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Title: Pictures of your LIKEs please
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 23, 2014, 04:25:27 PM
Selfie's if you've got them --- or just a pretty picture of your LIKE where you live.
(Scenic shots --- anyone in NYC, 'Frisco, Big Sur, Miami, sea shore, mountains, Neptune ?.....all I have are fields, corn, cows & donut shops....
My prettiest views are of the road coming at me between the mirrors.
Stig
(http://i57.tinypic.com/fepd7s.jpg)
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Post by: big blue on March 23, 2014, 07:20:52 PM
Here you go! A lovely Spring day in Oregon's capitol mall park and the cherry trees are in full bloom.

Len
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Post by: big blue on March 23, 2014, 07:24:31 PM
And one more at the Willamette Riverfront Park
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Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 24, 2014, 01:13:47 AM
Very, very NICE B-Blue!
Thanks!
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Post by: NewbieScoot on March 25, 2014, 07:39:54 AM
My color changing Like in San Francisco.
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Post by: NewbieScoot on March 25, 2014, 07:42:03 AM
Red
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Post by: NewbieScoot on March 25, 2014, 07:43:04 AM
Green
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Post by: Mscmkr on March 25, 2014, 09:40:47 AM
Ok Newbie....umm....how you doin that?
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Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 25, 2014, 07:28:12 PM
Ok Newbie....umm....how you doin that?
Shelf paper.
Stig
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Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 25, 2014, 07:37:40 PM
My color changing Like in San Francisco.
Super, super picture of your LIKE in San Francisco!!
Give us a report:
How do the brakes and transmission (belt & rollers) hold up on those hills?
How many miles on your LIKE - any fellow Kymcos in your neighborhood, or are they all Vespas?
Keep 'er moving around and shoot lots of pix with your scoot - you have a glorious city for it! (I lived there for a year a long time ago- and still think it is one of the prettiest cities in the US.)
Thanks again....
Stig
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Post by: exhalent99 on March 28, 2014, 12:20:55 AM
My Like on Bate Island, Ottawa, ON.  Hangin with a shadow!
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Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 28, 2014, 12:26:57 AM
My Like on Bate Island, Ottawa, ON.  Hangin with a shadow!
Classy looking scoot Exhale!
Good to see you again!
Ride safe.
Stig
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Post by: 245luigi on March 28, 2014, 01:54:29 AM
Once spring finally decides to come around, ill post some pics.

I hope Like 50's are welcome  :o
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Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 28, 2014, 02:02:40 AM
Once spring finally decides to come around, ill post some pics.

I hope Like 50's are welcome  :o
Certainly, the 50s are welcome!
Youse guys have a mucho gusto of nerve to take those babies out in traffic!
I've seen posts from them over on the Rambo and Chuck Norris forums!
(talking to the Vespa and SYM dealers today - they both said they will not make the mistake of ordering any more 50's for sale in Ohio - you need a reg. license for them plus they get run over.)
Realistically, what will a 50 LIKE do on the level street, stock?
In Ohio you can ride cows and rope goats - but you cannot test ride a scooter.
So curious, Stig
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Post by: 245luigi on March 28, 2014, 02:25:15 AM
When the brave acquire a like 50 it will at most do 28 mph bone stock. The first time said brave like 50 owner goes out in traffic, it is absolutely terrifying. This is when the like 50 owner realizes they made a huge mistake, the bike is too slow!. That is when the Like 50 owner gets the "itch", the "itch" to MOD! Ha

The bike is far too slow for country roads but in a city it will fair just fine.

I happened to grow up in a "country" area (Southern MD) where I surely would get honked and a probably made fun of riding the bike stock. I dont live in downtown Baltimore proper but close enough. The mile road between downtown and I there is a 35 mph speed limit so you're on that edge of "Am I fast enough?" Here in MD, 49.9cc's do not require a licence.

