My girlfriend researched many machines for about $250, and, she chose the Briel Cadiz off Amazon. For the price, it is the best that you can get. After I got it, I did the research and if I wanted a better one, I would have had to spend over $600. I have had it for a year, and I have no complaints.
You can get the Metropolitan to go a bit faster by derestricting it (by removing a plate in the carb). I've heard it is easy to do, but it will void your warranty.
gyusan - what do you ride (or have that is not running)? I have a 1979 Vespa Primavera that is my daily rider (with a DR kit), a 1969 Vespa 125 Super that used to be my daily rider (I need to do both engine and body work), and a 197? Lambretta Li150 (I just got it from a friend. It is in great original condition, but I need to rebuild the top end and the clutch).
Following up on psmealey's comment:
Or try riding an old Vespa/Lambretta that you picked up for a couple hundred dollars, got running, and then use as a daily rider on the streets of Boston.
I laugh at the kids on the crotch rockets and the mid-life crisis Harley buyers. In return, they laugh at me. It is an even exchange.
And, BrooklynBretta is one of the shops in the US who has yet to mess up one of my orders...
If you know anyone who is a student or someone who works for a school/university, you can have them buy it for $79. I am thinking of upgrading since I have heard only good things besides this.
I was thinking of picking up a new game today. Before I read this, I was thinking of Resident Evil 4 for the Gamecube, but now I am thinking of World of Warcraft. I have never played a MMORPG game before so I am hesitant to drop the cash then have to pay a monthly fee.
As pretty much everyone is saying, get the bigger one. If, you only have enough room in your purse/pocket/bag, then get a mini. Your music collection will grow once you get this thing. Also, if you use Windows, I recommend using Anapod instead of iTunes to synch your music.
While I was in London, some friends took me to see it. The first part was sort of funny, but then it started to drag. It was well put together and the acting/singing was fine, but the plot/concept was sort of clich
I have 2 favorite Christmas albums:
-Various Artists - "Bollocks to Christmas" which features the Business, Bad Manners, the Gonads, the 4 Skins, the Yobs...
-The Vandals - "Christmas with the Vandals"
My girlfriend researched many machines for about $250, and, she chose the Briel Cadiz off Amazon. For the price, it is the best that you can get. After I got it, I did the research and if I wanted a better one, I would have had to spend over $600. I have had it for a year, and I have no complaints.
posted by brokevespa 18 years ago
In "Curious George: Ah, evening(s) in Toronto."
Check out Chowhound Toronto
posted by brokevespa 18 years ago
In "Curious George: Scooters"
You can get the Metropolitan to go a bit faster by derestricting it (by removing a plate in the carb). I've heard it is easy to do, but it will void your warranty.
posted by brokevespa 18 years ago
In "ATTENTION SCOOTER NERDS:"
gyusan - what do you ride (or have that is not running)? I have a 1979 Vespa Primavera that is my daily rider (with a DR kit), a 1969 Vespa 125 Super that used to be my daily rider (I need to do both engine and body work), and a 197? Lambretta Li150 (I just got it from a friend. It is in great original condition, but I need to rebuild the top end and the clutch).
posted by brokevespa 18 years ago
Following up on psmealey's comment: Or try riding an old Vespa/Lambretta that you picked up for a couple hundred dollars, got running, and then use as a daily rider on the streets of Boston.
I laugh at the kids on the crotch rockets and the mid-life crisis Harley buyers. In return, they laugh at me. It is an even exchange.
And, BrooklynBretta is one of the shops in the US who has yet to mess up one of my orders...
posted by brokevespa 18 years ago
In "Curious George - Tiger, Mac's new operating system"
If you know anyone who is a student or someone who works for a school/university, you can have them buy it for $79. I am thinking of upgrading since I have heard only good things besides this.
posted by brokevespa 18 years ago
In "<b>Curious George: </b> "
This image shows you exactly what you need to do. Good luck!
posted by brokevespa 18 years ago
In "World of Warcraft!"
I was thinking of picking up a new game today. Before I read this, I was thinking of Resident Evil 4 for the Gamecube, but now I am thinking of World of Warcraft. I have never played a MMORPG game before so I am hesitant to drop the cash then have to pay a monthly fee.
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "Help, Too Much iPod or Not Enough? "
As pretty much everyone is saying, get the bigger one. If, you only have enough room in your purse/pocket/bag, then get a mini. Your music collection will grow once you get this thing. Also, if you use Windows, I recommend using Anapod instead of iTunes to synch your music.
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "What's the best free thing you've ever scored? Love and lunch excluded."
My 2 favorite scores have been a Vespa for $125 and a Vectrex with 12 games for $12.
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "Jerry Springer - The Opera"
While I was in London, some friends took me to see it. The first part was sort of funny, but then it started to drag. It was well put together and the acting/singing was fine, but the plot/concept was sort of clich
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "Curious George Responding Style"
I don't post enough to comment on this topic--eventhough I guess that I just posted a comment to state that fact.
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "Curious George - Music for an Anti-War Documentary Trailer?"
It's not classical but why not something off one of the Rock Against Bush compilations?
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "RAWK!"
There are tons on that page. Unfortunately there seemed to be a number of dead links. I really wanted to watch the Snuff video...
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "Life In 2000 AD"
Nostrilamus: The hover vespa will exist one day... Meanwhile, I will just have to make do with one that can only travel on the ground.
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
I feel like such a sucker. I took the 39 bus this morning when I could have been on the 200MPH monorail or the bus-type helicopter.
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "MoFi T Shirt Orders"
I'll have a large Farva...
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "Zookeeper"
Damn, that is addictive. Not sure if I will get it for my DS though. I'm impatiently waiting for this to be released...
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "Very rare holiday album."
I have 2 favorite Christmas albums: -Various Artists - "Bollocks to Christmas" which features the Business, Bad Manners, the Gonads, the 4 Skins, the Yobs... -The Vandals - "Christmas with the Vandals"
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
In "Curious George: Online Newsreaders?"
I also vote for Bloglines. By the way, does anyone know if there is a good freeware or cheap RSS reader for Nokia Symbian phones?
posted by brokevespa 19 years ago
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