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@@jackyt6274 yes, i have a brand-new pot… Don't want to poison myself! thanks for watching! 😃

Thanks for watching the video. Yes, it was a very hot day 35°C day and she really enjoyed a cool bath on hot days. All the best! 😄

No problem! 😃

I believe the price I paid for it was around £1100. This was in 2016 in London at Evans cycles Fulham. I've since got rid of it and got a Trek Mountain bike. It was a great bike but liked the Trek better. all the best!

@@jamesnickel4748 thank you. I'm thinking of placing a bid on a 2016 model and that helps

@@johnrichardson7785 good luck with the bid!😀

It's been doing the same thing for years now and absolutely no problems… I quite like the sound of the bike now that it has matured with me LOL. At first it bothered me, but not anymore and from what I understand from what everybody has said nothing is wrong.

During the daytime, I often drive with the high Beam on 0:28 just to make sure people see me. At night I wouldn't, but during the day it just provides an extra measure of safety. 😃

Yes, a big difference! Have a good day! 😄

absolutely true!!

3.3 quadrar meter

That's located on the Moto Guzzi, my other bike.😄

Very nice! Good deal if it is in nice shape. I still enjoy mine a great deal and have modified it somewhat. New tires, carbon fibre, handlebar, new seat... Little things to personalise it. Still performance magnificently. Enjoy yours! Where is it's manufactured? Your guess is as good as mine! Thailand, China, USA? I'm not sure, if you find out, let me know please! Safe, riding, and all the best. 😄

@@jamesnickel4748 for sure, I’ll let you know what I find out! I’m getting the bike back from the shop this Thursday-standard tune ups were needed. Also ended up ordering some Maxxis DHR II’s for the front and rear since I need the traction out here on the Colorado trails. Slightly bigger width-2.3-than what came with the bike but I assume it’ll be just fine

All gone, but it was nice while it lasted! 😄

Glad you liked the review of the bike! And yes, indeed, I do still possess this bicycle. I have, since upgraded the handlebar to a Trek carbon fibre model bar, upgraded the seat to something more to my liking, and now run a slightly bigger tire on the rear as well (2.20x29). I probably have between five and 6000 miles on the bike And it has given me nothing but fun! I don't recall exactly what I paid for the bike, but it was somewhere around £1500 which would be roughly $2000 US. All I can say is that it has been an excellent bike for my type of use, which is rough trails within central London and single track in suburban London. It is a larger bike, and perhaps not quite as nimble as some twitchier mountain bikes, but it is by no means lethargic or sluggish and pushed hard on a gravel road or rough trail, it really moves. I have named the bike Mickey LOL. If you could get one for about $1500 US and it's in good condition I think you'll be getting a good deal, but of course I haven't seen the bike so I couldn't attest to it. My experience is extremely positive, and I love my bike like crazy! That being said, when I move to Cyprus in a couple of years to semi-retire, I will likely get a full suspension carbon fibre track to complement this one for rougher mountain trails. But I will definitely keep this bike as well! So, I would say, if you can get that bike for the price you're talking, that would be excellent, and I think he'd like it… Of course, do give it a good test ride first! Yes, I do live in the UK, central London, for many many years but I'm from Canada (Vancouver) originally. And yes, it is a lot of fun riding around Hyde Park, but even nicer when I can get out to the hills in Surrey in the south part of London. Thanks for watching the video, I hope you make the right decision buying the bike and safe riding to you. All the best! 😄 Jim

@@jamesnickel4748 Thank you for the response and all the information you gave. Much appreciated. I did catch your updated video you did 2 years after this one and saw you still had it after a couple years. Your bike still looked great after putting a few thousand miles on it. I was curious about the piece that routes the front derailleur cable that broke off the seat tube. Do you know if that is a common issue with that particular model frame or was your situation just a one-off? That was a little bit of a concern for me because while I've heard Trek has pretty excellent warranty coverage on their frames (and it sounds like they took care of you pretty well), I'm not sure if the frame warranty would extend past the original owner. I guess worst case scenario would be if it happened to me I could maybe just go with a 1x drivetrain. One of the reasons I'm looking at the Superfly 9.7 though is because I actually prefer 2x a bit more. Thanks again for your vids and for taking the time to respond. Peace to you.

