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@@JPD1230 Thanks for watching! Much appreciated. He definitely gave me that reminder push.

@@Tube12111 thanks!

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the videos. That mini-tour sounds like so much fun!! Ireland is definitely on my list of countries to visit (as well as France and Spain). Yeah, we consider freeways multi-lane highways (usually 70mph+ limit), and highways are usually two lanes (55mph limit). Being on anything at max speed is a little frightening in my opinion. GTS 300 on a freeway... that's a no for me. On a highway it's fine. One the flip side I wouldn't even take a Vespa Sprint/Primavera 150cc on a highway because they max out at 60mph. That's the biggest reason I went with the GTS.

@@TheFranticNomad In Ireland we have motorways at 75 mph limit, I will use them sometimes for short distances. In France/Spain I avoided the 80 mph roads but did short bursts on their 75 mph ‘highways’! I like cruising at around 60/65. My bikes are gonna see a lot less action...

I agree!

Thanks. It was nice to meet people and see all the scooters. Fun ride through parts of town I’ve either not been to or haven’t in a long time. It was a fun evening back country roads ride home and was much cooler then.

Cooler is usually better 😂​@@TheFranticNomad

Thanks. I believe they did the scootnic recently. I was late to that ride and missed everyone. I’ll look into getting connected. Would love to join on Thursdays if available.

Searching again reminded me I could only find Facebook info on them, which seems to be just a continuous posting of VCOA info. Is there a calendar of events or a website beyond the one for purchasing swag? Honestly I’m not a fan of Facebook as a company. Deleted my account years ago.

I went ahead and put in a request to join on Facebook. I needed to resurface my account to use the marketplace anyway. Is there a ride tomorrow night? If so, do you know where it starts from?

I thought about it. Just too expensive for me for a piece of plastic plus I read somewhere it’s not ideal for engine airflow. Prefer my top case.

@@TheFranticNomad yeah, also a bit worried about airflow, but the company was saying they checked the temps and said it was fine. Will report back when mine arrives on my experiences! Also, price is ridiculous, but I guess there's not much competition...

Would love to know how it works out. More space under there would be nice!

Wondering if this has arrived yet and you've had a chance to try it out? Also, if you are in the USA how was the purchasing/shipping process for you? Cost aside I am curious about it.

@@TheFranticNomad Hi there! Of course, although I'll have to get back to you on that. I live in Switzerland, Geneva - and with similar cost considerations in mind - didn't want to pay the extra customs because we are outside of the EU. So because Geneva is so close to France, I ordered it to a friend just across the border, but as I got my vespa in the meantime, I've just been so distracted enjoying riding that that I haven't managed to pick it up! Also had loads of work going on at the moment. I had planned to pick it up tomorrow though, and will get back to you for sure! Regarding the cost, I used a code by a different youtuber called OZETT, and using that code gave me around 10% off! So in total I payed 260 EURO, with free shipping. I totally get the costs concerns going up, with import duties to the US and such.. Will make sure to share my experiences to help you make a decision! I also recently installed the Cardo Talkpack Edge on my helmet, and seeing the unit stick out on the side have a slight worry my shoei glamster helmet may be too wide. Lot's of things to try out still!

Thanks. Thought I’d reflect a bit. It’s been a fun 2000 miles. Yeah the stripes don’t really bug me. Silver emblems do a bit so it would be an all in one removal maybe depending.

So a couple things… 1. If buying new you’ll have a 620 mile break in period and a first service before you can do any sustained speeds and you shouldn’t go that fast before then. 2. My opinion is that the Vespa could go faster than 80 but I think Piaggio limits that. I personally wouldn’t ride 70 for any sustained periods unless I had to. IMO 70 is interstate speeds and I don’t think it’s really meant for that for long periods of time. If you want to do that I would suggest a 400cc or higher scooter. Being near top speed around other traffic would make me nervous and is less safe imo.

Yes, he and his staff were very nice.

Sorry to hear that. I guess YMMV. That has not been my experience. Maybe they’ve improved things along the way or I’m just comparing my experience with a helmet that was already pretty noisy. I know my K6 has a noticeable whistle sound depending on wind direction.

Awesome. Glad you’re enjoying it. You’re just about to the 1st service after break-in. Just looked today and I’m at about 2000 miles. The windscreen for my height does push some of the wind to my helmet a bit but keeps it off my chest which I prefer. It’s a much smoother ride at higher speeds. My K6 helmet has a lot more wind noise than my new 6D so now I like it even more.

