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Post by junkyarddog on Jul 7, 2018 2:08:33 GMT -5
Vespas need not be expensive. Buy used. About a year ago I bought a like new 2006 GT200 for $2200, with 1800 miles on it. It was literally in new condition even under the bottom. It came with a new color matched Vespa top box, a new Vespa windshield (which was too tall for me) a battery tender, and a new Cycle Gear jacket in my size (XXXL). I've had a lot of Japanese and Taiwanese scooters, and still have a 2009 Stella 2 stroke I bought new, and there is no comparison between those and a Vespa. I got the '06 because it has a carburetor. I stay far away from EFI. I have some motorcycles too, but since nearly losing my right leg during Desert Storm 30 years ago, I find it difficult to get on and off motorcycles. I mostly ride an '06 (carbureted) Harley Sportster 1200 Low when not riding a scooter. It's still possible to get my leg over the seat of that without too much trouble.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Jul 7, 2018 19:56:16 GMT -5
Junkyarddog, Welcome to the forum!
I found the same... When I got my old Kymco I was looking ONLY at used bargains. In the process, I found several Vespas VERY affordable. Most had few miles and I would have bought one, except I fell in love with this old Grandvista…
I too ride a scoot because I can't get on or off the big bikes easily, but... It's arthritis I my case.
Thank you eternally for your service and sacrifice! Our country still survives only because of those men and women who serve. May God bless you and yours!
Have a big bone on TheOldChopperGuy!
Ride safe!
Leo in Texas
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jul 8, 2018 6:07:22 GMT -5
Vespas need not be expensive. Buy used. About a year ago I bought a like new 2006 GT200 for $2200, with 1800 miles on it. It was literally in new condition even under the bottom. It came with a new color matched Vespa top box, a new Vespa windshield (which was too tall for me) a battery tender, and a new Cycle Gear jacket in my size (XXXL). I've had a lot of Japanese and Taiwanese scooters, and still have a 2009 Stella 2 stroke I bought new, and there is no comparison between those and a Vespa. I got the '06 because it has a carburetor. I stay far away from EFI. I have some motorcycles too, but since nearly losing my right leg during Desert Storm 30 years ago, I find it difficult to get on and off motorcycles. I mostly ride an '06 (carbureted) Harley Sportster 1200 Low when not riding a scooter. It's still possible to get my leg over the seat of that without too much trouble. Not sure this will work for you, but I know a dude who rides with horrible right hip problems: he mounts it like a horse. That is: on the side stand in gear, good foot on the left peg, hands on the bars (I think he holds the front brake when he does this), stand on the peg, swing his bad leg over. Reverse procedure to get off. He's tall, but also rides a very high bike (Super Tenere). |
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Post by cyborg55 on Jul 8, 2018 9:09:13 GMT -5
Vespas need not be expensive. Buy used. About a year ago I bought a like new 2006 GT200 for $2200, with 1800 miles on it. It was literally in new condition even under the bottom. It came with a new color matched Vespa top box, a new Vespa windshield (which was too tall for me) a battery tender, and a new Cycle Gear jacket in my size (XXXL). I've had a lot of Japanese and Taiwanese scooters, and still have a 2009 Stella 2 stroke I bought new, and there is no comparison between those and a Vespa. I got the '06 because it has a carburetor. I stay far away from EFI. I have some motorcycles too, but since nearly losing my right leg during Desert Storm 30 years ago, I find it difficult to get on and off motorcycles. I mostly ride an '06 (carbureted) Harley Sportster 1200 Low when not riding a scooter. It's still possible to get my leg over the seat of that without too much trouble. Not sure this will work for you, but I know a dude who rides with horrible right hip problems: he mounts it like a horse. That is: on the side stand in gear, good foot on the left peg, hands on the bars (I think he holds the front brake when he does this), stand on the peg, swing his bad leg over. Reverse procedure to get off. He's tall, but also rides a very high bike (Super Tenere). That's how I get on my dr 350,,like a horse,,,I got tired of replacing left rear directionals |
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Post by urbanmadness on Jul 8, 2018 22:19:24 GMT -5
Jarlaxle,
Have a bone for an honest opinion... This is interesting! I agree with your all your ideas about the origin of the design... Robocop, Mad Max, sci-fi movies etc. but somehow I find all that a "plus" rather than a negative... Heck, I've always been a sucker for old sci-fi flicks... and enjoyed all the weird post-apocalypse rides of Mel Gibson and "Humongous" and his posse... LOL!
 Everybody likes different stuff... Some love something and some hate it, all for the SAME reasons...
This is a classic example... I like it, you hate it... and all for the same features! That's what makes life a horserace...After some thought (and my old brain doesn't think all that fast these days...) I've about decided that the main thing I don't like about this unusual bike is that even if I could climb on and off it, I couldn't afford one... LOL!  Leo (ride what you like, and like what you ride) in Texas PS: I took old "Minnie Mouse" out for a run to Wally World this morning, and realize that in all honesty she is pretty goofy looking by today's standards... But I still love her... My perfect bike. Sadly...it was a one-year-wonder 35 years ago.   One year only? That would make it a 650 silverwing interstate? Honda has put a ton of faith in the DCT. It's an option on the new 2018 goldwing (actually most of the goldwings in the showroom are the DCT model) and of course, the African twin is also DCT. I'm teaching my ex-wife how to ride We are going to Harley school together(beginer's riding course), and she's looking at the CTX700 as her first bike. I tried to get her on a 750cc shadow, as you can find them easier used and it's a shaft drive bike, instead of chain driven and therefore more maintenance free, but she decided that she wants the CTX, she said if fits better and I agree. |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jul 9, 2018 17:06:07 GMT -5
Yes-tbe Honda 650 Silver Wing.
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