Get yourself a REAL bike!

[martin smith]

So hey a lot of people in Southland may look down their noses at my scooter,because I'm a modern day "Mod" living in a town full of "Rockers",with a Vespa GTS 250ie 2007,but I'm really one up on most of them and at least I can say,that I have the only ONE.I would also add that as Vespa was the world's first successful motorbike with over 15 million of them sold worldwide that everything else is just a copy of them anyway.
Just for the uneducated,the model I ride is the one that all the cops in England ride with a #3 emissions rating,a 4 stroke water-cooled machine with European good looks,that has a top speed of 137 km and does 0-100 in 6 seconds.When she's fully loaded,she will carry saddlebags,rider and passenger,with both front and rear carriers loaded and still cruise comfortably at the speed limit.
I'm not sure about economy wise,but last year it cost me about $13 from Invercargill-Dunedin return.
She has 13 inch wheels with disc brakes and a halogen headlght which is a definite improvement in design all built on a pressed steel chassis.
New,she sells at $9,700 or about $10,700 with a full chrome kit and the extra carriers.
At 3 years old and 14,470 kms mine is worth between $6,900-7,500,which is about the cheapest you'll see them for on Trademe.
This is my 2nd GTS.I wrote the first one off under my insurance,which was one of the first ever sold in NZ,that I bought for just $7,900 from Motorrad in Wellingtown,which although it being their demonstration model,had only done 200 kms.

[kiwifruit]

How bout some photos :D

[Edbear]

How bout some photos :D

+1........

[Conquiztador]

All to their own. But no pics needed.

[Berries]

Vespa salesman by any chance ?

[carbonhed]

I wave at scooter riders... in a desperate attempt to cheer them up :yes:

[Rogue Rider]

Lol, Triumph is the longest running motorcycle manufacturer in the world. There first bike was built in 1884, there first production public bike was apparently in late 1800's and into early 1900's pre war.
They were a huge success and have survived economy ups and downs, the depression and even fires of entire factories. The company has been thrust forward with many hoops and hurdles and still goes strong today.
Great to see the old school bikes still making an impact. Style and classic form lives forever.

Go hard. Vespa riders are bikers too.

[240]

All good until the minute you mentioned 4 stroke.No real Vespa aficionado will ride a 4 stroke.Sorry bro.:yes:

[DarkLord]

Whatever tickles your pickle, man. :niceone:

[Stylo]

So hey a lot of people in Southland may look down their noses at my scooter,because I'm a modern day "Mod" living in a town full of "Rockers",with a Vespa GTS 250ie 2007,but I'm really one up on most of them and at least I can say,that I have the only ONE.I would also add that as Vespa was the world's first successful motorbike with over 15 million of them sold worldwide that everything else is just a copy of them anyway.
Just for the uneducated,the model I ride is the one that all the cops in England ride with a #3 emissions rating,a 4 stroke water-cooled machine with European good looks,that has a top speed of 137 km and does 0-100 in 6 seconds.When she's fully loaded,she will carry saddlebags,rider and passenger,with both front and rear carriers loaded and still cruise comfortably at the speed limit.
I'm not sure about economy wise,but last year it cost me about $13 from Invercargill-Dunedin return.
She has 13 inch wheels with disc brakes and a halogen headlght which is a definite improvement in design all built on a pressed steel chassis.
New,she sells at $9,700 or about $10,700 with a full chrome kit and the extra carriers.
At 3 years old and 14,470 kms mine is worth between $6,900-7,500,which is about the cheapest you'll see them for on Trademe.
This is my 2nd GTS.I wrote the first one off under my insurance,which was one of the first ever sold in NZ,that I bought for just $7,900 from Motorrad in Wellingtown,which although it being their demonstration model,had only done 200 kms.

