Classic Lambretta
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21-02-2009 2:59pm#1
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They're called scooters not mopeds mountian, there is a difference!
The engine on most classic scooters is tucked away behind panels so they're a bit cleaner on clothing (protective or not) than most motorbikes that are chain driven. That said you could of course buy a shaft driven motorbike, cheapest option being a 2nd hand yamaha virago 535.
Be very very wary of buying any scooter from Vietnam. Do your research on english scooter forums before you consider buying a bike from the far east. Parts are one thing and the lads over in Vietnam aren't bad at making them but a complete bike, well you have been warned! Have a look at http://scootrs.com/ they have a good reputation. I'd buy Irish or UK first though! Also try look for a PX200cc vespa so you can sit your full Irish "A" bike licence test on it, (can't on px125, which means renting a seperate foot geared motorbike from a driving school and mastering them gears and the different handling of that bike compared to the vespa for the test.)
PS. Wear safety gear, at least leather gloves, fullface helmet and armoured jacket for city driving or else just take taxis in your suit!0 -
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a Vespa owner myself, and having previously restored a Lambretta belonging to my wife (Servetta, actually.......), all I can say is........don't !
Unless you're interested/willing/able to fix things, a modern scooter is what you want. New Vespa's are very good.
You haven't mentioned insurance or licence, so, tbh, start there. If you are prepared to go through lessons and a test, by all means look at everything...........but if you're not, then, realistically, you're looking at a Moped below 50cc. Nothing wrong with those, mind, but you can use your car licence and no test involved.
As other posters here on boards.ie have found out to their cost lately, buying the machine is the easy part, it's the paperwork that'll kill you
Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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a Vespa owner myself, and having previously restored a Lambretta belonging to my wife (Servetta, actually.......), all I can say is........don't !
Unless you're interested/willing/able to fix things, a modern scooter is what you want. New Vespa's are very good.
You haven't mentioned insurance or licence, so, tbh, start there. If you are prepared to go through lessons and a test, by all means look at everything...........but if you're not, then, realistically, you're looking at a Moped below 50cc. Nothing wrong with those, mind, but you can use your car licence and no test involved.
As other posters here on boards.ie have found out to their cost lately, buying the machine is the easy part, it's the paperwork that'll kill you
Thanks and thanks to everyone. Yeah I will have to think about this, it will come down to brass tax in the end!0
