Modern Vespa

Of course. Bring the new-to-me Vespa home and it is raining for days! Well, finally jot some sun today and had a wonderful trip up to the Hart, north of town, and back, plus a few other places.
Now, questions.
Dr. Pulley seems highly recommended. But what weight? 10 oz to 17 oz - what difference might one expect? A few hills around my home, a big one up to university, and roller coaster hills outside of town.
Oh yes, I found this in my wanderings - from San Jose Vespa:
Part No. CNC001
Vespa Luggage Rack Clamp-Vespa GTS
I am getting one as the twist ties seem to break off with any small bump. Added a Cooscase to the rear with the Super Reflectors - the type you sometimes see on large trucks.
To be added, when she goes into the shop, A "Screamin' Banshee" horn and a power outlet. I'll put the mudflap on later today.
Tucked away for when needed - Michelin "Booper" tires. May add this when the 10,000 km check us done.
Motorcycle clothing is evidently made for only thin people! So two jackets ordered, two returned. I want armour, and the Joe Rocket Ballistic Revolution (who thinks up these names) seemed to offer what I wanted, with over pants from the same Joe, only in Phoenix style. The helmet - well, full face and I really liked the Bell Vortex Monarch Helmet but with purple colouring, it was $289. Clicked on the black and silver model and that was $79!! So, the black silver arrived and it fits very well!.
To make it mine, added a few flowers and wasp decals to the Vespa..
Noticed a nice way to keep the glove box under control, so $25 went to Caribou for a mesh organizer - I like to keep pressure gauge and other misc. stuff in there. http://cariboucases.com/Vespa-Scooter-Products/Vespa-GT-GTS-GTV-Glove-Box-Liner.html I did get a "stash" from Motorcycle Superstore when fits behind the license plate, locks and holds insurance and other stuff, but have not yet decided if I will use it. Good idea - a spare key, perhaps? copies of insurance papers and such with name cut out?
Sure, most of the above is cosmetic, but that's okay. The horn, protective clothing and tires are for protection. Met a fellow hen out for a ride who suggested that the lights he had mounted on either side of his bike were great for deer and moose - as well as other drivers, and I may consider those but at $400 doubt that I will do that much night driving to warrant the cost.
A small air pump - electric - and tire patch stuff fit nicely under the seat with a good emergency light - red flashing and bright white. Oh yes, a small first aid kit, just in case.
Up here we have huge pickup trucks, with four wheels on the back (watching them trying to park at any shopping centre can keep one amused for hours...). So being heard is necessary - hence the horn.
Willow

Awesome. Sounds like your having a great time on the scooter. Keep the reports coming. 8)

I keep my insurance papers, etc, for the Vespa in a passport wallet I got for free when I got my photos done. It sits by the front door and I grab it when I pick up my helmet. I, too, would be cautious about leaving personal information on the scooter.

You've motivated me to get my act together and get tire patch and first aid kits.

I like both of my Corazzo ladies' jackets (one is the trench, the other is mesh for hot days) but got them a little larger for the ease of movement and to layer. I bought both locally so I could try them on. Have you tried that brand yet?

It's raining here too today, that figures since I just filled up my tires and waxed the Vespa yesterday.

FWIW, GOGOGear makes protective clothing in normal people sizes and sizing. BILT from Cycle Gear runs pretty true to the measurements posted and is reasonable to purchase. Whether the latter ships to Canada I don't know though.

Powerpoint/cigarette plug from scooterwest is plug and play, anyone can do it if I could. Remove one screw, take off existing shoulder cover, fish for connector, plug it in, put the new shoulder with the power point in it and screw the cover back in.

The more I ride it, the better it gets! In a month or so, I have to spend a week in Barkerville - the gold rush town that was once the largest "city" north of New York and west of Chicago. I actually get to stay in Barkerville - now an historic site - and not in the adjoining community of Wells. It is about 200 ams away - a very nice ride: http://www.barkerville.ca
Thanks for all the sage advice!!
Willow

Check out some of Corazzo's coats if you get a chance. I ended up buying a Corazzo 5.0 in a size XL. Granted, it doesn't flow over my hips properly but *no one* makes anything that fits my shoulders *and* my hips. The construction of it is super-solid though and it keeps me warmer than my Fox Creek Leather coat does (they also go to plus and extended plus sizes).