A Like 50 with restrictions removed will do 35 - 38 mph. This is fairs much better in the city and honestly is enough. But then us wrench heads want to take it further. As seen by the signature I have modded my bike a bit. I have not gps verified but I run right around 55mph at the moment. City commuting with this baby is A.O.K.
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Post by: LidoCA on March 28, 2014, 03:15:29 AM
scoot at the beach.
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Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 29, 2014, 01:51:57 AM
scoot at the beach.
Aw man.....look at that !
Thanks Lido!
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Post by: MtnGirl1 on April 07, 2014, 02:56:28 PM
First ride on the new scooter since officially getting my license!  I think I'm gonna like this!!! 8)
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Post by: Stig / Major Tom on April 07, 2014, 03:05:36 PM
First ride on the new scooter since officially getting my license!  I think I'm gonna like this!!! 8)
Hold on here!
A Navy jet?
Isn't the Air Force Academy in Colorado? (did they capture this Navy bird?)
Nice pic, pretty scooter!
Stig
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Post by: MtnGirl1 on April 08, 2014, 02:36:06 AM
Thanks Stig!  The Blue Angels plane is on display at the Grand Junction Airport.  Thought it would make an interesting photo :)  Actually did go to the Air Force Academy Graduation last May in CO Springs.  Talk about planes……! 
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Post by: GLV55 on April 08, 2014, 03:33:52 AM
I remember that area from when we lived in Delta a looooonnnggg time ago. Still remember the beauty of the area around there and Grand Mesa. Thanks for posting the photo.
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Post by: MtnGirl1 on April 08, 2014, 03:08:45 PM
GLV55, we moved here from Illinois 2 years ago and absolutely LOVE it!!  The Grand Mesa is one of our favorite drives, and we're especially looking forward to it on the scooter!  Also, the Colorado National Monument is high on the list. We always see Bighorn sheep up there!  Life is good in Colorado!!! :)
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Post by: Abner_Bjorn on April 08, 2014, 11:16:19 PM
Debbie,  If get to Denver with your Like, drop me a line.   
There are some big scooter rallys going on this summer.   Wallboard
Title: Re: Pictures of your LIKEs please
Post by: GLV55 on April 09, 2014, 12:14:39 AM
GLV55, we moved here from Illinois 2 years ago and absolutely LOVE it!!  The Grand Mesa is one of our favorite drives, and we're especially looking forward to it on the scooter!  Also, the Colorado National Monument is high on the list. We always see Bighorn sheep up there!  Life is good in Colorado!!! :)
*Like* (as in the Facebook kind)  ;)
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Post by: JuanJax on April 13, 2014, 09:34:43 PM
Orange Park, FL
End of Kingsley Rd. (St. Johns River)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/13825354844_efa4446191.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n4GyjY)14041316243758_l (https://flic.kr/p/n4GyjY) by Smart.Juan (https://www.flickr.com/people/45241549@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7102/13823688853_12753c5108.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n4y25Z)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/n4y25Z) by Smart.Juan (https://www.flickr.com/people/45241549@N06/), on Flickr

Downtown Jacksonville, FL
Main street bridge, by the Landing

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/13831835584_f74597d985.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n5gLPS)14041321143249_l (https://flic.kr/p/n5gLPS) by Smart.Juan (https://www.flickr.com/people/45241549@N06/), on Flickr

Westside - Jacksonville, FL


(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3734/13824004544_6d4dfff140.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n4zCVW)  (https://flic.kr/p/n4zCVW) by Smart.Juan (https://www.flickr.com/people/45241549@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Pictures of your LIKEs please
Post by: oskuk on April 18, 2014, 03:33:37 PM
Done some Easter-filming.

The Easter Buzzing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4eQ8yfyCAg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4eQ8yfyCAg)

Title: Re: Pictures of your LIKEs please
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on April 18, 2014, 05:48:19 PM
Done some Easter-filming.

The Easter Buzzing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4eQ8yfyCAg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4eQ8yfyCAg)



That is pretty cool!
Thanks for sharing this very unique view of our scooters!
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Post by: oskuk on April 20, 2014, 02:24:37 PM
Yesterday:
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Post by: oskuk on April 20, 2014, 02:25:26 PM
Today:
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Post by: oskuk on April 21, 2014, 02:25:33 PM
and today, Like relaxing in a town called Forssa.

http://goo.gl/maps/5ZYQS (http://goo.gl/maps/5ZYQS)

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Post by: oskuk on April 22, 2014, 08:03:45 AM
That is pretty cool!
Thanks for sharing this very unique view of our scooters!

