The time sure has passed too quickly. And the Vespa community and its fellows have come and gone, changed rides, and transformed to new endeavors. I’m sort of just still doing what I’ve always done save for the addition of some motorcycles to my life. And making videos which you suggested I do a long, long time ago. I’m slow to pick up good suggestions!

Thank you for your kind words David. And best wishes to you and your family for a Merry Christmas and a fine New Year!

I expect the total to be around $2000 for parts and labor but at this point I’ll pay whatever it costs. Still will be more economical than a new scooter.

The mechanic will look the whole thing over and I’ve given a list of things to consider. My fingers are crossed that nothing will be missed.

Crashes or strandings… neither seem good. But we won’t let either stand in the way of a good ride.

A few times I started thinking about traction control and ABS on the new scooters as a reason to “upgrade” but quickly dismissed it. I’m good with what I have. And I hope when my GTS returns it will feel like a new machine!

I agree David. It does seem worth it to fix, use, and move on down the road.

Merry Christmas!

I probably underestimate the emotional attachment I have to my scooter. But the attachment is real so why not honor it?? I’m sure I made the right choice regardless of how things turn out.

Have a great holiday. And cheers from the sticks!

While I will still crawl on the garage floor from time to time but it’s not getting any easier or more pleasant. And I’ve already decided any big jobs will go to someone I pay for service.

I hope the Vespa returns “good as new” and will provide many more miles of joy. And if that’s not to be, I’m ready to buy a new scooter.

I hope you and the Chang Gang have a great Christmas!

I have a sentimental attachment to the scooter for sure. But not so much that I give it a name. It’s just “the Vespa.”

But there is some growing sense of superstition or something that would make it difficult to let it go. The Vespa is part of the family now.

The math of repairs and replacement seem fuzzy sometimes. A couple mechanics have told me it is almost always less expensive to repair than replace. Even with big ticket repairs. The problem some people have I think is viewing their scooter, motorcycle, or car as an investment. It’s not. It is just an expense.

Anyway, I made my decision and I’ll see how it pans out.

Have a great holiday!

That $750 number has swelled to $1000. And the repairs haven’t begun yet. I’ll just hold my breath…

Retirement is a dream!

It just seemed wrong to part with the scooter. Emotion no doubt.

The store called them submarine sandwiches so that’s why I called them that but I can’t remember the last time I saw it written out like that. Subs and hoagies seem the popular thing now.