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by gaburley
Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Vespa ripoff?
Replies: 7
Views: 6134

My Vespa is home

Hi Guys and Gals:

Well as you can see by my other post, my LX150ie is finally home where she belongs. Now I want a Stella so I can shift; however maybe shifting is better left as a fond memory.

Glenn
by gaburley
Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Picked up my Vespa (Yay!)
Replies: 2
Views: 2976

Picked up my Vespa (Yay!)

Hi guys and gals; Well I finally have it, I have my 2011, LX150ie. It was delivered to Kamloops and so I hopped on the bus and drove it home. Now I do realize that one should break in an engine fairly slowly, and I would have preferred to do it that way; but I had to get it home to Merritt, I don't ...
by gaburley
Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:19 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Vespa ripoff?
Replies: 7
Views: 6134

Vespa ripoff

Hi everybody; Thank you for your input and help. Apparently the only way I will get it is to hire someone to deliver it here for me, but then if they aren't even set up properly what would be the point. Unfortunately my only option is to go there, but then what if it is not ready or as he says "...
by gaburley
Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Class 6 road test help
Replies: 6
Views: 5017

Class 6 road test

I videotaped my test, it only took 23 minutes from the engine turning on to the engine turning off (the test is supposed to take 45 minutes). If you have some experience and confidence you will have no problem. Mind you switching my licence to BC, they weren't sure how to do it as I don't drive a ca...
by gaburley
Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Vespa ripoff?
Replies: 7
Views: 6134

Vespa ripoff?

Hi guys and gals; Well here I am in BC living happily and missing seeing you guys and driving away (I am very antisocial that way). Life is fine and two months ago I bought a Vespa from VespaMetro in Vancouver and paid for it with my mastercard. So far so good. I have been emailing back and forth fo...
by gaburley
Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: 2011 LX150
Replies: 5
Views: 4119

Kevin wrote:I wouldn't expect anything more than 95 kph if your a fat ass like me. If your more like Grahams size ya might get a couple bonus kph's.
Yup, I am big
by gaburley
Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: 2011 LX150
Replies: 5
Views: 4119

2011 LX150

Hi guys and gals; So is everyone else itching for riding weather? I just bought a 2011 LX150. I will be relocating to Merritt and taking delivery on June 1st. It is all I could afford, but will it be enough for short highway jaunts? Basically, is it a good all round scoot? Could you give me you opin...
by gaburley
Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: I traded my 83 Mascot 80 for a Midnight Special
Replies: 2
Views: 3965

My 850 (now a huge papperweight)

HI; It started and seemed to work well for the first week (more or less) but when the buyer came to pick it up it would not start and has not started since, so I gave him his money back and now I am the (not so) proud owner of the worlds safest motorcycle,,,, unless it falls over on my toe. So there...
by gaburley
Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: I traded my 83 Mascot 80 for a Midnight Special
Replies: 2
Views: 3965

I traded my 83 Mascot 80 for a Midnight Special

Hi; Yes I now have this 81 Yamaha XS850, and I am now sure what to do with it. I have learned that I am definitely a scooter guy. I rode motorcycles through the 80's but now I am older and wiser (and a big scardy cat). My insurance girl said to keep it for a while (before they bill me) and I would l...
by gaburley
Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:45 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Edmonton Eco-Solar Home Tour this Saturday June 9th 12-4pm
Replies: 3
Views: 4634

Solar done wrong, but it sure is fun

I have always wanted to go on the Solar Tour but I would feel so inadequate, my system is held together with prayer and hope. I am just too stubborn to learn to do it right, mind you if you want to see an accident waiting to happen I will post video of my setup. It is however a great hobby. Keep gre...
by gaburley
Tue May 29, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: My Elite 80 from BC passed the OPI
Replies: 1
Views: 2487

My Elite 80 from BC passed the OPI

I took that Elite 80 to Cote Motorcycles for the OPI (out of province inspection) on Friday and it is now legal to ride. Today I found (and bought) a purple 85 Honda Elite 150 (non deluxe). I bought it sight unseen and will be picking it up in a few days, but the price was so good (but not too good,...
by gaburley
Fri May 25, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Sunday May 27
Replies: 8
Views: 5777

I might show up

Hi Guys and Gals: Well my Saga pooped out; the original engine pooped out (i heard from owner #2) at 3100k then was replaced by the dealer. At 2000k it just died so i took the opportunity to get my Hondas (83 Mascot 80, blown rear tire and an 86 Elite 80, needs an OPI) on the road. I just got the El...
by gaburley
Sat May 12, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Hard luck, but lots of fun
Replies: 0
Views: 2171

Hard luck, but lots of fun

AAAAAARRRRRRGH! Three scooters, my Mascot with the flat rear tire, my Elite 80 that hasn't been inspected yet (OPI), and after putting gas in my main scooter, my carburetor seems to be clogged (something that I have never dealt with). I am however trying to take the rear wheel off of my Mascot to ge...
by gaburley
Mon May 07, 2012 7:09 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Sunday May 6
Replies: 9
Views: 5172

Oops, I forgot

Sorry about missing Sunday, it would have been fun and i have no excuse as it is near my home. Well, next Sunday for sure (and i will try to be less antisocial).

Keep happy
glenn
by gaburley
Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:32 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Picked up an Aero 80
Replies: 0
Views: 2520

Picked up an Aero 80

So I picked up that Aero 80 that was in Kijiji this morning. 83, 4009km and just missing the seat latch. The fellow selling it decided to stop riding this year as his balance is getting bad (he is 75). It starts easily and is extremely peppy and fun,,,, well that was until I was taking it home and t...