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Thanks for the feedback, Jay. I make the videos to suit my own tastes and enjoyment. I wish you well.

​@heckadude I like it - you have much better taste than many other TH-cam creators.

Thanks for the feedback, Carl. I make the videos to suit my own tastes and enjoyment. I wish you well.

Hey Bob! Great seeing you on here and thanks for the kind words. Feel free to ask away anytime!

You know it!!! 😂

@@John-yf6iw you’re right, Hyner is a beautiful spot. Here’s a link to a video I shot of Hyner a few years ago: th-cam.com/video/CC5bW8WH8Zs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Jj9JgU7aeW5juTH2

@@rechard-jb9cr Rob, it was nice meeting you and hearing about some of your adventures. I’m grateful to Paul for organizing our ride.

@@ScooterintheSticks We always miss you when you can’t join us, Steve. Hopefully soon you’ll be back out there with us!

@@KrakensGarageandAdventures Yes you have, Eric. That means Steve and Paul must have given you the royal treatment! Yes, it’s been great to get back into my riding routine. 🙌

@@joeln6861 The market always seems to be hopping with activity. It’s such a cool place and Belleville and the surrounding area are truly beautiful. I’m glad you’ve been able to enjoy it as well on your dual sport!

Oh yes wicker basket. When you buy your first Vespa, you have to fight the urge to put a wicker basket on it, and then put a bottle of red wine and a baguette in it.

@@peaceandcalm-paulruby9304 The wicker basket, lovingly termed "the wine and cheese package" by some. The urge is strong!

@@peaceandcalm-paulruby9304 I've still got one in the garage. It used to be on the back of my Ural sidecar.

@@WorkInProgress139 Haha, good call! I’m sure you’ve seen the Vespa Pic Nic model that came out a year or so ago: a Primavera complete with picnic basket and rolled up blanket. No curb feelers, though. 😜

@@heckadude Dude. A Pic Nic in Verde Relax is about as good as Vespa’s get!

Thanks, Max. Sorry to hear the GTS isn’t for you. Any other bikes you prefer?

@@heckadude Yes. The new BMW R12 is the next thing im buying with two wheels.

Thanks!

Yeah, I’m a child of the 70’s and those cop shows were my favorite. 😂

So true, Perfectly. I'm hoping to get my old one fixed up, but in the meantime, I will be enjoying the new SS. Thanks for the kind words and for following along!

Outstanding, Hedgehog! You are really racking up the miles. I'm glad you are enjoying yourself and appreciate the kind words about my new SS.

Right you are, turns out I had to do the unthinkable and read the manual. 🤪

Very cool, Ray. This is the 300. We've got some hills in our area that need a little extra oomph, so I opted for something larger. I like the color scheme, too! Thanks for following along and best wishes as you do your research.

@@Tyr1e thanks, Ty. Me too!!

@@kz1000st1 thanks, Jimmy. It’s lived up to the hype so far!

@@andru9102 thanks, Andru. Me too! I like the blacked out chrome and matte finish!

@@KrakensGarageandAdventures thanks so much, Eric. You’ll have to take it for a spin sometime soon!

@@ScooterintheSticks thanks, Steve. I considered it until I remembered Ruby’s words of wisdom: SCREW WORK! 😂

@@lomate1963 I’m not sure what accommodations Piaggio may make for disabled riders. Great question, though. This bay is where my new bike was parked for me to pick up. You’re literally watching my first ride, just like it says in the title. Thanks for watching!

not a nice comment from viewer.😮

Get real your joke

@@iggyzorro2406 thanks, Iggy. I’m hoping a laid back approach and good fortune will allow just that. Much appreciated!

I think you just hold the two buttons on the fob and the light blinks or something

@@IowaLR4 Thanks! My first impulse was to twist the button, but have since learned to slow down…push it in…wait for the hello on the dash…hold the fob to the front panel…and THEN I get message saying I can twist the button. I was being impatient, as usual.

@@heckadude Ya.. that is true, but my point is that the key fob with two buttons can be activated or deactivated. You currently have it deactivated which is why you have to touch it to the knee panel. If you activate it, it will work from like 5 feet away.. or in your pocket, etc without touching it to that sensor pad area. (So, "passive recognition" is what you have now vs "piaggio keyless" once you turn it on. From the manual: To activate or deactivate the remote control, press the Bike Finder button "A" and within 5 seconds also the seat opening button "B" until the color of the LED on the remote control changes. When the LED on the remote control turns green, the authentication of the "Piaggio Keyless" system can be performed. If the LED turns red, authentication cannot be performed. If the remote control is not recognized, it is recommended to repeat the activation and authentication procedure. If the lock persists, it is necessary to make a new attempt with passive recognition.

@@IowaLR4 Thanks for the explanation, Iowa. You are exactly right. I was beginning to think this keyless thing would be a major PITA. As it turns out, not having to pull the keys out each time is kind of nice, especially if I'm already wearing gloves or my keys are zipped up in a hard-to-reach spot. Thanks for your comments and for following along!

@@heckadude I don’t really make videos, so maybe a good quick video you could make so people know about it. Or at least maybe a mention on your next video. I love my 2023 GTS 300 Super. I have a rear rack and vespa top case. Very comfortable back rest for 2 up rides. We also have a 2023 Primavera 150 that my wife rides. Ride safe!

@@stevewzorn hey there, Steve. I don’t do much commentary if at all on my videos. So far, the biggest differences I’ve noticed so far are 1) how buttery smooth the new SS is on both the turns and the suspension 2) the keyless ignition. So far, I’d prefer a traditional key but I’m open to the possibility that I need to expand my horizons. Thanks for watching and I hope you come back in the future!

@@peaceandcalm-paulruby9304 And here I was patting myself on the back for such an original spot…I chuckled to myself that only the eye of an artist could identify such a photogenic locale! Those aesthetic pretenders don’t stand a chance against a spot like this! And then, Paul, you go and burst my bubble! 🤪

@@AngelTorres-zf7dd outstanding, Angel. We obviously have great taste! Thank you and I hope you do as well!

@@PAsteamer Much appreciated, Steamer. I’m sure you’ve gotten to know the folks at Kissells pretty well over the years, definitely a quality crew. They’ve taken good care of me since I bought my first GTS in 2016. Thanks for the kind words about my videos, I do enjoy making them!

@@joeln6861 thanks, Joel. Exploring and appreciating the beauty of central Pennsylvania was an unexpected benefit when I began riding. Now it’s something that’s become an integral part of my life. I hope you and your son have a wonderful trip back to PSU this week and that he has great semester. WE ARE!

@@heckadude PENN STATE! and thanks!

@@shawnbrown557 outstanding, Shawn. Congratulations to you as well. There’s nothing like it and I hope you enjoy every minute of it!

@@ctmac9404 thanks, Mac!

@@WorkInProgress139 thanks, WIP! Much appreciated!

@@vespaonderweg thanks so much, and thanks for watching!

They’re fun to ride, aren’t they? Stay safe and enjoy!

@@heckadude

30 degrees is no joke! I’m glad you’re still enjoying the ride at 67 and hope to do the same when that age rolls around for me.

Thanks for following along! It’s a chest mount with a GoPro HERO9 Black.

Thanks, Gerard!

I’ve been riding long enough to know that over 100,000 miles is a lot of time on two wheels, especially in your part of the world. Congratulations and thanks for following along!