How to Properly Load a Vespa Scooter in a Pickup Truck

[@verlatofrancesco]

Someone works for money. Here you can see who works with passion and with the heart. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I just bought an Impulsive Orange GTS. Watching these videos is sharing passions for our Vespas.

[@keviemac]

Robot mate, I've got a bucket of respect for you, enjoy and rely of your vids. I heard you say in another of your video's that you do not monetize your vids... I'd like to encourage you to rethink that. You have a solid trusted reputation for good reason, I'm sure these vids are not easy to make and edit. You absolutely deserve to be rewarded for your effort. I would be more that happy to sit through and advertisement to get to your valuable content. I don't know if you are an owner of Scooterwest or not but you have certainly added to there reputation. I'm in Australia so not a regular custom but next time in Cali ill def drop in for an accessory for my lx150 and 946. Thank you for your work. Much respect !

[@augustleo7434]

So helpful for all of us wondering how to transport our scooters - thank you!!!

[@westcoasthockeybias37]

I don't know why I never thought of this before saw this video, but the supermarket around the corner from my house has a truck loading dock. I could probably just roll the scooter right on to the truck without a ramp at all. lol I love those grip holders though. I think I'm gonna pick up a set. I wish there were more ways to tie stuff down on Vespas in general.

[@Topuesto]

Most comprehensive tutorial on internet. Thanks!

[@NoelDiotte]

I did haul a Piaggio Liberty 150 on a 96 Ford Windstar Minivan (without the middle seat and temporarily removed the back seat) through the side loading door. It's higher 54" than the back hatch 49". There are six floor strong tie downs for the quick-release seats. Removed the back seat. Removed mirrors and small flyscreen. Put the loading door next to a high curb. Two guys rolled into the van with a couple boards on the grass curb, jumped the gap, no ramp. 4 straps. Slid back seat on either side of the scooter. Same way, to backed down to get another curb, then roll to driveway.

[@garbinator09]

For us short-stuff people I would suggest using a small home step stool close to even with the back of the tailgate. pushing the scooter forward merely step up the one step at a time keeping both hands secured to the handle bar and brakes. Unloading would be done in reverse order. Only stepping down the steps backward maintaining handbrake pressure.

[@kalimanx]

😊 yup.

[@Seeyatellite]

This will be useful if I ever actually buy the Vespa I've wanted for so long. Thanks for the upload. :-)

[@wakeoftheflood2]

I just bought one last night. I have to say taking it out of the truck bad by myself was not as easy as Robot makes it look 🤣 I narrowly averted disaster

[@Seeyatellite]

@@wakeoftheflood2 It's good to know you made it through the ordeal with all the required fingers for typing. =D

[@billproffitt5429]

I have a 2006 LX 150 and have watched several of your videos. They are all excellent. Well done. I plan to watch more soon and I’ll be ordering some parts too. Thanks for the information.

[@cpo415]

Great job. Not certain the scooter strap is any different from just putting the tie down hooks on the grips like you would a motorcycle though. In any case. You have mastered that difficult process and given a clear explanation to your audience. Thank you

[@keithbeal1214]

I have ridden dirt bikes for years and Vespa's for about a decade. One more helpful hint is if you are a shorter person of stature or have a 4x4 or Large truck and you don't mind an extra ramp in the back of your truck .....you can place the 2nd ramp on the bumper and use it as a walk board while the other ramp is on the tailgate! As Robot indicated.....the tough part is getting your scoot fully into the truck and "over the hump." When I have a difficult load due to space, I will turn the scoot on and use my throttle hand and control it as you start up the ramp and use your left hand on the rear brake lever. I'm lazy now and do it this way all the time. This eliminates you having to try and step up or onto something which may cause a nasty fall!

[@VespaMotorsport]

Great idea, thanks for sharing!

[@douglasgreen437]

Excellent demonstration, I will be loading my 2023 Lexmoto Apollo 125 into a van to take it to a dealer as it won't start...Thanks..

[@10melah5]

great video! Us rounder folks use a crate to step up onto the tailgate.

[@kwestak]

nice video - I alway tie on 4 points, i.e. I do the back as well. Also, I am putting anothe short tiedown around the brake lever to have the wheel locked

[@steveross2280]

I have the same truck, nice to see that I can close the tailgate! Wasn't sure about that. You make it look easy, hope it goes that smoothly for me when I head to my first Vespa Rally next month!

[@pascalvilair3196]

J’aime beaucoup regarder vos vidéos merci beaucoup pour tout ce que vous avez fait! 😊

[@xterrared1]

The vintage vespas have an aluminum headset. Using "Canyon Dancer" tie downs has always been a concern, especially for long distances. I usually tie the straps around the neck of the scooter. Also, using a trailer, I have to secure the back end of the scooter because it will bounce around and rub on things.

[@vespamotorsport253]

On 70's and 80's era vintage Vespa's, the mirror brackets that bolt to the bottom of the headset make a good tie down point. The shift and throttle tubes can be damaged by tieing a vintage vespa down with too much force.

[@steveross2280]

Just got my ramp, great timing for this video, thanks, Robot!

[@GunCollector007]

For a newbie I thank you for these videos.

[@VespaMotorsport]

Glad you like them!

[@johnh2937]

Thanks Robot. As usual, you provide clear concise information.

[@billalbion]

As a retired flat bed truck driver having tied, roped, strapped and sheeted all kinds of machinery and goods, I would have strapped the rear end as well. Better to be safe than sorry. Thank for posting.

