A late-arrival - on a Sunday no less - of a Christmas present from the lovely Ms. Wheel-Person. I'll be up late reading, I guess...

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Addicted
![]() ![]() 2010 S50 Modified "Punkin"; 2003 ET4 Malossi 187 "ISO"
Joined: 18 Feb 2017
Posts: 664 Location: Deepinnaharta, Texas |
![]() Greetings:
A late-arrival - on a Sunday no less - of a Christmas present from the lovely Ms. Wheel-Person. I'll be up late reading, I guess... ![]()
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Hooked
![]() ![]() Vespa GTS 150 3v SUPER. Vespa V100 x 1. Lambretta Li150 x 1. Px 125 x 2. Px 200 x 1 (red bull special) T5 Classic x 1. Vespa Cosa x 2.CF moto 650mt
Joined: 31 May 2015
Posts: 387 Location: Perth Australia |
![]() Captain Jim wrote: An early Christmas for the scoot and me: a short outing. The gift? I had surgery for prostate cancer on Nov 30th... I was told to not even think about riding until mid-January at the earliest. I told my wife I was ready for a short ride, but I needed her help getting the scoot out. Fortunately for me, she understands me and knew this step would be good for my mental attitude and help the healing process. It wasn't far, it wasn't fast, but it was great. I was sore for a few days after (using core muscles that were poked, stabbed, and moved around during the surgery), but it was just what I needed. Dec 22nd. ![]() |
![]() My Prima still hasn't unwrapped the Malossi big bore kit I got her last year. 2020 sucks.
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Hooked
![]() ![]() 2020 GTS 300 Super
Joined: 28 May 2020
Posts: 137 Location: Teh REAL Northern California |
![]() I ordered a new steering/horn cover and some miscellaneous small do-dads. It'll give me something to do while I wait for Spring. I've got a little painting to do and making some cosmetic changes.
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Addicted
![]() ![]() GTS 300ie Touring - Signora D'argento
Joined: 03 Jun 2018
Posts: 690 Location: Limassol, Cyprus |
![]() tom jones wrote: Captain Jim wrote: An early Christmas for the scoot and me: a short outing. The gift? I had surgery for prostate cancer on Nov 30th... I was told to not even think about riding until mid-January at the earliest. I told my wife I was ready for a short ride, but I needed her help getting the scoot out. Fortunately for me, she understands me and knew this step would be good for my mental attitude and help the healing process. It wasn't far, it wasn't fast, but it was great. I was sore for a few days after (using core muscles that were poked, stabbed, and moved around during the surgery), but it was just what I needed. Dec 22nd. ![]() |
Enthusiast
![]() Yellow GTS 300 Super, Black GTS 300 Super Sport
Joined: 14 Aug 2020
Posts: 68 Location: London |
![]() I’m going to put mine back together. With a few little mods along the way😉
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![]() Captain Jim wrote: Thanks for the well-wishes... getting better each day. Speedy recovery 👍 |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Lx 50 4T (totaled), GTS 250, S 150 (Missing in KS), Something Chinese, GT 200 (sold)
Joined: 21 Feb 2011
Posts: 9158 Location: KS USA |
![]() Quote: I'll second those sentiments. There's nothing more therapeutic than a ride out on a Vespa scooter. I hope you make a swift and full recovery Cpt Jim. Had an accident on my LX50 about a month ago. Still not ready for the saddle yet but looking forward to it. My 'graduation' from PT is Jan 23, then another 30 days of no weight bearing on right hip. It looks like I will be better and improved by Spring.😃 |
Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 1979 P150X, 1983 P200E, 1988 T5, 1995 PX200E, 2011 Yamaha Fazer 600 S2
Joined: 02 Aug 2015
Posts: 2160 Location: Veria, Greece |
![]() Building a new engine for my blue P200E. Got a new crank, carb and lots of bits and pieces (gaskets, bearings, seals, bolts, etc.). I'm 550€ in so far...
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Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() 300CC Italian scooter, 750CC Russian Sidecar,1650CC Bavarian ADV Tourer.
Joined: 21 May 2017
Posts: 7939 Location: The Six |
![]() That's great news Jim! Best of luck on the recovery and hopefully you can get out for a longer ride soon and make the rest of us that suffer from winter jealous. Cancer is such a shitty thing and I donate every Movember to try and help a little bit.
For Christmas (OK a little before) I got my scoot a skirt. ![]() |
Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 2015 GTS 300 Super (Melody)
Joined: 22 Apr 2015
Posts: 2727 Location: Asbury Park, NJ |
![]() Captain Jim wrote: An early Christmas for the scoot and me: a short outing. The gift? I had surgery for prostate cancer on Nov 30th... I was told to not even think about riding until mid-January at the earliest. I told my wife I was ready for a short ride, but I needed her help getting the scoot out. Fortunately for me, she understands me and knew this step would be good for my mental attitude and help the healing process. It wasn't far, it wasn't fast, but it was great. I was sore for a few days after (using core muscles that were poked, stabbed, and moved around during the surgery), but it was just what I needed. Dec 22nd. ![]() |
Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 2015 GTS 300 Super (Melody)
Joined: 22 Apr 2015
Posts: 2727 Location: Asbury Park, NJ |
![]() Meanwhile, on the Eastern Front
The last few months have busy, with my freelance tech work (luckily, in spite of our Ongoing Shared Catastrophe), involving twice-weekly trips from the Shore to Gotham, where I feel really lucky to have Melody for a steed. So, she (and I, by association) got a few useful trinkets this holiday season.
