Which Vespa? Suggestions and Advice for my trip to South America - Page 2

Girlrider · 03-08-2013, 08:23 PM

I second the suggestions to go for a 200. I was also going to recommend you take some basic spare parts but someone beat me to it.

If it was me I'd probably take a course on scooter maintenance before leaving as well. The whole thing sounds like an amazing adventure - can't wait to see the end result.

Mclovin · 03-29-2013, 11:23 AM

Lola's doubters would do well to Google the late Giorgio Bettinelli and Rupert Wilson-Young. Amazing stories.

http://www.thescooterist.com/2012/01...nelli-rip.html
http://scoot.net/faq/Touring

Both should be placed on The Hardcore wall of fame. Bettinelli knew nothing, by his own account, about scooter (Vespa) mechanics. He said that even in remotest Africa, whenever he had a breakdown, he would sit and wait for someone to come along and he was always able to get back on the road.

spandi · 03-29-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mclovin

Lola's doubters would do well to Google the late Giorgio Bettinelli and Rupert Wilson-Young. Amazing stories.

http://www.thescooterist.com/2012/01...nelli-rip.html
http://scoot.net/faq/Touring

Both should be placed on The Hardcore wall of fame. Bettinelli knew nothing, by his own account, about scooter (Vespa) mechanics. He said that even in remotest Africa, whenever he had a breakdown, he would sit and wait for someone to come along and he was always able to get back on the road.

THIS is really neat stuff! thanks for Posting! I wonder how far one can go in a rebuilt China scoot?

Mclovin · 03-29-2013, 12:24 PM

You're welcome, Spandi. I'm not sure how far these folks might have gone, but it looks cool:

**inuyasha** · 03-29-2013, 12:36 PM

Hi
Check out this, its very inspiring and quite cool

Main site
http://www.melawend.com/
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

Mclovin · 03-29-2013, 12:48 PM

Wow! Is that a Honda Elite? I suppose that would be pretty reliable. I'm sure one can see a lot on a well-maintained GY6. On an Aprilia, definitely.

spandi · 03-29-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mclovin

You're welcome, Spandi. I'm not sure how far these folks might have gone, but it looks cool:

Well I just looked at the video on Youtube, and from the looks of things they went at least several hundred miles. Thanks for posting this too!

spandi · 03-29-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mclovin

Wow! Is that a Honda Elite? I suppose that would be pretty reliable. I'm sure one can see a lot on a well-maintained GY6. On an Aprilia, definitely.

Yeah, Looks like an older model Elite 250.

**inuyasha** · 03-29-2013, 01:16 PM

Hi
"Melawend" is a 1985 Honda elite 250
http://www.melawend.com/melawend.htm
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

spandi · 03-29-2013, 01:32 PM

Sure was. Thanks Hank!

imnts2 · 12-03-2013, 08:05 PM

Hi. I am near the West end of Florida. May I suggest you view "wrong way around" and "Wrong way down " both streamed by net flix. that is really a big adventure I think. Very risky.
Certainly suggest you do a few US trip/shoots first.Sort of a way to test yourself and the machinery. Trying to ride a scoot 200 miles can be a bit of an adventure in itself. I ride a Majesty and am not at all sure I want to tackle even 300 miles on it.

But I do hope you find a way to make frequent posts on this forum.

Cheers lefty2

cheapeto · 12-04-2013, 09:13 AM

A videographer should do the Cannonball 2014 run. I think it's a complete reality show season, if done correctly.

Castle_Rock · 12-07-2013, 10:03 AM

Just last month I ran over 230 miles from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN with no issues on my stock GY6 Roketa 150 bike, not saying I could do it again and have no issues, but just sayin, their just as reliable than what most shops say.

03-29-2013, 11:23 AM	#17
Mclovin Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tecate, Mexico Posts: 10	Lola's doubters would do well to Google the late Giorgio Bettinelli and Rupert Wilson-Young. Amazing stories. http://www.thescooterist.com/2012/01...nelli-rip.html http://scoot.net/faq/Touring Both should be placed on The Hardcore wall of fame. Bettinelli knew nothing, by his own account, about scooter (Vespa) mechanics. He said that even in remotest Africa, whenever he had a breakdown, he would sit and wait for someone to come along and he was always able to get back on the road. __________________ 150cc GY6 "Scrappyscoot" named Ilse.
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03-29-2013, 12:24 PM	#19
Mclovin Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tecate, Mexico Posts: 10	You're welcome, Spandi. I'm not sure how far these folks might have gone, but it looks cool: __________________ 150cc GY6 "Scrappyscoot" named Ilse.
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Mclovin Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tecate, Mexico Posts: 10	Wow! Is that a Honda Elite? I suppose that would be pretty reliable. I'm sure one can see a lot on a well-maintained GY6. On an Aprilia, definitely. __________________ 150cc GY6 "Scrappyscoot" named Ilse.
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inuyasha Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 1,165	Hi "Melawend" is a 1985 Honda elite 250 http://www.melawend.com/melawend.htm Take care and ride safely Yours Hank __________________ "4wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul" Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. Douglas MacArthur
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Castle_Rock Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 30	Just last month I ran over 230 miles from Indianapolis, IN to Gary, IN with no issues on my stock GY6 Roketa 150 bike, not saying I could do it again and have no issues, but just sayin, their just as reliable than what most shops say. __________________ 2012 Roketa MC-23 (I call it the Roketa Ninja) ((1st owner)) Currently running; Gates powerlink belt 842 long case No rev limiter cdi NGK-CRHSA stand. Spark plug Koso variator w/ mix 12/14 weights with only 1,219 miles.
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03-29-2013, 01:32 PM	#25
spandi Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 482	Sure was. Thanks Hank!
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12-03-2013, 08:05 PM	#26
imnts2 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pensacola Florida & Italy Posts: 2	Hi. I am near the West end of Florida. May I suggest you view "wrong way around" and "Wrong way down " both streamed by net flix. that is really a big adventure I think. Very risky. Certainly suggest you do a few US trip/shoots first.Sort of a way to test yourself and the machinery. Trying to ride a scoot 200 miles can be a bit of an adventure in itself. I ride a Majesty and am not at all sure I want to tackle even 300 miles on it. But I do hope you find a way to make frequent posts on this forum. Cheers lefty2
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12-04-2013, 09:13 AM	#27
cheapeto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York PA Posts: 339	A videographer should do the Cannonball 2014 run. I think it's a complete reality show season, if done correctly.
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