“Standard Features I use my Vespa scooter almost in it’s stock configuration with only a minimum of add-ons, additional features, gadgets or gizmos. Like the places I ride, it’s simple. Riding yesterday morning I was thinking about what I’ve added to the scooter that has really enhanced the ride or the experience.”
Source: Favorite Vespa Gadget or Gizmo – Scooter in the Sticks
What else to do in the winter except build a scrambler-type Vespa for scooter cross. Join us in a sneak peak of something evil coming out of the Butcher Garage and SIP. Get cool!
Source: SIP Scooter Shop & Butcher Garage Project Esc | ScooterFile
A detailed guide article on how to choose the best engine oil for your scooter, viscosity grades and mineral and synthetic oils
Source: Motul All About Lubes : Choosing The Right Oil for your Scooter | Motoroids
From Modern Vespa…
There is podcast called Motorcycle Men that is hosted by 3 motorcycle riders.
Recently they contacted some of us who are on Modern Vespa to hear our stories. The interesting thing is that they admitted their podcasts with scooter riders listeners exceeds the motorcycle ones. So click on their links with on of the scooter podcasts below and let them really know that we are waving with a smile at them as they pass.
https://www.motorcyclemen.us/episodes/blog/episode-75-interview-with-scooter-cannonballer-ken-wilson
Coming up is Michael Strauss the Soloscooterist http://soloscooterist.com/
Avoiding chores isn’t uncommon and for me, one of the most frequent kinds relates to taking care of machines. Specifically washing my Vespa scooter.
On Wednesday, Sena Technologies, Inc., a company known for combining Bluetooth technology with action sports, released the new Cavalry Helmet.
Source: Sena Technologies Releases its Connected Calvary Helmet | Digital Trends
In a move that will surprise very few people, Scomadi founders Frank Sanderson and Paul Melici have announced a move from China to Thailand.
One week itinerary and tips from our road trip in Provence by vintage scooter
Source: i diari della lambretta: lambretta en Provence: honeymoonin’ on the roads of Southern France
Aside from being incredibly practical a scooter has always brought on feelings of great romance and cool aesthetic.
The Motorcycle and Scooter Ride To Work Day promotes the lower footprint both on the environment and on the roads created by a motorcycle and scooter.
Source: Motorcycle and Scooter Ride To Work Day Monday June 19, 2017 – iVespa
I am not saying I didn’t do something similar in Bangkok but wow, this is a bit over the top. Be careful out there folks!
Italy’s Piaggo Group opened a U.S.-based division in 2015 to focus on the future of mobility. In February, its first invention rolls out.
Source: The Creators of the Vespa are Launching a New Product – WSJ
Slow travels, road trips and everyday adventures on an Italian vintage scooter.
Spotted this less than pristine Dürkopp Diana on eBay. It’s missing it’s seats and sidepanels, the engine is seized, and there’s no documents. But it IS cheap.
Source: Dirty Diana… | lambrettista.net
Two Bit Scooter Club is featured this month in the Vespa Club of America’s newsletter. How cool is that?
Source: VCOA January Newsletter
Two Bit Scooter Club 