Modern Vespa

Hi all,

Just want to introduce myself since I have been lurking for a while. I have a 2024 Vespa GTV that I enjoy riding around the Albuquerque, NM, area.

I had been scooter-curious for years, following the adventures of Steve at Scooter In The Sticks and some other folks. A couple years ago, I traded in my old Goldwing for a Yamaha Zuma 125 Then last year I traded the Zuma for the GTV.

Enjoying the chatter and wealth of info here. Here's a shot of my GTV:

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Nice scooter! Welcome. Goldwing to scooter, that is a slight difference.

My wife and I spent many happy miles and years on the Wing, but eventually moved away from it. It made me laugh to trade in the Wing for the tiny Zuma (a straight swap -- no cash involved).

I have other motorcycle to ride, most regularly/reliably a 2016 Triumph Street Twin.

Hi!
Albuquerque Desert. i think the pic with the vespa in the background has those two dudes.
I am fanat of Vespa and Breaking Bad!

Welcome to MV wordguy.

Welcome to MV. My first major out of state travel was to Albuquerque! Fascinating area...would love to ride there...especially when it's winter here!

Lovely scoot and welcome to MV. There are some great riding area all over that region.

If you're planning to ride gravel roads a lot, I might recommend getting an extension on the front mudguard. That will help minimize stone damage on the underside.

I have a Scooter Lab guard from the UK. Easy install and it's a good product.

https://slukshop.uk/product-category/sluk-guard/

I haven't seen those two dudes lately, but their lawyer was in town recently

It's pretty easy to find a lot of the BB and Better Call Saul locations around town. (And other movies too -- there's a big film business around here.)

Thanks! The riding is pretty good here. I am originally from the northeast, so I sometimes miss the great twisties we had back there. Otoh I ride pretty much year 'round here. There's a few good riding days every month.

Good idea, thanks. On my triumph Street Twin (motorcycle) I have a sump guard on for that reason. So far the Vespa has been on good paved roads, but I might look into that extension.

We were stationed there '03-'05. Loved it, once we got used to the altitude. Rode a Sportster I had customized before factory delivery.

Although a Texan, I eventually learned to enjoy New Mexico-Mex. Christmas on my sauces, please!

Traveled to the four corners of the state for work. Loved the twisties headed to Silver City, the short, steep ride up the east side of Sandia, the inky black riding I-25 to Las Cruces at night, millions of migratory birds flying around Elephant Butte, and shopping the square in Santa Fe.

Welcome. This is a great forum, well moderated.

Christmas for sure! Lots of great riding here. Still pretty dark going to Las Cruces, though maybe not as dark as when you were here.