@@madcapper6 Hi again, not sure I'm not sure if that piece that broke off the bike was a common issue. When it happened, it really surprised me. Trek told me it was not common and they did fix it free of charge. It was at this point in time that I did my upgrades, just seemed like a good time to do it when the bike was out of commission. From what I know, I believe the Trek warranty is for a lifetime, but as you say, whether that passes to subsequent owners I'm not sure! Trek could tell you that. Excellent idea, going with a 1x system, if it did ever fail… Nothing wrong with a single sprocket! The full suspension, I will purchase likely in a years time will be a 1x. In any event, I think you would like the bike, but it would be imperative to take it for a spin first to make sure the seller says it is everything he claims! I think it's a good looking bike as well, in addition to being a stellar performer! In my humble opinion, I think the bike is pretty good value for that price! The components are excellent, not the best in the world, but definitely excellent quality workhorse type kit. Good luck with the decision and again, all the best, much fun and safe riding to you! 😄 Jim

@@jamesnickel4748 Thank you and safe riding to you as well!

I think he was about 20 years old there. He has since grown a beard, got married, having kids soon, so doesn't shave that much anymore, except to trim the edges! Too busy to shave, I guess LOL. For his next birthday, I think I will get him a nice safety razor kit, a German safety razor set up, a nice English brush, and some proper Italian shaving cream et cetera. Maybe he'll like that, you never know. Glad you enjoyed the video and have fun shaving! All the best. 😎

@@jamesnickel4748 Yeah I'm very busy with work nowadays, I've had a beard for like 2 years... I hope to be a father and husband in the future, It's always been a dream of mine!

Canadian, but have lived in London for a long time. Thanks for watching the video. It's a great little bike. If you ride, safe riding and all the best. 😎

Any time, I just wish the streets weren't always so crowded! The countryside is definitely more fun. All the best and have a great day! 😄

Thank you, I do love the little scoot. Traffic is terrible here and this helps to alleviate some of the pain sitting in traffic. Not a bad little motorway cruiser either, in February my son and I will head to Spain for a few weeks, me with the Vespa, and him with a KTM. Thanks for watching and all the best. Safe riding if you ride on 2 wheels. 😄

I understand what you mean, I can't imagine riding a bike without gloves! In regards to the oil, doesn't burn a bit. I now drive it quite hard too.... Full throttle a lot of the time. I do keep a close eye on the oil as well. I have heard that too, that with this particular new powerful engine one must watch closely. An awesome little bike, and I love it! Have a great day, thanks for watching. 😄

Yes, I fly at about three or four times a year in the UK and still love it. I flew it in Cyprus 3 years ago and it threw me for a loop but thank goodness I wasn't seriously hurt. It has a lot of power in a 40 mile an hour wind! Yes, it is an awesome kite... Just be careful in a really powerful wind! 😎

@@jamesnickel4748 Oh man I bet! I have a Flexifoil Blade IV 5m2 and it's scary powerful. The build quality is amazing. Glad you're OK! 😅

@@Radian1978 Flexifoil are excellent kites and I have a few 6 foot stackers as well...lots of fun. My wife is glad I am not killing myself with the big kite anymore on the beach too. Safe flying and all the best!

Ha ha, yes, how right you are. I am indeed a Canadian from both Toronto and Vancouver. Have been out in London for many many years, since the mid 90s but as I was older when I left Canada, my Canadian accent is still here. I hope you found the little video of some relevance. You will like or should I say love the GTS. It's a good looker and a hoot to ride. I think other bikes in the market may be somewhat better in overall quality, (not that the Vespa is bad by any means because it is not), however, if you want classic, the Vespa can't be beat. It's a quick little bike and ideal for heavy traffic... Remarkably good on the motorway too, as long as you don't mind cruising at 60 to 65 mph. I will be going to Spain in February 2023 with my son for about a month of touring around, the north of Spain to the south in Marbella. Should be lots of fun. Anyways, good luck with your purchase and safe riding! All the best and enjoy the island... Vancouver Island is awesome! 😎

