Comments on: Evening Patrol by Vespa

By: Ms Fisher

Ms Fisher — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:43:56 +0000

It's good to hear that some of evening patrolers use scooters sacramento. Keep on posting!

By: Orin

Orin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:48:17 +0000

Melissa P. (or anyone else), if you'd prefer an individual consultation please feel free to follow the link below and send a message via the 'Contact' page. Eight years and 75000 miles racked up on three different Vespa scooters (two modern, one new-old) has shown me a thing or two about riding, ownership and maintenance, and I would be happy to share those insights with you.

BTW, it's a buyer's market in the scooter biz these days... there are deals to be had!

__Orin
Scootin' Old Skool

By: Ronman

Ronman — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:24:47 +0000

I think we all feel the same way about our riding Steve. It's the best escape that I know of. No matter how many miles we travel it has the same outcome.

Ronman

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:36:06 +0000

Melissa P: Aside from what you find on my blog I think your best source of information about Vespa scooters, and direct feedback from owners, is on the Modern Vespa forum (modernvespa.com).

That's where I go with questions. Modern Vespa has a huge and active membership that can answer almost any question you might have.

Good luck with your Vespa adventures.

By: Melissa P

Melissa P — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:14:50 +0000

Hello! I stumbled upon your blog and reviews of the Vespa 150 LX a few days ago because I have been searching for information on Vespas like yours. I am interested in buying one for myself, and I wonder if you would extend yourself as a resource in that regard to me. You seem to have a lot of fun with yours and explore some really cool country! Please let me know if you are interested in letting me pick your brain on some more technical aspects of the Vespa. Until then, I will enjoy more perusing of your blog! It is quite adventurous and the pictures are spectacular!
Thanks!
Melissa

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:31:00 +0000

Thomas Keene: Thanks for your comments. Glad to know you are still putting your Vespa through its paces. I thought Kim and I might make it to Maine this fall but our plans have turned another direction. So I’ll have to experience the area through your posts. Keep riding and writing!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:29:35 +0000

conchscooter: 1000 miles…. That would get me a long way towards Key West. I fear though that an alligator may snatch me from my tent.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:28:48 +0000

Mr. Dahou: I feel fortunate to be able to ride in an area where I can find the roads relatively free of traffic and less concern about being run over by a camion (truck). I've found myself here by luck more than planning.

While there are animals on the roads it certainly is nothing like some parts of the world. I mostly watch for deer -- animals that weigh anywhere from 100 to 300 pounds generally and can inflict much damage to a Vespa rider should we collide.

Where are you posting from?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:24:45 +0000

Dar: I would like to think that I can get in touch with those quiet moments at will. It’s easier on the Vespa. I need to work harder to get their the rest of the time.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:22:19 +0000

bobskoot: Sitting here writing I had the sudden thought that I should be out riding. Peering out the window into the darkness I can just about imagine the ride. Maybe that's enough.

Here's hoping you find a few quiet places to ride in the urban sprawl.