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Hey all, since i began my scooter journey 18 months ago, i've encountered many resources..and many great people.

Living in No. VA.. there aren't many (any?) good scooter shops.
Recently, one in Arlington, VA fell under new management and i like them!
https://www.lamotowashington.com/
Nicola Federici is the service manager.. seems like a great guy.. and is Italian. He's familiar with Minarelli also!
They sell and service Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi.
Small place with a giant, friendly attitude!

Edit: corrected Nicola's name.
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I used them once with good results. and usually a good inventory of new Vespas
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I just bought my '24 GTV at MotoRichmond in Richmond, VA last weekend! Chelsea and Erica were both awesome and had a great buying experience. I've only used their service center once on my previous Triumph T120 for it's (second) 1st service. It was fine, no complaints. They were busy so I had to wait a while, but they're all courteous there and it's a great shop!
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Sounds like 2 good options in No. Va! Good to know!
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chesapeake cycles in annapolis and moto richmond are also both very much GTG.
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I just bought my '24 GTV at MotoRichmond in Richmond, VA last weekend! Chelsea and Erica were both awesome and had a great buying experience. I've only used their service center once on my previous Triumph T120 for it's (second) 1st service. It was fine, no complaints. They were busy so I had to wait a while, but they're all courteous there and it's a great shop!
I also bought my 2021 GTS 300 Supers at MotoRichmond. I get my bikes serviced there as well. I live in Powhatan, which is only a 40 minute ride there. Chelsea and her staff are great folks to deal with.
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armedferret wrote:
chesapeake cycles in annapolis and moto richmond are also both very much GTG.
I purchased mine from Chesapeake and they did my 600 mi service. I met the owner, nice guy that delivered mine to me in his pickup truck. Takes a while to get an appointment and their main focus is on Indian motorcycles not scooters. but they are a competent service option...
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Bought my BV 350 from Chesapeake - they were very helpful, and got the bike delivered to my home - in New England...
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I added these to this list that i found https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic187165#2743144
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There's a recently opened Piaggio/Vespa dealer in my neighborhood here at the beach in Delaware. https://www.scootersbythebeach.com/
Rick sells a full line including Liberty, BVs, all the Vespas. Nice guy. Small shop. Not sure how much service work he is doing.
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I added that to the Wiki for Delaware
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