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Forum: Battle scooters 06-15-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,382
Posted By cdwise
Pretty much sums up my view as well. More scoots...

Pretty much sums up my view as well. More scoots from reputable manufacturers can do nothing but add to the number of scoots on the roads. I just hope that the new Honda and Suzuki offerings are...
Forum: Trip Planning 06-12-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 627
Views: 112,821
Posted By cdwise
Laugh Same here, every once in a while my husband will...

Same here, every once in a while my husband will go on a long ride with me but there can be years in-between such rides. Our interests are different, he loves to go slow and look at the geology...
Forum: Trip Planning 06-10-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 627
Views: 112,821
Posted By cdwise
I really enjoy solo trips but I try to check into...

I really enjoy solo trips but I try to check into whatever hotel or other place I plan on staying for the night while it is still light. I've ridden as late at 11pm but by then I'm usually too tired...
Forum: Battle scooters 06-08-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 889
Posted By cdwise
Sit on them, since they are used the dealer...

Sit on them, since they are used the dealer should let you take them for a test ride. Buy the one that fits you best. Both are good reliable scoots and difference in km/miles between them isn't...
Forum: Battle scooters 06-05-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,262
Posted By cdwise
AF1 Racing is another good online supplier...

AF1 Racing is another good online supplier http://af1racing.com
Forum: Battle scooters 06-04-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 873
Posted By cdwise
There are quite a few people on this list who do...

There are quite a few people on this list who do not like and consider anything Piaggio/Aprilia/Vespa to be unreliable with have no parts availablity and over priced. Like you I've never had a...
Forum: Battle scooters 06-03-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,506
Posted By cdwise
Of course there were no replies in the For Sale...

Of course there were no replies in the For Sale section. If you read the FAQ for the "for sale" forum http://modernvespa.com/forum/topic8594 you'd see that topics there are locked and reply is to be...
Forum: Battle scooters 06-02-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,727
Posted By cdwise
As others mentioned the GT200 has cult following....

As others mentioned the GT200 has cult following. Considered one of the most reliable longest lasting trouble free of the modern Vespas (aka automatics not shifties). It sounds like a good deal, I...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-28-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,261
Posted By cdwise
I get in the low 70s with my Vespa GTS 250 and...

I get in the low 70s with my Vespa GTS 250 and while I ride the freeway with it I wouldn't consider it my first choice for daily freeway communing. Though my son uses his Sports City 250 as a daily...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-27-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 18,934
Posted By cdwise
One of our local riding clubs spent yesterday...

One of our local riding clubs spent yesterday putting flags on the graves at the veteran's cemetery.
Forum: Battle scooters 05-27-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 18,934
Posted By cdwise
I might should clarify that it never occurred to...

I might should clarify that it never occurred to me that people would think that Memorial Day was for living vets. As you said that's what Veterans Day is for and I'm rather pleased to see people...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-27-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 18,934
Posted By cdwise
FWIW, my physical therapist is a Navy vet (fast...

FWIW, my physical therapist is a Navy vet (fast attack sub) and he told me that he is a vet so today is not the day to thank him but the folks who have given their life in service to their country....
Forum: Battle scooters 05-27-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,473
Posted By cdwise
Colorado and Texas both use "moped" for anything...

Colorado and Texas both use "moped" for anything 49.9cc or less. In Colorado you can ride one on a car license. In Texas you need either a moped (restricted to 49.9cc or less AND you cannot exceed...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-27-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 18,934
Posted By cdwise
Bob, people with unhappy experiences tend to be...

Bob, people with unhappy experiences tend to be more vocal. I had a car that was a pure lemon many years ago. It was in the shop for the I don't know how many times (but they found something...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-26-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,473
Posted By cdwise
Colorado that would be under 50cc for no m/c...

Colorado that would be under 50cc for no m/c license but have her take the MSF course and get a Genuine Buddy. They are all over the place downtown Denver. Extremely reliable but you there is no body...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-26-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 18,934
Posted By cdwise
Sorry you've got a lemon. They happen in every...

Sorry you've got a lemon. They happen in every product line occasionally. I've owned 7 Piaggio/Vespas and the only one that has ever had serious issues was the one I bought used from a guy who...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-24-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,042
Posted By cdwise
Kymco hands down

Kymco hands down
Forum: Battle scooters 05-24-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,660
Posted By cdwise
2005 Vespa GTS 250 - 68-73 mpg depending on type...

2005 Vespa GTS 250 - 68-73 mpg depending on type of riding
2009 Scarabeo 500 - 65 mpg
2009 BV 500 - 64 mpg unless I'm crossing Nevada where I dropped down to 54 mpg but then I was going 90 mph for...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-18-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By cdwise
I know 5 people with Yamaha Majesties, every one...

I know 5 people with Yamaha Majesties, every one of them loves them. Two are daily commuters who have half a dozen other bikes/scoots available for their use but choose the Majesty over both m/c and...
Forum: Ride reports 05-13-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 15,440
Posted By cdwise
Stan maybe I'll see on you on the 2014 Scooter...