I just wish it didn’t have “GTS” etched on it. That’s really my only complaint.

I believe my wife will say something similar. Especially when what we really need is a second automobile, preferably a truck so I can haul the Vespa for service and things. Anyway it’s also fun just to look and ride a few bikes to see what you might get.

It definitely does! I do have a chin curtain on my AGV helmet but it’s not quite as tight fitting. Possible this is where the whistling sound is coming from but I’ve not been able to pinpoint it exactly. May take a ride without it and see if that’s the cause, although I’m doubtful. I’m wondering if maybe it’s caused by the visor itself. Air definitely comes in from somewhere. Vents open/closed doesn’t seem to make much of a difference.

~80mph/129kph

@@TheFranticNomad thanks,have a nice day !

Awesome! Have fun with it!

I’ve only ever ridden one motorcycle as of late and that was an older Honda Rebel. Although low to the ground the weight distribution still did not feel as low/balanced as a Vespa GTS. I imagine a Primavera is similar just not as heavy. I’m about 5’11”, 240lbs and although it’s in the ~350lb mark it’s pretty easy to move around even when not on it/running. When I first saw one in person I thought it was way bigger than I thought it would be. I was surprised as well. Find a dealership near you and go sit/test ride one is all I can say. If you’re a new rider or a person that’s not ridden in awhile I would definitely recommend a riding course.

I think a scooter is the best way for a new rider to get accustomed to riding. My 20 y/o daughter got good pretty fast. And scooters are safer IMOA. Your legs are protected being inside the the metal wind screen. Good luck

@@alexmoissiy9471 Thanks. What size engine is she riding?

I ride a 650 lb cruiser motorcycle. Trust me, the vespa is nearly effortless to ride. I'm honestly considering giving up on big bikes altogether. The only drawback to a scooter that I can think of is for all day freeway rides, and that's not why you get one.

@@TheFranticNomadThanks. I used to ride trail bikes on farms many years ago when I was in my teens. But on the road with cars is a completely different thing. I've booked in for a course just to see how I feel about it. I have a couple friends who ride and they all highly recommend everyone should do a course before riding on the road. I totally agree.

Welcome! I hope you’re enjoying them. Scooters certainly are fun. That is for sure.

Honestly I feel a little weird taking my camera inside. I’ll grab some pictures next time while I’m inside. Good suggestion. Thanks.

@@TheFranticNomad Yes a camera could feel rather intrusive, but I've seen a phone being used which is what I do on occasions. Have a great day enjoy your riding.

Yes.

I imagine if you clean it right away it’s probably less of a problem, and I do clean my scooter quite often but can’t always do it after every ride. I also skipped the super tech model for the paint selection. I’m quite happy with the orange. Fun color for a fun scooter.

@@TheFranticNomad If I had it to do over again I would not get a SuperTech - for a number of reasons including color choice.

Thanks! Besides wanting to replace the GoPro it’s a nice little kit. I can also fit in the bracket that connects my Osmo to my chin mount on my helmet in this case but I left that out since it was in my top case.

I can mix the two together, splicing up the clips as needed. It’s only a limitation of the editing software. On a couple videos I did an overlay when I was able to sync the footage correctly. If you have two Osmo cameras you can import clips in Davinci Resolve by an internal camera timestamp (not the time recorded) so they are in sync (the GoPro doesnt have that option), otherwise you have to use the clap technique or attempt to align clips using the audio signals. Since the Osmo sound comes from the wireless mic and the GoPro sound is coming from the camera (which when mirror mounted is just wind noise), it’s been a pain in the butt to get it all in sync during editing. The headache has not been worth it so I’ve just been leaving it off the bike. It does add a nice change to the flow so I may attempt it again before replacing it or maybe mount it on the side of the bike for a rear view or another type of view.

Thanks for the quick reply! Appreciate the info. Time to spend some more money on my gear!

I hear ya. Not a cheap hobby. But worth it imo. Just wish I had started riding earlier in life. Better late than never though.

@@TheFranticNomad I agree! This is my first scooter in a long list of bikes and I’m loving it! Enjoy! Be safe!

Originally I tried these cheap ones from Amazon which only recorded on one channel so I had to fix that in post each time… a.co/d/2uKFtqn, then moved on to a Purple Panda on my GoPro 11 (which is a pretty good wired mic) before ditching GoPro for a DJI Osmo 4/Wireless mic 2 combo, which works great and is what I used in this episode.