Eh, forgot to say: turn off the volume, heli-sound not that nerve-relaxing...  ;-)
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Post by: StevieLike on April 26, 2014, 12:37:18 PM
Hey there,

it's sunny outside and not a 200i, but this is my Like 50!

(http://i.imgur.com/QZLS0OWl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/szvGON6l.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nRKPYK7l.jpg)

Enjoy :)
Stevie
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Post by: Flowbee on May 28, 2014, 02:21:44 AM
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2i0fa7d.jpg)
(http://i62.tinypic.com/25grzn9.jpg)

Already met a girlfriend at work. She seems a little high maintenance though.
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Post by: FIAN on June 13, 2014, 03:55:32 AM
She's a bit of a fashion model.
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Post by: vespbretta on June 25, 2014, 04:01:23 PM
Hi Like-ians,
ok, here is my first post and my very first picture of my babe from across the pond. Just arrived at the dealer from the main importer. (He uses it as an eye catcher in front of his shop now -  ;D) Papers aren´t here yet, so the scooter will stay "grounded" at least until tomorrow. Can´t await the first "flight"-kilometers.  ;)
I also very very luckily could get a pair of these cool italian crash bars from FA.CO. Srl. Italy from my dealer. They are unfortunately no longer available from FA.CO. Srl. Italy. Will be mounted asap the next days. The chromed rear Rack from FA.CO is still available and also ordered. Just in case that I want to go to vintage exhib. one day :D

But why is my babe so special? Because the LX 200i is normally not sold here in my Country (Austria), only the LX 125. I did a bit of bargainig with my dealer and the main importer to build one for me. Otherwise I would have bought and imported it from Italy directly by myself. I guess they took a white 200i and put all the chroomed and blue stuff from a LX 125.  :)

More and better pics to come in the next days and weeks.
Ciao,
Roberto
Title: Re: Pictures of your LIKEs please
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on June 28, 2014, 04:13:53 PM
Hi Like-ians,
ok, here is my first post and my very first picture of my babe from across the pond. Just arrived at the dealer from the main importer. (He uses it as an eye catcher in front of his shop now -  ;D) Papers aren´t here yet, so the scooter will stay "grounded" at least until tomorrow. Can´t await the first "flight"-kilometers.  ;)
I also very very luckily could get a pair of these cool italian crash bars from FA.CO. Srl. Italy from my dealer. They are unfortunately no longer available from FA.CO. Srl. Italy. Will be mounted asap the next days. The chromed rear Rack from FA.CO is still available and also ordered. Just in case that I want to go to vintage exhib. one day :D

But why is my babe so special? Because the LX 200i is normally not sold here in my Country (Austria), only the LX 125. I did a bit of bargainig with my dealer and the main importer to build one for me. Otherwise I would have bought and imported it from Italy directly by myself. I guess they took a white 200i and put all the chroomed and blue stuff from a LX 125.  :)

More and better pics to come in the next days and weeks.
Ciao,
Roberto
Hello Roberto,
Welcome to the group!
Very nice LIKE 200i.
Is the 125 fuel injected like the 163's?
Please do post up pictures of your scooter out n' about (oot n' aboot) in Vienna when you get the time..
I look forward to seeing your scooter with the Italian bars - which are a bit different than what is offered here in the States.
The only major things which I changed on my LIKE200i were the Kendas to > Michelin City Grips (for better rain riding since I must use my scooter every day to go to work) added the lighted top case for safety & rebuilt the seat for more comfortable long rides.
Love my scooter and I think you will, too!
Ride safe and keep in touch!
(http://i60.tinypic.com/20o0eo.jpg)

(http://i59.tinypic.com/kf19js.jpg)
Stig
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Post by: NewbieScoot on June 28, 2014, 05:19:03 PM
Haven't had the time or money to fix my stolen battery/turn signal problem yet :(

I've seen a few black Likes and the two-tone blue here in San Francisco! I avoid the largest hills but otherwise I have to problems. Potholes are a bigger issue!

I changed the color with Plasti Dip. About a month after I bought the scoot it was knocked over in a strong windy. Luckily it was right next to the declining driveway of my neighbor so nothing broke but it did scratch the right-side panel so I decided to see about painting it. Since Plasti Dip is removable I can change the color pretty easily. One day I'm going to take off all the panels and do something more interesting though.
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Post by: Stig / Major Tom on June 28, 2014, 11:42:58 PM
Haven't had the time or money to fix my stolen battery/turn signal problem yet :(

I've seen a few black Likes and the two-tone blue here in San Francisco! I avoid the largest hills but otherwise I have to problems. Potholes are a bigger issue!

