Hello, After riding a Vespa through London streets for many years, I passed my motorbike test last week. I had my heart set on a Moto Guzzi V7 Stone for months, but then after taking a few different bikes for a test spin last weekend, nothing made me smile more than the Bonneville Street Twin. I pick up my all black bike on Saturday and cannot wait. Any advice welcome ;-)
Thanks. Yes I agree. Although the Matt Black colour was my preferred option the 3 month waiting list meant I bought the gloss black
"I pick up my all black bike on Saturday and cannot wait. Any advice welcome ;-)" Paint it racing yellow... Just kidding mate. Welcome to a great place. Plenty of advice on here when you need it. ATB Bob
Welcome in sean83 A Vespa is a great tool for London traffic and weather protection had one for a couple of years commuting into London anyway wish you all the luck with your street twin.
Gloss black may be coated with clear lacquer and will therefore be less susceptible to nasty, swirly scratchyness on cleaning. On the other hand it may not be lacquered and therefore WILL be susceptible to nasty, swirly scatchyness on cleaning as Ade doth suggest. My tank is lacquered and is NOT therefore to susceptible to nasty, swirly scratchyness on cleaning. Well ... not of the paint. The lacquer is, however, showing signs of nasty, swirly scratchyness caused by nylon (waterproofs)/denim/leather clad inner thigh interface with itself over an almost 21 year period. Some call that 'patina'. I call it another excuse to polish the bloody thing, and get out of the way of SWMBO's list of things for the Stevie to do today. Works for me ... occasionally. Very occasionally! Actually, very rarely! SIGH!! Almost forgot ... welcome in Sean!
Welcome Sean, had my Street Twin almost 3 months now, fantastic bike..... love how it looks and especially how it sounds. Today I bought a private plate for it so it is definitely here to stay. Got some mods planned for it as and when funds allow. You'll love your new bike i'm sure
Welcome in Sean! Ignore these old farts and clean it when you want and polish it when you like! Great bike enjoy it! Don't forget to book your 500 mile service right away.
That's because you're the only bugger around here with any measurable quantity of hair!! Oh come on, Peter. You set me up for that one, and it would have been rude not to!
Hi Sean, I went from a Vespa px150 to riding triumph t100 and I love both to death. I rode the t100 for ages before jumping back on the Vespa this weekend for a rally in Kelso and realised that there's still room for both in my life!! If you haven't already gotten rid of Vespa I would don't, you may regret it!!
Hi and welcome in to the forum. Great choice of bike but agree with crispey - book your 500 mile service early or you could be sat looking at the bike and not being able to ride it!
