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TheOleoStrut
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Vespa GTV300
Joined: 07 Jun 2019
Posts: 11
Location: Niagara Region, Canada
Tue Jun 11, 2019 6:23 am quote
Actually, I now live in central Niagara Region.

Anyway, literally just into the office after using my scoot for the first time - fabulous!

Mid may I was in Toronto with a few hours to kill and thought I'd check out Vespa Toronto West to look, talk, and learn. A couple hours later I walked out with a bill of sale for a 2014 GTV300 that had recently been sold back to Lou. Single owner, 1100km, Sienna White, crash chrome around the hips added. A beauty that I noticed sitting at the back of the shop. Untill this point, I'd only ever used japanese scooters while in various asian countries...a ride from "sea to sky" (Hai Van Pass) in Vietnam in 2017 had me hooked. I sat on this Vespa and just felt it.... "Lou, what does the process to purchase look like?"

I live in Niagara, needed to get licensed and insurance sorted, and was travelling a lot for work so it took a little time to work out delivery logistics. Took the M2 course over the weekend (where i did really learn to enjoy riding the Honda Repsol incidentally). Insurance activated yesterday. Today I'm on the road with my Vespa, which I named Lucetta.

I'm not typically inclined to do much in the way of modding per se, but I have ordered LED light kits from Scooter West and a couple cosmetic things like tan grip and knee covers.

If anyone is ever visiting the Niagara Region and wants to meet for a boot and some great gelato....I know a spot!

Cheers

Instagram: @tdlfoto

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TheOleoStrut
Member
Vespa GTV300
Joined: 07 Jun 2019
Posts: 11
Location: Niagara Region, Canada
Tue Jun 11, 2019 6:38 am quote
Lucetta and I

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kimbered
Hooked
2013 Vespa GTS 300, 2007 Vespa LX150 (sold)
Joined: 05 Aug 2010
Posts: 230
Location: Rochester, NY
Tue Jun 11, 2019 6:42 am quote
Hi! Welcome to the group. Lovely scooter!
Harbinger
Ossessionato
Modded Vespa 2017 GTV 300, BMW 2017 C650GT, Ural 2019 Gear Up
Joined: 21 May 2017
Posts: 4883
Location: Downtown Toronto
Tue Jun 11, 2019 6:43 am quote
Congrats! Beautiful scoot and I remember seeing it when I was there.

Hope you and Lucetta have a long happy relationship.

Epic beard BTW.
SoulSurferr
Molto Verboso
2018 GTS300 Super Sport - Donatello Vespace
Joined: 22 Dec 2012
Posts: 1018
Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:09 am quote
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!

Please share with us you LED modding as I am considering this as well (as I am sure many others are). GTA'rs, we should organize a ride to the niagara region! By the way, Lou is the BEST!
Harbinger
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Modded Vespa 2017 GTV 300, BMW 2017 C650GT, Ural 2019 Gear Up
Joined: 21 May 2017
Posts: 4883
Location: Downtown Toronto
Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:19 am quote
SoulSurferr wrote:
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!

Please share with us you LED modding as I am considering this as well (as I am sure many others are). GTA'rs, we should organize a ride to the niagara region! By the way, Lou is the BEST!
I wouldn't mind a run to Niagara. Back in the day Niagara on the Lake was always the first rally of the season.
CrazyCarl
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2010 ThunderFly 190, 2008 250 GTS
Joined: 29 Apr 2011
Posts: 2577
Location: Springboro, OH
Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:56 am quote
Welcome to MV!!

Keep us posted on your mods and any great (or minor) adventures.
Treppenwitz
saggezza di scala
2009 'Burma Shave' Red GTS 250ie
Joined: 13 Mar 2010
Posts: 6848
Location: Israel
Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:21 pm quote
Shalom and welcome from Israel.
flyangler
Molto Verboso
portofino green GTV 300
Joined: 29 Aug 2010
Posts: 1118
Location: w.ma. Northampton
Wed Jun 12, 2019 1:30 am quote
Welcome from New England, nice bike.
Sputnik
Member
2019 GTS, 2016 BMW C650
Joined: 10 Sep 2009
Posts: 39
Location: Carson City, NV
Wed Jun 12, 2019 2:08 am quote
Welcome from Carson City, Nevada. That is a beautiful scooter. Congratulations!
rob g
Enthusiast
2009 S150, 2017 GTS300Super, 2006 GT200
Joined: 18 Oct 2014
Posts: 61
Location: Houston
Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:09 am quote
Great bike! You and Lucetta look so happy together.

