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Nikolas · 10-02-2006, 05:52 PM

Awsome. I prefer my all-metal 4-speed 1975 Vespa Rally 200 for a daily ride though, while wearing my lee parks deer tours of course.

ringdingdingdingding....

conchscooter · 10-02-2006, 06:41 PM

Always glad to see a real world story about real world machines but I concur with the idea that actual speed and mileages should be reported. as we got in the recent Vespa 250 GTS story.

To say the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 represents Italian mechanical beauty is weird to my eyesight- I think it would have done the MZ factory from the late German Democratic Republic proud;which shouldn't detract from its usefulness, if one is feeling charitable.

This weekend I took a 1,000 mile trip round Florida's flatlands and rolling hill country north of Tampa and found 65-70 mph was a comfortable cruising speed for my 50 yoa lifestyle. A Vespa 250 would have been a lot more comfortable and economical and would have surprised a lot more clumps of H-D's farting along the highways. I wonder ...

staff · 10-02-2006, 07:14 PM

But this is a family website! All models are at least 18 years of age.

pdad13 · 10-02-2006, 08:54 PM

Never heard of him. Is he a dentist?

(Okay, okay, I'm just having a bit of fun.)

anrajala · 10-03-2006, 03:06 AM

I have a great pair of underpants that double the changing interval due to their symmetrical design. After the first week I just turn them front to back.

- cruiz-euro

seruzawa · 10-03-2006, 04:22 AM

I've been a bit nervous about the idea of those tiny wheels spinning at such a mad rate at freeway speeds. Partially this is based on the problems I've had with small tires on various trailers including having one completely disintegrate at 70mph. It would stand to reason that tire life would be very low on scooters like the Morpheous. Since I'm not able to mentally control the Matrix and simply create a new tire whenever I want to I'd probably opt for a larger wheeled scooter like the Aprilia or Burgman. However since the Aprilia or Burgman cost about what one would pay for an Ninja 650 I'd never get the Aprilia in the first place.

Never mind.

Omigod! I just engaged in circular logic. Is KP's mental illness contagious?

SmokeU · 10-03-2006, 05:12 AM

Eh, I think I'll stick with my much less expensive Concours. :-p

The_AirHawk · 10-03-2006, 06:24 AM

I thought it was called the "Morphous" - Morpheous was the Matrix character.........

seruzawa · 10-03-2006, 06:44 AM

Morphous... Morpheous

Triumph... Trumpet

Ducati... Duck

Kawasaki... Kwacker

Harley- Davidson... Junkpile

It's just nicknames.

ksquid · 10-03-2006, 07:31 AM

Kerry.... Hero

W..... Zero

seruzawa.... seruzero

It's just nicknames

10-02-2006, 05:52 PM	#21
Nikolas Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Re: Mongrels to Mecca Awsome. I prefer my all-metal 4-speed 1975 Vespa Rally 200 for a daily ride though, while wearing my lee parks deer tours of course. ringdingdingdingding....

10-02-2006, 06:41 PM	#22
conchscooter Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 64	Re: Mongrels to Mecca Always glad to see a real world story about real world machines but I concur with the idea that actual speed and mileages should be reported. as we got in the recent Vespa 250 GTS story. To say the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 represents Italian mechanical beauty is weird to my eyesight- I think it would have done the MZ factory from the late German Democratic Republic proud;which shouldn't detract from its usefulness, if one is feeling charitable. This weekend I took a 1,000 mile trip round Florida's flatlands and rolling hill country north of Tampa and found 65-70 mph was a comfortable cruising speed for my 50 yoa lifestyle. A Vespa 250 would have been a lot more comfortable and economical and would have surprised a lot more clumps of H-D's farting along the highways. I wonder ... __________________ Only Death is a Fate Worse Than Death

10-02-2006, 07:14 PM	#23
staff Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 489	We'd Like to Fill You In... But this is a family website! All models are at least 18 years of age.

10-02-2006, 08:54 PM	#24
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,753	And who is Jerry Sinefeld? Never heard of him. Is he a dentist? (Okay, okay, I'm just having a bit of fun.)

10-03-2006, 03:06 AM	#25
anrajala Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,490	Re: Mongrels to Mecca I have a great pair of underpants that double the changing interval due to their symmetrical design. After the first week I just turn them front to back. - cruiz-euro

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10-03-2006, 04:22 AM	#26
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,392	Re: Mongrels to Mecca I've been a bit nervous about the idea of those tiny wheels spinning at such a mad rate at freeway speeds. Partially this is based on the problems I've had with small tires on various trailers including having one completely disintegrate at 70mph. It would stand to reason that tire life would be very low on scooters like the Morpheous. Since I'm not able to mentally control the Matrix and simply create a new tire whenever I want to I'd probably opt for a larger wheeled scooter like the Aprilia or Burgman. However since the Aprilia or Burgman cost about what one would pay for an Ninja 650 I'd never get the Aprilia in the first place. Never mind. Omigod! I just engaged in circular logic. Is KP's mental illness contagious? __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

10-03-2006, 05:12 AM	#27
SmokeU Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pet**...pet...pet** Posts: 1,865	Re: Mongrels to Mecca Eh, I think I'll stick with my much less expensive Concours. :-p __________________ Pretending to be purple on the inside.

10-03-2006, 06:24 AM	#28
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,422	Re: Mongrels to Mecca I thought it was called the "Morphous" - Morpheous was the Matrix character......... __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

10-03-2006, 06:44 AM	#29
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,392	Re: Mongrels to Mecca Morphous... Morpheous Triumph... Trumpet Ducati... Duck Kawasaki... Kwacker Harley- Davidson... Junkpile It's just nicknames. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

10-03-2006, 07:31 AM	#30
ksquid Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: My new favorite site is CycleWorld.com Posts: 3,775	Re: Mongrels to Mecca Kerry.... Hero W..... Zero seruzawa.... seruzero It's just nicknames