intercity Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 anyone else on here into scooters? i've been looking at buying one and was wondering if anyone knew any good places to check out or what to look for, i.e. chronic problems or any basic shit... thanks for any info you guys have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Rage- Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 Scooters are gamf...a.k.a. retarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.T Boy Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 hahahahahahahaha yeah my sister has one, im down to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intercity Posted November 11, 2001 Author Share Posted November 11, 2001 ... and i'm talking 60's vespas, not some fucking spree or a razor scooter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Rage- Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 Originally posted by intercity ... and i'm talking 60's vespas, not some fucking spree or a razor scooter... Oh...my bad dude. Rock on with your bad self... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 my friend has been creaming over those things for the past few months, we went to local junkyards and found a mess of them that were still running and in decent condition for cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Marx Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 I'll be interested in scooters when they hover off the ground and make a funny whirring noise thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bug Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 http://www.sportiquescooters.com/vintageimages/usedscoots/silver-58vb12b.jpg'> http://www.sportiquescooters.com/vintageimages/usedscoots/li150a2.jpg'> http://www.sportiquescooters.com/vintageimages/usedscoots/redsprinti2.jpg'> http://www.sportiquescooters.com/vintageimages/usedscoots/63allstatec2.jpg'> these pictures don't do them justice. when you see them in person, the solid steel bodies are fucking dope. i used to help my friend work on his scooters several years ago, cuz he was a mod dork. i wanted one but could never afford one. i would still love to have a sixties allstate. i just hate the ska/rudeboy or mod bullshit that's associated with scooters, so if you wanna learn about fixing them from others, be prepared to meet some dorks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tue skinny Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 i got two dope skooters. there both razors . man they get me where i need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intercity Posted November 11, 2001 Author Share Posted November 11, 2001 those were some sweet lambrettas and a nice vespa GS you posted... it dosen't seem like there's too much ska shit associated with them as much anymore, since ska isn't as trendy. lots of skins sill into scooters, and some mods here and there... who cares who's into them, i still love 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intercity Posted November 11, 2001 Author Share Posted November 11, 2001 Originally posted by WhenOne my friend has been creaming over those things for the past few months, we went to local junkyards and found a mess of them that were still running and in decent condition for cheap yo when.. you found some at the junkyard? tell me more... old movetron and i are getting into them more by the day ... -gasmictroniconer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.T Boy Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 good glyven..... sorry i thought you meant razor scooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteenvandals Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 to the guy that claims to have found a bunch of vespas in working condition for cheap at a junkyard.... a. stop lying. b. in the impossible chance that you were telling some stretch of the truth...what city do you live in. c. if you want a vespa that actually runs very well. you might check the BAJAJ when the UK had rule over India, they made vespas there. when UK split with india, BAJAJ kept making the scooters. Vespa tried to sue but lost. so BAJAJ makes a vespa scoote. its no 60's model but its far better than any "vintage clone" or some beat up vespa that is far more trouble than good cause you will never get it running. check it out... www.bajajusa.com oh and they are cheaper than any of the scooters on the market and its 145cc . sixteen. oh...p.s. they just started importing them to the USA like this month. so you cant get one till february Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frida Kaloe Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 i have wanted a 1960s vespa for i dont even know how many years now. when i went to europe all i did was take pics of vespas. i have never been able to find one around here though until... the other night when i was coming home and i looked into the window underneath my apartment and there it is. (i live above and antique store) lavender. oh its a beauty. but its $3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.e Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 fuckin mods... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tue skinny Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 who the hell wants one of those when you can get a reall good scooter yo from www.ghettoscooter.com there great. and cheap . and good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Helacious Dr. Dazzle Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 Those scooters are cool as hell. You have to wear a scarf and have a bowl cut if you want to ride one though. Mods are cool....