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by Paul Coleman
Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Modified Vespa
Replies: 14
Views: 9621

I have grip warmers on my modern TnG scoot and I love them. Then again, I am kind of whimp when it comes to the cold. I've been known to use them in the summer on an occasional night ride or two. :roll: Shannon Good on ya Shannon , what T&G have you got ? And how many members in Crude City ?
by Paul Coleman
Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:43 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Modified Vespa
Replies: 14
Views: 9621

We have developed a way of combining the effects of both temperature and wind chill (the effect on temperature with the wind blowing) in Edmonton, we rarely get temp/wind chill approaching minus 40 centigrade, but we can have two weeks of temps in the minus 30s. But it is very dry here and we gener...
by Paul Coleman
Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Modified Vespa
Replies: 14
Views: 9621

You've asked about our riding season. This is the part where you'll get the first measure of the place we all call home. With luck, we can be on the roads regularly in April, although it can be quite cold still. Some years we have been out in March (I was this year). In the autumn, October is the l...
by Paul Coleman
Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Modified Vespa
Replies: 14
Views: 9621

Hi Paul, Glad you found the forum from the FB page. Thought you might be interested in this ad. It was posted in the Vancouver club page. I know the seller, he is a good guy and knowing him the scoot is in tip top shape. http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nvn/mcy/3920593865.html Shannon . Hi Shannon...
by Paul Coleman
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:08 am
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Modified Vespa
Replies: 14
Views: 9621

A 1978 Vespa would have to have working signal lights and side reflectors to pass an OPI (I assume it has a brake light). They could be applied/hooked up temporarily and removed after passing the inspection. Canada is a vast country with hardly any people compared to Europe. So, yes, we have scoote...
by Paul Coleman
Mon Jul 08, 2013 6:22 am
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Modified Vespa
Replies: 14
Views: 9621

What year is it? The reason I ask is that it will have to pass an out of province inspection (OPI) before it can be registered for road use. What is required depends on the date of manufacture. ,Hi I'm new to forums so I hope this reply gets to you. It's a 1978 Vespa, I think it may be easier to se...
by Paul Coleman
Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:03 am
Forum: Scooter Chit Chat
Topic: Modified Vespa
Replies: 14
Views: 9621

Modified Vespa

Hi guys , were thinking about moving to Alberta from the UK, and I don't know if I could bring my Vespa which is heavily modified, cut down with Lambretta extended forks, could someone give me a heads up or would I have to sell it here and then buy one when I arrive out there , cheers Pants