Modern Vespa

Mark picked up his GT60 today and is very happy. She is in superb nick. Pics below.

She's a bit "lumpy" on initial acceleration - I'm guessing a new set of roller weights should sort that out???

Best,

Mark

Na, it's rubbish.

Big smiles.

Well done mate.

Jealous Bill X

that's a scooterden scooter ... that green/white dot thing is their logo. was the original owner from anywhere near london by any chance?

lovely scooter btw

Heheh thanks Bill. I think.

Great spot Genie! The seller is over in Peterborough but the scoot was indeed sourced from Scooterden 8) I am however thinking the dots may have to go...

The seller bought her new and has only put about 4.5k km on her, just enough for a spanking new set of Michelin Pilot tyres. Not used in the rain and garaged. He really looked after her. All the limited edition nik-naks are there, including a grrreat looking "coffee table" type book on the history of the marque.

Best,

Mark

Mark. Take that bloody awful rack off please.

How to ruin some classic lines.

Bill XX

Please educate me, what is the significance of the GT60. I've seen a few post where it states that they are collector items, is this true. Did they not make a lot of them and are they only 60 CC?

Just curious.

Only 999 made worldwide, 250cc motors. Limited edition, not sure about "collectors item" just yet...

http://www.justgottascoot.com/vespagt60.htm

Best,

Mark

PS - Bill, I might just do as you request...

I agree. and sling on one of Didge's sprint racks. that would look the dogz

Oooohhh...!!! In chrome...???

Curved sprint rack

Heheh

Mark 8)

Mark. Believe me it improves the looks ten fold.

It changed my life and made me more attractive to women.

Yeah.

Bill X

In that case, I'll have TWO

Now, which exhaust to go for...???

Mark

well if you're going to add a chrome curved sprint rack, i think a Leo Vince vintage would set it off nicely:

No keep the pipe just change the rack.

The pipe is just fine standard thank you very much.

It would look wrong with a non standard one.

Bill X

Well, unless I swap the LV over from my GTV (which, incidentally, made me waaayyy more attractive to the opposite sex too) that's JUST what I was thinking Genie.

Sorry Bill but you are just plain WRONG on this one heheh

Best,

Mark

WOW ....... i never new that !!

How many straps did you use to tie it down in the van? LOL

Ummm... 7

But I did then drive her 200 miles ON THE CENTRE STAND!!

Heheheh

Best,

Mark

Personally, I'd keep it as standard as possible, including the rear rack. I'd take the exhaust off and keep it somewhere safe. You may find that later mapping will sort out your lumpiness. Find someone with the latest Piaggio navigator.

Thanks DougL. Certainly any bits I do take off (likely to include that pesky two piece saddle for "everyday" riding) will be retained "in the interests authenticity"!

On the subject of the pipe specifically, I have always thought the stock item looks strangely "not in keeping" with the rest of modern Vespa styling. Each to his (her) own, I guess...

Best,

Mark

Time to get that into your sales patter, Didge!

Heheh

Mark

Hi Mark

Who did you insure with?, did you insure it as a GT60 or a GTV?

I have one and have struggled with insurance. Still covered by my French insurnance, but that runs out in a few weeks.

Thanks

Matthew

Congratulations on your acquisition of that rare and beautiful GT 60 Mark. Nice collection you've started.

Hi Matthew

She isn't insured yet - on my to do list first thing tomorrow. I will try my existing insurers and let you know how I get on.

Thanks Benito! I will be selling my GTV and reverting to scootering singledom for a while but am hoping a nice old school ride will come along at the right price soon...

Best regards

Mark

Any more suggestions about the "lumpy" pickup much appreciated! To be more specific, it's a vibration which goes away once the scooter picks up a bit of speed. Sound like roller weights to you...???

Thanks,

Mark

D'ohhh, that insurance thing is proving to be quite a bugger, mainly because I haven't pulled my finger out and done my full test. And Matthew you are right, the GT60 doesn't show up anywhere on online search engines

Off to book it right now...

Best,

Mark

Edited to add... It's official, I can't get insurance cover until I pass my test. I have explained that I understand I am not licensed to ride my GT60 yet and that I would not do so illegally, but apparently that doesn't count for anything. So I can't even insure her against accidental damage or to take my test on her, which would be legal on 'L' plates accompanied by a qualified examiner. No one will insure me "for a bike of that type" (it's only a scooter FFS!) until I pass my test. I say no one, I did get one quote for £9,100!!

Your wish is my command !!! ................. Chrome Sprint Racks By Classic Racks .................... Finally

What's the top speed on a GT60?

Without insurance? mostly stands still. With insurance? 'bout the same as any other 250 GTS/GTV. But it sure looks great!

Too funny. Right on point if I have to say so myself.