Archive for the 'Vespa' Category

retiring from Vespaway

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Dear readers of Vespaway and Vespaquest, First, thank you for the great experience I’ve had as a Vespa blogger overall! You’re why I’ve stayed on here for as long as I have. But in case you haven’t noticed, I’m the…

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 23rd, 2006

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!…

how to sell a used scooter, part II

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

As I’ve written both here and on girlbike.com, I’ve had my red Vespa Ilene up for sale off and on, but didn’t want to sell her to just anyone. Some would say (not you, of course) that it’s crazy to…

Winterizing your ride

Tuesday, November 14th, 2006

For those of you who are putting your Vespa away until spring, here’s a bit of winterizing reading: ScooterDiva article on winterizing your scooter ProvoScooter’s article on winterizing your scooter Rocky Mountain Harley’s article on winterizing your motorcycle If you’re…

smokin hot Vespa GTS

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

You have GOT to check out the custom work done on this Vespa GTS - aka Scorched. While you’re over there, check out the awesome chroming that Jettin can do on your scooter’s wheels and parts while it’s sitting parked…

the celebrity list grows

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

From Jay Kay to Jay Leno, it’s always news when a celebrity buys (or is given) a Vespa - or if they sign them for auctions and fundraisers. Nearly every news article or editorial includes a list of owners. I…

Wee Vespa at Wal-Mart and Sears

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

I mentioned the Peg Perego Vespa Scooter over on Vespaquest in February - and now it’s here. Check it out over at Wal-mart and at Sears. For less than $250, you can have a working scale model of a Vespa…

suspected robbery attempt

Friday, October 20th, 2006

Just in case you can’t tell my intended intonations in this post, I’ll forewarn you that I’m being bitterly sarcastic. Wouldn’t it be funny if someone stole the GTS a couple days before I returned it? Don’t worry, Vespa folks,…

Goodbye, GTS

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

The GTS is going back into the Vespa fleet this week. Suddenly I’m getting pressure to get it back to Vespa, so I’m waiting for the weather to clear up so I can ride it back to Vespa Columbia and…

Vespas in Boise

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

Sorry I’ve been quiet again - I’ve been on the road, visiting friends in Boise, Idaho. Just a quick post for now, and a photo of Emily posing on a brand new Vespa at the brand new Vespa Boise, on…