Modern Vespa

Check this thread, Rainy Day Riders?, for some info.

Brian

Seems pretty logical to me. Though I can't speak because I've already fallen twice. Both times when I was barely even moving.

Greasy: how much is it going to cost me to get my tires changed?

I know this guy a really great rider. The first rain he was riding over a crosswalk and had both his tires on one of those big white painted strips. Both of his tires on his scooter just slipped out from under him.

So don't have fear, Just be carefull. fear stops you from making good choices and going with the flow and avoiding accidents.

Hey and if you brake your leg you can always spend your days on here. it's way better than T.V.
Lucky~

Looking forward to that broken leg. Ohhh yes. I can't wait for that first ride in the rain, just to experience it. I'll be very careful on those painted ground sign things. Even when dry they're pretty slippery.

Since you have a full face helmet riding in the rain is not all bad, if you're an idiot, like me, you wear no helmet and the rain hurts like a mother effer.

No helmet? Brilliant. I don't have that full face helmet anymore, I have a three quarter helmet with a big plastic face shield.. By Zox... in red. The wind gets irritating for my eyes, and especially since I have long hair, my hair is constantly finding its way onto my face.. Then it gets stuck on my eye lashes and I'll actually end up riding with one eye closed. I think I'm going to end up with a pair of goggles pretty soon. Those old Amelia Earheart ones.

**rainy day riders thread was very, very helpful, thanks!

Sweet, my girl is thinking of getting the same. We both have helmets but only wear them on night rides, nobody wants to live forever and I'd rather be dead than paralyzed.

swoosh, if you search and read threads on helmets, you'll see a range of tastes and opinions. Many embrace the input from the bible of motorcycle/scooter safety Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough. It includes a diagram that shows that the highest percentage of injuries occurs to the lower half of the face, which only a full-face helmet will protect.

Knowing that, we each, of course, make our own choices--

Peace,

--Deborah

What's the name of the movie where Nicole Kidman drives the Orange Vespa that I posted and what type of Vespa is it? Hint, she co-stars with Sean Penn...

Where I live when it rains it pours, it is beacause of this rainfall plus the mountains that we generate most of the electricity from water falls and river dams.

I was venturing into a 3 hour ride and all of the sudden the skies opened. I was in the middle of tropical rain fall in the Pacific Ocean side of the mountains without rain gear.

The Vespa fished tailed a bit it made me feel insecure above 30 Kph. I had to reduce speed almost in half, from doing 60 kph to above 30 kph. Handling the curves is a bit tricky and I was the one leaning not the bike, to keep it as upright and perpendicular as possible to avoid a spill.

The cars on the rear where condescending and didn't pressure much, plus there was some space. This was a mountain road on Easter but the line of cars was starting to mount.

Then I started to shiver from the wind chill, after all I was soaked and this shivering transfered somewhat to the steering. But the Gods help the novice Vespa rider. When starting to go downhill I saw an accident that blocked the road on both directions. I was able to pass, later down the road there was no more rainfall and the weather helped me dry my clothes a bit.

The lesson is never leave home without proper raingear. And if possible wait for the rain to go, have some chocolate, read a book. It was fun, but I wouldn't like to deal with the row of cars behind me that couldn't pass, for whatever reason they had.

Beware of windchill factor and getting cold. I didn't catch a cold by the way but I took a hot shower, got into my PJ's, etc. I have to be honest with you, I felt like the happy kid I used to be that day!

BTW if you have fallen twice you might consider getting back to that sexy black full face helmet that you had. it's safer. I don't use one, however, it will be my next purchase: "a helmet can only protect what it covers."

Enjoy your Vespa!

Enough of the rain talk already!

Here in Seattle we are about to plunge into two or three months of non-stop rain, drizzle and generally overcast days of hell.

Let's talk about riding on a sunny breeze with the palms swaying in the foreground!

+1. It has started raining in Portland, about a month early. Plenty of cranky campers here.... usually we count on summer weather extending into October....

--Deborah

Hello all, back from work, crap day by the way.

rbruce63: All that was written very well, like a short story of days to expect in my near future. Bravo! Encore!

pdxvespa: Thanks much for all of that, it's always nice to read up on safety tips.. I'm beginning to regret getting rid of that full face, and really really considering buying one. Hmmm especially in the city of angels, everything's so nuts..

Do you have any idea where to buy them? Hah, I really want a pair.. The season calls for better eye protection combining my long hair + three quarter helmet + and windy wind.

I love riding in the rain. Get a good rain suit, a full face helmet and a windscreen. A lot of times people in cars laugh and point at me, thinking I'm miserable, but the jokes on them. I love the sound of the rain on the helmet. I love a downpour apparently soaking me, but I'm in reality completely dry in my little cocoon. (except for my hands, I've got to get some waterproof gloves)

(Deleted verse)


Welcome!

Night wing,
Not one of your better ones

Sorry. I fixed it.

It wasn't that bad

?????? But you said............

I did think it was funny.
swoosh and bush is pretty good
swoosh might not approve

Nice scooter. Nice Citabria. Nice scooter pilot. Welcome aboard.

I think it's known as a 'Roundel'.

Scoot's, scootsuit?

I believe Keith Moons Mom knitted him a sweater with it on and that started the craze.....

Never mind the R.A.F. were heroes, in the real sense.

Were the Mods the 'new' heroes?

I smell a thesis in this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNMB88gxCTE&mode=related&search=

Oh, btw, check the mod scooter in this one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uFcPjILC7k&mode=related&search=

This was the Who's first promo video, the one their agent took around clubs trying to get them gigs

Oh, and welcome swoosh, you coming up to Endless Summer in Santa Barbara next weekend?
Good folks, lots of Modern Vespa's and enough vintage bikes to keep the faith

A very good idea. Good prices at www.newenough.com -- I have the HJC SyMax, full-face flip-up.

Cheers,

--Deborah

Oh Roundel, I keep forgetting that. I can only remember what the Germans called it~
Lucky~

Welcome aboard! if you ever ride south to the great Orange County, send me and email there is a group that gets together and ride along the beach!

good luck! stay alert, and have fun.....

Ahh... But the soundtrack isn't nearly as good!!!

~Drew

Agreed! The Who is the Who!

Welcome aboard and Ahoy! Arrrrr! Happy Speak Like a Pirate Day.