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@2wheelsrbest327 4 күн бұрын

Over here in the UK I had heard of the TOTD and I have watched a few videos featuring since. Isn't there a tree where they hang bike parts that have been damaged at the Cafe you went to. I don't think you put yourself to shame on your Vespa in the speed you were doing but I do think those that passed you took some unnecessary risks. Great to see all the sensible people out there enjoying using their vehicles.

@flatgrindrides 19 сағат бұрын

Ah yes, “The Tree of Shame”. I didn’t mention it but you can see it as I ride by at 5:56. Thankfully, I didn’t hang any Vespa parts! Thanks for watching and take care over there in the UK. 👍

@2wheelsrbest327 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for a great video. I currently ride a BMW GS but after watching this and given I am 73 I could be tempted to now buy a Vespa. You have gained another Sub.

@flatgrindrides 4 күн бұрын

I have big adv bike too. Different tools, different pleasures. 😉👍

@mustbetrue1602 5 күн бұрын

I've had many different styles of bikes in my 32 years of riding. Currently, I have an '86 Goldwing and '05 Goldwing. Both absolute monsters/pigs. I would love to have a Vespa. I'm "only" 51, but lugging those things around gets tiresome. The local dealer (motorcycles, not other stuff) has a few of these scooters at significant discount. I think it's because they're comparatively expensive and maybe their usefulness in Minnesota is limited. I really like seeing Mr. Flatgrind using his as a touring bike. That would be ballsy in my area. Speaking of balls...one would freeze theirs off for about five months/year here if they were riding a Vespa.

@flatgrindrides 4 күн бұрын

Vespa with goldwings would make for a nice “stable” of bikes. 👍❄️

@papuchobello 5 күн бұрын

Hi. Just wondering if you do your own first service does not affect the Vespa warranty?? Thank You.

@flatgrindrides 4 күн бұрын

It probably depends on the country. I believe that in the US self-service is legally protected as long as you are using the factory recommended fluids, parts, etc. in this case, I’m less concerned about the warranty. I’d rather do the work myself and know how it was done.

@papuchobello 4 күн бұрын

@@flatgrindrides Thank you.

@philsentry1745 14 күн бұрын

Worst thing is breaking the dipstick in the bike. $1100 later I now have the sight glass and I took the stick off the dip.

@flatgrindrides 14 күн бұрын

Ouch!!!!!

@IvaniaHenriquez-gz9dt 16 күн бұрын

My brand new moped wobbles have to junk that moped wont be able to resell to someone else. Also pulls to the right Amigo 2022 50cc. A girl with less strength cant sustain wobbles. Hope that the shop can fix that but if not is another moped.

@flatgrindrides 14 күн бұрын

That’s a bummer. I hope they get it fixed for you.

@richardmcgrath61 18 күн бұрын

Love your videos! Great views riding around Colorado. Keep up the good work my friend.

@teaganbuckson8463 21 күн бұрын

So ive wondered dose the wind blocker cause problems with visibility at night. How do you manage that. Thank you

@flatgrindrides 20 күн бұрын

I almost never ride at night. My eyes are above the top of the windshield so most of the time I’m not looking through it. The camera is mounted on the chin bar of my helmet so the perspective is quite a bit lower than what I see.

@teaganbuckson8463 21 күн бұрын

Man your absolutly living the dream as horrible as it looks, it looks so much fun. I cant wait for the next uploads

@flatgrindrides 20 күн бұрын

Thanks! Counting my blessings and trying to squeeze what I can out of life. 👍😉

@francisdollowayii9255 21 күн бұрын

This bike is faster than the Piaggio liberty. I’ve never hit 75mph and I’m a smaller rider than you are

@flatgrindrides 20 күн бұрын

I’m at 5,000 feet elevation so it might be a bit quicker at sea level too?

@samhalsey5051 24 күн бұрын

Strange they put a governor on it, why not just make a smaller motor.😊

@albertleffler962 28 күн бұрын

Great riding. I had a suzuki Bergman 400. Very fun. But that can't be a 125?

@flatgrindrides 28 күн бұрын

GTS 300

@gijoyjoy Ай бұрын

Beautiful ride. Looks like Marin County in California.

@philsentry1745 Ай бұрын

March to December is vespa season

@jhayes2471 Ай бұрын

I rode it this past Sunday 07/21/2024. The new surface was nice. I had a small red SUV meet me in a curve on my side of the road, it was a little hairy. We did it early afternoon and there was little traffic.

@flatgrindrides 28 күн бұрын

There’s no worse feeling than committing to a corner in the twisties and seen another vehicle coming towards you on the wrong side of the road. 😂

@stephanl.4857 Ай бұрын

Greetings to all Vespa lovers and to those who want to become Vespa lovers from Germany. You described it beautifully in your video and I can only confirm that. In Germany the situation is similar, many scooter riders are just smiled at by motorcyclists, but in Germany it's a bit different with scooters. Here there are scooters and there are Vespas... A scooter is usually a cheap means of transportation that is used for all smaller trips. A Vespa is something completely different, a Vespa is an attitude to life, an icon among scooters. A Vespa is beautiful to look at, it slows you down and gives you pleasure. The advantage of a Vespa is that almost everyone can find a comfortable seat on it, whether big or small, it is the all-purpose weapon among scooters. A Vespa needs to be stroked by people who also know how to tinker with it, as it is not perfect, but a diva that can be a bit of a bitch. I myself have ridden many motorcycles and three years ago I bought and restored a Vespa ET4 125. Until recently I also owned a BMW F650GS Twin 800cc, which I swapped for a Vespa GTS 300 Super and I think I did exactly the right thing. I love this machine, the powerful acceleration of the 22 hp engine up to 80 km/h. Above 100 km/h it gets a bit tough, but that's not what you want to do with a Vespa anyway. So Joe, buy one of these and enjoy every second. And if you are unsure, see if you can borrow one to try it out. It's not for everyone, but once you've taken a liking to it, it's like an addiction. Greetings Stephan

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

Thank you Stephen. Wishing you many happy miles (and kilometers) 😉

@ralfhoffmann2487 Ай бұрын

I don't think that I would fancy that some how - too many nutters! It amused me how the white car in front of you was doing racing gear changes with you staying on behind - must have really teed him off!

