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)
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.
Sweet, congrats!!!! 8) ;D
Very nice!
I like the scooter too! [evil]
nice lookin bike! [thumbsup]
Eez red. Eez purty. Eez eye-talyun. You're gettin' there. ;D
Congrats. [moto]
next up we wanna seevideo of MrMoore teaching you the fine art of scooter burnouts!
Congrats!! [thumbsup]
Quote from: Jaman on April 20, 2009, 12:26:58 PM
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]
w00t! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
I heard about the new cornering capabilities... nice.
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]
Congrats on the new wheels!!
Scarabeos are cool, welcome to the club [thumbsup]
I have a 50cc 2T
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/alecdmurray/moto/IMG_3161.jpg)
Nice red bike congrat ! [thumbsup]
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!
Quote from: BikerGoddess on April 20, 2009, 09:22:56 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!
I offer a chicken strip removal service...
Quote from: BikerGoddess on April 20, 2009, 09:22:56 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!
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]
Quote from: mostrobelle on April 20, 2009, 09:51:13 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.
Sweet ride BikerGoddess! I can see why you'd feel confident with those wheels! Congrats [thumbsup]
Congrats, nice ride! [thumbsup] Perfect weather to test it out.
nice ;) very nice desmoscootersedecie
It is "quattro valvole" [thumbsup]
Looks fast to me. [moto]
Quote from: thunderpuppy on April 22, 2009, 10:48:48 AM
nice ;) very nice desmoscootersedecie
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Congrats Sweets!
So what's happening with the road mower now than you have the scootersedici in the livery?
(And :o to Mark posting.)
Quote from: mostrobelle on April 23, 2009, 09:06:41 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.
Quote from: sfarchie on April 21, 2009, 06:09:54 AM
Congrats, nice ride! [thumbsup] Perfect weather to test it out.
Speaking of new rides, when did you sell the 696 and acquire the 1100S?!
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
Good luck to you for job haunting [thumbsup]
One of my favs. Congrats!