jazzyjeff
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![[*]](./images/oxygen/default_icon.gif) posted on 17/9/2009 at 07:41 |
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How's It Going? Newbe here
Hi there,
I am Jeff or Jazzy to my friends so I am hoping i have found some.
I have recently moved over from the UK (Salisbury), back in March 09 and have been longing to get a vespa for such a long time.
I am living in Geelong and haven't managed to come to any meetings yet, but will do soon I promise.
I am also looking for a ride as I have never owned my own vespa I had some friends back in salisbury that where in the scooter club and have always
loved them.
If anyone knows of a reasonable vespa thats for sale please let me know, still have to get my licence here first I guess!!
If I dont get to see you all on Wednesday's I will be at the 'MOD vs ROCKERS meet on the October 25th where are we meeting?
Thanks
JazzyJeff
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hootsmon0204
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| posted on 17/9/2009 at 12:30 |
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Welcome Jeff,
Good to have another pom in the club. The more the merrier 
This is an ace forum to find out about a good scooter as there is a wealth of knowledge here and everyone is only too willing to lend a hand or
advice.
Best of luck looking for a scoot.
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mcoulter1965
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| posted on 17/9/2009 at 12:32 |
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G'day Jazzy,
Welcome to the Crusaders, I'm assuming you're the one on the right in your photo, there are a couple of club members down your way, I'm sure they'll
make themselves known to you.
Cheers, Mark.
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welshchris
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| posted on 17/9/2009 at 15:09 |
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Helllo mister Wiltshire. Loads of Poms, but also Celts - Scots, Irish and Welsh too..Welcome to the Crusaders!!!
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| posted on 17/9/2009 at 15:13 |
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Yes, Australian-born members are a little thin on the ground... but there are some of us too!
Oh, and congrats on choosing the Vespa marque  , and may you find a good one
soon!
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madsoulscooters
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| posted on 17/9/2009 at 15:24 |
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hi jeff welcome in to the club we will be meeting at the brighton beach for the mods and rockers go into forums and have a squiz in club talk at the
mods n rockers thread
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barra_63
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| posted on 17/9/2009 at 16:50 |
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Ok Jazzy Jeff, welcome to the club.
I've just plucked this ad out the members section, Vespa that went on sale recently, his name is Roberto could give him a call
PX for sale
Hi everyone and...sorry for my long absence from the forum as I had some pressing matters to deal with.
I have a 1981 PX200 for sale. This is one of the early PX frames with the side cover catches the same as the Rally and all previuos models. It is
infact an evolution from the Rally to the latest PX shape. It has elctronic ignition but no electric starter. It is a bit battered with some surface
rust but I have a current RWC. The engine, which I have been servicing regularly, is very good and it still pulls uphill beautifully. It is usable now
and registered to DEC 09. I also have a complete frame with sides, headset, guard, horncast ect.. for the same bike, almost ready to paint, straight
and rust free. This would be a good opportunity for a restoration project that would allow the owner to ride the Vespa until the body is ready for
reassembly.
I am asking 1300 for the bike and another 500, if interested, for the extra body and all the bits that come with it
Please call on 0419 365507 if interested
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barra_63
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| posted on 17/9/2009 at 16:52 |
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Here it is !!!
http://melbournecrusaders.org/forum/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=...
[Edited on 17-9-2009 by barra_63]
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hootsmon0204
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| posted on 17/9/2009 at 22:10 |
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Roberto's sold that already Billy.
I might be tempted to part with my red VBB if the price was right.
I picked up my new XJR1300 today and the missus is nipping me ear about filling the carport with bikes. 4 at the moment 
[Edited on 17-9-2009 by hootsmon0204]
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jazzyjeff
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| posted on 18/9/2009 at 07:00 |
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Hi Hootsman,
Can you send me some details of the little Red number, my email address is on here so you can send it direct to that if you like.
And if anyone else has one for sale also please let me know
thanks
Jazzy
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tonyscerri
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| posted on 18/9/2009 at 08:43 |
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Hello Gordon;
XJR 1300 - very nice ride, indeed!
Cheers,
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davehampson66
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| posted on 19/9/2009 at 01:06 |
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Yeah, XJR better than some Harley clone eh Tony
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tonyscerri
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| posted on 19/9/2009 at 11:07 |
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Harley Clone?
Do you refer to the Suzuki Boulevarde, perhaps Dave? 
cheers
Tony
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davehampson66
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| posted on 19/9/2009 at 23:00 |
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I wouldnt suggest for a minute that a Suzuki footpath is anything resembling a Harley. In most respects the Japanese only improve a product not make
the same one for 50 years.
Cheers Dave
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| posted on 19/9/2009 at 23:58 |
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Hi Jeff, welcome to the Melbourne Crusaders, we go on club rides 3rd Sunday of every month & somtimes have Cafe ride outs in the City on other
sundays. In regard to your purchasing a Vespa, I am sure sombody in the club will point you in the right direction. I am also a Pom from Essex, see
you at one of the wednesday night club meetings.
All the Best.
Steve
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hootsmon0204
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| posted on 20/9/2009 at 19:21 |
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Jeff,
I can't find your email. Drop me a line on
gordonbingham@hotmail.com
I've attached a picture of the VBB but if your intending to drive it from Geeling and back for meetings and rides etc you might be better off with a P
range.
Gordon
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tonyscerri
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| Quote: | Originally posted by davehampson66
I wouldnt suggest for a minute that a Suzuki footpath is anything resembling a Harley. In most respects the Japanese only improve a product not make
the same one for 50 years.
Cheers Dave |
What you say is very true, Dave!
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hootsmon0204
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Harley Davidson = Hardley Drivable
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G'day Jeff!
Welcome mate! So your a Geelong boy! We have some Crusaders down your way, Dave, Kate & Rory (i think there is some more but dont know them
well)
I'm always on the looking out for (cheap) scooters & letting members know of them, so i'll keep an eye out for ya!
Paul
~~~ What goes Around comes Around ~~~
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