@MrDiemme Ай бұрын

Hello, great video, as always. I wanted to make a comment about changing the oil in your engine. Why don't you use a large syringe to which you attach a small rubber tube so that it can easily enter the loading hole? You could easily calculate the amount of oil to introduce into the engine and work less to fill the oil sump

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

This could work quite nicely. This was my first time working on a Vespa, so you got to see me try to figure things out as I go. Also, I’m not a mechanic, but posting stuff like this on KZbin for all to see and comment on gives people who have more experience or better ideas an opportunity to share them. 👍😉

@MrDiemme Ай бұрын

a piece of the Italian spirit in your beautiful country. Vespa is not a scooter but a philosophy of life and you have interpreted it best. your videos and travels are beautiful. Greetings from the homeland of the Vespa, that is, Italy

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@coleyounger559 Ай бұрын

Wow, this guy was great

@coleyounger559 Ай бұрын

What size Vespa is this?

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

GTS 300

@gerardgerard5681 Ай бұрын

Bbeautiful brother

@ScooterintheSticks Ай бұрын

Best wishes for your new adventures in Texas. My understanding is it is the only place you can stand in mud up to your knees with sand blowing in your face. Heard that from my father from his days at Fort Hood in the 50s.

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I have family that was there then too. Your father and my grandfather may have crossed paths… Hope to be making videos again but it may be a little while as there move is taking some time.

@markplinsky Ай бұрын

Is the microphone inside your mouth?

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

Nope

@clarkfox7961 Ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure when checking the oil you don't screw it back in , you unscrew wipe and dont screw it in to check , that's probably why you think the factory has put to much oil in !

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

I think you are probably right.

@KOYORKIE Ай бұрын

This is beautiful! Trying to figure out if this Yosemite or somewhere just as beautiful as. 👏🏻 great way to show the video! Also is that a 150 or a 50? Im thinking about getting one but I’m not the most coordinated person, but I’m more and more convinced I need one!

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

This is Northern Colorado, just NW of Fort Collins. Bike is a GTS 300. Good luck! They are fun 😉

@frontiersmanselfreliance3621 Ай бұрын

Where is that? Looks like a public right away through private property

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

This was one of the routes at the ADVFest in South Dakota last summer. I think that most of these were public right of way, but there may have been some sections that were private, but being ridden with permission. I can’t remember for sure. You might be able to find the maps online.

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

I said last year, this was actually 2022.

@frontiersmanselfreliance3621 Ай бұрын

@@flatgrindrides thanks for the response

@nikitar5178 Ай бұрын

is it possible to tune it to get over 90mph and close to 100?

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

Don’t know. You can change out the rollers for different weights to adjust for faster acceleration but lower top speed or vice versa (to a point). modernvespa.com/forum/topic147219 I also don’t know if there is an electronic governor that would limit top speed. I should probably know this, but I can’t remember. Keep in mind that I am riding at or above 5,000 feet elevation so your results closer to sea level might be different.

@niclaslindstrom6164 Ай бұрын

Where are you off to? I hope your roads there are as nice!

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

I’m off to South/Central Texas, so I hate to say it but it won’t be nearly as pretty or Vespa friendly. At least that’s my expectation. We’ll see…

@MichielBoone Ай бұрын

How much do those cost ?

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

You pay a premium for sure, but they are nice bikes.

@Fourwedge Ай бұрын

Great video, I'm getting ready to do mine in the next couple days

@Sr.D Ай бұрын

I'm a bit like Joe. Nowadays I have an 883 that I love, but I can't stop trying out bikes to see which will be the next one. Classic Vespas have always caught my attention, but somehow I ignored the modern ones. Since I went into a Piaggio dealership to check out some Moto Guzzis, and of course, there were also Vespas, the 946 on display sparked something in me. Since then, I haven't stopped watching videos. I think the first one will be a Sprint 125; it seems more aesthetically faithful to the Vespas of yesteryear. Greetings from Spain, in this case, I suppose I'm more of a José or Pepe than a Joe? 😂

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

I know the feeling, José! 😉👍

@DaBinChe Ай бұрын

scenery looks just like Pike's peak but with a more beat up road

@edicon2392 Ай бұрын

you dont use windshield? lol

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

Nope. Prefer it without.

@moderndaybumliving Ай бұрын

I went thru that route 2020 coming back from Yellowstone<almost ran out of gas

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

😂 Not a great place to run out of gas. Actually, on second thought, maybe not too bad. Lots of fellow travelers who might be willing to help a guy out. 😉

@moderndaybumliving Ай бұрын

Could have been better, could have been worse lol. We were just soooo close to the gas station, smh

@sombadih Ай бұрын

I am a scooter rider in the UK and really enjoyed your video and commentary. A great road to ride on. In the UK there are so many bends which are great fun to ride on.

@flatgrindrides Ай бұрын

Thank you!