[@THEJEDEYEMASTER]

I would also do one more on the rear. if you break hard, the rear is coming up in the air. if you crashed god forbid, the rear can theroretically flip forward. you only strapped the front down. the pivot point is the front steering handle. but the rear is free to move.

[@philipschrodt1419]

Great video and as noted, result is absolutely solid just with those two tie-downs: I would have made things more complicated than needed. U-Haul pickup and 60-mile drive mostly on interstate, no problems at all. Though did take three of us -- average age 60 -- to load.

[@donaldpedigo296]

....VERY GOOD PRESENTATION WITH LOTS OF SOUND-REASONING and GREAT RESULTS....

[@askagaydad]

This was great! Do you have a tutorial on 2 Vespas in a truck bed?

[@gordonmark9569]

thank you for this video, gives me a good idea what i need to do to transport my scooter; just like any video you watch you might have to adjust for your particular model or circumstance. cheers

[@derekfreeman6888]

I always use the engine up the ramp, so much control this way!

[@78a67h]

Very good presentation as usual. One problem with the vintage Vespas is that the rear brake is foot operated and the front one would not hold the Vespa on the ramp should there be a problem in pushing it onto the bed.

[@wakeoftheflood2]

I encountered that last night. Bringing the 1979 P200 down the ramp, the front brake did not hold it in place. It was SKETCHY

[@vadermike7772]

great video. exactly what I was looking for

[@buffering7612]

Really? I was expecting a video that didn’t require the stupid handle bar strap that I won’t buy too use twice.

[@StainedGlassDIY]

About to move, thanks so much for this!

[@VespaMotorsport]

You're so welcome!

[@askagaydad]

Can this be done in a 4.5 foot truck bed?

[@cristelaymerich]

I’m going to order the Canyon dancer but I need to get the Vespa to the shop. Can you show a quick tip in the mean time?

[@MsRoadtoRiches]

That was extremely informative thank you so much for the video.

[@manoffaith777akaprotestant8]

You think a 49cc moped can fit in SUV midsize

[@abefrohman1759]

So your not supposed to use a saw horse and twelve foot 2X8 as a ramp and Evel Knievel it into the truck?

[@dasasa2]

Shit, i use a 2x6!

[@willcorzo2696]

Is that a long bed?

[@spookytook]

what bag is that

[@MotoGPfan3987]

Always use a ratchet strap from the hitch to the ramp so the ramp doesn’t slip out when the bike is on it. Don’t believe me go watch ramp loading fails.

[@daanje1062]

geez I watched this video three years ago too.

[@Lifeof-Jo]

Good video. Ty

[@chuckvt5196]

Wow...great info, thanks!

[@jimmarshallman6300]

Great tutorial! :)

[@Pe4CeFu1]

Hello I was wonder what case is that?

[@Aurora_Tom_Renton]

I have a 2018 f150 5ft BED, will it fit a 2018 gts TOURING this WAY????

[@RipItUpSurfing]

Great video. Who makes that ramp?

[@louischan7123]

thanks for the how to. Would this work if the wheel is not straight? I have a Stella the wheel is locked but the handle bars are free moving. It is damaged. Any advice much appreciated. thanks.

[@shannonbaz-casper7745]

If the wheel is locked, you're going to have to get a couple other people and lift your Stella into the bed.

[@skitchbeatpoet8187]

thanks man. great step by step

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

Saw the Andrew Ditton video!

[@TheLenaweeTrekker]

Great Video!

[@brmelectric]

Great video. Thankyou.

[@markwalters1584]

Excelente! You have a brother? Does he have a reputation with the ladies like you do in San Diego?

[@LILADOWNS]

why you being a creeper man

[@MsRoadtoRiches]

His Vespa knowledge IS tres sexy:D

[@donaldtully5589]

Thank you.

[@va3ks]

Useful. Thank you

[@joebug55]

he said to replace the tie downs every year or so but he had that handle bar strap for 10 years! lol

[@vespamotorsport253]

Better advise is not to leave any nylon tie down exposed to the elements when not used!

[@k1k1]

Akrapovič 😎

[@trilobyte3851]

Action begins @ 5:55

[@mpslater9415]

Thanks. I kept saying "comon let's go!"

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

Ur da bestt

[@burak.d4842]

Perfect...

[@vorkev1]

I hurd one mistake right off the bat the guy sed. side stand. if you have a side kick stand you first off got a bike from a place that is money hungry and just wants a sale since they did not informe you it better to remove it. but getting on side stands are the biggest mistake ever made having one on your bike. when you use them its very ex to grab the bike the wrong way witch will disengage it making the bike fall. the first thing you should do when you get a bike is learn to use the middle stand and remove the side stand . I remove them when I get a bike and toss them in the can. every dealer buy me sells them without and shows you what they removed it fore and ask if you ant it installed back on for free. tho if you do they will make you sign a paper that shows you understand the dangers of them and that if you damage you bike its not their falt.

[@peterbond3628]

vorkev1 side stands are very useful when parking on uneven ground or cambered roads.

[@raggdoll1977]

Terrible method, cinch instead of ratchet, only 2 tie down points. DANGEROUSLY bad

[@THEJEDEYEMASTER]

tacoma has been rated very badly for safety. the worst of all the trucks by iihs

[@AA-rc4zr]

Robot, Your videos are very informative, but a bit verbose. Please get to the point quickly and stay on topic. Your posts could be half as long and twice as affective, :) Thank you.