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flanders
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:07:57 +0000
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flanders
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:07:57 +0000 quote
My ET2 was sold this week to a very nice couple in my area so I headed off to pick up my new ride. It's not a modern Vespa, but I hope you guys won't mind if I stick around! It's been a blast to ride so far and I can't wait to ride to work tomorrow
jess
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:10:26 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:10:26 +0000 quote
It's still a Piaggio product, and of course you are quite welcome to hang out here. Congratulations on your new scooter, it's a beaut!
Cindy
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:11:45 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:11:45 +0000 quote
Congratulations! Nice lines, I especially like the tail lights.
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:17:21 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:17:21 +0000 quote
Very Sexy ... Nice jump from the ET2. Enjoy.
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:19:46 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:19:46 +0000 quote
Nice! I always liked the lines of the Atlantic. Hope you enjoy it.
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:22:31 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:22:31 +0000 quote
She's a beauty, eh!
Steve
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 03:58:33 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 03:58:33 +0000 quote
That's a great color. Gotta seem huge after the ET. I straddled one at the bike show back is January, and it was very nice. Sure has a wide butt, though. "Baby got Back!"
Bryce-O-Rama
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 05:12:14 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 05:12:14 +0000 quote
Very slick. They let me hang around, and you cause far less trouble than I do. I don't think you've got anything to worry about.
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:41:13 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:41:13 +0000 quote
Very slick. Congratulations, Flanders, and have fun! Don't get carried away with the extra power now!!!
Hayes
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:44:52 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:44:52 +0000 quote
In the beginning I wasn't too crazy about the style of these maxi scoots, but it is really growing on me. And they must be so nice to ride. Not that I don't love my px, but it's like an old 70-ies Rolls Royce compared to a brand new one

CONGRATULATIONS!

And do stick around. My feeling is that a lot of us here are interested in your experiences with it! I know I am.
Beale
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:18:53 +0000
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None! I sold it :(
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:18:53 +0000 quote
Flanders that is a sweet looking scoot! I like the look and styling of it. Congrats, enjoy the ride, Beale.
jess
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:17:17 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:17:17 +0000 quote
Hayes wrote:
In the beginning I wasn't too crazy about the style of these maxi scoots, but it is really growing on me.
I feel the same way. I thought at first that they were kind of pointless, I mean why not just buy a motorcycle? Now, after buying a motorcycle, I'm seeing the light: The maxi-scoots are easier to ride, have more storage, and do a better job of being a sport-touring machine than sport-touring motorcycles. They can go the same distance but in more comfort and in a smaller, more manageable size. They're also more affordable than most sport-touring motorcycles.
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flanders
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:42:02 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:42:02 +0000 quote
You know, Jess, that's exactly my thinking on this one. I've always liked the idea of a touring motorcycle (lots of storage & being able to take off for the weekend kind of thing) and yet I wanted something that could get me to work with as little fuss as possible like my ET did. I think the maxi-scoots have that angle covered and plenty of power as well.
DougandMichelle
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:13:16 +0000
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None. Maybe again someday when Michelle won't worry.
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:13:16 +0000 quote
Excellent....that will make the drive to the Leftorium much more fun.
Congrats.
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:23:53 +0000
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Mon, 24 Apr 2006 14:23:53 +0000 quote
Very, Very Nice. Please hang around and let us know your impressions. I've been thinking about getting a maxi to keep my ET company and do some touring. ENJOY IT
TFauch
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:56:55 +0000
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Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:56:55 +0000 quote
Flanders,

That's a sharp looking scoot !!! Congrats. 8)

Tim
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Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:17:45 +0000
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Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:17:45 +0000 quote
Very nice Flanders! Keep us posted on how you like it. Take it on a nice little road trip and visit as many Waffle House's as you can!
Scoots
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:53:16 +0000
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Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:53:16 +0000 quote
I'm not normally a fan of "other" modern scoot,but that is waaay nice,Flanders..

Bit of a jump from a 50cc ET2!!
AlexBv200
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:55:50 +0000
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Tue, 25 Apr 2006 19:55:50 +0000 quote
Nice scoot!
Jeez that's quite a jump..50 to 500cc!!!
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:21:30 +0000
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:21:30 +0000 quote
sweet, flanders! I'll be joining you in the new-scooter-non-modern-vespa ranks this weekend when I get my new Stella. exciting, isn't it? congrats!!!
DougandMichelle
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 02:48:35 +0000
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 02:48:35 +0000 quote
sethbcole wrote:
sweet, flanders! I'll be joining you in the new-scooter-non-modern-vespa ranks this weekend when I get my new Stella. exciting, isn't it? congrats!!!
Hey Seth....congrats....One of my female co-workers just got a new pink Stella.....I test drove a white one and man it was fun....you're gonna love it.
Doug
Hayes
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:07:09 +0000
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:07:09 +0000 quote
sethbcole wrote:
sweet, flanders! I'll be joining you in the new-scooter-non-modern-vespa ranks this weekend when I get my new Stella. exciting, isn't it? congrats!!!
What's with all the defectors??

Well, A Stella is just a slightly different px. And I can tell you they are great!
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:41:16 +0000
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:41:16 +0000 quote
Hayes wrote:
What's with all the defectors??

Well, A Stella is just a slightly different px. And I can tell you they are great!
I haven't tried the new PX, but the Stellas are pretty fun bikes.
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flanders
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:31:03 +0000
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:31:03 +0000 quote
Thanks everyone! I've really been enjoying it this week and since I'm still in the 'break in' period I haven't wound it up yet but I will soon It's the 200cc version of this bike not the 500 (still a big jump from the 50cc!) and I think it's got the same basic set up as the GT200 does.
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:06:33 +0000
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:06:33 +0000 quote
Hayes wrote:
sethbcole wrote:
sweet, flanders! I'll be joining you in the new-scooter-non-modern-vespa ranks this weekend when I get my new Stella. exciting, isn't it? congrats!!!
What's with all the defectors??

Well, A Stella is just a slightly different px. And I can tell you they are great!
Not defecting, just trying something different. My next purchase, which my wife will tell you is YEARS from now, will be a maxi, Piaggio product.
crackhead
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:08:55 +0000
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Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:08:55 +0000 quote
DougandMichelle wrote:
sethbcole wrote:
sweet, flanders! I'll be joining you in the new-scooter-non-modern-vespa ranks this weekend when I get my new Stella. exciting, isn't it? congrats!!!
Hey Seth....congrats....One of my female co-workers just got a new pink Stella.....I test drove a white one and man it was fun....you're gonna love it.
Doug
Thanks Doug. I think I am too! Sorry to hijack your thread Flanders. I really like the Aprilia machines. Give us more details...max speed, mpg, etc.
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