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So I thought I'd better introduce myself before I become guilty of being an internet troll living vicariously through other's posts.
I started out vehicular life on my fathers old Vespa GT150, it's like a 1980's model, not entirely sure. That was oh... some 20 years ago. At 18 I had the choice of getting a car lisence and sharing a car with my brother, OR getting a bike lisence and riding Dad's Vespa to college. I opted for the Vespa. And for a blessed year I rode the Vespa almost daily. My bike life then went haywire and I've ridden a wide array of bikes. My last one was a BMW F650GS as my boyfriend rides a Honda Africa Twin and I wanted to keep up. I had some interesting times on the GS but I didn't have real love for it. So recently I sold it on and started oggling the new Vespa's. That's where the Modern Vespa community really helped out with your enthusiastic postings of all things Vespa. With thanks to my dear boyfriend, I am now the proud owner of a "new to me" 2011 Vespa GTS300 Supersport and I simply can't be happier!!
It took 21 years, but I'm back on a Vespa and can't see that changing any time soon. Now to kit this baby up, she's still stock standard. [/img]
At the Vespa shop in Cape Town
At the Vespa shop in Cape Town
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2015 Sprint 150 ABS Yellow. 1974 Vespa Rally 200 White, non battery model.
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Beautiful bike!
Congrats!!
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Looking good

What things you thinking of adding
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Your Vespa looks awesome and your smile says it all. Congratulations and wishing you many happy and safe miles of riding. I have been giving much thought about getting another larger Vespa - seat height is a problem for my short legs. Please post how you and your bike are doing.
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Gina, 1965 Vespa 180SS, Bella,1968 Vespa 150 Super, Mia, 2017 Vespa Primavera 70th Anniversary 150ie, Gabriella, 2017 GTS300 ABS
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Gina, 1965 Vespa 180SS, Bella,1968 Vespa 150 Super, Mia, 2017 Vespa Primavera 70th Anniversary 150ie, Gabriella, 2017 GTS300 ABS
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Welcome to the forum. Nice looking scooter. Keep us updated on your improvements. We like pictures.
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Thanks for the replies! Great to part of an international community of Vespa-riders.
ItsYoungErnieMWSC I have a little wishlist going. 1. back luggage rack 2. drop bars on the back 3. possibly a bigger screen, the little fly screen is very noisy on the highway! then.. 4. removable front rack for longer rides. Oh I could go on... sticker kit?? luggage?? LOL will start with the back luggage rack and go from there
Irene I can't be considered tall, but then I'm not short either. I come in at 1.68m, so 5'5''. I get the balls of my feet on the floor on the GTS, but luckily I'm used to much heavier motorcycles, so not having my feet flat isn't a problem with the lighter scooter. I test rode an S150 which is much like the LX I think, and I can't remember it being much lower. I think it would be worth going to the shop and sitting on one to see. I must warn you the GTS is very attractive and likely once you've sat on one, you'll want one bad!!
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Congratulations Jen74! Welcome to the forum! I know that you are going to really enjoy your GTS 300!
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Every time I see that black I get lusty for it. Man, I really love it.
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Vintage Red 2007 GTS, 2022 Mazda Miata soft-top (4-wheel MC)!
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Congratulations, and "welcome back"! Enjoy the ride.

-Dan
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That's a nice looking GTS. You gotta ride what you love.
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ItsYoungErnieMWSC wrote:
Looking good
Oh yes. And the Vespa looks good too.

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Haha i have about as big wishlist as you! Just my graphics left now
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