Modern Vespa

I hope this is allowed, the guidelines said I was welcome to introduce myself... Hope this is the right place!

I'm 17 years old and wanted a vespa since I was probably 13. haha, I'm hoping to get one before I leave for college next year, as I'll be traveling an hour away and would much rather have something more gas efficent then my Nissan altima(Which is good, but still)..
I'm a senior this coming fall in highschool and am wanting to become a tattoo Artist. I hope to be attending The Art Institute of Charlotte, NC next year.
I love animals, and naming inanimate objects. :}
I have two rats, Brom and Waffle,
A bearded Dragon, Emmett
My 2000 Nissan altima, Bruce
and I just ordered my Sony Vaio pink laptop (No name yet)


I hope to get a Vespa GTS 250. or a LX 150.
I like the way the 150 looks, but the 250 will be faster.. and therefore what I need to tackle the interstate and charlotte traffic. :-/

I want a white(Or Yellow! BRIGHT yellow!) one and I would love to find a pinup girl decal to put on the front!
Thanks for reading!


~Krista~



Edited for pictures:
Me and the boyfriend this past prom :
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/Kristaxhoward/Prom018.jpg

Emmett:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/Kristaxhoward/Emmett014.jpg

Brom and Waffle:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/Kristaxhoward/2-3-08013.jpg

I forgot Bruce. :
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm88/Kristaxhoward/CAR009.jpg

Hi Krista, welcome to "our" world here on MV. Greetings from me in Western Australia.

Did you know that Vespa have released the GTS 300 Super in Europe?.... mmm, that's more my cup of tea. Not that I can afford one!!

Hey Krista!!

welcome to MV..lots of really cool scooterists here.

check out this thread: Do You TATTOO?

Thank you guys!

Paul - I actually found pictures about the GTS 300 last night while browsing for pictures and stuff. Very nice.

Nick and Susan- Thank you for the link! I'm browsing now. I cant wait until I turn 18. :-/


Edit: Forgot to mention, I was looking for helmets on, none other, ebay and found some cute ones I like.. Before I ask the question, I am definetly mechanically challenged. The helmets are rated for 50-125 ccs. The GTS 250 is 250cc's so I could NOT use these helmets, could I?

Welcome to MV! You'll find a lot of answers to your modern Vespa questions here. As for the GTS vs LX - you'll probably discover that the GTS better suits your needs, particularly if you are planning on freeway riding. You may also want to see if any GT200s are in your area.

Harnadem: thank you! I've actually tried to see if there any groups or anything locally but am having trouble. i actually ended up contacting "Charlotte Vespas" which is a shop in, charlotte, and may go up there one day.


Updated my first post to show off my babies and the boyfriend.

......Welcome Krista .....you'll find some other members from the Charlotte area....just run a search on members......Anyhoo- i admire the fact that your trying to learn as much as possible beforehand....you must be a good student......also, just remember a "cute helmet" is the last thing you need to worry about if you are involved in an accident .....run a search on all the helmet info also........Don't be afraid to ask questions.....but 1000's of topics are searchable...... I live in Atlanta, but go through Charlotte alot (as in next week)....i have a home in Ashe county, near Boone.......what a beautiful state NC is

ps: just a thought......Emmitt and the field mice don't live in the same cage do they

godoggo ~

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Hello Godoggo!
Thats a good idea, thank you!
I'm actually a terrible student, I have the worst trouble paying attention. But I love researching, I go this with everything; Phones, Cars, Animals, books; before I buy anything. haha!
Yes, i know, thats why I was asking about the CC's... I wasnt sure exactly what they meant and if I cant use it for my vespa then it's out.

Thank you!

P.S. haha.. No, right now my rats are three of Emmett, so they would probably kill him. Both are spoiled and living in "mansions".
~Krista~

Greetings and welcome. This is the nicest bunch of people you could ever meet on the net.

Welcome to Modern Vespa! I hope you find your dream Vesap soon. I haven't been happier since I found my GTS.

Welcome! go for the GTS! you'll love it. its great for both city and highway.

Welcome to our forum, Krista.

Assuming that you don't already have your Class M motorcycle endorsement, then I highly recommend getting your riding permit and signing up for the Basic RiderCourse from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

It takes 15 hours over the course of 4 days. If you pass the tests at the end, you will be given a license on the spot. In many states (like Pennsylvania), it's free, but it can cost up to around $250. Highly recommended -- you'll learn a lot about counter-steering, accident avoidance, etc. in a much more hands-on approach than you can read out of a book or online.

Typically, the MSF site will provide the bikes (200-250cc motorcycles) and has helmets you can borrow (or bring your own).

Welcome Krista!

Great first post-sweet pics.

Good luck with your Vespa purchase.

You know, it's a sad state of affairs when a Nissan Altima is considered a gas-guzzler.

We get 27.5 mpg with our 2006 Nissan Altima.

Thank you all!!!


Marcster: I'm on the North Carolina DMV site to look around about getting my motorcycle permit/lisence and went to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, but I'm not quite sure where to go to sign up for classes? Do I call the number of the place I want to take the class?
Will I be able to go alone at 17? If I passed the class would I get my lisense?
My Altima gets such nice class milage, but, as a teenager I throughly enjoy joyriding.

Here is link to class sites in NC!

http://nm.msf-usa.org/msf/ridercourses.aspx?state=NC

Have fun and good luck.

Krista! We have a lot in common. I am also a female rat lover looking to get a GTS with a love of art and tattoos Instead of becoming a tattoo artist, though, I became a jeweler. Getting a vespa is a great idea. 8) Do a search for MSF courses in your area. I am doing mine through a private school in Northern Virginia.

I absolutely adore the babies (even the beardie). Which one is Brom and which one is Waffle? The dark one looks a lot like my dear departed Misty and Luna.

!!! eee! Brom is the darker one and Waffle is the lighter, I have a dream of being a rat breeder and maybe starting rat shows in the south east!!

Thank you for complimenting them <3 they are my children, really.

From nose-poking on one of the sites off of the page Battlewagon linked to:

"Persons interested in attending a BRC must be 16 years of age or older. Students under the age of 18 must have the written consent of a parent or guardian. You do not need to possess a driver's license or learners permit to take the course."

It sounds like if your parents will sign off on it that you can take the course and get your license, no problem.

*dance*
!! sweet!