Good one mate but.........not for me ps don't oversell yourself, or your Bike ...just a tip

[davereid]

Lol, Triumph is the longest running motorcycle manufacturer in the world. There first bike was built in 1884, there first production public bike was apparently in late 1800's and into early 1900's pre war.
They were a huge success and have survived economy ups and downs, the depression and even fires of entire factories. The company has been thrust forward with many hoops and hurdles and still goes strong today.
Great to see the old school bikes still making an impact. Style and classic form lives forever.

Go hard. Vespa riders are bikers too.

Triumph went broke though, and production stopped until the brand was reborn with new owners, new designs and a new factory. IMHO they still count as the longest manufacturer, Peugeot come a close second.

Peugeot built their first bike in 1898, and still build them.

I have ridden the Jet-force 125 scooter, designed to meet Euro capacity rules for low rego cost scooters, hence the 125 cc engine, but supercharged to make a joke of the rules.

Never underestimate a scooter ;-)

[Genie]

Are you for real? Isn't it past your bed time?

[Smifffy]

Sounds like a nice bike. I don't see the point of your thread title though, are you concerned that Vespas aren't REAL bikes?

You could always get a pink Gladius.

[Malcolm]

So hey a lot of people in Southland may look down their noses at my scooter,because I'm a modern day "Mod" living in a town full of "Rockers",with a Vespa GTS 250ie 2007,but I'm really one up on most of them and at least I can say,that I have the only ONE.I would also add that as Vespa was the world's first successful motorbike with over 15 million of them sold worldwide that everything else is just a copy of them anyway.
Just for the uneducated,the model I ride is the one that all the cops in England ride with a #3 emissions rating,a 4 stroke water-cooled machine with European good looks,that has a top speed of 137 km and does 0-100 in 6 seconds.When she's fully loaded,she will carry saddlebags,rider and passenger,with both front and rear carriers loaded and still cruise comfortably at the speed limit.
I'm not sure about economy wise,but last year it cost me about $13 from Invercargill-Dunedin return.
She has 13 inch wheels with disc brakes and a halogen headlght which is a definite improvement in design all built on a pressed steel chassis.
New,she sells at $9,700 or about $10,700 with a full chrome kit and the extra carriers.
At 3 years old and 14,470 kms mine is worth between $6,900-7,500,which is about the cheapest you'll see them for on Trademe.
This is my 2nd GTS.I wrote the first one off under my insurance,which was one of the first ever sold in NZ,that I bought for just $7,900 from Motorrad in Wellingtown,which although it being their demonstration model,had only done 200 kms.

Sounds lovely, but for the same money I think I'll stick with the slightly better performance I get from my CBR...

[Juzz976]

Are you going to tell us how u wrote the first one off?

[miloking]

So hey a lot of people in Southland may look down their noses at my scooter.....

GTFO with your faggy scooter promo...this is a kiwibiker not kiwimetrosexual....no realy!

[YellowDog]

Are you going to tell us how u wrote the first one off?

The little wheels did't make it around the big big bend :no:

[Juzz976]

The little wheels did't make it around the big big bend :no:

So it didn't fall into a pot hole then?

I like that video clip where the scooter changes lanes infront of a truck that is goin faster and the driver cannot see scooter. Brutal :rockon:

[DMNTD]

Did it come with a tube of lube? :mellow:

[kit]

We won't look down our nose at your scooter, but us southlanders may look down at you......

[DMNTD]

We won't look down our nose at your scooter, but us southlanders may look down at you......

LOL...was that aimed at me? If so,lets say that it may just be a bit of a piss take :scooter:

[ukusa]

