Comments on: Shiny Scooters and Snow Don’t Mix

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:06:00 +0000

Roadbum: I think I vaguely remember that trick. I think I will have a look at that. It may slow down the wear that the road salt brings.

gary: The GTS is really nice. Vespa has a way with that classic look and they follow through in the details.

John: thanks!

Betty: We usually have enough dry winter days that I should be able to ride enough to satisfy myself. But it just doesn't seem fair when you have something new in the garage. I don't know how people who buy a new motorcycle in the fall to prepare for spring riding do it.

By: Biker Betty

Biker Betty — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:36:00 +0000

Glad you were able to get out. Winter is very trying on the patience when a person wants to get out and ride.

Betty :)

By: Combatscoot

Combatscoot — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:48:00 +0000

I like your approach to things, Steve!
John

By: Gary

Gary — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:36:00 +0000

That's a sensible, measured approach to the limits, Steve. That's the way I intend to do it, but my natural enthusiasm sometimes gets in the way.

And the GTS is gorgeous! I really like that second photo.

Roadbum, I'll keep that trick in mind, should I ever get my own Vespa.

Ride well,
=gc=

By: American Scooterist Blog

American Scooterist Blog — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:25:00 +0000

Those bigger tires do make a considerable difference.
I learned a trick from the MV forum. I got this idea and the sheets from Lomunchi. What you can do is get clear plastic sheeting from most auto parts stores. The stuff is clear and sticky on one side. What I did was lay a few coats of wax to the underside of my LX150 and then cut and apply the sheets to the underside of the scooter. It protects against stone chipping and salt. Just a thought in case you wanted to look into it.

The Roadbum