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Forum: The Garage Today, 12:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,186
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Typically the black mastic they used to apply the...

Typically the black mastic they used to apply the tiles contains asbestos and would need to be abated.
Forum: Battle scooters 05-06-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,544
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
So right, Klav. The very characteristic you love...

So right, Klav. The very characteristic you love about a scooter at low speed can be a liability at high speed. For example, a light scooter can't be beat for toodling around town, errands, gas...
Forum: The Garage 05-05-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 41,694
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Stripped my Vespa P200 motor and cleaned it. ...

Stripped my Vespa P200 motor and cleaned it. It's ready for new seals and bearings, and a new crank, which I hope to install today.
Forum: Ride reports 04-24-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,842
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Glad you didn't have any problems with those...

Glad you didn't have any problems with those Louisiana highway speed bumps...a.k.a. armadillos.
Forum: Battle scooters 04-24-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 894
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
I would be wary of a pre-2007 Burgman 650 because...

I would be wary of a pre-2007 Burgman 650 because of the potential for failure. The 2008 models and beyond were redesigned, and to my knowledge do not share the same proclivity for catastrophic...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-09-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,369
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
His Naperville Scooter Facebook page appears to...

His Naperville Scooter Facebook page appears to still be active, but it doesn't look like he opened a shop as of yet.
Forum: Battle scooters 04-07-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
There are a couple of guys here on ADV who have...

There are a couple of guys here on ADV who have the kind of experience that would give them a unique perspective, and hopefully they'll chime in.

I did post it on MV. While MV has some really...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-07-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Vespa P200 suspension question

I'm building an "Adventure P200" for long distance touring, and it will be carrying the kind of stuff you carry on an extended ride, including extra fuel.

What are your thoughts on shocks? I'd pay...
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,842
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Wow, that's a bad break. Keep us posted!

Wow, that's a bad break. Keep us posted!
Forum: Battle scooters 04-02-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 781
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
I see them all the time on CL in So Cal, and some...

I see them all the time on CL in So Cal, and some are pretty nice. Maybe you should fly out for Amerivespa, buy a scoot, and ride home!
Forum: Ride reports 04-02-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,842
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
I'm in for this one. :clap

I'm in for this one. :clap
Forum: Battle scooters 03-26-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,773
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
The priced has been set in Europe. I've talked...

The priced has been set in Europe. I've talked to two dealers here who both say the US price will be around 10k.

I guess we'll know soon enough if they are right or wrong.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-24-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,091
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
That setup is awesome!

That setup is awesome!
Forum: Battle scooters 03-18-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 808
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Very nice scooter, enjoy it!

Very nice scooter, enjoy it!
Forum: Battle scooters 03-18-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,363
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
That's a pretty good endorsement from a well...

That's a pretty good endorsement from a well rounded rider.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-13-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 796
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Yup, the small scoots are a hoot! I rode my...

Yup, the small scoots are a hoot! I rode my Vespa PX150 to work today, smiling all the way.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-07-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
I'll be at Amerivespa too.

I'll be at Amerivespa too.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-03-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Welcome Jose, Glad to meet ya.

Welcome Jose, Glad to meet ya.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-01-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,119
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Be nice, Cheryl. ;^)

Be nice, Cheryl.


;^)
Forum: Battle scooters 03-01-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 99,947
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Vespa PX150, So Cal

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20841842#post20841842


http://scoot.net/gallery/bbs/DSCN0943.JPG
Forum: Battle scooters 02-28-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,812
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Piaggio has started incorporating Dr. Pulley...

Piaggio has started incorporating Dr. Pulley sliders branded for Piaggio on some new models this past year. Good move I think.

http://scoot.net/gallery/bbs/pulleys002.jpg
Forum: Battle scooters 02-23-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2,746
Views: 1,090,113
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
That red color on the BV is gorgeous.

That red color on the BV is gorgeous.
Forum: Battle scooters 02-10-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2,746
Views: 1,090,113
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
The Morphous is such a distinctive scooter. Very...

The Morphous is such a distinctive scooter. Very cool!
Forum: Battle scooters 02-10-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,236
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Beautiful! Piaggio should make the red with...

Beautiful! Piaggio should make the red with black trim a standard, and lose the matte finishes (that aren't selling that well anyway.)

I look forward to more info as you put on the miles.
Forum: Battle scooters 01-31-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,773
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Our local dealer told me we'd see it in the US in...

Our local dealer told me we'd see it in the US in 2014. Still no US pricing released but if you want one, start saving your pennies.
Forum: Battle scooters 01-27-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 25,276
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
I was reading the BMW owners forum regarding the...

I was reading the BMW owners forum regarding the new scoots, and the oil leak was a topic of discussion over there too. If you are considering one, you might want to read the comments over there.
...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-27-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,349
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
JerryH, a bone stock Vespa P series scooter is a...

JerryH, a bone stock Vespa P series scooter is a reliable, easy to maintain scooter. A Stella is not a P series, despite the fact that they look like one and share technology design. Indian...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-27-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,349
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
You can swap out the rear rack of the GT200 and...

You can swap out the rear rack of the GT200 and the GTS, you just also have to swap out the plastic piece under the seat. It is a pretty easy swap.

A rotopax is a spare gas container system which...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-27-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,349
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Actually Lola, if I were committed to riding a...

Actually Lola, if I were committed to riding a scooter to and in South America, I don't think I'd take either a GTS250 or a GT200, though I have owned both and both are fantastic scooters. I have...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-27-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,871
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
This will be a fun project to watch. It's cool...

This will be a fun project to watch. It's cool that the scoot has been yours the whole time.
Forum: Battle scooters 01-26-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 25,276
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
I need to test drive a BV 350 soon too. Could be...

I need to test drive a BV 350 soon too. Could be a good scootouring bike!
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-20-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 588
Views: 91,117
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Rice Canyon, CA ...

Rice Canyon, CA

http://scoot.net/gallery/bbs/IMG_1015.JPG
Forum: Battle scooters 12-14-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,798
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
By going to their tech training center and...

By going to their tech training center and getting certified.
Forum: Battle scooters 12-13-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,798
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
No matter how you cut it, Naperville will be...

No matter how you cut it, Naperville will be spending their "profit" to pay for warranty work. And there WILL be warranty work, every manufacturer has it.

Moped Medic is right, it would actually...
Forum: Battle scooters 12-09-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,389
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
I have a GT200 with about 16,000 miles, and no...

I have a GT200 with about 16,000 miles, and no failures to date. I have had to replace regular wear and tear items (including muffler gaskets) but nothing that has left me stranded at the side of...
Forum: Battle scooters 12-07-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,007
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Any update on this? Just wondering if the ride...

Any update on this? Just wondering if the ride ever took place, and how things worked out?
Forum: Battle scooters 12-07-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,232
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
That's a beauty!

That's a beauty!
Forum: Battle scooters 12-04-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,103
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Always a shame to lose a good dealer.

Always a shame to lose a good dealer.
Forum: Battle scooters 12-04-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,369
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Scooters are not driving Pep Boy's business, so...

Scooters are not driving Pep Boy's business, so in effect you just proved my point. There are scooter shops that make it around the country, but most have a primary engine that drives their...
Forum: Battle scooters 12-03-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,369
Posted By Brooktown Geezer
Just curious: does anyone here know of an...

Just curious: does anyone here know of an independent new scooter retailer who has been in business for more than 5 years, does not sell the Vespa brand, and has no other means of support? I don't. ...
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