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Thank you to the many posters here who, through their experiences, opinions, knowledge and conversations helped me to choose and accessorize my Vespa. Tomorrow it will be 4 weeks since I brought it home.

I am a little ashamed to say that it is a complete indulgence. My commute is 5 km. I have a truck and a car. I really didn't need it. I just wanted it. And it's fabulous. I was nervous at first. Even had the shop walk the scooter around the back so I didn't have to ride into a busy street for my first time on two wheels since 1983. Only 500 klicks so far and still ginger but gaining a little confidence and some comfort.

I intend to ride unless it is icy - got insurance for the full year. There are several good back roads around here that I will explore to see if I want to do some trips. My longest trip with my Bonneville was from Ottawa to Washington D.C. and back to London, Ontario - probably in 1975.

I have added a battery tender, on purchase, then an OEM Medium Windscreen and the rear crash bars. Last night I added a foot rack and a back rack from Didge at Classic Racks. That was even more of an indulgence than the scooter considering how the Canadian dollar and the Pound Sterling have diverged. Ouch. But lovely to look at and should last forever.

Let's see if I can post a pic from the front yard.

And thanks again so much for this site. I will try to contribute when I can.

Paul
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Welcome to MV, Paul!

You have farkled your GTS quite nicely. I really like the color. That looks great!

Have fun and ride safely.
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Looks like a 2016. Rare in Canada. Enjoy it!

You'll love Didge's stuff.
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Welcome to MV! You start off with a great machine, enjoy it and drive safely
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Thanks for the welcome and words of encouragement. It is an epic model to start with was chosen as a companion for retirement. I had actually chosen a 2014 Super in white and had a crazy deal arranged as it was the last one (we did not get the 2015 model year in Canada). An hour before I was to pick it up I had a call saying not to come as when they opened the shipping container it was found to have been dropped and damaged and could not be sold. Crap! The dealer then offered me a similar discount on a 2016 when they arrived (a month later). I went in to pick up what I thought was a silver 300 and was shocked to see it was a Titanium Super Sport. To be honest, in the beginning I was dismayed not to get a more visible white one but this one has farkled up quite nicely and gives me no pretense of visibility to lull me into a false sense of safety. And it should be a little safer on wet roads, leaves and castings. I'm loving it.
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Gorgeous scooter! Congratulations and welcome! Scooter emoticon
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Welcome, she is right (your Scoot, that is) pretty. You will have fun, as for me my bikes (in order of year) 2005 Harley Sportster 883 XL, 2006 Ducati Monster S2R 803 and then the 2007 Vespa GTS 250 -- I point this out because these bikes are not just a mere indulgence but very much needed as I drive a Prius ...... yes it's an ugly car, however google Prius Girls and you would be very surprised ........
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This is how we get the babes; as the song says, "They Come A Runnin' Just As Fast As They Can, Every Girls Crazy For A Well Dressed Man"


Welcome enjoy your stay
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Welcome to MV Paul!

The titanium color is really nice and the great accessories make the Vespa more protected and even better looking.


Have a safe ride in British Columbia and the wonderful Victoria!
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Nice!!!

I am getting mine this coming week.. and i am from Singapore!

A pearl white Vespa 2015 GTS300.. As excited as you are.. Singapore or asia doesnt seem to have colour titanium

Congrats!
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Welcome to MV! That is one well-put-together scooter!

Enjoy and be safe!
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PaulG wrote:
It is an epic model to start with was chosen as a companion for retirement.
And much cheaper than a 26 year old blonde as a companion for retirement! Razz emoticon Razz emoticon

Glad you are having fun with the new scoot!
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Welcome to the forum!
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Maybe I'll have to get a Prius?

The footrack is from http://classic-racks.co.uk. He also makes a footplate, with or without a cupholder and a rack to fit to the top of a topbox. Really skookum stuff.

Thanks for the warm welcome.
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Why do you guys call it a 2016 GTS 300 SS ABS in Titanium, when the Titanium 300 ABS has been out since early summer 2015.

Infact The GTS 300 ABS models have been out since 2014 with no changes since then apart from colour choices with the Titanium coming out in early 2015.

Is it because across the pond you seem to get the latest models about a year after Europe.
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jamesUK wrote:
Why do you guys call it a 2016 GTS 300 SS ABS in Titanium, when the Titanium 300 ABS has been out since early summer 2015.

Infact The GTS 300 ABS models have been out since 2014 with no changes since then apart from colour choices with the Titanium coming out in early 2015.

Is it because across the pond you seem to get the latest models about a year after Europe.
They're calling it a 2016 here. Canada never got 2015 models (the 2015 SS is matte black/orange and was only available in US over here in North America).
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Hi Paul and welcome. What a great GtS, lovely colour. My scoot is a complete indulgence aswell, but I found the forum confessional very helpful
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Celly has it right. For Canada the 2016 is what comes after 2014. I think we only get stock from the US but we don't get everything that they have. My speedo shows miles and km secondary even though Canada is metric.

The confessional is comforting. Couple of Our Fathers (Triumphs and Harleys) and the slate is cleaned. Then go sin some more. Maybe a fly screen for Summer?
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PaulG wrote:
Maybe a fly screen for Summer?
I just took my flyscreen off a few weeks ago and replaced with the medium OEM screen likes yours. I like them both a lot. The flyscreen will definitely go back on next year.
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