Welcome from Texas!
TheOleoStrut
Member
Vespa GTV300
Joined: 07 Jun 2019
Posts: 11
Location: Niagara Region, Canada
Wed Jun 12, 2019 5:18 am quote
Harbinger wrote:
SoulSurferr wrote:
Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!

Please share with us you LED modding as I am considering this as well (as I am sure many others are). GTA'rs, we should organize a ride to the niagara region! By the way, Lou is the BEST!
I wouldn't mind a run to Niagara. Back in the day Niagara on the Lake was always the first rally of the season.
Would love to hear more about this rally in Niagara
David Masse
Ossessionato
2016 Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS, 2010 Vespa GTS 300 ie Super & 2003 Honda Shadow VT750 ACE (sold) & 2006 Vespa LX150 (sold)
Joined: 18 Oct 2009
Posts: 2911
Location: Toronto (formerly Montreal)
Wed Jun 12, 2019 5:50 am quote
Welcome to MV from the Great White North!

Oh.. right... you are in the Great White North... kind of lacks punch when that happens.

I am up for an MV trek to Niagara on the Lake for sure!
SoulSurferr
Molto Verboso
2018 GTS300 Super Sport - Donatello Vespace
Joined: 22 Dec 2012
Posts: 1018
Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:26 am quote
David Masse wrote:
Welcome to MV from the Great White North!

Oh.. right... you are in the Great White North... kind of lacks punch when that happens.

I am up for an MV trek to Niagara on the Lake for sure!
Let's make this happen peeps! I need to get my iron-butt in shape (reference and respect to Treppenwitz), in prep for our Amalfi coast Vespa trip in August.
fledermaus
Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350
Joined: 13 Sep 2012
Posts: 8331
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:33 am quote
Hey, welcome to MV. Nice scooter!
wmak
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2009 GTS 250 Super Lucrezia Borgia, 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada, Little Big Red
Joined: 04 Feb 2009
Posts: 2468
Location: Carrollton, Kentucky
Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:39 am quote
Y'all were made for each other!
EN82pg
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2010 PIAGGIO BV 500ie Tourer
Joined: 03 Jul 2007
Posts: 4567
Location: Lakeshore, ON, CANADA
Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:13 am quote
Welcome from the greater Lakeshore area.

Belle River to be more exact.
Dooglas
Veni, Vidi, Posti
GTS 300ABS, Buddy 125, Typhoon 125
Joined: 29 Dec 2007
Posts: 10658
Location: Oregon City, OR
Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:58 am quote
Great looking scooter! Ride safe, have fun.

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Paddlenround
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2013 Vespa LX150ie, 1968 Vespa Sprint 150
Joined: 20 Feb 2011
Posts: 4013
Location: Ogden, UT U.S.A.
Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:15 am quote
Welcome aboard!
TheOleoStrut
Member
Vespa GTV300
Joined: 07 Jun 2019
Posts: 11
Location: Niagara Region, Canada
Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:45 am quote
Thanks for the welcome and kind words, folks!
TheOleoStrut
Member
Vespa GTV300
Joined: 07 Jun 2019
Posts: 11
Location: Niagara Region, Canada
Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:46 am quote
SoulSurferr wrote:
David Masse wrote:
Welcome to MV from the Great White North!

Oh.. right... you are in the Great White North... kind of lacks punch when that happens.

I am up for an MV trek to Niagara on the Lake for sure!
Let's make this happen peeps! I need to get my iron-butt in shape (reference and respect to Treppenwitz), in prep for our Amalfi coast Vespa trip in August.
I have a few Sundays in July that are open....July 14, 21, 28....let me know what you guys think.
Fudmucker
Hooked
2013 GTS300ie
Joined: 12 Dec 2017
Posts: 351
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:59 am quote
Nice scoot !

Welcome for the Southern tip of Africa...
Harbinger
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Modded Vespa 2017 GTV 300, BMW 2017 C650GT, Ural 2019 Gear Up
Joined: 21 May 2017
Posts: 4883
Location: Downtown Toronto
Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:00 am quote
TheOleoStrut wrote:
SoulSurferr wrote:
David Masse wrote:
Welcome to MV from the Great White North!

Oh.. right... you are in the Great White North... kind of lacks punch when that happens.

I am up for an MV trek to Niagara on the Lake for sure!
Let's make this happen peeps! I need to get my iron-butt in shape (reference and respect to Treppenwitz), in prep for our Amalfi coast Vespa trip in August.
I have a few Sundays in July that are open....July 14, 21, 28....let me know what you guys think.
Sure, let's see how things play out. BTW here is an original rally patch from back in the day. I have managed to hang on to it over the years, marriages and moves. This would have been from the late 80's or early 90's.

