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Title: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: BikerGoddess on April 20, 2009, 07:48:51 AM Picked up my new Aprilia Scarabeo 200 from Scuderia on Saturday! Went on an awesome first ride with Desmoquattro and Michael Moore.
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vs9CJgfrQ_0/SeyYZlR15KI/AAAAAAAABP4/ipRY69VpJ80/Scarabeo.jpg) (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vs9CJgfrQ_0/SeyYZhTVAoI/AAAAAAAABQA/AI98qn3hk5k/Vespa%2BScarabeo.jpg) (https://lh5.ggpht.com/_vs9CJgfrQ_0/SeyYZ8GhYrI/AAAAAAAABQI/SZ-tfcYBUj0/Monster-Vespa-Scarabeo.jpg) Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: desmoquattro on April 20, 2009, 08:16:02 AM BikerGoddess and her new toy:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3453596220_040c98cfd1.jpg?v=0) Pt Reyes Station: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3458213816_ca3862aa0e.jpg?v=0) Yes, I was there too: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3458213706_b605c4177d.jpg?v=0) It's a very cool ride. Freeway-legal speed, very good brakes (they're linked), and lots of storage. The water-cooled DOHC 4-valve motor is great at speed. We added some bar-end weights (grazie, Sig. Moore) this weekend, and we'll be mounting the Givi box as soon as we can procure the proper brackets. Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: somegirl on April 20, 2009, 08:22:46 AM Sweet, congrats!!!! 8) ;D
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: sally101 on April 20, 2009, 08:50:07 AM Very nice!
I like the scooter too! [evil] Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: Vindingo on April 20, 2009, 11:01:29 AM nice lookin bike! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: Spidey on April 20, 2009, 11:11:22 AM Eez red. Eez purty. Eez eye-talyun. You're gettin' there. ;D
Congrats. [moto] Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: Jaman on April 20, 2009, 11:26:58 AM next up we wanna seevideo of MrMoore teaching you the fine art of scooter burnouts!
Congrats!! [thumbsup] Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: desmoquattro on April 20, 2009, 11:52:52 AM next up we wanna seevideo of MrMoore teaching you the fine art of scooter burnouts! Congrats!! [thumbsup] It's a bit hard to do with the linked brakes. I keep talking about putting a 2x4 in the front spokes, but for some reason BikerGoddess keeps vetoing that idea [evil] Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: Desmostro on April 20, 2009, 01:00:32 PM w00t! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
I heard about the new cornering capabilities... nice. Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: ducati_tim on April 20, 2009, 01:54:24 PM I really like the Scarabeo. The bigger tires don't look as cool, but they feel better to me on the road than the Vespa's do. I think you have one of the almost perfect SF machines (the perfect SF machine being my Monster) 8)
Congratulations on the new ride! [clap] Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: Cynic on April 20, 2009, 01:54:31 PM Congrats on the new wheels!!
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: Alexandre on April 20, 2009, 02:46:04 PM Scarabeos are cool, welcome to the club [thumbsup]
I have a 50cc 2T (http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/alecdmurray/moto/IMG_3161.jpg) Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: smducman on April 20, 2009, 08:15:33 PM Nice red bike congrat ! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: BikerGoddess on April 20, 2009, 08:22:56 PM Yes, the new ride is very cool, but I wasn't, due to the Scarabeo's aerodynamics (blocked the wind too well). Very smooth on the highway and on bumpy city streets. I caught DQ digging a ride on it while I was working at the D Store on Sunday. The big wheels made me feel a lot more confident when cornering. I've yet to work off the chicken strips. Of course, I couldn't keep up with DQ and MM in the twisties!
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: desmoquattro on April 20, 2009, 08:35:14 PM Yes, the new ride is very cool, but I wasn't, due to the Scarabeo's aerodynamics (blocked the wind too well). Very smooth on the highway and on bumpy city streets. I caught DQ digging a ride on it while I was working at the D Store on Sunday. The big wheels made me feel a lot more confident when cornering. I've yet to work off the chicken strips. Of course, I couldn't keep up with DQ and MM in the twisties! I offer a chicken strip removal service... Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: mostrobelle on April 20, 2009, 08:51:13 PM Yes, the new ride is very cool, but I wasn't, due to the Scarabeo's aerodynamics (blocked the wind too well). Very smooth on the highway and on bumpy city streets. I caught DQ digging a ride on it while I was working at the D Store on Sunday. The big wheels made me feel a lot more confident when cornering. I've yet to work off the chicken strips. Of course, I couldn't keep up with DQ and MM in the twisties! MM can do a good clip two-up on that "little" scoot of his. I'd have second thoughts trying to keep up on the Duc on certain roads. [laugh] Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: desmoquattro on April 20, 2009, 08:52:24 PM MM can do a good clip two-up on that "little" scoot of his. I'd have second thoughts trying to keep up on the Duc on certain roads. [laugh] I can definitely see why. That thing flies...great power, and you pretty much want to keep the throttle pinned when you ride it. Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: ducnymph on April 20, 2009, 09:57:53 PM Sweet ride BikerGoddess! I can see why you'd feel confident with those wheels! Congrats [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: sfarchie on April 21, 2009, 05:09:54 AM Congrats, nice ride! [thumbsup] Perfect weather to test it out.
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: thunderpuppy on April 22, 2009, 09:48:48 AM nice ;) very nice desmoscootersedecie
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: Michael Moore on April 22, 2009, 04:38:56 PM It is "quattro valvole" [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: MendoDave on April 23, 2009, 05:06:42 AM Looks fast to me. [moto]
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: BikerGoddess on April 23, 2009, 11:45:33 AM nice ;) very nice desmoscootersedecie [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: Itsasickness on April 23, 2009, 02:35:12 PM Congrats Sweets!
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: mostrobelle on April 23, 2009, 08:06:41 PM So what's happening with the road mower now than you have the scootersedici in the livery?
(And :o to Mark posting.) Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: BikerGoddess on April 23, 2009, 08:24:01 PM So what's happening with the road mower now than you have the scootersedici in the livery? Ah, the Road Mower is up for sale (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/mcy/1136276146.html). If it hangs around any longer DQ will square off the rear tire doing burnouts. He's fully prepared to demonstrate for prospective buyers. Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: BikerGoddess on April 23, 2009, 08:24:45 PM Congrats Sweets! Where the heck have you been?! Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: BikerGoddess on April 23, 2009, 08:25:59 PM Congrats, nice ride! [thumbsup] Perfect weather to test it out. Speaking of new rides, when did you sell the 696 and acquire the 1100S?! Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: Itsasickness on April 24, 2009, 08:09:24 AM Ha Ha Belle, big kiss to you and I know BikerGodess my Job Hunting has been all consuming. I have been using all my computer time looking for work. It looks like something is going to stick soon. I am flying to Philly on Sunday to meet with the Director of Sales for a company. Wish me luck. And as soon as I'm working.....#1 new clutch, then ride her like I stole her, b/c I'll have health insurance again ;D
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: smducman on April 25, 2009, 09:30:27 AM Good luck to you for job haunting [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My Bright Shiny New Toy Post by: jimboecv on April 26, 2009, 05:57:53 PM One of my favs. Congrats!
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