Modern Vespa

Witch is correct the LX kit fits the S

all the boltings fit in existing holes apart from 2, you need to drill 2 holes in the plastic horn cover (that I hated doing) then the holes underneath are there

but once the front bars and rack is on you dont see any holes at all

Im glad I dont it as I personally think it looks good and finishes it off

That's a beauty, Rat! Get my Tang baby in two days!!!! YES! Day-off from work, too! C'mooooooon Friday.....

I took my motorcycle class again after failing last month with a -28 (can only miss 20 points to pass), and I aced it. I took it on my scoot this time and did totally fine. Driving a scooter is 1000 times easier than a motorcycle. Now I just gotta wait til Monday to go to the Dmv and get my licence. About time!

Congrats man!!!
Having a bummer weekend here. My S150 is kinda being held up at the dealer because they kinda lagged on getting the financing all hooked up and... bah, whatever... It wasn't me, that's all I know. Didn't think it would take a week or more for the buying process to actually happen. It's not like buying a car, which is almost too quick. I WAS dying to get my bike, but now I'm absolutely crushed not to be riding this weekend.

Oh well, Monday might be the day I guess.
*sigh*

That does suck...but the buying process shouldn't take that long. I walked in to the dealership, told them I want this scoot, they said ok we'll get the paperwork going...an hour later I'm out the door with the scooter. I had to sign like 20 different papers but it still only took an hour. Just chill out, its worth the wait.

On a side note, I ordered a floor mat for my scoot, cost 60 bucks...expected to wait a week to get it..got it 3 days later. Scootwest.com is awesome. Fast shipping and everything. They have all the stuff the dealership has but for a little bit less. For someone like me who has to save every bit of cash thats a good thing. My chrome licence plate cover took a week and a half from amazon but atleast it came at the same time as my mat lol. My scooters starting to look spiffy. Now for the needlessly expensive top box....

*sigh*

I'll just be happy to have mine...

There's no way this should take this long. Monday is my cut-off day.... no scooter = refund.

What are they doing? Are they a bunch of toddlers? You should already have your scooter by now. That would make me so angry. I'd complain to the head guy and tell him his dealership is total crap. They should hurry it up! GRR my biggest pet peeve is when people get in my way and when people stop me from getting what I want. Totaly not cool what they are doing to you.

Yeah, I'm done. Tomorrow being Monday, either I ride home on my S150 or I'm going to ask for a refund of my downpayment.... Very, very bummed. We'll see if I have good news tomorrow. Thanks for the support. I'm not good at being angry, and I'm generally a push over....this is too much.

The S is one cool little scoot! You are all lucky to own one.

Goin' to the Dmv today to get my licence. Yay.

I just ordered one and I'm wondering how good it is, is it sturdy and all that? Pictures would be great if anyone has one. ALSO the SX appeal bag? I'm wondering how well that holds up to the weather? how big? etc...pictures of that too please lol.

Awesome man! Congrats and your S looks great!!
As for me, my Tang S will be delivered to my house tomorrow night!

Pics soon!

Congrats scnooby she's a beaut but then I'm a little biased.

So yay, I got my Faco rack. It looks awesome. Now for the luggage bag. Any suggestions? I'm thinking of getting this Iron Rider Main bag. 95 bucks on Amazon. Looks good..but a bit expensive for a bag, ya think?

Heres more pictures of my scoot. With Faco rack and Iron Rider bag. Cool Beans.

Woooo! Got my S 150, peeps!!! I'll post pics soon of my Tangerine Dream, and I would have sooner but I've been riding every chance I get! Oh my god I'm so into this little bike it's not even funny.

Man I wish I could ride more during the week, but it won't be my main commuter bike for a little while until I get my new work location...

Did a 50 mile ride on Sunday, and it was soooooooooooo rad.

Pics soon!

Awesome! Glad you finally got it. Good choice, huh? Awesome little scoot. Take lots of pictures so I'm not the only one, lol.

