Modern Vespa

some things I've learnt

You are having entirely too much fun on that new bike.

Yep! I hope you really annoyed that person in the purple car.

The master of your domain. I think you have some bicycle courier in you.

You really are having too much fun on that bike. I don't think you stopped laughing during that entire video.
Glad you are having fun and keep the videos coming.

I was chuckling with you. How are the controls laid out? Is like a motorbike or twist and go?

I think I want one

A test ride usually leads to a purchase

Ahh man I want one of these to stick a kit on one day. Have you heard of the finbro kits for these bikes? The 183 kit comes with a tuned leo vince exhaust, new wiring looms, ecus and a lot more! Literally doubles the power output of that little beast.

Hard to come by though!

Ha ha it didn't really bother me its just i had never used the hooter lol ...seemed kind of pointless to me ..but i do pointless things most days

You can't help but be happy on ... the main reason i bought it

The controls are motorcycle ..1 down & 3 up manual clutch

I can only recommend but cannot be held responsible ...as nomad said go and test ride one , thats what sold it to me

Forgive me ignorance, but is the MSX 125 a modern equivalent of one of the old Honda monkeybikes ('pocket Rockets')?

Can you get a pic of it next to a scooter or regular bike so I can see how big/small it is?

It looks good fun 8)

Yes not quite as small as the old monkey bikes but still very small

A comparison against a crf 250

And next to a Ducati....

And next to a human and a monkey bike. Jovial little thing

It's bigger. Best of luck commuting on a monkey.

What're you on about

Who's commuting on a monkey?

I see a guy regularly commuting on a little monkey bike

your turn Mr Fish....you know you want to

I did do a few stoppies and was starting to clutch up the front but thought i should wait for the new tyres ...plus I'm rubbish at stunts lol

Thanks for the pics, I get it now Looks awesome and I can see how it'd be loads of fun! There's a pretty big Honda dealer near me - might ask for a test ride!

It looks like a fun bike Mr Fish but I'm still going to comment on your riding just in case new riders follow your riding style blindly.

3:31 while filtering at speed you would have no chance of stopping if someone stepped out in front of that bus. Pedestrians tend to cross in front of buses for some reason and they'd also think it was safe because the traffic was stopped. You wouldn't see them till the last moment and then you'd have nowhere to go. Small kids are the worst because you wouldn't even see them through the windscreen.

2:36 the other guy was faster and he was there before you, so why use the horn? especially if you're then just going to turn off anyway?

3:31 the pedestrian was crossing the road well before you got there and he had the right of way. Why start revving your bike to antagonize him? How would you feel if someone does that to you?

I know your videos are only for fun but when people drive the same way around you, you're the first one to start F'ing and blinding.

Enjoy your new bike.

Hmm there's no bus stop there and the purple car cut him up dangerously.

Me too but I was just asking Claude because no one in this thread has mentioned that they commute on a monkey bike?

The impression of speed while filtering is an effect caused by the camera lens.... fish eye I think it's called

bus was just traffic , i was under the speed limit ...plus why would pedestrians cross to a barrier when there are crossings behind and in front ..

the guy was faster i just used the horn because i wanted to see what it sounded like i said in the vid it didn't bother me

I revved to change down a gear (but exaggerated it) .. called throttle blip I just thought it was funny

As for happening to me ..I don't cross without looking especially when theres no where to go , a bike passing me whilst I'm stopped at the lights ..good on them ..and being rev bombed its happened and i laughed ...I think you judge me based on a few incidents ...but welcome back as you know I'm not offended easily

Fair point about the railings - I didn't see them so I'll take that one back! I'll stick with my other comments though I know I come across as quite sanctimonious when I comment on these vids but, in reality, my riding style is quite aggressive in cities. But you do encourage comments ...

Nomad68 : I'll have to take your word for that.
smu : dangerous? the guy was a couple of car lengths in front when he changed lanes!

Google is your best bet.....

Fishy, I enjoy all the videos, but this one made me smile for a good part of the day!

I don't mind any comments its all part of human interaction . i would never tell anyone to ride like me always ride how you are comfortable . i ride well within my limits in these vids

Seems like the driver of the purple car is trying quite hard just to get in front of the bike.

Its the limits of other people and what they might do that worries me.

You found that out once in your horrific prang... and that tested your limits and capabilities in that situation.

I have been there myself and the speed that shit happens surprised me both times. Neither my fault.

Valentino Rossi would not have been able to avoid my prangs.

That was obvious. In that same situation, I would probably lay on the horn 50% of the time, depending on mood.

Exactly right ..but if I worried about crashing and other people every second then I wouldn't bother riding but i do learn believe it or not ..i never critisze others riding (unless they're speeding down the pavement etc) ..

The basis of my vids on my channel are to make people smile or think (and a hobby) ..so even if its thinking I'm always in the wrong, its thinking about riding so although negative towards me may be beneficial to others

He did at those lights , strangely he followed behind me for about a mile before passing me ..i think it made him feel good so its all good