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 I really like the Piaggio scooters. My freinds friend had a really nice cobalt blue one (which got smashed up when he had a collision with a bus), and a lot of girls around had the nice pearl-ish ones that had the light blue shine to them , like when you looked at it in the light the paint shimmered light blue. I really want one, but because where I live the winters are so god damn cold (and fall, and early spring) I just couldn't justify having one. I prefer the cute rounded (old looking, but new) ones to the new ..... God I don't know what to call them.... Ok, the ones that try to look like midget racing motorcycles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMARNYCAKASW1 Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 a bunch of vespas in working order in a junkyard.... yeah right next to a used space shuttle... theres a vespa shop in williamsburg where you can buy a old vespa for about $5000 but if your in europe you can get it for $300 or a pair of levi's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.T Boy Posted November 11, 2001 Share Posted November 11, 2001 Originally posted by The Helacious Dr. Dazzle Those scooters are cool as hell. You have to wear a scarf and have a bowl cut if you want to ride one though. Mods are cool....... jesus christ youre funny sometimes man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intercity Posted November 12, 2001 Author Share Posted November 12, 2001 i've been looking for a GS or a rally 200cc... usually inbetween 3000-5000 bucks.... much rather have a rally with a top speed at 75-80... i'd sitll rather find one in the midwest.. probably be cheaper... they're not "cool" except on the coasts, where prices are high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rip Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 www.ghettoscotter.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. frink one Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 the new vespas are as trendy as teen magazines. but old mods float my boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcia_vega Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Originally posted by mr.e fuckin mods... yea...really. let's all go watch quadrophenia and make out with our male friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbian bum Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Delivery Van Engine: 175 cc, 8.5 HP, 4 stroke, Forced Air cooled, Capacitive Discharge Ignition system, electric start, oil pump lubrication Transmission: 4 speed forward, 1 reverse Chassis: welded steel with anti-rust base coat Suspension: Independent trailing arm, torsion bar Curb Weight: 718 lbs. Carrying capacity: 980 lbs. Box size: 50"deep, 44" wide, 44" high Rear door opening: 40" high, 28" wide http://www.bajajusa.com/images/Grey_van.jpg'> Pick Up Engine: 175 cc, 8.5 HP, 4 stroke, Forced Air cooled, Capacitive Discharge Ignition system, electric start, oil pump lubrication Transmission: 4 speed forward, 1 reverse Chassis: welded steel with anti-rust base coat Suspension: Independent trailing arm, torsion bar Curb Weight: 645 lbs. Carrying capacity: 1,052 lbs. Bed size: 42" deep, 49" wide, 12" high sides http://www.bajajusa.com/images/Blue_Pickup.jpg'> Autorickshaw Engine: 175 cc, 8.2 HP, 4 stroke, Forced Air cooled, Capacitive Discharge Ignition system, electric start, oil pump lubrication Transmission: 4 speed forward, 1 reverse Chassis: welded steel with anti-rust base coat Suspension: Independent trailing arm, coil springs Curb Weight: 650 lbs. Carrying capacity: 740 lbs. http://www.bajajusa.com/images/red_rick_white_bkrnd.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emonotone Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 i just bought a 62 Vespa VNB from ebay for about $1100.00 USD. Had to ship it across the border to where i live. If you can trust buying through ebay, there are usually some really nice buys on there. For anyone planning on restoring an older scooter, There are a tonne of resources online. www.garnersclassicscooters.com sells brand new parts for most Vespa models as well as a few Lambretta parts. If you can find a decent older scooter, i would suggest to grab it before someone else does. My only advice is avoid rust, and check the VIN numbers. another good site for restoring info... www.scooterhelp.com also, a 200cc engine will probably not break 75k / 45mph without performance parts. aight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intercity Posted November 12, 2001 Author Share Posted November 12, 2001 thanks for that www.scooterhelp.com link... its a nice resource.. most scooter pages just seem to be pictures or scans of old manuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 "the people who drive those things are probably tougher than me and im insecure so im gonna say "hey those are neat!"" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Helacious Dr. Dazzle Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Originally posted by T.T Boy jesus christ youre funny sometimes man. I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliteLEIT Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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