gal.. maybe a compromise? You could wear a poodle skirt while riding? <shrug> I dunno..

jas67 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2018, 06:55:40 PM »

Guzzi Gal, you're well on your way to a good case of "Multiple Motorcycle (and motor scooter) Syndrome).

Congrats. I've got a GTS250ie (direct predecessor to the GTS300ie). It's a whole lot of fun, and a great errand runner.

mjptexas · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2018, 06:59:48 PM »

My daily errand runner is a GTS300 Super. Occasionally I let it play in the country:

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wrbix · « **Reply #21 on:** March 20, 2018, 07:59:53 PM »

My Aprilia Scarabeo rocks (and has 16� wheels

) - Italian scooter power.

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Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:19:08 PM »

Quote from: Mr Pootle on March 20, 2018, 03:29:53 PM

There�ll be war in the family before long. You�re a rocker. He�s gone mod. Your riding gear will clash, with you in leather and him in a parka, you�ll listen to different music, and when you go the coast you�ll start brawling.

I'm sooooo a Mod-Rocker! I remember wanting a Vespa or Lambretta with mirrors protruding in every direction and loving the leather biker jackets. My husband is one of those straight-faced types that doesn't say much and his favorite bands were the Scorpions, and AC/DC so I think he's the Rocker.

Quote from: Huzo on March 20, 2018, 03:32:45 PM

Get one in pink with 1960's style flowers graphics, and it's a slam dunk !!

Hippy-scooter! :1:

Quote from: Unkept on March 20, 2018, 02:40:39 PM

What great timing. I've been recently thinking about getting a Vespa myself, this model in fact.

I still think a Breva 750 would be nice, but the Vespa 300 GTS has a style all it's own, and would probably be a great no fuss proposition.

Congrats on the addition!

Life is short. Do it!

Quote from: wheaties on March 20, 2018, 03:55:38 PM

I can see the license plate frames now:

On the Vespa: "My other ride is a Griso"

On the Griso: "My other ride is a Vespa"

Excellent idea!

twowings · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:27:29 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-XxZtyM6Qk

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:31:09 PM »

Nice looking scoot.

GliderJohn

ITSec · « **Reply #25 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:51:21 PM »

Just put on Quadrophenia - really loud!

Huzo · « **Reply #26 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:10:47 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on March 20, 2018, 06:46:14 PM

You could wear a poodle skirt while riding? <shrug> I dunno..

I bloody well do...!

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #27 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:15:57 PM »

So I guess he's now a Vesparado.

rodekyll · « **Reply #28 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:37:08 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on March 20, 2018, 06:46:14 PM

Uhh, you may be right. I've seen the clashes in the LA area between the mods and rockers.
Guzzi Gal.. maybe a compromise? You could wear a poodle skirt while riding? <shrug> I dunno..

He'd have to wear the poodle skirt on account of that's why a Vespa is a step-through.

JukeboxGothic · « **Reply #29 on:** March 20, 2018, 10:13:34 PM »

On my Vespa Gl 150 in about 1985. Bought for $50.00. I wish I still had the hair (but not the girlfriend, she was trouble). Been riding scooters for 37 years and still own a Vespa PX200E. They are very addictive.

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