tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post1523539595843458966..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: The Vespa EffectDavid Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-78173878937467537342014-08-01T22:02:13.081-04:002014-08-01T22:02:13.081-04:00Michael, I wanted to experiment with mounting the ...Michael, I wanted to experiment with mounting the GoPro on the Vespa's crashbar. I used a RAM clamp. The problem with the RAM clamp is that the mirror stem diameter is too small and the clamp slips.<br /><br />I have RAM balls on both mirror stems and on the rear rack on each side of the bike. I'm thinking of moving the left rear RAM mount to the right mirror stem. Then again, all l really need to do is take my iPhone mount off and put the GoPro on. So many choices.<br /><br />My problem with video is that I so far haven't had the patience or the time to do some editing. To make a really great riding video I'd have to write a script, and then devote some serious time to collecting all the footage, using a variety of mounting options, using tripods for ride-bys, etc. etc. The problem is I can't imagine having the time to indulge in that luxury at this point.<br /><br />As for filming a ride in the Laurentians north of the city, you know, I've been riding for four years and haven't ventured that way once. That could be a plan. The ideal time would be the fall when the foliage goes wild.<br /><br />Finally, as for the ergonomics of the GTS, I find it really comfortable. I have only ridden three other scoots, and it has them beat by a country mile. When I did my 7 day tour last year I spent whole days in the saddle. With the GTS you can change up your riding position a fair bit. When my bum would go a little numb, I'd lift off the saddle and reposition, and that helped a lot. The one thing I didn't suffer with was back pain. I had all my camping gear on the passenger seat and that provided a back rest. I seem to remember seeing a touring bag somewhere that fits on the passenger seat and that provides a backrest. You could probably get Google to fish it out of the internet.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Great questions.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-52835054275431559412014-08-01T14:51:20.301-04:002014-08-01T14:51:20.301-04:00Hi Dave, I think that this low mounting of the cam...Hi Dave, I think that this low mounting of the camera makes a cool sporty effect, by it shows mainly acres of pavement and little else. Please, mount the camera higher, like the front rack or a mirror stalk. If you could post some videos of riding north of the city in the hills, it would be super. BTW, how does your back like longish rides on the GTS? I think the GTS is one of the most comfortable and ergonomic scooters (I tried many), but after a couple of hours of riding (even with breaks) my back can feel it. If someone would invent a back rest for the driver... Cheers, Michael B.Michael B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-41765624881208936152014-07-29T06:18:33.281-04:002014-07-29T06:18:33.281-04:00He he he was cleaning out spam and spotted my fat-...He he he was cleaning out spam and spotted my fat-fingered typo. Made me realize that with the 'L' and 'K' so close to each other, the typo makes a whole other name :)<br /><br />Sorry Len ;)David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-33143000905083018502014-07-26T07:21:21.535-04:002014-07-26T07:21:21.535-04:00Ken, hope you're enjoying summer. Vespas rock!...Ken, hope you're enjoying summer. Vespas rock!David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-518092024418211012014-07-25T18:52:28.188-04:002014-07-25T18:52:28.188-04:00Hi David , good to check-in with you,
Hope your we...Hi David , good to check-in with you,<br />Hope your well mate ...great video by the way!<br />Reminded me of a time last year ....fancy fast BMW open top with girl by his side ...straight road 6 sets of lights all quite close together. He was really on the pose (ay look at me!!) shame he could not lose me or out run me on my moped looking GTS.<br />God it's funny!<br />I love it .<br />Am I mean ?<br />With the road limitations his £40,000 BMW was never gonna show me up ....no matter how hard he tried .<br />In the end I had to stop all this embarrassment and over take him;)<br />Lorry drivers that are restricted to 56mph are often surprised by a vespa passing them with ease.<br />GTS = FUN<br />Regards<br />Len Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-42272165308785373782014-07-24T11:11:11.660-04:002014-07-24T11:11:11.660-04:00Doug, I read that somewhat the same way: "I&#...Doug, I read that somewhat the same way: "I'm doodling along at 70, can't be bothered to focus... ooooh... wait a second..." [hand to the grip, screams out of sight]David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-7567312040669730592014-07-24T07:30:31.469-04:002014-07-24T07:30:31.469-04:00I think that left hand on hip is a signal that &qu...I think that left hand on hip is a signal that "I'm bored with you and should really be traveling at 175.....because....you know that I can...."Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-28446537280385575632014-07-24T06:12:12.673-04:002014-07-24T06:12:12.673-04:00Dave, I have observed that another behaviour that ...Dave, I have observed that another behaviour that inhibits waving is the left hand on the hip / thigh thing. <br /><br />I've seen it wherever I've seen guys riding sportbikes, from here at home, to the US, to Europe. <br /><br />Can't do that at some speeds on a Vespa GTS because the 'GTS wobble' will set in. <br /><br />I wonder, is it a meme? Is it compensation for poor ergonomics? Or is it readiness to return the wave that seldom comes their way?David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-68181570189134654762014-07-23T22:48:25.547-04:002014-07-23T22:48:25.547-04:00I decided some time ago that guys on sportsbikes a...I decided some time ago that guys on sportsbikes are just different. I think it's because if they lift a hand off the bars to wave they'll do a face plant on the tank. Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-29380581540166632662014-07-23T15:11:27.250-04:002014-07-23T15:11:27.250-04:00Richard, it's possible that I enjoy being a de...Richard, it's possible that I enjoy being a devil's advocate.<br /><br />At the dinner table I used to tell the kids somewhat tall tales to see if they would just accept what their dad was dishing, or push back with some critical thinking. Needless to say, I raised some independent thinkers.<br /><br />But I am generally even-tempered (but with a thin skin for those bent on doing harm), and when I mess with people, it's usually with devilish good humour in mind.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-2822198493035121912014-07-23T13:41:22.431-04:002014-07-23T13:41:22.431-04:00You just like messing with people, then again, you...You just like messing with people, then again, you are a lawyer...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com