Newbie from the North West

[strauss]

Hi all,
Kind of a strange situation me being here. The wife has been into scooters all her life but never owned one and I have took the mick. Now I find myself wanting one and going on rallies. We are both looking to enjoy ourselves now the kids are off our hands and this seems the perfect way to rekindle our youth. We know a few people in our town going on rallies and it sounds great. I am in the process of looking for my first Vespa and its a mine field. Any tips and advice is most welcome as you all well no I am a total newbie. I am sure the wife will be signing in here soon enough to get the heads up on things.

[Robjack]

Hi and welcome.

Go for a PX or T5 and you won't go far wrong. You need to steer clear of VBBs and the like, particularly when words like 'restoration' are attached. Lots of shiny crap out there which you will regret buying when it becomes clear what's beneath the paint. Post ads on here if you are unsure what you're buying and you will get good and honest advice.

Rob.

[vespasian]

a px125 should be fine

[seasidersvespa]

I have ended up with an ET4 125 however it seems things like fly screens and any other mods are not available unless anyone can direct me to the contrary!

[jackthekipper]

one of the lads in our club has one all modded up!!!not my cup of tea with all that bling on...but will find out where he got the screen from & carriers in the next couple o' days & post on here...