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Just saw this on the BBC:

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Holy crap! Those folks are some kind of determined aren't they?! Razz emoticon
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Hi All,
I sure hope they got some good rain gear on!

Ride safe, Ride long.
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I don't think the rain gear they have on is working too well.
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So, which one is ahead of the pack AND still running? Razz emoticon

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I guess scooters in that area are sold with optional pontoons?

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Amphibious Vespa anyone??? They make cars that go on water and land, why not a Vepsa Waterscooter.........A "Wooter"
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George H wrote:
Amphibious Vespa anyone??? They make cars that go on water and land, why not a Vepsa Waterscooter.........A "Wooter"
You beat me to it! Razz emoticon Took the words right out of my mouth... amphibious Vespa!
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How about one for the air with inflatable bags similar to those waitresses.

It would be a Hooterscooter.
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There's actually promotional videos from Lambretta in the late 50's of a guy riding a series 1 or a series 2 ON A RIVER. He pulls up to it on land, unfolds out some pontoons or something, and it goes naval ...using the rear wheel to SLOWLY paddle him across whatever body of water he couldn't be bothered with driving around. Maybe someone can dig it up.

IIRC, i think it had an exhaust that pointed more upwards. That's the rub - you could probably submerge the bottom 8" of your scooter ... but it can't be higher than the level of your exhaust ( unless you extended it upwards to a higher point ). The next most crucial area would likely be your flywheel, where you'd lose any spark if water got on your points and stopped them sparkin.
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I call shenanigans.

That couldn't ever possibly happen, it would be silly and unsafe.

Plus Jess doesn't need another project, and the Channel has already been crossed on a Vespa.

Where can I get one? Don't have one of those yet...


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looks like a regular Portland or Seattle day to me.
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that looks FUN!!!
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