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21248
... You did break a Golden Rule in Scooters.DON'T BUY CHINESE JUNK....
tim_h_49068
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Jul 1, 2009
11:18 pm
21249
Well my Chinese junk has around 33000 miles on one and around 9000 miles on the other and I spent 2200.00 dollars for 3 of them in 2005 (they are 2001 year...
William David Brown II
downsouthkid
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Jul 2, 2009
9:14 pm
21250
Yes, I have non-chinese junk, an Italian Vespa that I invested $7600.00(US) that has not run since early May..the dealer swore that Piaggio confirmed by phone...
Larry Kennedy
pinkcat4949
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Jul 2, 2009
10:17 pm
21251
MELTDOWN 2009 registration is now OPEN! Make sure you Pre-Register for the best Scooter Rally of the year before Aug 10th to guarantee you a shirt and in the...
eztravler
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Jul 7, 2009
11:43 am
21252
After 41 days at the dealer my Vespa is back operational.. Larry \ I I I / (o o) --oo0--(_)--0oo-----...
Larry Kennedy
pinkcat4949
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Jul 7, 2009
4:43 pm
21253
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
sallyreb2001
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Jul 7, 2009
5:27 pm
21254
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
pinkcat4949
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Jul 7, 2009
5:31 pm
21255
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
sallyreb2001
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Jul 7, 2009
5:35 pm
21256
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
reverend2u2004
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Jul 7, 2009
5:39 pm
21257
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
sallyreb2001
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Jul 7, 2009
5:48 pm
21258
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
pinkcat4949
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Jul 7, 2009
6:30 pm
21259
Piaggio USA has it's warehouse in Lawrence, Georgia. ... Larry \ I I I / (o o) --oo0--(_)--0oo-----...
Larry Kennedy
pinkcat4949
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Jul 7, 2009
6:31 pm
21260
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
reverend2u2004
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Jul 7, 2009
6:42 pm
21261
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
reverend2u2004
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Jul 7, 2009
6:47 pm
21262
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
pinkcat4949
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Jul 7, 2009
6:56 pm
21263
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
sallyreb2001
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Jul 7, 2009
9:25 pm
21264
Well, they should be moving those parts faster then:) thanks for the info...Sally...
Sally
sallyreb2001
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Jul 7, 2009
9:26 pm
21265
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
pinkcat4949
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Jul 7, 2009
9:43 pm
21266
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
sallyreb2001
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Jul 8, 2009
2:49 pm
21267
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
pinkcat4949
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Jul 9, 2009
10:42 am
21268
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
sallyreb2001
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Jul 9, 2009
3:38 pm
21269
Hey guys, We had the please of speaking with Hammerhead about their newest scoot, the La Vita. The La Vita is a VBB influenced twist and go scooter. Check...
lobstermobster777
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Jul 16, 2009
12:47 am
21270
So....no one makes a 110/70-13 anymore....not even the OEM Maxxis is available from Maxxis! The closest I've come is either a 130/70-13 or a 130/60-13. I'm not...
seaboogers
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Jul 28, 2009
7:58 pm
21271
Can't help with the tire... But wanted to say that that is an awesome bike... It was my wife's first scooter. Mike Stirrat Scoot Over Tucson AZ...
Michael Stirrat
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Jul 28, 2009
8:33 pm
21272
The closest fit I have is a Shinko 120/70-13 SR429 tire. $33.95 This has a profile that's 7mm taller than a 110/70. Putting it in a rim designed for a 110mm...
Kurt Schweitzer
kurts54321
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Jul 29, 2009
3:08 pm
21273
Here's a 120/70-13 for $20. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/5/32/404/5923/ITEM/Kenda-K413-Front-Rear-Scooter-Tire.aspx I doubt that your clearances are so...
Dan
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Jul 29, 2009
3:49 pm
21274
The local shop tried a 110/80-13...and it was rubbing on the front fender :-/ I'm not sure how a 120/70-13 compares to a 110/80 though with regards to aspect...
seaboogers
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Aug 3, 2009
5:54 pm
21275
Your #S are in refrence to your width 120mm sidewall heigth 70 mm and rim diameter 13" just slightly smaller is the diff ... From: seaboogers Date: 08/03/09...
K Parker
dr_827
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Aug 3, 2009
7:33 pm
21276
Actually that is incorrect. The first number is width (bead-to-bead), and the second number is a percentage. Multiply the percentage by the width to get the...
Rick Russell
rickrussell_ca
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Aug 4, 2009
1:31 am
21277
My teenage son needed a way to get to his new part-time job so we bought him a used scooter with only 85 miles on it from a local scooter dealer. It is a Peace...
jimchristianhall
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Aug 8, 2009
12:52 am
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