So hey a lot of people in Southland may look down their noses at my scooter,because I'm a modern day "Mod" living in a town full of "Rockers",with a Vespa GTS 250ie 2007,but I'm really one up on most of them and at least I can say,that I have the only ONE.I would also add that as Vespa was the world's first successful motorbike with over 15 million of them sold worldwide that everything else is just a copy of them anyway.
Just for the uneducated,the model I ride is the one that all the cops in England ride with a #3 emissions rating,a 4 stroke water-cooled machine with European good looks,that has a top speed of 137 km and does 0-100 in 6 seconds.When she's fully loaded,she will carry saddlebags,rider and passenger,with both front and rear carriers loaded and still cruise comfortably at the speed limit.
I'm not sure about economy wise,but last year it cost me about $13 from Invercargill-Dunedin return.
She has 13 inch wheels with disc brakes and a halogen headlght which is a definite improvement in design all built on a pressed steel chassis.
New,she sells at $9,700 or about $10,700 with a full chrome kit and the extra carriers.
At 3 years old and 14,470 kms mine is worth between $6,900-7,500,which is about the cheapest you'll see them for on Trademe.
This is my 2nd GTS.I wrote the first one off under my insurance,which was one of the first ever sold in NZ,that I bought for just $7,900 from Motorrad in Wellingtown,which although it being their demonstration model,had only done 200 kms.

Is this you?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1398/643675258_0f26086f78.jpg

[The Pastor]

What dose your boyfriend ride?

[blue109]

Ok, ok, it's a motorcycle.....even though you sit with your knees together...I won't laugh because my dad in the 1950's rode around France with my mum and all her stuff (if your married you'll understand) on a Lambretta 125.

[imdying]

Aren't you worried that people will recognise you??

I'm not sure how being the only one to have one is a good thing... bit like being the only guy with AIDS isn't it?

[Madness]

Just for the uneducated,the model I ride is the one that all the cops in England ride ...
Blah
Blah
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Hi Martin,

I am reasonably well uneducated and appreciate your consideration for those, like myself, less intelligent than people like you.

I'd imagine the cops in England wouldn't be catching too many crims these days, surely?
http://www.vespaportland.com/images/vespa_gts_250_ie.jpg
:2guns: :scooter:

[2wheeldrifter]

So hey a lot of people in Southland may look down their noses at my scooter,because I'm a modern day "Mod" living in a town full of "Rockers",with a Vespa GTS 250ie 2007,but I'm really one up on most of them and at least I can say,that I have the only ONE.I would also add that as Vespa was the world's first successful motorbike with over 15 million of them sold worldwide that everything else is just a copy of them anyway.
Just for the uneducated,the model I ride is the one that all the cops in England ride with a #3 emissions rating,a 4 stroke water-cooled machine with European good looks,that has a top speed of 137 km and does 0-100 in 6 seconds.When she's fully loaded,she will carry saddlebags,rider and passenger,with both front and rear carriers loaded and still cruise comfortably at the speed limit.
I'm not sure about economy wise,but last year it cost me about $13 from Invercargill-Dunedin return.
She has 13 inch wheels with disc brakes and a halogen headlght which is a definite improvement in design all built on a pressed steel chassis.
New,she sells at $9,700 or about $10,700 with a full chrome kit and the extra carriers.
At 3 years old and 14,470 kms mine is worth between $6,900-7,500,which is about the cheapest you'll see them for on Trademe.
This is my 2nd GTS.I wrote the first one off under my insurance,which was one of the first ever sold in NZ,that I bought for just $7,900 from Motorrad in Wellingtown,which although it being their demonstration model,had only done 200 kms.
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[kit]

LOL...was that aimed at me? If so,lets say that it may just be a bit of a piss take :scooter:

Na.... just thought mr smith a bit damn strange! I thought your comment was quite :clap: good ...

[pritch]

GTFO with your faggy scooter promo...this is a kiwibiker not kiwimetrosexual....no realy!

Well at least he's riding his. Or says he is.

I'da thunk a snowmobile might've been more use that farrrr south. :devil2:

[Nutter34]

Each to their own... But never start justifying what you ride, that just opens the door for ridicule...

[george formby]

Hi Martin,

I am reasonably well uneducated and appreciate your consideration for those, like myself, less intelligent than people like you.

I'd imagine the cops in England wouldn't be catching too many crims these days, surely?
http://www.vespaportland.com/images/vespa_gts_250_ie.jpg
:2guns: :scooter:

Sheesh, cops in California ride Segways & Harleys. Is a Police Vespa the bastard prodginy?

