Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:02:41 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 LX150 2015 GTS (on the bench) 2017 BV 350
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Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 LX150 2015 GTS (on the bench) 2017 BV 350
Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
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Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:02:41 +0000 quote
skids wrote:
That's a solid modern deal o' the day price for that bike.
Agreed. Yeah, it's got a bit of mileage, but it's like new compared to some of Leuthold's bikes. And we know you just rode it only to the donut shop on sunny days. I think it should give the buyer more than their money's worth of enjoyment.

Maybe tape a baggie with a couple of donuts to get more attention?
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:08:10 +0000

Molto Verboso
2009 Vespa S50(LX150 motor swap), 2006 Vespa GTS250ie
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Molto Verboso
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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:08:10 +0000 quote
Sweet moped.


Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:10:21 +0000

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2005 Vespa GT200
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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:10:21 +0000 quote
It's not a motorcycle
It's not a scooter
It's not a moped
It's a VESPA !
A category of It's own.
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:21:23 +0000

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2016 GTS 300 Settantesimo Grigio Pulsar
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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:21:23 +0000 quote
I agree! I always say, "my Vespa!"
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:05:15 +0000

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Piaggio Beverly 300 ie - 2012
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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:05:15 +0000 quote
mpfrank wrote:
You "air pedal" it?
Mopeds over here legally needed pedals in the past. But that pedal rule is long gone. Now it is 50cc or less, max speed of 45km/h.
Most mopeds you see over here, by very far the large majority, are 50cc scooters.
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:12:00 +0000

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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:12:00 +0000 quote
RRider wrote:
Yep. One of the key benefits of using Vespa as a city mobile over here is that mopeds and bicycles are allowed to park on sidewalks. I just parked my Sprint so that the register plate was against the nearest building as it is the most visible difference to a moped Vespa.
(...)
Indeed, another benefit in your advantage of confusing moped scooters with motorcycle scooters.

Same rule over here. Moped scooters have a number plate starting with "S" while motorcycle scooters have one starting with "M".
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:22:20 +0000

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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:22:20 +0000 quote
RRider wrote:
(...)
See, term motorcycle comes from 'motor'...kind of obvious part, refers to the engine...but the 'cycle' comes from bicycle, which is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedals.
(...)

The first bicycles did not have pedals. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_bicycle
Bicycle simply means 2 wheels.
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:24:21 +0000

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Red Devil SH150i (9,000)
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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:24:21 +0000 quote
Cosmos wrote:
But if I'm defending myself in court over a speeding violation, I'll be the first to point out to the judge that it's a moped. "Are you sure the radar gun is still calibrated"?
Cops barely write cars tickets here. When I'm running across the bridge on my SH at 72ish, I slap the bike like a horse as I pass the HYPO parked in the middle
Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:28:52 +0000

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2006 LX150
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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:28:52 +0000 quote
People who are not qualified to comment frequently do BECAUSE of their lack of qualifications. It's a Dunning-Kruger thing. Folks don't know what they don't know. Everyone's uncle had a Harley or a Honda Elite or whatever. As musician I often find myself in conversations with civilians who wanna confidently talk shop. It can sometimes require more patience than I know how to find. But even WE don't all agree on what defines a moped - can't expect better of some casual observer.

Having said all that, a co-worker referred to my Vespa as a moped and I kinda wanted to bludgeon him with a stapler.

I didn't ACT on it. I just IMAGINED it.
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:23:30 +0000

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Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:23:30 +0000 quote
In Northern Nevada (the New Northern California dontcha know) where it is illegal to filter or lane split on a motorcycle something registered as a "Moped" that is under 50cc and under a certain horsepower/top speed it is perfectly legal to ride in the bike lane on the side of the road.

In other words if you have one of those plates that visibly says "moped" on the back of your scoot you can legally lane split and filter here!

