Vespa GTV-300 – Belt, Roller and Pulley Maintenance Part Two
Assembly
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5-Days | 30 Hours | Finally Ready
No more back, butt or any other discomfort. I now stop when I am mentally tired and exhausted. For the first time in my life, riding is totally comfortable. It’s like finding that perfect mattress, linen and bedding for that perfect night sleep. I would rate the Russell Day Long equivalent to sleeping at the Hilton. Just PERFECT!
Powered Paragliding
They performed side flips and one person (the instructor I think) was really showing off and being a daredevil. I guess they had a captive audience since we had nowhere to go.
Garages
I happened to be walking my dogs and one of those garage doors opened to reveal a Datsun 240 Z that looked like time had passed her by.
Suzuki TU 250
I liked the exhaust node and the handling.
Oh how fun it is… :) Go VESPA!
Fun to ride? YES! Cheap on Gas? Absolutely! A keeper? Forever…
My Baby is coming home :)
“I expect to have her in our garage within a week. Can’t wait to change the oil, clean her inside and out and then just take her for a ride on these curvy country roads.”
Subaru Forester 2017 Touring With Leather and Premium Sound
They say it ain’t so, but yet it is… Driving a car, SUV or truck using three peddles seems to …
Changing of the Guards
Subaru Invasion! Well the Abarth had one of the longest runs in my life with respect to cars. It was …
Proof Reader Wanted
Hi all, A while back someone had offered to proof read my blog entries prior to publishing. I have …
Adult Motorcycle Scavenger Hunt
A fun day riding with a delicious ending 🙂
Day One–Picton, Ontario
We left Russell (Ottawa) at around 10:30 AM and we took the back roads through Smith Falls, Westport and then …
Just one of those Perfect Rides
This past weekend was both entertaining, relaxing, enjoyable and perfect, right down to the very last second of the ride. …
Skene P3 Brake/Running Lights on BMW F700GS – Installation
As mentioned in my earlier post, I had ordered two sets of Skene P3 Lights for the brake and running …
A New Garage (Home to my Toys)
So I have not had so much to talk about lately. No Face book action and little to no blogging. …
First the Bikes, Now the Abarth
Although I have chosen not to perform the maintenance on the Abarth like I do on the bikes, it still …
Dynamic Motorrad LED Ultra Bright Flashers
The bikes are home and now the long list of accessories installations begin. This time in pairs, two sets of …
Vanity
Definition of vanity (n) Bing Dictionary – van·i·ty [ vánnətee ] excessive pride: excessive pride, especially in personal appearance something …
Viking Saddle Bags Installed
Not on my CTX700N but rather on my wife’s Honda Shadow 3003 Spirit. Yes, these bags have being a long …
CTX 700N – Almost Perfect
As of yesterday, I have installed most all that I wanted on my CTX700N including: Mad Stad Engineering Windshield (Madstad) …
Venture Heated Gloves & Jacket Liner to the rescue!
After last weekend’s ride to Cobourg and Oshawa whereby I froze my hands and body, I decided to jump on …
Fuze Block Installation
I was away on business in Baton Rouge since a week and therefore was very silent on this blog. But …
Made it to Mount Washignton
Just a quick note…. We made it! Here is a pan shot I uploaded http://youtu.be/_uV6Oa3SnU0 Much more to come this …
The GoPro that didn’t Go! Garmin to the Rescue…
Technology, integration of it and fulfilling ones needs are often quite different. That is the case with the GoPro Hero …
The Sleepy Hallow – Gananoque
This is a true gem of a B&B right in Gananoque. It is a lively renovated century home and the …
Link corrected
I corrected the link to donate money for Madison. Please check back at https://ridingadventures.ca/2014/08/10/help-needed/
GPS Installation on CTX700N
The Problem Two days ago my Garmin Nuvi 550 started re-booting every few minutes. It became impossible to use. After …
Installing Fenix CREE Bullet LED Lights on Honda CTX700N
I recently ordered a set of Fenix Bullet LED Spots for my CTX700N. I purchased them from one of my …
GPS and GoPro Install on the CTX700N
So it is back to the installation stage to get my new bike fully functional in the same manner as …
Windshield Installed on Honda CTX700N
I received the windshield and decided to install it this morning. I will also attached the GoPro and Garmin using …
Carrying Extra Gas
Often we find ourselves in that nail-biting situation riding down an unknown road somewhere where we do not know where …
A Great Man Died Last Night
A Great Man Died Last Night He left this world after living 92 years I met him in 1959 where …
GTV-300 2012 For Sale
I am selling my GTV-300 and will be getting a BMW. I have a deal on a BMW at the …
Belt Inspection, Adjustments and GoPro Mounted to Helmet
My wife had a dinner party at work last night and I had spent most of the day riding from …
GoPro Mounted on Vespa GTV-300 or GTS-300
So after deciding to put out an absurd amount of money for the new GoPro 3 Hero Black, I had …
GoPro Hero 3 – First Ride
I had to take a ride to Cornwall and quickly put the GoPro on the Vespa. Here are a few …
Malossi Exhaust Installed
This is it! The last of my planned installations is complete. This was the most difficult for me since I …
Malossi RS 24 Rear Shocks
The installation of the rear shocks went smoothly with no surprises.
Installation of Malossi Shocks & Brembo Brakes
It was a milder day with overcast skies and I decided to install the front RS 24 Malossi Shock and …
First Install of the Season
Here it is, in all her glory with her NEW Seats and Back Rest…
More on the Saddle
I am leaving on a business trip to Phoenix where it is hot and sunny. I plan to be by …
Introducing My New Saddle
Although these are just quick pictures taken prior to shipping by Pirate Upholstery, they do show the look and feel …
Brembo Brakes Planning Stage
There are no videos about installing the Brembo brake calipers or any other brake calipers on YouTube that I could …
Scooter Parts Co. and Modifications Coming
A Vespa GTV-300 somehow demands attention. Whether it be a wash, checking the air pressure, changing a belt or adding …
GTV- Seat Fix for Sliding Forward
Many people have complained about the comfort of the GTV seat but strenuously lived with it because the seat looks …
Over the top…
My neighbor has a birch tree that drops stuff on my driveway spring, sumer and fall. This is annoying with …
Installing Remus Brake Lever
Well, I was riding today. Now my biggest issue for the next month will be take the Abarth or Take …
Oh, What a Beautiful Day!
It is the end of September and fall is setting in with it’s painting the leaves with such beautiful colors. …
Install LED Brake Lights
Although fall is coming, yesterday was a nice sunny day although a bit cool. I took advantage of this day …
Installing LED Lighting;
Yesterday was the day when all of the tiny little items that we ordered from ScooterWest in San Diego, scooter crazy …
