Modern Vespa

Whoa!

The front left tyre has a not-very-slow puncture - losing 7psi a day. Unless I can guarantee getting that fixed by Monday (I'll try) I don't think it's a brilliant idea for you to ride it in that condition.

OK, tyres ordered and booked for swapping out on Friday. I'll get CBS to do all the work this time (I normally just take the wheels in) as I need the rear brake disc changing as well - and I just know if I attempt that I'll round off the hex holes or shear a bolt. Best left to those who will probably do the same, but have the equipment to hand to rectify it!

So Monday's expedition still looks viable.

.... except for the fact that my A2 restriction isn't up until the 24th of September

can't you sling something into the exhaust so that it comes in under the 33bhp mark? have you got any spare X9s hanging about?

I thought it WAS actually under the 33bhp mark. Not officially but actually!

It's over at the crank, but under at the wheels. So if you get a dyno certificate you can appease Plod if they get inquisitive. I haven't though...

There's Ed's X9 250 - but that needs a SAS (secondary air system) pipe replacing - it sounds rather loud at the moment! I've got the pipe but haven't found a tuit yet.

Hrumph.

over at the crank but under at the wheels .... hmm.... i'd love to take the beast but i'll leave it to you jim to decide. if i do mash a pedestrian under the wheels we can always get a dyno certificate so the insurance isn't invalidated

Fine by me!

The logistics of your getting here, then to Brighton without leaving Bill hanging around all day needs consideration though.

meh. i can do logistics. naturally you'll need to be there to show me how to operate the beast.

Not a problem. The big problem is prising some mouldy mugs out of Ed's grime-buster's nightmare of a room - and then getting them squeeky clean - so I can offer tea/coffee when you get here.

Then mostly B roads to Brighton!

Would you believe B roads scare me a bit ? Give me a fast a road with cars pulling out on you all the time any day of the week.

I think it's about time we all met up again so why don't we all meet at the Pilot Public House 68 River Way Charlton SE10 OBE which is in spitting distance of the 02 Arena on the afternoon of October the 11th ?

The Pub is a real gem and the food is pretty good as well plus there is plenty of parking.

I'm going - how about you all ?

Bill XX

Going to post it on the rallies thread.

What time are you thinking of setting off on Monday, Jim? Would you mind if I tagged along? It's not too far from Hammersmith to "SW London".

Cheers,

David

guess what troops ..

hospital yesterday ... was told everything fine and fixing lovely .. another six weeks with no weight on leg .. then guess what .. start walking my boy and get rid of one of the sticks .. so looks like christmas i will be on my vespa ... yippee .. will be about 2 years before im 100% ok .. but its a good start ...
love to all

That's great news mate. Better than expected or just expected ?

What are the chances of seeing you in October ?

Plus the ride to yours in later September of course.

Bill X

that's brilliant news spider hope your pins n needles have cleared up too ... will be great to see the pair of you back on two wheels again

That's excellent news Spider!!

My weekend nearly hit the skids today, the B&B for Sunday night called to say they have over booked six rooms and I am one of the unlucky 6 who now has no room. I called a few places and found this place in Sandown: http://www.sandownmanor.co.uk/ £37 a night, I have booked that, as it is 1/2 the price of the previous place.

I will be in Brighton as early as I can, I am leaving Isle of Wight early (about 6.00) Monday. I may meet up with my brother inlaw and sister inlaw if they are around for lunch.

I won't be able to make the trip to Spiders house in September as my schedule gets all wonky for a while in September. I should make the Pilot Inn, but if my sister gives birth (the baby is due in October) it may be a different story.

I'd be delighted if you tagged along. As to what time we're leaving, that's down to genie's 'logistics'.

Spider - bloody fan-tan-stic news.

I'm going to be in Brighton weather permitting. 8)
If the weekends weather turns bad i'm not going to bother.
Rain is no fun......so fingers crossed!

The weather is going to be cracking mate. I am going to dress head to foot in waterproofs all weekend. That will guarantee the hottest Bank Holiday since time begun.

i'm sorry but i can't follow the plan for this weekend in this thread

is the plan to meet at carluccios at 10.00am in brighton on sunday morning?

if it is, i can come for breakfast at carluccios but i need to get back to london by by 3.00pm at the latest.

genie, i'd be delighted to take you on my bike if you're happy to make it a fleeting visit. it would be an honour to have you ride bitch with me again.

i have to get back to london by 3.00 because my mum is 70 this friday and we have a weekend of celebtations planned. let me know what you think.

Carluccios at 10am is Monday morning Kam but as I'm kicking my heels this Sunday I'm happy to ride down to both days because lets face it I could do with the practice.
It's going to be great weather on both days.