Stan maybe I'll see on you on the 2014 Scooter Cannonball. I'm seriously considering it on my GTS 250 to show that I've fully recovered from my recent accident which left me with a tibia plateau...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-12-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,064
Posted By cdwise
I suspect that had the event been named something...

I suspect that had the event been named something other than the "real" scooter cannonball and profanity not been the prevailing response to a request that the name be changed to avoid confusion with...
Forum: Ride reports 05-12-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 15,440
Posted By cdwise
Stan, my hat is off to you. I can see that you...

Stan, my hat is off to you. I can see that you have the true spirit of adventure riding. From what other reports I've seen you are #1 in my book for the way you have approached this challenge not to...
Forum: Ride reports 05-11-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 15,440
Posted By cdwise
Try this one...

Try this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O5_zjnc1VLI
Forum: Battle scooters 05-10-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,064
Posted By cdwise
Here's Alan Spears summary on YouTube...

Here's Alan Spears summary on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O5_zjnc1VLI
Forum: Battle scooters 05-10-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,835
Posted By cdwise
Vespa GTS or GTVs aren't that much bigger than a...

Vespa GTS or GTVs aren't that much bigger than a Zuma and are very freeway capable. Our Buddy is just a bit too light and with 10" wheels not as solid on the freeway as my GTS 250. Sports City 250...
Forum: Ride reports 05-10-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 15,440
Posted By cdwise
Came across this report of the "Real Cannnball"...

Came across this report of the "Real Cannnball" by Alan Spears if you want to jump ahead http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21367918#post21367918 to a report from near the finish. Though...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-08-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,835
Posted By cdwise
That pretty much mirrors my experience as far as...

That pretty much mirrors my experience as far as the Burgman goes. Had one and just found that the only place it was a pleassure to ride was on the freeway or wide open roads. The maxi form factor...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-08-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,352
Posted By cdwise
Maintenance is the same on the GTS whether it is...

Maintenance is the same on the GTS whether it is the 250 or 300. Personally, I'm more than happy with my 250 GTS. I get 62-70 mpg with it. The only non-stock change I've made it to put Dr. Pulley...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-08-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,868
Posted By cdwise
I don't have photos but when one of our club...

I don't have photos but when one of our club members was in an accident that kept her in a wheelchair while it healed (due to complications that was nearly a year) she rode a Helix with a Towpac...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-08-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 72,858
Posted By cdwise
There are a lot of 50cc scoots in Breckenridge...

There are a lot of 50cc scoots in Breckenridge and I've seen folks take them 2 up from town (9600' elevation) to the top of Boreas Pass (11,500') even on carbureted Vespa 50cc LX. Granted they top...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-03-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,109
Posted By cdwise
No scooter is going to be good for your 11 year...

No scooter is going to be good for your 11 year old. Get him a dirt bike or mini bike but nothing road legal. As for a scoot any Genuine Buddy will work as will the Piaggio Fly and the assorted...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-28-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By cdwise
A 50cc just isn't for me but on our Buddy 125,...

A 50cc just isn't for me but on our Buddy 125, 200 miles per day is comfortable, 250 acceptable. On the GTS or Sports City 250s 300 is comfortable on the 500cc Scarabeo or BV I've done as much as 600...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-28-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 875
Posted By cdwise
FWIW we own a BV500, Scarabeo 500, Vespa GTS 250...

FWIW we own a BV500, Scarabeo 500, Vespa GTS 250 and Sports City 250. I've done touring length trips on each of them though the Sports City is really my son's scoot. My favorite for touring is the...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-28-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,506
Posted By cdwise
Didn't you say you just bought a Burgman?...

Didn't you say you just bought a Burgman? http://burgmanusa.com/ is highly recommended by my friends who ride Burgmans.

Modern Vespa does have a lot of folks that mod their scoots and work on...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-28-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By cdwise
Interesting that you consider the Helix to be a...

Interesting that you consider the Helix to be a "small" scooter. To me it is clearly a maxi and not even a mini-maxi like the PCX.
Forum: Ride reports 04-28-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 15,440
Posted By cdwise
How did your friend get a Gilera in the US? I...

How did your friend get a Gilera in the US? I didn't think they were sold here.
Forum: Trip Planning 04-10-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 627
Views: 112,821
Posted By cdwise
Insulated carrier bag surrounded by clothes with...

Insulated carrier bag surrounded by clothes with or without a cooling pack inside the carrier bag depending on need but well inside of layers of clothing in saddlebags or a topcase away from the...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-05-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 829
Posted By cdwise
Sounds like you got the best scoot for you, enjoy...

Sounds like you got the best scoot for you, enjoy it.
Forum: Battle scooters 04-05-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,282
Posted By cdwise
Depends on the owner, I prefer my 500ie to the...

Depends on the owner, I prefer my 500ie to the GT. The GT is simply too massive and heavy for me but I've put 14,000 miles on the "lite" Scarabeo in trips of up to 3,700 miles.
Forum: Battle scooters 04-05-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,184
Posted By cdwise
Maybe you can transfer some of that cargo to the...

Maybe you can transfer some of that cargo to the boat under a cover? Then you'd have the back of the truck.

Alternative suggestion, a couple here were going to the Pacific Northwest for vacation...
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