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Re: [TwistnGoScoot] Vespa

I was stationed on Guam for six years..84 during the day and 72 at
night. As close to my ideal as I have experienced...

On Thu, 9 Jul 2009 5:46 am, Sally wrote:
> I'm not crazy about heat(or cold). I would love to live in a temperate
> place
> year round, but not likely as family live in Ohio...maybe someday;)
> I am glad you are getting to ride, as long as the bike is moving, it's
> not
> too bad, eh?:)sally
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Thu Jul 9, 2009 10:40 am

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I have been thinking about buying a second -hand Vespa. PX or T5 (125cc) Any thoughts? Also Tomas Pate ( I bealive your the host of this group arent you?)...
James Dalgarno
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Jun 10, 2001
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im not the host- thats the other tom p. tom pennington. im sure youd still be welcome, tom has a few shifters himself. t.pate ... (125cc) Any thoughts? Also...
thomas pate
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Jun 11, 2001
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Sure, this group is mainly for people with an "interest" in autoscooters. I didn't even own a *complete* auto when I formed it :) My stable: 2000 Aprilia SR50 ...
A.D.D. Tom
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Jun 11, 2001
2:28 pm

I have a 2008 Poprtafino Green Vespa GTV 250ie for sale. 3600 miles, has green ground affect lights with two remotes. Love the scoot but my dealer sucks big...
Larry Kennedy
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Jun 30, 2009
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After 41 days at the dealer my Vespa is back operational.. Larry \ I I I / (o o) --oo0--(_)--0oo-----...
Larry Kennedy
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Jul 7, 2009
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Yikes! Mine was in for a week and a half...41 days is crazy(although parts are hard to get sometimes..)glad you are back to riding! Just rode my scooter for...
Sally
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Jul 7, 2009
5:27 pm

I am none to happy with my dealer or Piaggio USA.. Luckily my backup scoot is Japanese and hasn't missed a beat. ... Larry \ I I I / (o o) ...
Larry Kennedy
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Jul 7, 2009
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I have found my Vespa very expensive to buy parts for and maintain. I spent about $800 in fixing it so far(muffler repair, damage it had when I got it(should...
Sally
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Jul 7, 2009
5:35 pm

Larry ... Glad you're back on the road. Fortunately, there is considerable good riding time (weather wise) in front of you still. I love my 2005 Vespa PX150,...
Robert Brown
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Jul 7, 2009
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Here in lower South Carolina we have year around riding. Last snow here was about nine years ago. ... Larry \ I I I / (o o) --oo0--(_)--0oo-----...
Larry Kennedy
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Jul 7, 2009
6:30 pm

I agree...there should be parts warehouse stateside, with overnight shipping here, it should be a couple of days to get a part at the most...sally...
Sally
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Jul 7, 2009
5:48 pm

Piaggio USA has it's warehouse in Lawrence, Georgia. ... Larry \ I I I / (o o) --oo0--(_)--0oo-----...
Larry Kennedy
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Jul 7, 2009
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Unfortunately, Piaggio USA & Canadian Scooter Corporation (distributor for Canada) don't carry much of an inventory when it comes to "particular" parts that...
Robert Brown
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Jul 7, 2009
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Totally unforgiveable then (smile) ... It's one thing to have your scoot fail and be laid up in bad weather, but when it's good weather all the time. Again,...
Robert Brown
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Jul 7, 2009
6:47 pm

Robert, I remember the rain from 1973 when I was stationed on a ship at the Bremerton,Washington shipyard. Our local rain fall where I currently live is more...
Larry Kennedy
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Jul 7, 2009
6:56 pm

Now I know where I want to live:) Ohio has icy roads in the winter, my oldest son has a motorcycle, he is talking about getting a Ural and riding year round!...
Sally
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Jul 7, 2009
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The trade off is that it is hot and humid in the summer..but I love the heat.. ... Larry \ I I I / (o o) --oo0--(_)--0oo-----...
Larry Kennedy
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Jul 7, 2009
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Well, they should be moving those parts faster then:) thanks for the info...Sally...
Sally
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Jul 7, 2009
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I'm not crazy about heat(or cold). I would love to live in a temperate place year round, but not likely as family live in Ohio...maybe someday;) I am glad you...
Sally
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I was stationed on Guam for six years..84 during the day and 72 at night. As close to my ideal as I have experienced... ... Larry \ I I I / (o o) ...
Larry Kennedy
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Jul 9, 2009
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I've always wondered what Guam was like...would you mind giving any more details? Since it's ot, you could email me privately if you don't mind. I've just...
Sally
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