Bill X

So the Fox isn't selling either on the Auto Trader,Gumtree or Ebay which I think is down to 3 things. No one knows what it is,everyone is on holiday and it's in a colour that no one likes and this means I may not be able to buy the new shape Ford Ka that I have waiting in a compound . I've already nicknamed it the Dwarf Shark but if the Fox doesn't go this month I'll release it. It would be a shame because I'm getting the Ka at below cost as the price was agreed before the recent price increases.
Arse.

But what to do next huh ? Keep the Fox and buy a tatty scoot for the winter months or the same but sell the Hornet and buy a 300 in yellow.

Decisions decisions.

Bill X

why don't you re-list the fox in a couple of weeks? august is crap for everything business-related. try again in early to mid- september when indulgent parents are getting ready to buy cars for their university-bound offspring.

kam - i'd be honoured to be your bitch on monday but i think i'm going to take jim up on his offer to ride the three-wheeled monster. if things don't go to plan with his tyre change then i'd be very happy to ride down with you

Great news, Spider!!

Have a nice bank hol, everyone. I'll be working (but it's not so bad, we had a premature bank holiday weekend last w/e, which is why I'll be working this Monday).

Genie,

How's the TomTom working out? I'd love to buy the Zumo, but I'm not convinced I can justify £450.

I was thinking of a TomTom (even the basic one) + wired headphones + (possibly) the Givi satnav handlebar bag. Main reason I want one is so that I can get it to plan a route along scenic/twisty B-roads and then give me directions when I get lost.

Cheers,

David

we used the TomTom 720 to do exactly that on our trip to Cornwall and it worked brilliantly. it's one of few models that actually come with wired headphones - most of the newer units force you to go with bluetooth, which is a pain in the neck. you can also advance plan a route in quite a lot of detail using waypoints. i love it. only downside is that you can't plan a route online and download it into the unit but that didn't turn out to be as much of a problem as i thought it would. I bought a reconditioned unit for £190 on tottenham court road. highly recommended.

in other news .... insurance now sorted, i am now covered to ride borrowed bikes and the policy was £50 cheaper than the one i'm presently on so i got money back!

Well done on the insurance.

Jim,
everyones
taking
the piss
out of you
on the bug fix
thread!

Aren't
you
getting
grumpy

Enough CRLFs. Genie do you want an ET4 for a week?

xx

Jim,
everyones
taking
the piss
out of you
on the bug fix
thread!


Aren't
you
getting
grumpy

Enough CRLFs. Genie do you want an ET4 for a week?

xx

I got a good deal on a gps a while back from these guys http://www.gpsw.co.uk/cats/cl3_383.html . They often have reconditioned stock, and at the moment I see they have decent deals on garmin bike bundles (incl mounts), as well as a v cheap mobile phone package for TT5 (in the "sale" section, iirc). No connection, just a happy customer.

Now there's an offer!

GPS systems

I made a reply in the link above giving an overview of a programme called tyre which you can use along with the tomtom, might be useful.

Hot machine -

Vespa PX, 2006, fresh MOT. Metallic blue.

Wants £1250.

Fair price? I'm going to look at it anyway.

What's wrong with a post-it note with the directions on it taped to your clocks ?

Bill xx

Oh Joy of joy's tomorrow. New Reg's going out on Tuesday and at least 40 cars going out to locate and prep.

Nice.

Bill X

Good advice on the Fox Genie. It's got 8 days to run so if it doesn't go I'll do that and re-list it in mid September.
Oh Boy do I want a white Ford Ka and a yellow Vespa 300 Super.

Doug:
(particularly the double post)

genie:
Excellent work on the insurance! Who is that with? Makes me wonder if I should maybe inform my insurer I've passed my test... I had sort of assumed they would reduce my premium by a tenner and charge me a fifteen pound admin fee. Was going to wait til renewal time - anyone reckon it's [likely to make a significant difference to the premium|worth declaring]?

bill i was going to paint my Vespa 300 GTS yellow next year ...

Great price I think; I presume it's like this one!

Mind you, you could have an LML in Midnight blue for £1800 (no MOTs) and I've been told they're better built than the Vespas.

Isn't yours that really unusual (and consequently great) blue colour?

Spider, great news on your recovery. Hopefully all that nerve damage will resolve given time....

How about the old ET4 colour Tobacco. Would look smick... (new word for me from an Aussie guy on the forum). I hate yellow.

That's not your ET4 is it Doug? That colour is pretty quality. My paint needs work (I've just completed a temporary gaffer tape touch up on it - looks fairly "rat") and am weighing up a change of colour.

i'm with carole nash. there is some discounted offer going on at the moment, which i got in on .... that's tpft only, and i'm only insured third-party to ride other people's scoots.

given those conditions if doug's offer is still open i would gladly take it ... are you trying to free up some parking space? though i still plan to ride the fucko to brighton on monday.