I have now added some images of my totally restored 1964 Silver special. they can be viewed the Photos folder 'Troy's Silver Special' Keep on keeping on Troy...
Hey Kids, Just wanted to let everyone know that Friday's venue has been changed to the Medusa Lounge @ 27 South 21st St (corner of 21st and Chestnut), where we...
Tedford Juachon
tedford.j@...
Nov 1, 2005 3:19 pm
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Who did the work? Enjoy, John M. Stafford ... From: Troy Scrimshaw <troyscrimshaw@...>...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Is your Rally on the TSS Calendar? Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2005 Time: 11:15AM EST (GMT-05:00) Is your...
2StrokeSmoke@yahoogro...
Nov 1, 2005 4:03 pm
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hi everyone. i just joined this group. i've got a 68 vespa sprint. only minor aftermarket upgrades, pipe, 24/24 del, saddle seat, spare tire and front rack....
200 what? Windshields handle horribly on Vespa P200s (not integrated with frame) but can be wonderful additions on Piaggio BV200s (integrated with frame). ...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tennesseescooters/ or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BNSSC/ Enjoy, John M. Stafford ... From: Bob Lofblad <rlofblad@...>...
So there I was today, on my PX200 waiting for the light to change. On my right in the next lane, was a big, shiny Kenilworth tractor-trailer, its tires bigger...
Hi all, I only have a cursory knowledge of Vespa mechanics, and so I need some advice on pimping out a scooter for very, very long-distance touring on roads...
You totally rock...thank you for sharing. This story made my day. Libby _____ From: 2StrokeSmoke@yahoogroups.com [mailto:2StrokeSmoke@yahoogroups.com] On...
This will be under US$2k if you are capable of doing your own mechanical work. If you can't then budget $500-800 for labor depending on the shop. I suggest the...
Hi John, Wow, thanks for this. Much obliged. Could I ask you to elaborate on some points? Here goes: 1. "Sito Plus Exhaust $100 (short life and will touch road...
Hello! I've just found the list and am thrilled to find people of a like mind!! I've a '79 Vespa P200 that I adore, I've been riding motorcycles for 15 years...
Sell the Vespa and combine with your cash and purchase Honda Helix or Reflex. That should do it....
Don Cameron
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Nov 4, 2005 7:33 pm
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Hi Lael: I feel the same way about by Vespa GS 160. I have an old ironhead sportster that I have owned for twenty years, but the Vespa is way too much fun....
Don Cameron
buddiedude@...
Nov 4, 2005 7:41 pm
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Honda stuff is dependable, but who wants to ride such ugly stuff? Takes the joy out of scootering! Dick (OBSC) Don Cameron <buddiedude@...> wrote: ...
Richard Brewer
milwaukeeflyer@...
Nov 4, 2005 8:42 pm
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then sell the rally and buy a used stella and p200 crate motor. done. ... From: Richard Brewer <milwaukeeflyer@...> To: 2StrokeSmoke@yahoogroups.com ...
The original poster is in Europe (no Stellas). And he wants a machine that cruises at 68 mph (a Stella will only cruise at that speed if you drop it off a...
So John, I guess my Stella that gets ridden in to work every day 18+ miles on the freeway at 65+ must be perpetually falling off a cliff. 24mm Carb Pinasco...
The original poster is in Europe (no Stellas). And he wants a machine that cruises at 68 mph (a Stella will only cruise at that speed if you drop it off a...
Picked up my first scooter today - 1974 Vespa Sprint Veloce (European, i.e., no battery). A bit harrowing driving it through the streets of San Francisco. Hope...
Thanks. What about shocks? ... Steve Miller BB ... From: 2StrokeSmoke@yahoogroups.com <2StrokeSmoke@yahoogroups.com> To: 2-Stroke Smoke Mailing List...
John, Actually I'd be interested in hearing your answers. Steve, have you replaced your front brakes yet? How difficult is it? I've done some tinkering with my...
I am expecting the replacement part today. I will know more by monday. There is a good link that I can forward later that covers the upgade. ... Steve Miller...
Here is the link. http://www.scooterhelp.com/tuning/brakes.html Steve Miller ... From: Miller, Steve [SC](CS) Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 3:20 PM To:...