Modern Vespa

Your product rocks. I've had one for every one of my scooters.

WOW - thanks Max. Your loyalty and kind words and business are greatly appreciated!

Be safe. And stay COOL!

Best,

Brian

I am ready for a new one...how about a discount code for us deserving MV readers?

Not really sure that covers your beer staying cool as well.

Call me. We'll work out a deal you can't refuse. Fair enough?

Regards,

Brian

The CoolAss covers get better with every improvement, and the current version is pretty nice! They work as advertised and by the time they wear-out you got your moneys worth. If anyone recalls, I trashed talked CoolAss many moons ago because of quality, but now its worth every penny. Great product at a great price! Thank you for keeping my seat from being a butt griddle and my red stitching from turning pink.

Thank you so very much. We are indeed on our 5th-generation of custom material - this incredible fabric with an imbedded "scrim" for strength and durability, more UV protectant and the same great heat reflectivity and water-resistance (water-proof). Happy to be saving (line stolen from a CoolAss customer) the blue-jean clad butts of the world - one rump at a time! Get off the hot seat - get a CoolAss!

Best to all,

Brian

On scooters I do this with the CoolAss. I put a small grommet on each side, around the middle of the seat on each side. I put a small bungee cord thru the grommets before closing the seat. I actually did this because a terrible storm tried to kidnap the CoolAss but it barely hung on! Now with the grommets and the small bungee it will never run away in a serious storm. It also keeps haters from stealing the cover without damaging it. I'm picture dumb but the grommet idea works great.

Good idea! I have heard of other riders using Velcro tabs and bungees over the seat, but your idea sounds best. Thanks for sharing!

Brian Herwick,

I have always loved your product. I have one from +10 years ago. I just
ordered a new one.

Bob Copeland
Minnesota

Thanks Bob. I saw your order come through and will assure it ships to Eden Prairie today. Should arrive by Friday at the latest.

And thanks again for your business, trust and loyalty! Stay safe and COOL!

Best,

Brian

Great video! I was stoked to see that the GTS I just bought came with one of the old No Pets CoolAss covers. Might need to grab a newer one though.

WOW! How did that happen?? You have a collector's item! The NO PETS covers were made only in limited supply and for a very short time.

Of course, we have made significant changes in material since then - in fact, we are in our fifth-generation now. Stronger, more durable, more UV protectant and the same great heat-reflectivity and water resistance (water proof).

Hope to earn your continued business. You'll love the new CoolAss!

And thanks for the kudos on the video. Fun to make!

Best,

Brian

Out of curiosity, has anyone tried fitting the CoolAss in the GTS under-seat seatcover cubby? Since the CA is waterproof anyway, maybe I'll swap!

GREAT question and thanks for asking. We have had some customers do just that. I'm not sure if the "cubby" has changed in any way over the past several years, but my guess is - it would be a tight fit putting a Large CoolAss in there. On our website there's a pic of the pouches we pack CoolAss in for shipment to you. Many use this for storage. A well rolled-up CoolAss - stored in a pouch is about the size of a 16 oz. beer can. The "cubby under seat" is smaller than that and thus might be a pain to use w/ CoolAss. The more the pain, the less you would use it to store. Most Vespa / Piaggio riders simply just stuff the cover under the seat. No need for special storage - the cover is durable. Some have even told me they wrap beverages in CoolAss to keep them cool in under-seat storage. Don't you just love the ingenuity??

Regardless, we hope to earn your business. Nothing like a cool, dry and protected seat. With a CoolAss of course!

Best,

Brian

All this talk and no pics of the fabulous CA seat cover? Who's gonna step up?

Hi Tony:

Okay we have a bazillion of them, but I suspect you're looking for Modern Vespa members' pics, yes? BUT - so as not to disappoint....this sent by our customer Remi in Switzerland.

MV's own generous, much-loved member Judy sent me one years ago.
I understand your wonderful product has since been improved but I can't bring myself to upgrade.

Happy to have you in the CoolAss / NO PETS family. Yes - the new material is terrific, but I say - if your NO PETS is still working well and in good shape - why change? Unless you need a back-up, of course.

Be safe and stay COOL!

Best,

Brian

No coolass cover = monkey's butt

Or - swamp ass...!

Alright, you got me. Order placed!

YOU ROCK!!