![]() An Early One: This (Astro Pneumatic Inline Pressure Gauge) got here a while ago, and I wrote it up in a review on MV. The upshot: It Works. ![]() Taking Charge: Melody has been a bit hard to fire up when temps go below freezing, so my first move was to have the means to charge/maintain *and* monitor Mel's battery condition. Review coming very, very soon. ![]() Finally: Even with the Piaggio handlebar muffs installed, sustained high-speed rides below 40°F have been challenging. Thought about heated gloves, but nearly all of them are a bit bulky to use inside the muffs. Except these. Review shortly. |
![]() Max6200 wrote: Quote: I'll second those sentiments. There's nothing more therapeutic than a ride out on a Vespa scooter. I hope you make a swift and full recovery Cpt Jim. Had an accident on my LX50 about a month ago. Still not ready for the saddle yet but looking forward to it. My 'graduation' from PT is Jan 23, then another 30 days of no weight bearing on right hip. It looks like I will be better and improved by Spring.😃 ![]() I appreciate the well-wishes, folks. I go back for more tests in February. I'm assuming that is a precautionary thing. In the meantime, I'm calling that 6 more weeks of good news. Here's hoping for a good 2021 for all of us, with lots of great riding. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() Lx 50 4T (totaled), GTS 250, S 150 (Missing in KS), Something Chinese, GT 200 (sold)
Joined: 21 Feb 2011
Posts: 9158 Location: KS USA |
![]() Quote: Sorry to hear that, Max. Wishing you a fast and full recovery. I had a hip replacement last year. The surgeon said, "Your riding days are done." I fired him. ![]() I also have the privilige of having an occupational therapist. They all come to my house. It is really awesome. |
Hooked
![]() ![]() 2020 Sprint S 125, 2015 Ducati Scrambler Icon 800, 2017 Ninja 650
Joined: 27 Jul 2011
Posts: 223 Location: Stevenage, UK |
![]() I got mine a battery tender as it sits in garage over the coming months and have a floor rack on order 😀
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They already had battery tenders, and covers to keep them clean and warm during the long winter sleep in the garage. They both got a loving wash and wax before their hibernation, and Sta-bil in the full tanks and fuel systems.
I'll probably get them both new batteries in the spring. They're about 4 years old, and starting to crank a little slower. No reason to get them now, and let them sit for 3 months unused. If they seem a little hesitant in the spring, might also give them a dose of fuel system cleaner. About 7 inches of snow yesterday, on top of some leftover street ice from the last storm. And they've doused the streets with brine. So the scooters won't be getting out until after the first spring rainstorm. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() ![]() '07 LX150 (Sold), '17 GTS300, '16 BV350, '15 EN650, '09 FXDF
Joined: 26 Jul 2017
Posts: 5541 Location: Home of the Alamo |
![]() Sadly, the scoots get nothing this year.
Covid has killed my business and income. Let's hope and pray 2021 gets better quickly!! |
Ossessionato
![]() ![]() 2015 GTS 300 Super (Melody)
Joined: 22 Apr 2015
Posts: 2727 Location: Asbury Park, NJ |
![]() Jet Peddler wrote: Sadly, the scoots get nothing this year. Covid has killed my business and income. Let's hope and pray 2021 gets better quickly!! |
Hooked
![]() Vespa Supertech 2019 (EURO3/APAC)
Joined: 17 Nov 2020
Posts: 100 Location: Australia |
![]() I got Bluetooth for my helmet and am still thinking of new shocks for my Supertech
Bitubo vs SIP vs BGM |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 2013 GTS300ie
Joined: 12 Dec 2017
Posts: 1216 Location: Pretoria, South Africa |
![]() ![]() So there remains only one avenue open for my retail therapy urges... ANOTHER VESPA ! ![]() *farkle = fancy accessory, really kool, likely expensive. (Just for Attila) |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() 2007 Vespa 250 gts / 1961 Vespa VBA / 1964 Vespa VNB / 1961 Lambretta Li150
Joined: 02 Sep 2010
Posts: 1054 Location: Chandler, Arizona |
![]() I got my vespas a new family member!
The opportunity Presented itself for something I wanted after I got my first vintage Vespa. A 1961 Lambretta li150! It is a completely different scooter than the vespa in its build and engine. I’ll have my hands full for months! The motor is currently in California being rebuilt and up kitted to 195cc. ![]() |
Addicted
![]() ![]() 2010 S50 Modified "Punkin"; 2003 ET4 Malossi 187 "ISO"
Joined: 18 Feb 2017
Posts: 664 Location: Deepinnaharta, Texas |
![]() Late Present
Greetings:
Late present for the ET4: New rear Bitubo shock to go with the front Malossi RS24 front. That Malossi wasn't the life-changing modification I expected, but the handling is at least a little better over bad asphalt. I'll let y'all know how the Bitubo performs once I have a few miles under the tires. ![]() From ScooterPartsCo, about $180, cheapest I could find on this side of the Atlantic. |
Addicted
![]() ![]() 2010 S50 Modified "Punkin"; 2003 ET4 Malossi 187 "ISO"
Joined: 18 Feb 2017
Posts: 664 Location: Deepinnaharta, Texas |
![]() Bitubo Smoothness
Greetings:
Rainy, unseasonably cool (48F, 282.039 Kelvin) weather afforded a noon-time session of Garage Therapy. The Bitubo rear shock installation took less than an hour, including breaking out the pneumatic rattle-gun to whangle the top nut off. Everything fit like Buttah, including the new top shock buffer. Surprisingly, despite the sticker announcing the presence of this coveted premium shock, no leggy Supermodels came begging for the smooth Wheelman ride. Must be the rain... ![]() ![]() Discreet sticker placement to attract Supermodels. |
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