Some people might dispute that Vespa is a step further than Harley, depends on a
step further to what I guess. Toward fuel efficiency, probably so; in fact I
think you could regard those two brands as going in pretty much opposite
directions on most parameters. Vespas are those little things you see people
whizzing around Paris on in the commercials, right? Or the things that people
curse about in foreign traffic, that sound like a maxed-out set of hair
clippers? For open-road riding I've been convinced that 350cc is the minimum
size and weight you'd want (to be able to get out of trouble, for example). And
what's more American classic than Harley? But hey, I haven't said Airstream
once this entire message, so, there, now I've said it. And a Vespa would no
doubt fit inside an Airstream, or even on the back bumper if you were careful
not to have a full holding tank also (for the weight). But, you know, it's just
not as satisfying somehow.
--Sarah
inside design wrote:
> or you could take it a step further as far as style and design.
> take a Vespa along - an italian scooter that has been in production
> since 1946. a huge part of 20th century design - just like the
> Airstream. they weigh around 175 to 225 pounds depending
> on the model. they can go up to 75 mph. the U.S. stopped
> bringing them into the country around 1980 - but as of this
> year they are being imported again. new Vespa boutiques
> are being opened around the U.S. as we speak.
> these are the scooters that the "mods" were connected
> with in Great Britian. there has been a huge resurgence
> in popularity over the past few years. check them out.
>
> i.d.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sarah Calhoun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 12:45 PM
> Subject: [VAC] Carry a Harley in the trailer?
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> > Okay here's a wild thought: for fuel efficiency when
> > parked, how about carrying a motorcycle in the A/S and
> > then when you get there, take it out & you can use it
> > for local running around. Don't know if anyone would
> > want a Harley leaking and dripping all over their nice
> > clean floor, but hey, if you've gotta match the tow
> > vehicle to the trailer, surely the motorcycle also has
> > to be a classic. Has anyone carried a motorcycle in
> > the trailer? Does it fit through the door? Can you
> > just drive it straight in, strap it down across the
> > front dinette or gaucho, and go?
> >
> > --Sarah
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