Do we have any Vespa owners on here?

Discussion in 'Bulletin Board ARCHIVE' started by Goldthorpe-Red, Aug 13, 2015.

  1. Gol

    Goldthorpe-Red Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2012
    Messages:
    4,598
    Likes Received:
    4,591
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Courier at DPD group UK.
    Location:
    The City of Darfield.
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Treat myself to one last Friday and should be delivered tomorrow sometime. I've had it upjetted and a new exhaust fitted too courtesy of Ron Daley. Can anyone tell me anything to watch out for? IE problems, faults?
     
    Goldthorpe-Red, Aug 13, 2015
    #1
  2. orsenkaht

    orsenkaht Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2009
    Messages:
    12,248
    Likes Received:
    12,051
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Had a chow mein once.
     
    orsenkaht, Aug 13, 2015
    #2
  3. Dub

    Dubai Tyke New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2015
    Messages:
    1,192
    Likes Received:
    0
    Had a Lambretta in the 70's, always thought they were more stylish than Vespa. Was a great scooter, bought it for 40 quid, de-coked it and did it up, great days
     
    Dubai Tyke, Aug 13, 2015
    #3
  4. Tyke_80

    Tyke_80 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2014
    Messages:
    3,584
    Likes Received:
    35
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Type of Vespa? PX, older generation? Or one of the Primevera ones?
     
    Tyke_80, Aug 13, 2015
    #4
  5. Dr Zazlos

    Dr Zazlos Banned Idiot

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2008
    Messages:
    7,860
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    L&T Transport LGV/PCV Instructor
    Location:
    Upton
    Not sure of vespas but plenty if Vipers on here reading some of the posts
     
    Dr Zazlos, Aug 13, 2015
    #5
  6. tyk

    tykesfan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2008
    Messages:
    1,291
    Likes Received:
    857
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Watch out for cars
     
    tykesfan, Aug 13, 2015
    #6
  7. Gol

    Goldthorpe-Red Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2012
    Messages:
    4,598
    Likes Received:
    4,591
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Courier at DPD group UK.
    Location:
    The City of Darfield.
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Px pal. Passed my full license the other week as I couldn't be arsed with doing a cbt every 2 years.
     
    Goldthorpe-Red, Aug 13, 2015
    #7
  8. MarioKempes

    MarioKempes Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2008
    Messages:
    40,155
    Likes Received:
    7,178
    Occupation:
    Project Manager
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Are you planning on going to any rallies?
     
    MarioKempes, Aug 13, 2015
    #8
  9. Jimmy viz

    Jimmy viz Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2012
    Messages:
    29,968
    Likes Received:
    19,473
    Occupation:
    Ballet Dancer
    Location:
    Hiding under the bed
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    I've got a Lamberetta the fcuker makes Jaconb Mellis look like a workaholic as it seems to have munchasens and rarely makes it out of the garage these days.
     
    Jimmy viz, Aug 13, 2015
    #9
  10. Gol

    Goldthorpe-Red Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2012
    Messages:
    4,598
    Likes Received:
    4,591
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Courier at DPD group UK.
    Location:
    The City of Darfield.
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Yes mate, fair few of my mates already go. 2 of them have lammys and the rest have vespas. Oh I tell a lie, a couple have LMLs which I'm a massive fan of.
     
    Goldthorpe-Red, Aug 13, 2015
    #10
  11. MarioKempes

    MarioKempes Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2008
    Messages:
    40,155
    Likes Received:
    7,178
    Occupation:
    Project Manager
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    I'm hoping to get to Bridlington later this year. A good mate has a Vespa and as an aging mod I want a scooter but I've not around to it yet.
     
    MarioKempes, Aug 13, 2015
    #11
  12. Gol

    Goldthorpe-Red Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2012
    Messages:
    4,598
    Likes Received:
    4,591
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Courier at DPD group UK.
    Location:
    The City of Darfield.
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    I'm the same mate but I'm towing for accommodation already. Having to look at a few caravan sites out of town.

    I've wanted one for a while mate so I just decided to take the plunge! Feel like a kid at Christmas.
     
    Goldthorpe-Red, Aug 13, 2015
    #12
  13. MarioKempes

    MarioKempes Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2008
    Messages:
    40,155
    Likes Received:
    7,178
    Occupation:
    Project Manager
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Yeah same problem so I may end up sleeping in the car. The only benefit of going to a scooter rally in a car.
     
    MarioKempes, Aug 13, 2015
    #13
  14. nezbfc

    nezbfc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2005
    Messages:
    11,172
    Likes Received:
    6,975
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    When contract on car is up you wanna get rid. Take the allowance and buy one. Should be fun overtaking you over the tops :)
     
    nezbfc, Aug 13, 2015
    #14
  15. MarioKempes

    MarioKempes Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2008
    Messages:
    40,155
    Likes Received:
    7,178
    Occupation:
    Project Manager
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    I've considered playing that game already but not sure I'd get away with not coming into the office for a couple of years. I might have to hire a car for office and site visits. :D
     
    MarioKempes, Aug 13, 2015
    #15

Share This Page