Modern Vespa

lol... never quite heard it like that... I think they left out "and can be started by raising your lower leg at the knee followed by a firm extension of said lower leg"

fk that, just rotate your leg

you put your start leg in and you shake it all about

Im really kinda confused. And this is not some humorous question, Im serious. Who would spend over 5k on a vintage vespa and not do a small amount of research on them?

And why dont any of the sellers try to un-asian them a little bit? ie. put 8 inch wheels on, get rid of some of the stupid two tone paint and seats, get rid of the yellow stand boots etc....? It seems lazy.

Simply because they don't know enough to not buy it in the first place, so why would they go through any more trouble? There are plenty of people out there to think a bodge is great but will never do their research.

Because they are not trying to fool people like us who know better - they are trying to fool an unwitting impulse buyer who will be blinded by all the chrome and "full restoration" shinyness.

Because the less you know about a subject, the more you think you do.
Seeing the shiny new paint, the chrome all over, and the fact that it will start when kicked, unless you know better, you don't care.

Ignorance is bliss, right up until the point you're aware of it.

Okay, to the non-Vespisti, that is kind of a novel feature. I've heard motorcyclists whispering in hushed tones to each other about exactly this "feature" upon encountering a parking lot full of vintage Vespas.

I sent a guy a message about his ad on CL. He responded. Kinda hilarious.

Yeah, I guess so... It just seems odd that anyone would buy an expensive vintage bike without even so much as five minutes of research. And the sellers know they are selling a shit wagon dont even try to hide it.

Its as if the sellers and buyers are perfect for eachother. A simple case of dumb people finding eachother.

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"Kinda"?! Hilarity doesn't even dent the surface... That's some of the most amusing shit EVER. Glad I'm not the only one who uses the word "rube".




Btw... That bike is absolutely hideous. What a tool.

I like this game - I sent him an email too. Hope he likes mine just as much. I made sure to include a picture of a unicorn.

That poor unicorn...

Hope he likes this lol

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/3584225303.html

outstanding work gentlemen

Everything they're selling is just plain wrong and I don't just mean the fitted stereo! Only 1900 pounds for this pieced together beauty!!






http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vespa-GS160-Series-2-GS-160-Vespa-Classic-Scooter-Piaggio-Original-Unrestored-/271126032318?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3f205eefbe

Love it I think this should be duplicated for a lot more adds out there.....

Absolutely!! I don't copyright, my work is public domain 8) Seriously though, if I hadn't found my way to MV and Scooterlounge I could have been had like that. Except that I didn't have enough money to afford a bodge lol...
But still, fuck that guy.

These dont look like typical bodged out rides, but must be.... Anyone smarter than me help identify them? Cream colored one has 8 inch wheel. Thoughts?

http://slo.craigslist.org/mcy/3577941771.html

I like this line:

The motorcycle shop on Monterey St. assured me they are genuine Vespas not some chinese knock offs

Mass chrome, funky seats, the wings, gas tank gasket, not from China but they are "Fresh off the boat."

Vespa knock-offs at best.

They're both Indo and hard to say from just a pic and not very close at that.

It does appear someone has painted and blinged them a bit. It's nice they are not converted but........

+1 dont buy Indo bike

New one in Tampa Bay just popped up. Yellow boots and all.

I'm about to respond with an appropriate craigslist ad.

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcd/3589081961.html

Or... Original?

You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

Rally Super Sport

the rare two tone model with the lowered kickstart, "Completely original"

all for under 4K

Mom bought me a BODGE ! She meant well though....

Got this coffee mug from her a couple weeks ago. I'm waiting for the handle to fall off while it is filled with blazing hot liquid. Probably lead painted too. maybe I can advertise it on CL as "original restored"

blackberry pic sucks, I know.

Hahaha... that's awesome!
Great sense of humor..

Cannot see the yellow boots!

I just had a great thought. when I get home I'm going to look at the bottom and if it says "made in vietnam".........the price is going up to like $3.27

buwahahaaaaa. that mug is the best! I think the Germans just got farfegnugened!

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/mcy/3606496219.html

Yellow boots and all!

Are those Asian plates on it?

If so, he is trying to edit them out of the photo, so much for "not knowing".

OMG I'm going to be laughing all evening over that one! You really poked his hot spot, insane & hilarious! Woo Hoo!

LL75

From the same seller. Man this looks safe!

So, is this a bodge?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mcy/3608526733.html

looks ok from the photos. but since its from egypt i would be wary of very high miles.

most 2nd and 3rd world bikes were driven hundreds of thousands of miles since most were daily runners.

i would want more detailed looks in undersides and insides. dont trust the odometer either.

Seems over priced compared to some that have been in the deal of the day thread or on scoot.net. Pictures are so lo res it's hard to tell much. Need to see it and ride it.

Nope, but the one with the white seat next to it (first picture) certainly is.

Good or bodge?

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/stanwell-park/scooters/restored-vintage-vespa-s-x-2-for-sale-must-sell-asap-/1011995493#

both shitheaps