Comments on: High Mileage and the Vespa GTS 250ie https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Sat, 09 Nov 2019 19:08:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/#comment-45599 Sat, 09 Nov 2019 19:08:23 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=196#comment-45599 In reply to Mike.

I feel like I’m riding at opposite ends of the riding universe with the Vespa on one end and the BMW on the other. The GTS is loads of fun. No doubt. But the BMW is too but in completely different ways. I’ve ridden a few 200 mile rides on the K75 and it’s pleasant. Can’t speak to a Harley though.

The scooter looks cool. It’s what attracted by eye and camera and continues to do so. I find myself enthralled with the look of the vintage K75 as well. No Iron Maiden playing here. Genesis, The Cure and New Order are heard more often…

]]> By: Mike https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/#comment-45589 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:58:40 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=196#comment-45589 Riding a Vespa should be diss associated with motor cycles.. haven’t you seen quadrophenia? Geez. There way more fun and keep your legs and shoes dry. Try 200 miles on any Harley and a GTS and I can tell you , It’s a lot better on your posture to stick with the scooter. Not to mention , Anybody who thinks scooters don’t look way cooler than Bikes need to continue to let there mom’s buy them clothes and keep playing Iron maiden on the Duke box and leave the women to the back seat of the GTS. LMFAO

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/#comment-6702 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:07:26 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=196#comment-6702 Mr. Riepe: You’ve distilled the situation to its vital essence — “
Regardless of the road, you have to have your eyes open to see anything.”

Well said. Are you a professor of logic or rhetoric somewhere?

]]> By: Jack Riepe https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/#comment-6701 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:52:52 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=196#comment-6701 Dear Scooter In The Sticks (Steve Williams):

I have concluded that there is a time for going like hell, and a time for smelling the roses. And sometimes these intervals occur on the same day.

I have flown down interstates where it was possible to take in the big picture at 90 mph, and buzzed along country lanes where 35 mph was almost too fast.

My favorite story happened when riding with Mack Harrell. We were doing 55 mph, ans passed the site of a forced landing by the largest plane in the US Air Force inventory. A “Galaxy” transport had crashed in Delaware (without loss of life) and we rode past it.

It had broken in half and was the size of an apartment house. (These aircraft are much larger than 747s.)
I slowed as I went by, debating whether I want to stop. I just gave it the nod, and continued.

Later, when I said to Mack, “What did you think of the plane crash site,” he responded, “What are you talking about?”

Regardless of the road, you have to have your eyes open to see anything.

Fondest regards,
Jaxk/reep
Twisted Roads

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/#comment-6700 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:31:01 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=196#comment-6700 Mr. Brilliant: Honda Civic motorcars belong outside. Don’t hesitate a moment longer to add a Vespa to your stable of two-wheeled machines. You won’t regret it.

If you need further motivation check out my post on Camping with a Vespa. More description of miles and adventure.

Your blog is an interesting mix of information and stories. I’ll have to spend some time there reading.

Thanks for commenting here. I always appreciate different experiences and perspectives.

Ride safe!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/#comment-6699 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:14:56 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=196#comment-6699 Low Buck Rider: Congratulations on the new scooter. Those Burgman 650s are really nice and open up a wider range of possibilities. Sounds as if you are on your way to more miles (and service needs!) and adventures.

Southern California and the areas around LA probably have endless possibilities. Ride safe and I look forward to hearing about your travels.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/#comment-6698 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:12:23 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=196#comment-6698 Harv: Good seeing you post here. Hope all is well with you and your family.

Life has a way of interrupting the best laid plans — riding included. We all have to take what we can and do the right thing by our jobs and families. But on beautiful days sometimes its hard not to be selfish…

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/#comment-6697 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:09:39 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=196#comment-6697 Ronman: A Harley certainly can be at home on the backroads but so many riders seem to stay on the bigger and faster main two-lane arteries. Maybe it’s because there are more services or maybe they don’t want to get lost. But it surprises me how few motorcycles I encounter once I depart the beaten path. Central Pennsylvania is so damn beautiful…

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/#comment-6696 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:07:44 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=196#comment-6696 Charlie6: I’ve been impressed for a long time on the miles you gather especially through the winter. You are a riding demon. If work didn’t get in the way you would probably be one of those 100K a year riders. Daily trips from Denver to Kansas City for lunch. That sort of thing.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2012/04/high-mileage-and-vespa-gts-250ie/#comment-6695 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:06:16 +0000 http://69.195.124.229/~scootet3/?p=196#comment-6695 angelo: No BMW in my immediate future. After careful consideration I realized I’m content for now with the scooter.

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