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Old 06-24-2025, 07:47 AM   #61
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Old 06-24-2025, 08:38 AM   #62
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I dont understand. Where is the Construction worker, the Police officer and the Native Chief?
The Police Officer Joined ICE and arrested the Construction Worker (Illegal) and Native Chief (assumed Illegal due to skin color)

They are in a detention center in Louisiana currently.
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Vespas are exponentially cooler than Harleys, all the dentists and accountants dressed up in leather pretending they are in a gang for the weekend.
Small European town = cool
South east Asia = practical but have to pay attention
North America = other than new york or San Fran the roads are not designed for them
Calgary = ride it on the bike paths
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Old 06-24-2025, 08:56 AM   #64
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I personally think they're pretty neat, and the coolness factor really just depends on the rider. If they have the aura and confidence, then it will naturally come through. If the person's a ######, then the scooter also brings it out IMO. Same with motorcycles. Most of the time, I'm not thinking how cool the person riding it is, it's usually just, guy rides that thing like a dick, and looks like a dick.
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Old 06-24-2025, 08:59 AM   #65
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I'm not that interested in a motorcycle, and my wife has basically drawn a line at motorcycle anyway. High chance I kill myself.

Just as I suspected, the consensus is Vespas are cool. A few dopes out there (like my buddy) who think they are lame, but the tribe has spoken.

Mighta caught a snag though; I don't have my class 6 and almost all Vespas models are >50cc so I'll have to navigate that somehow.
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Old 06-24-2025, 09:08 AM   #66
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I'm not that interested in a motorcycle, and my wife has basically drawn a line at motorcycle anyway. High chance I kill myself.

Just as I suspected, the consensus is Vespas are cool. A few dopes out there (like my buddy) who think they are lame, but the tribe has spoken.

Mighta caught a snag though; I don't have my class 6 and almost all Vespas models are >50cc so I'll have to navigate that somehow.
Oh, that's easy. Just get one of these stickers and slap it on the tank.


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Old 06-24-2025, 09:11 AM   #67
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My kid used the Ruckus last summer because my euro wife raised in fairytale Denmark thought it would be a good purchase. I'd get anxiety just thinking about him driving it to work and back. Going to Macs or the sushi place nearby is fine but taking busy roads like Elbow drive. Plus it would just rain and was pretty useless on those days.

Nope, I'm buying you a car.
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Old 06-24-2025, 09:24 AM   #68
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Old 06-24-2025, 09:29 AM   #69
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My kid used the Ruckus last summer because my euro wife raised in fairytale Denmark thought it would be a good purchase. I'd get anxiety just thinking about him driving it to work and back. Going to Macs or the sushi place nearby is fine but taking busy roads like Elbow drive. Plus it would just rain and was pretty useless on those days.

Nope, I'm buying you a car.
You kid will be safe going down Elbow Drive, with its 500 playround zones
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I think they are lame.

You too good for rollerskates or something?

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i think Vespas are really cool, better than the onewheels people are on these days.
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I vote cool.

See. Work clothes. It's the perfect commuter
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I personally think they're pretty neat, and the coolness factor really just depends on the rider. If they have the aura and confidence, then it will naturally come through. If the person's a ######, then the scooter also brings it out IMO. Same with motorcycles. Most of the time, I'm not thinking how cool the person riding it is, it's usually just, guy rides that thing like a dick, and looks like a dick.
I think anyone who derives their "coolness" from what they drive is objectively not cool.

Motorbikes, to me, are not cool. ######y death traps. I would rather have a convertible to enjoy the nice weather.

I think there is utility in a Vespa. I can wear my suit to work, without sweating or changing, and i dont have to pay for parking. I take non-highway roads to work.

I have told some people about my wanting a Vespa who have reacted in an ultra-masculine way - which, jesus christ, if you are not comfortable in your own masculinity to drive a scooter, you should drop 5 figure on one of those alpha male courses
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I'm not that interested in a motorcycle, and my wife has basically drawn a line at motorcycle anyway. High chance I kill myself.

Just as I suspected, the consensus is Vespas are cool. A few dopes out there (like my buddy) who think they are lame, but the tribe has spoken.

Mighta caught a snag though; I don't have my class 6 and almost all Vespas models are >50cc so I'll have to navigate that somehow.
I thought Vespa makes a 50cc one?
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Why on earth would a road cyclist wear a wet suit?
No one said they did.
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Old 06-24-2025, 12:30 PM   #76
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I wish there was a way to attach playing cards to the wheels like kids used to attach cards to bicycle spokes. That’s be cool; not really.
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Old 06-24-2025, 12:43 PM   #77
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I didn't realize the forum had completely lost its objectivity. Vespas are not cool. The idea of bombing around on a nice scooter through the neighbourhood with the sun shining is cool for sure. I don't think your experience in Calgary will be the same as cruising down the coastline in italy, stopping in a coffee shop for a latte and a shnapps.

I feel like you'll sell it after it wastes space in your garage for a year.
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No one said they did.
You suggested putting a jersey and shorts on takes an hour to "squeeze" into, which is more description of putting on a wetsuit than bike clothes, which...this may amaze you...is about the same as putting on a T-shirt and fitted boxers.


You are correct that it's dangerous though, but that's only because most of humanity is awful.
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I think anyone who derives their "coolness" from what they drive is objectively not cool.

Motorbikes, to me, are not cool. ######y death traps. I would rather have a convertible to enjoy the nice weather.

I think there is utility in a Vespa. I can wear my suit to work, without sweating or changing, and i dont have to pay for parking. I take non-highway roads to work.

I have told some people about my wanting a Vespa who have reacted in an ultra-masculine way - which, jesus christ, if you are not comfortable in your own masculinity to drive a scooter, you should drop 5 figure on one of those alpha male courses

You should have similar riding gear for a moped as you would for a motorbike. If you’re someone who would wear a suit on a Vespa, there’s nothing stopping you from similar gear on a motorcycle.
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I think anyone who derives their "coolness" from what they drive is objectively not cool.

Motorbikes, to me, are not cool. ######y death traps. I would rather have a convertible to enjoy the nice weather.

I think there is utility in a Vespa. I can wear my suit to work, without sweating or changing, and i dont have to pay for parking. I take non-highway roads to work.

I have told some people about my wanting a Vespa who have reacted in an ultra-masculine way - which, jesus christ, if you are not comfortable in your own masculinity to drive a scooter, you should drop 5 figure on one of those alpha male courses
You wanna start a CP Vespa riding club?
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