Seriously - thank you for your business and trust. Let us know how you like your new CoolAss and do send us a pic or two so we can put your name and your properly protected scoot up in lights!

Thank you!

Best,

Brian

I'll be using mine I have for the MP3 for this years scootercannonball, just won't be using it during the day time. night time use only to help keep the seat dry from possible dew forming over nite or worse yet the probable rain will most likely encounter.

Brian have you ever thought about making a whole bike/scooter cover for your product line?

or even a 3/4 top half cover?

Indeed we have thought about full, half and 3/4 covers. Initially we decided against them because earlier material versions could not be sewn with the necessary seems to make a properly fitting cover. Our newest material will, in fact, allow for seem sewing, but is a little heavier making size a problem for storage. Even a tightly rolled full or 3/4 scooter cover ends up being about the size of a large watermelon! The second deterrent is / are hot exhaust pipes. They can and will melt the material making "cool down" necessary before applying the cover. Half-bike covers would work, but can be difficult to secure without bungees or tie downs. So - bottom line - we're still looking for a solution that is easy enough to deploy and small enough to store easily, yet still be heat and waterproof.

Thanks for your post!

Be safe on that beautiful MP3!

Brian

Ciao from Italy, Brian!

Ciao, my friend! GREAT picture. And what a perfect scooter for riding the cannonball run.

You live in one of the most beautiful countries on Earth. I love Italy and have been many times - initially in Ivrea several times when working for Olivetti. Later years had us visiting for holiday and traveling from Milan to Sorento and many points in between. I love the Italian people (so wonderfully friendly and compelling) and the food and fabulous wine - among the best in the world. I must admit, however, that my favorite place to visit - being a HUGE wine lover - is Montalcino! So beautiful and so many fine wines!!

Best to you! Hope to be back to Italy soon. The Tenuta Winery people call often and want us back!

Brian

I've been procrastinating for years on getting one for my Buddy 150, but I'm riding much more lately and I scorched my biscuits just the other day. I'm gonna call and place an order soon.

Brian...my brother-in-law Ermanno Morlacchetti is the director of the Tenuta dei Marchesi Frescobaldi in Montalcino.
You can see it in this Instagram video:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_zVKJ8Dg88/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

My sister (also an agronomist) and my two grandchildren were born in Montalcino.
The oldest nephew is also graduating in agriculture to continue his father's work.

Saluti dalla bella Italia!

Tornerà presto in Italia!

We love going to San Gimignano - Tenuta Torciano Winery. Have purchased many wines there. We were lucky enough to enjoy an exceptional dinner and wine tasting there with friends in 2018.

Well, it was 104 degrees out recently and the difference in temp is obvious touching the leather on the topcase vs. the seat. Ass tested, ass approved.

Hahaha! I love that! Ass tested - ass approved!

Be safe a STAY COOL!!

Best,

Brian

I've seen ads for these. I might just have to pick one up. I just ordered a seat cover for the Stella. I may have to have one of these, too.

Thanks for all the positive feedback. Reviews are important info.

Always a pleasure. Our DS-M or Medium size is a near perfect fit for Stella. Hope to earn your business.

Always a pleasure. Our DS-M or Medium size is a near perfect fit for Stella. Hope to earn your business.

Hi Brian,

Have you made one a little larger for the newer MP3 500s?

Thanks!

Marty

Thanks for your question about MP3 500 fit. We actually increased the length of our XL size to accommodate MP3 - several years ago, but I'm not sure any "newer" models would work. If you wouldn't mind, measure the overall length of your seat and its width at the widest part. Our XL cover is essentially 48" long by 34" wide. Let me know how your seat measures out.

Thank you!

Best,

Brian

See the MP3 500 seat below (sitting on a table at a dealership!) and with a CoolAss XL on it. Note that it is a teeny bit short.

Thanks Brian,

My seat is about 44" x 20". It is the Piaggio gel seat, but I think it is the same size as the original seat.

I bought the XL a couple of years ago and it just won't go on far enough to stay on.
I got my first Cool Ass years ago for my MP3 250 and then got another one for my first 500 which I think was about a 2009. Both fit perfectly.

Thanks,


Marty

Thanks Marty. 48 x 34 should work on your seat. Did you hold the tape measure close to and against the seat - to assure a good allocation for it's dips and rises?