Yes, I was quite lucky. Would’ve been an absolute nightmare had I not been able to retrieve them.

I left them in the keyhole of the top box. When in the unlocked position the keys stay in. Only when in the locked position would they fall out. So I must have turned them but never pulled them out. Idiot move.

now, what did we learn from this....LOL.

Exactly

Thanks. Way too long for one or even two and I cut a bit out. Originally had it scheduled for Monday but decided to just release it today.

Hopefully that fixes it for you.

Thanks. Honestly I wasn't sure about them myself initially based on look, but the practicality is fantastic. I do like being able to easily take it off with a key, which besides size and cost was another fact in not getting the Vespa branded color matched top case. Givi is pretty high quality and it was easy to install. I also like to separate my items I'm carrying... tools and stuff under the seat and clothing, groceries, etc. in the top case. The case I bought does have a back pad I may get for it, but I don't yet see it available from Amazon. I could order it from a dealership probably but I've not had anyone ride with me yet anyway, so not necessary yet.

It does imo. I need to find out how it rides. Most reviews I’ve watched seem to praise it for a good first bike.

Thanks. Appreciate the comment/suggestion, and hope you get to try out a Vespa. I'd go test ride one to see what you think. In episode 6 or 7 I upgraded to the DJI wireless mic/camera combo and the sound is much improved. The wired setup wasn't sustainable.

Thanks. Can I ask what plan you're on? I'm not seeing anything with that price range on their site. I have 5 lines also. The latest coverage map has definitely improved and I don't see that being a big issue. Probably give it a trial run. LOL, I never usually have a craving like that. It was weird. Ended up eating a larger breakfast with eggs, bacon, and the biscuit, then brought the donut home for later. It did hit the spot, but that'll probably last for a long time. Recorded more yesterday staring at Der Dutchman for another longer ride I'll probably break up into two parts. I actually missed a turn and got really lost. Had to pull out my maps app a couple times :).

Awesome, and thanks! Enjoy the second camera.

Thanks. Yes I do. I may turn noise reduction off for ride home in a few minutes and see how the deadcat works by itself. You reminded me I actually meant to do that earlier. It’s one of the touted features of the new mic so thought I’d try it out a bit. Think the new mic placement helps a little bit.

Thanks! Wish I could have used the second part which is what I was going for anyway. Need to double check my mic.

I’ve tried that cap trick. It’s not enough. When it does spill it kinda explodes out. Removing the carrier is really the only way to avoid gas getting in it. Better safe than sorry imo.

yeah - I can't get gas at costco - the nozzle is too powerful - elsewhere, after the first gallon, I squeeze it slowly.

I've been more cognizant as of late on not staying in the center lane, especially at stop lights so I have an out if someone comes up on me from behind. I pick the side with the most available space. I appreciate the hint. I went with a scooter to start as I've always wanted one and right now I just wanted something that would get me around town and maybe a tiny bit more. I'm still not sure about riding at 70-80 mph on an interstate with a motorcycle, which would really be the only reason for me to get one in addition to a scooter. I never say never though. This summer I would like to test ride a few for fun, especially the Honda SCL500. I really like the look of that bike and imo you can't go wrong with Honda's reliability. 500-650cc would be all I ever need. That being said I would however own one of these electric bikes if money was no object. They look great, the tech on them is nuts and the name also fits :)... damon.com.

Nice! As mentioned in one of my video I ordered it last August. They had 2 orange scooters on order at that time and one was already spoken for. Maybe that was yours?

Correct. It comes with the top case and can be mounted to most racks using the included universal bracketing kit. I have the Vespa branded flat rack.

@@TheFranticNomad You misunderstood me, I just wanted the brand name of the rack, which I presume you answered with a VESPA BRANDED FLAT RACK, I have never seen a flat rack from Vespa, only the the one that has a spring and springs back to vertical position when nothing is tied down to it.

Whoops, I did, and yes, the Vespa branded flat rack. I don't actually see it on the Vespa website anymore, but I bought mine from here: www.scooterwest.com/black-fixed-rear-rack-with-grab-rail-specially-made-for-original-top-case-gts-300super-1b001909.html

@@TheFranticNomad Fantastic, thank you so much 🙏 I can see we can get that rack up here in northern europe and I already have the baseplate and a large Givi box so I'm glad to see the baseplate will fit the Vespa rack as it looks nice and small.

Honestly haven't parked the scooter in any sketchy areas for very long, so I've yet to use either. It's more of just a deterrent. If someone wants to steal something there's very little stopping them from doing so.