I recently bought a theft recovery Piaggio Liberty 150 with every intention of swapping the motor with a "moped" registered and plated Liberty 50 for the express purpose of doing just that. When I am making the afternoon run to the grocery store for a forgotten ingredient for the gourmet dinner I am preparing and traffic is all screwed up I can just zoom along in the bike lane up to the front at any light.

Nevada has some really stupid vehicle regulations that feel very much like they were enacted on purpose to thwart new immigrants to the state from other states chiefly California. For example there are fines in the thousands of dollars if you move here and fail to register your vehicle within 30 days to Nevada. The DMV is severely underfunded and therefore understaffed and has to be the worst in the nation. If you thought the California DMV system was bad you really need to visit Reno and truly experience hell on earth. They have several armed guards on duty for each shift and as soon as someone raises their voice over the incredible stupidity of the Nevada DMV they are escorted from the premises. Reminds me of a Seinfeld episode, no soup for you and out you go.

Anyway while some of you may take offense at your vehicle being referred to as a moped I am actively seeking official legal status for my vehicle as such and looking forward to proudly displaying the word "Moped" on the back of mine!
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:10:02 +0000

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Red Devil SH150i (9,000)
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Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:10:02 +0000 quote
DiBiasio wrote:
People who are not qualified to comment frequently do BECAUSE of their lack of qualifications. It's a Dunning-Kruger thing. Folks don't know what they don't know. Everyone's uncle had a Harley or a Honda Elite or whatever. As musician I often find myself in conversations with civilians who wanna confidently talk shop. It can sometimes require more patience than I know how to find. But even WE don't all agree on what defines a moped - can't expect better of some casual observer.

Having said all that, a co-worker referred to my Vespa as a moped and I kinda wanted to bludgeon him with a stapler.

I didn't ACT on it. I just IMAGINED it.
Reminds me when I windsurfed. People would ask me if it was fun

When people would say I was going so fast They thought I had a motor on it. They were worth talking to.
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:36:50 +0000

Molto Verboso
2009 Vespa S50(LX150 motor swap), 2006 Vespa GTS250ie
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Molto Verboso
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Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:36:50 +0000 quote
DiBiasio wrote:
People who are not qualified to comment frequently do BECAUSE of their lack of qualifications. It's a Dunning-Kruger thing.
We have someone like this (partner of a relative) at family gatherings. Ask them what they think! It's like passing an idiot the ball so she can score on her own net lol
DiBiasio wrote:
Having said all that, a co-worker referred to my Vespa as a moped and I kinda wanted to bludgeon him with a stapler.

I didn't ACT on it. I just IMAGINED it.
Well... there's always next time
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:13:47 +0000

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2013 BV350
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Location: Sacramento, California
 
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Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:13:47 +0000 quote
As a 2013 BV 350 owner, I'm curious. How did it break down?
OP
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:24:09 +0000

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BV400, Primavera 150, Yamaha Zuma 125
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Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:24:09 +0000 quote
One of the bearings in the rear hub was destroyed, so the shop told me. I think it happened when I hit a bad patch of poorly repaired road.
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:43:12 +0000

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Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:43:12 +0000 quote
The DMV got really confused when I registered my '62 VBB. It clearly would have to be registered as a motorcycle at 150cc but they seemed to have trouble figuring it out.
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:44:11 +0000

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2013 BV350
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Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:44:11 +0000 quote
Thanks J.
Mark
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 17:26:32 +0000

Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 LX150 2015 GTS (on the bench) 2017 BV 350
Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11667
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
 
Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 LX150 2015 GTS (on the bench) 2017 BV 350
Joined: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:46:39 +0000
Posts: 11667
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 17:26:32 +0000 quote
JKJ-FZ6 wrote:
One of the bearings in the rear hub was destroyed, so the shop told me. I think it happened when I hit a bad patch 5 miles of poorly repaired road.
FTFY A truly regrettable routing decision.
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:24:04 +0000

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2020 GTS300 HPE/2022 Triumph Rocket 3R
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Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:24:04 +0000 quote
I'm SO old........that these beautiful little bikes, or similar, are what I think of when someone says 'moped'.





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