Ha ha, good luck to them! The garage is staffed 24/7 with electronic controls, cameras, and security doors everywhere! It would be a good bet if you were a skilled enough car theif though! Thanks for watching and all the best. 😎

I know where you're coming from...the same for me. Mid size bikes all my life and then this little thing. My favourite now! Scooters beat bikes in the tight city traffic any day. You'll love that Racing 60's...totally cool! All the best and safe riding 😎!

@@jamesnickel4748 thank you. Am really looking forward to getting it next week. The only issue is now my wife wants to do her CBT and gets a 125 cc, so I won't be able to escape on those weekend rides !

@@Ontheroadtourism You know what they say..."happy wife, happy life"...you know what to do LOL 😂

Yes, probably not the best value... Hondas and other bikes are in many respects superior! Nonetheless the old classic Vespa does have some appeal! 😄

Where do you live? Thousand dollar service sounds a lot!

@@Neoptolemus Midwest I was looking at a Honda cub 125 the hunter one not only did they have the freight fee they had a dock fee and their licensure fee was over $200 when I said that I lived right next to the licensing bureau they said no legally they had to license it and I know that’s bullshit it really soured my desire for doing business. Especially this is a place I bought one motorcycle from and when I took a tire in Just rim and tire when it was all said and done $38 just amount of freaking simple tire the Chinese are gonna get a foothold Mark my word

@@Neoptolemus Service is not $1000, service costs £160, about $200.😎

No chain but the belt needs changing every 9k miles. Wouldn't be without mine !

I think I'm getting about 65 miles per gallon... 15 km/L!

@@jamesnickel4748 that’s a bit too much. Mine gets 3,5 L/100km or 29km/L

@@Neoptolemus That's excellent! 😎 must be the way I drive!

I'm not sure, you'll have to ask Piaggio that! 😃

Problem solved long ago and in the end it turns out there was no problem! The noise is just a characteristic of it having a dry clutch. Nothing has become of noise since I heard it a long time ago. It still makes it but runs perfectly. From what I understand and have been told, these noises I was experiencing are standard procedure with a V7 moto Guzzi! I actually don't mind the noise now and it definitely has more character than my Honda NC 750 or my Vespa GTS 300! 😄

it is not a problem. read other comments..

@@jamesnickel4748 i posted a response one year ago. my v9 have now 32 000, i still have this noise and like you said, it's normal. some guz have it, some dont.

@@karlgustav5490 that's exactly what I've heard too. Does not bother me anymore in the least I'm so used to it! Still LOVE the Moto Guzzi! Glad you are enjoying your V9! All the best. 😎

Yes, I remember well...it was AWESOME! All the best. 😎

Thanks for checking the video out! Yes indeed, the HPE version is a joy to ride and very quick. Amazingly efficient in the heavy London traffic. Got to say that I have driven ode on rural Pennsylvania roads too and they are FUN! Beautiful and peaceful... Lucky you. All the best and safe riding. Enjoy your new HPE someday when you retire the present Vespa. You will definitely enjoy it, especially on a nice rural road!

@@jamesnickel4748 I used to think my current GTS would go on forever but I've been pretty hard on it. And so has winter salt and grit. It's still hanging on but I have to wonder...

@@ScooterintheSticks I don't think EVEN a Vespa will go on forever. A friend of mine has an old Vespa with 200,000 miles on it. Two rebuilds I believe but he loves it. I took it for a spin and it's definitely not new but does the trick around here! When it's time, it's time! You will love the new GTS, that I guarantee you. Safe riding! 😎

@@jamesnickel4748 I had a conversation with a Piaggio regional manager years ago about the lifespan of the GTS. He said I can expect 60K on the engine if properly maintained before I might need some top end work. Maybe more. I suspect when some serious engine work is required is when I'll decide to buy another.