[Rogue Rider]

I got a real bike, go a Triumph....:Punk:

[jack_hamma]

I got a real bike, go a Triumph....:Punk:

You are also a real wanker, you would have to be the biggest try-hard and suckhole on here mate.
Congratulations! :first:

[Genie]

You are also a real wanker, you would have to be the biggest try-hard and suckhole on here mate.
Congratulations! :first:

What is is with people, and not just here, but also in the real world, that just have to be nasty? :sick:

Geez, if you can't say something nice then dont say anything at all.:shutup:

[Oakie]

Geez, if you can't say something nice then dont say anything at all.:shutup:


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[Griffin]

Well done Martin Smith on owning the one and only "real bike" in the country. Give yourself a pat on the back and ride proudly. Perhaps one day all of us Harley / Triumph / Jappa riders will join the following you are creating and wake up to the fact that we were ALL wrong in our personal choices... Vespa dealers wont know what hit them as we all march in the doors to trade our pretend bikes in on a "real bike" just like yours.

I might just wait a while before I do that tho... I kinda like having something to aspire to... you know the old saying - once your at the top there is only one way to go :)

[Number One]

Tee hee hee you really ARE funny! First the thread in PD and then this!


Defensive much?

If you think you are really COOL for riding a Vespa then why bother with what you think other people think about it....the OP sounds almost like you are trying to convince yourself....I say yourself because none of that made me want to go buy one...and yes I have ridden them - didn't spin my wheels at all I think I'll stick with my big girls bike :sunny:

[Number One]

Are you for real? Isn't it past your bed time?


What is is with people, and not just here, but also in the real world, that just have to be nasty? :sick: Geez, if you can't say something nice then dont say anything at all.:shutup:

So insinuating that you believe someone must be up past their bedtime is a nice supportive comment is it?

BTW were you meaning the OP or all the haters that replied to him were up past their bedtimes?

[laserracer]

WOW Number one i think i love you :yes::sick::shit::blink::shifty:

[Number One]

WOW Number one i think i love you :yes::sick::shit::blink::shifty:

erm ok....that's rather um generous...why pray tel,l are you moved to such a gratuitous display of online affection toward me?

[MSTRS]

Get yourself a REAL bike

Since you are the only one with a real bike, then you must be the one who has caused us all the ACC angst. And if you don't pick up the tab that you have caused.
If only Nick the Prick saw it your way...

[laserracer]

I think im high on noodles .. just ate 2 packets ..could have something to do with it ..or maybe its just the fact you DONT own a vespa...and i like the way you talk GRATUITOUS..BIG WORDS TURN ME ON.... so do noodles and the fact you are NUMBER ONE ..not 2 or 3 ..but.. 1 might only have 1 packet of noodles next time

[Number One]

I think im high on noodles .. just ate 2 packets ..could have something to do with it ..or maybe its just the fact you DONT own a vespa...and i like the way you talk

Noodles - geez man - now I'm eyeing up the chicken yum yums in the cupboard.....mmmmmm MSG

:lol:

And you mean TYPE doncha :Punk:

[laserracer]

OMG :shit: thats the noodles chicken yum yum's...we were ment to be together..never mind about mr number one he will understand..noodle love ..has no boundries.. and besides im almost at 1000 posts

[DMNTD]

erm ok....that's rather um generous...why pray tel,l are you moved to such a gratuitous display of online affection toward me?