I'd prefer to ride up the day before or something along those lines and stay in a B&B or hotel. Lots of good wineries and restaurants etc and I wouldn't mind some fine dining and time to poke around as well as a small group ride if we can get a few of us to do this. Way back when I got this patch we'd sleep in a farmers field and in tents. Those days are long behind me.... I now prefer a 4 star hotel or B&B with a comfy bed and internet access. I'm planning on taking off for a few days ride soon and some company would be welcome. Normally I would not take the Vespa but for this for sure I would.

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agent_peach
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GTS 250 2006
Joined: 23 May 2019
Posts: 3
Location: Toronto
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:15 am quote
Yay GTA
Hello from another Toronto Person. East ender. Riding a GTS 250
waspmike
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LXV 150 Midnight Blue (SOLD)
Joined: 06 Dec 2010
Posts: 2610
Location: Bangkok
Wed Jun 12, 2019 5:10 pm quote
David Masse wrote:
Welcome to MV from the Great White North!

Oh.. right... you are in the Great White North... kind of lacks punch when that happens.

Point Pelee is further south than the Oregon/California border!! So not quite the Great White South
ApsevTorontoWest
Hooked
Vespa Dealer
Joined: 22 Dec 2013
Posts: 167
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:31 pm quote
David Masse wrote:
Welcome to MV from the Great White North!

Oh.. right... you are in the Great White North... kind of lacks punch when that happens.

I am up for an MV trek to Niagara on the Lake for sure!
If you guys are planning a meet up don't forget to check out Pieza Pizza at 188 Victoria Street Niagara-on-the-Lake. Best pizza!! Maurizio is the owner and has a GTS 300 super
Harbinger
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Modded Vespa 2017 GTV 300, BMW 2017 C650GT, Ural 2019 Gear Up
Joined: 21 May 2017
Posts: 4883
Location: Downtown Toronto
Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:53 am quote
So if anyone is serious about a run to Niagara I am planning on a 3 day trip mid July to blow off some stress. I am definitely in executive burnout mode and need a get away without the wife or dogs as much as I love them.

Let me know if anyone is in then sure Niagara works for me. Otherwise I may stretch it to 4 days and head up to Manitoulin or something along those lines. If other Vespa riders are in I'll take the GTV otherwise the BMW. I do ride on the freeway and I know David does as well but I'm willing to do the avoid motorways think as well.
Attila
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Yamaha Tricity 155 2018 - MV Agusta 125 RS 1956
Joined: 21 Jul 2007
Posts: 523
Location: Latina (Italy)
Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:31 am quote
Welcome to MV and greetings from Italy.
Beautiful model of Vespa.
SoulSurferr
Molto Verboso
2018 GTS300 Super Sport - Donatello Vespace
Joined: 22 Dec 2012
Posts: 1018
Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Tue Jun 18, 2019 4:56 am quote
Harbinger wrote:
TheOleoStrut wrote:
SoulSurferr wrote:
David Masse wrote:
Welcome to MV from the Great White North!

Oh.. right... you are in the Great White North... kind of lacks punch when that happens.

I am up for an MV trek to Niagara on the Lake for sure!
Let's make this happen peeps! I need to get my iron-butt in shape (reference and respect to Treppenwitz), in prep for our Amalfi coast Vespa trip in August.
I have a few Sundays in July that are open....July 14, 21, 28....let me know what you guys think.
Sure, let's see how things play out. BTW here is an original rally patch from back in the day. I have managed to hang on to it over the years, marriages and moves. This would have been from the late 80's or early 90's.

I'd prefer to ride up the day before or something along those lines and stay in a B&B or hotel. Lots of good wineries and restaurants etc and I wouldn't mind some fine dining and time to poke around as well as a small group ride if we can get a few of us to do this. Way back when I got this patch we'd sleep in a farmers field and in tents. Those days are long behind me.... I now prefer a 4 star hotel or B&B with a comfy bed and internet access. I'm planning on taking off for a few days ride soon and some company would be welcome. Normally I would not take the Vespa but for this for sure I would.
I had the same MacBook Pro 13" with the "Touch-me" bar. As a hardcore Apple fanboy, I just found myself more and more on my iMac 27 or iPad Pro 11" and so I sold it. But that's just me. Now I only wish they had a touchscreen MacBook Pro.
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