I changed the color with Plasti Dip. About a month after I bought the scoot it was knocked over in a strong windy. Luckily it was right next to the declining driveway of my neighbor so nothing broke but it did scratch the right-side panel so I decided to see about painting it. Since Plasti Dip is removable I can change the color pretty easily. One day I'm going to take off all the panels and do something more interesting though.
Hello Newbie,
Keep us posted on your scooter doings in that great city of yours (IMHO, I think San Francisco is THE most interesting city after NYC in the States)
This will date me, but I spent 1967 there....along with a whole lot of other teens from across the country!
Ride safe when you can....
Stig
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Post by: vespbretta on June 29, 2014, 03:03:16 PM
Hello Roberto,
Welcome to the group!
Very nice LIKE 200i.
Is the 125 fuel injected like the 163's?
Please do post up pictures of your scooter out n' about (oot n' aboot) in Vienna when you get the time..
I look forward to seeing your scooter with the Italian bars - which are a bit different than what is offered here in the States.
The only major things which I changed on my LIKE200i were the Kendas to > Michelin City Grips (for better rain riding since I must use my scooter every day to go to work) added the lighted top case for safety & rebuilt the seat for more comfortable long rides.
Love my scooter and I think you will, too!
Ride safe and keep in touch!
Stig

Mille Grazie!  :)
125´s have Carburators, from 163´s on injection.
I love this great little scooter. Even more than my former stronger bike. It´s so much fun to drive.  :) :) :)
Here my first pics of the first ride with it on friday afternoon.
By today I reachend my first 240kms.

Here4 a few more pics:
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Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 01, 2014, 12:25:46 AM
Mille Grazie!  :)
125´s have Carburators, from 163´s on injection.
I love this great little scooter. Even more than my former stronger bike. It´s so much fun to drive.  :) :) :)
Here my first pics of the first ride with it on friday afternoon.
By today I reachend my first 240kms.

Here4 a few more pics:

Great pictures Robo!
Pretty scenery and of course very handsome scooter!
Thanks for sharing - we look forward to seeing more of your scooter and your country-side!
Ride safe.
Regards, Stig
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Post by: templar on July 02, 2014, 05:15:13 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10441918_10152268932648757_429718022370787537_n.jpg?oh=ec8cf1aa6564cc6940d636000d7b060d&oe=542DDEFA&__gda__=1412218818_78f3b0e424842b3f551ff3878116258d)
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Post by: vespbretta on July 02, 2014, 09:55:07 AM
Hi templar,
nice Picture of your Scooter. I like the white wall tyres and the small windshield which fits perfectly well between the mirrors.
Can you pls tell me/us the brand/name/modell of the windshield and the tyres.
Because I am thinking about changing the tyres to white walls as well, and I am also interested in a small windshield that fits perfectly between the mirrors - like yours.

Thanks.  :)
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Post by: templar on July 02, 2014, 05:47:44 PM
Bought the scoot used
Tires = Shinko SR723 (http://www.shinkotireusa.com/tire/sr-723 (http://www.shinkotireusa.com/tire/sr-723))
Windshield - unknown brand :)
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Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 02, 2014, 11:13:59 PM
Hi templar,
nice Picture of your Scooter. I like the white wall tyres and the small windshield which fits perfectly well between the mirrors.
Can you pls tell me/us the brand/name/modell of the windshield and the tyres.
Because I am thinking about changing the tyres to white walls as well, and I am also interested in a small windshield that fits perfectly between the mirrors - like yours.

Thanks.  :)
These Shinkos seem to be priced right at the price of the top performing and highly trusted Michelin brand scooter tires. (Continentals and Pirellis might be right there, too)
I'd do some hard research before putting myself & my scooter on any tire for the sake of "pretty"....see if your findings are that these Shinko tires are top performing tires with good wear and grip ratings, in the dry and the wet.
There might be a reason that most new Vespas (including the mega-$ 946) are leaving the showroom floor with Michelin City Grip tires on them, rather than Shinko white walls.
Stig