Geeeeezz....next he'll be dishing out his cell number :shifty:

[laserracer]

She already has it 0800noodleman

[Number One]

Geeeeezz....next he'll be dishing out his cell number :shifty:

tee hee hee hee hee nah he's all good - not at all a desperate slapper ;)


She aready has it 0800noodleman

Noodles are on the boil!!!!! mmmmmmmmmmm

[laserracer]

Here it is only for you NUMBER ONE .....POST NUMBER 1000 WOO HOO YES i gotta admit it im a noodle slapper from way back.. as for vespa's:sick::sick::sick:i think my noodles are gonna pay me another visit

[eelracing]

I got a real bike, go a Triumph....:Punk:


You are also a real wanker, you would have to be the biggest try-hard and suckhole on here mate.
Congratulations! :first:

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[Number One]

Music Vid

Watching that vid I am struck by how physical drumming (even simple drumming) looks....female drummers should wear good sport bras to prevent sag in later life! :shutup:

Thank you come again

[MasterBry]

According to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pobl8lB5-20 the Honda Cub is "the greatest ever motorcycle", due to sales, and versatility.
I guess its what ever you think that makes a bike the best.... Sales.or.Style.or.Handling...

To me, its what ever put a smile on ya dial :yes:

[NordieBoy]

According to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pobl8lB5-20 the Honda Cub is "the greatest ever motorcycle", due to sales, and versatility.
I guess its what ever you think that makes a bike the best.... Sales.or.Style.or.Handling...

To me, its what ever put a smile on ya dial :yes:

How many Honda Cubs have done the Dakar?

[nutjob]

How many Honda Cubs have done the Dakar?

I'm guessing it's less than one...

[avgas]

Get a real bike.
That toy is crap.

[MasterBry]

My point Exactly :yes: Ride what makes you happy, not sells well

[Big Dave]

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[NordieBoy]

Make a decent Vespa...
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[gatch]

For the price of your scooter. I can buy my bike, enough gas for a solid month of riding, some sexy lingerie for my girlfriend, a swag of imported beers, entry to several race events and still have change to go halves in slaughtering a cow and get the bbq to cook it on..

But I'll think of you while I'm out riding my bike at potentially over 137kmh, having sex with a scantily clad woman or eating/drinking myself into a stupor..

Real bike hahahahaha.

Homo.

[myvice]

But I'll think of you while I'm out riding my bike at potentially over 137kmh,
Homo.

Wow... My 180 Gilera DNA scoot is 8k slower...

[sondela]

Well done Martin Smith on owning the one and only "real bike" in the country. Give yourself a pat on the back and ride proudly. Perhaps one day all of us Harley / Triumph / Jappa riders will join the following you are creating and wake up to the fact that we were ALL wrong in our personal choices... Vespa dealers wont know what hit them as we all march in the doors to trade our pretend bikes in on a "real bike" just like yours.



Perhaps you're right, but I'm still quite glad that you didn't include Ducati riders there.. :D

[Griffin]

Perhaps you're right, but I'm still quite glad that you didn't include Ducati riders there.. :D

Now why would I include Ducatis in my reply... seeing as how they have their roots firmly planted in the same country that makes the Vespa... it would make sense that a Ducati is basically just a bigger Vespa.

Italians do great food, ok cars, and have cool accents. As for their bikes... well, we all know that the Vespa is a real bike now so I guess the Ducatis must be up there somewhere. All us "others" will come to realise we were wrong - one day :sick:

[DMNTD]

... All us "others" will come to realise we were wrong - one day :sick:

Potato potato potato... :shifty:

[sondela]

Italians do great food, ok cars, and have cool accents. As for their bikes... well, we all know that the Vespa is a real bike now so I guess the Ducatis must be up there somewhere. All us "others" will come to realise we were wrong - one day :sick:

Soo..I'm pickin' that it would have to be American and have a V8 to be a "real" car? Yes?

(It's why I love this forum.. so unbiased.. heh :yes: )

[Griffin]

Soo..I'm pickin' that it would have to be American and have a V8 to be a "real" car? Yes?

(It's why I love this forum.. so unbiased.. heh :yes: )

um... no

[ac3_snow]

bit o vespa porn for the lovers, interesting for the haters too :laugh:
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[Berries]

Where has Mr Smith gone ?

I do hope he hasn't written off another one of those glorious throbbing machines, being the only one in the country and all. But he has gone a bit quiet after a roaring entrance to KB.