Coming together quite nicely scnooby. That Iron Rider bag looks bigger than the sx bag and others on the market. You'll be surprised how much room you'll need for longer excursions and commuting. Looking forward to those pics nipomo. Gotta love them S150's & S50's too.

I do like that luggage..

EDIT: So I took it back and got my money back. Thats it. Don't buy a side stand, its not worth it when your scoot tips over in a small gust of wind.

Where are all the S pictures? We need more! I'll just have to take even more pictures of mine! I know you guys love seeing the same black Vespa over and over lol.

2011 Vespa S 150 i.e.

She's only 2 weeks old and came with a Vespa helmet, upgraded touring seat, and rear grab bar all for free!

I painted the horn cover and engine access panel matte black.

Lovely! White - my favourite colour for a Vespa.
Same seat as my s125

wow its a great white vespa...!great two tone colouring!
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Yo what happened? 5 whole days without a picture of an S? I wanna see more! Wheres your pictures, Nipomo?

My first post (well, second...), with a crappy photo of my S50 when brand new!



Still to come:
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-And something like this

Give it some love, people! Lets see your S!

Hi everyone
just picked up the above for my wife, and have bought faco rear rack for it.
had a brief look last night and cant seem to work out where it fits. can anyone post any pics of one fitted and how it fits under the seat please.
Also is there a smaller height seat that is available to fit or alternatively adjustable shocks that would reduce seat height?
Thanks
David

I just got my S 150 yesterday (woohoo!), so i am a total newbie to this Vespa ownership experience, but I realized the common rear rack dilemma... I have read on this forum, on other threads, about malfunctioning of foldable rear racks. Why do most people have foldable racks anyway? Is there something awesome about foldable racks that I am missing? I am just wary of the things I read about them...

Which non-foldable rack do you all recommend for "S"
How about this one? Anyone bought this before?
http://www.scooterwest.com/item_details/LX-top-case-rack-FACO/230

Thanks for all of your help!

HA!!! I've been so busy riding I've totally neglected to post some pics!
I'll get some up this weekend! Loving my little orange bike!

Cheers!

Hey S owners,
I have a question is it very uncomfortable to ride for 2 person on sports seat??

I don't recommend riding with two people on an S. Maybe on one of the 250-300cc scoots, but this scoot is too small. dangerous with too much weight. uncomfortable = potentialy dangerous. I'd never let anyone ride with me.

As for the Faco rack question people, I own the folding rack and it works fine fits perfect. Its a no-brainer to put it on. figure it out its not hard. I know its stupid they don't include instructions but thats because its easy enough.

The S/LX/LXV 150 are fine for two up. Many do it often. Some even do it on 50s. I wouldn't recommend doing it with the sport seat. The passenger would be uncomfortable & at risk of sliding right off the rear of the seat.

Ride with the wife & sometimes my daughters on my S150. We solved the
problem with topcase & backrest pad. You could also do the same with an LX or ET backrest/sissy bar. The LX/S frame is roughly the size of a P series or a GP Lammy simular braking & handling so 2 up is'nt too bad .

There now post 667 I've been purged

Here is my S-150.

Hi, this is my new Vespa S50 It's a wonderful scoot and I'm very happy with my choice.

I have an issue aligning the headlight as they say in the user manual but unfortunately I don't have access to the screw, there's a very tight space. Can anybody help me on this one?

Kindest regards.

I had the same problem. You have to remove the front cover beneath the headlight. Pop off the Piaggio medallion (there is a clip on one side) and remove the screw at the top and bottom of the cover. Once the cover is off, you can adjust the headlight easily.

Thanks backfill, I managed to align it following your advice. Thanks a million>

Here is my orange S150ie.







 
 

Tomcat, those are some awesome artistic photos of your S!

Another break in the S thread! Been 10 days you guys! I would have even more pictures of my scoot up if my camera didn't break. Lets get some fresh pics up in here!