Modern Vespa

I know there is a nice thread noting age and location but is there a way to just identify OHIO owners? I am new to cycle riding and would really like to talk to someone one-on-one about do's and don'ts and upgrades and downgrades. I love this site. What a help it has been in getting to a comfort level to buy an MP3 500. Thanks for any help you may be able to throw my way.

From another Ohio enthusiast...

There was an ad in a magazine like Auto trader selling new mp3 500's for the incredibly low price of $7883!

I called to see if it were legit, and talked to a girl who said they were the highest volume motorcycle/scooter store in Michigan (Lansing).

1-888-545-3509
Full Throttle Motorsports

You will not regret this purchase!

Hey VanDave, welcome to the site. I ride an MP3 500 and love it. I'm from Cincinnati and Midwest Powersports in Batavia,Ohio has several MP3 500's at a discounted price. They have been great to deal with.

I'm here in NW Ohio.

If you're just looking for scooterist to ride with, post this in the General Forum and you will get lots more reply's.

Wayne B

+1

It doesn't matter *what* two (three) wheels others ride on. As long as you enjoy the ride with them, that's good! And yes I realise that could be mis-interpreted, but I lift my eyebrows in disdain.

What part of Ohio? (nothing in your profile)

We have www.scootcleveland.com for rides in NE Ohio, and www.epsp.us (Easy Peasey) in Columbus. Both ride weekly.

I live in Jamestown off U.S. 35, about 10 miles West of I-71 and the big outlet mall.

There are a couple of Cinci clubs. Ten Year Lates and Scooter Cincinatti
I don't know if there's anything in/near Dayton.

Just a bit of trivial. MV founder Jess used to live near you in Yellow Springs, and still has family there.

Gem City Rollers out of Dayton. Have the Roll in the Hay ride every year.
Easy Peaseys in Columbus.

GET OUT OF SOUTH CAROLINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://gobacktoohio.com/

TOO FUNNY!!!!!

We have a group of a couple dozen scoot riders, all retired, who ride twice a week from Richmond, IN, if anyone is interested in joining us next year when the weather gets good enough for them to venture outside again ....hehe....give me a shout and come join us!

Bill

Dealers are advertising in the local ads and when u go to buy it, they tag other expenses onto the sale, unlike a straight forward private sale! Best of luck.

If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it...there is always an affordable chinese scooter.

I ask the price of everything so I can afford it. If someone has a bunch of descretionary income, then, gee, hired a butler to drive you around.

I always ask for pricing period. I make the decsion what I can afford not the seller. It's my money till I hand it over no matter if I pay cash/credit or what ever. So asking for the price doesn't mean they can't afford it. Its a way of determining if they want to afford it.

I just believe there is way too much dealer bashing on the forum. They are trying to make a living, same as you and I.

Hell, if I buy a stereo, (shows how old I am) they want to add service charges and warranty charges etc etc. Dealers are no different. It is there version of "do you want fries with that?"

You are wise to be a savvy, informed shopper. We all have probably paid too much for these little machines, but that was our choice.

No dealer bashing here. I think you should shop as much for "dealer service" as you do for price...maybe more. I know I could have purchased the unit a little cheaper and a whole lot closer but I heard good things about their service department. I bought about $1,000 worth of "stuff" from them. I believe in supporting the dealers. It's a tough economy. I've taken a 10% pay cut and an increase in my insurance of over $300 per month. Everyone is hurting and we all (at least myself) have to watch every penny. Of course, indulging in an MP3 is acceptable 8)