When scooter news breaks, we put it under a tarp in the garage.
A few good news stories that got lost in the fog of the last week:
Well, I did it. I bought a Genuine Blur. If you’ve noticed a lack of posts, it’s because I’ve been riding, working, and Slaughterhousing. There’s a lot to talk about, hopefully we’ll catch up in the next day or two. In the meantime, I’ll be on the Blur Forum.
The Washington Post has a good story about the Cannonball Run, which starts Sunday.
an uncredited-but-frightening photo, posted on ScooterScene
The UK Scooter-Scene forum is reporting a possible safety issue regarding a Vespa GTS250 exhaust gasket. According to the post, some GTS250 riders are reporting the gasket degrades over time and can fail, releasing excessive heat that can damage the rear brake hydraulic pipe, throttle cable, or gas line, causing a loss of brakes, locked-up throttle, or even the risk of a gas fire or explosion. Piaggio UK has been notified of the problem, and is looking into it. It’s unclear how common the problem is, or if it’s an issue with all GTS250s internationally. It could even be a hoax or a freak occurence, but until more information surfaces, GTS250 riders may want to keep an eye on their pipes and look for signs of damage (louder pipe, excessive heat), and also make sure they’re properly registered with your dealer in case there’s a recall. Thanks for the tip, Nitro.