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[–] lka1988 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (10 children)

Hell yeah, I love being able to park up front in a crowded lot. I like parking by the Harleys, mostly to make them question their manhood (the one on the right is actually a Victory, but it's the same crowd).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

Is that a vespa? I like the wrapping on it

[–] lka1988 11 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (8 children)

Thanks! It's neither a Vespa nor wrapped 😁

2007 Honda Metropolitan (1st gen) in Honda's "Purple Kanji". Lowered, stretched, bigger rear tire through the former rear light cutout, and a few go-"fast" goodies. Only 49cc, but can do 50+ MPH on a good day.....given enough green lights.

My favorite go-fast part:

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Aaaaweesome! Big Vespa rider here is jealous :}

[–] lka1988 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

My neighbor has a legit Vespa! 2-stroke, manual transmission, and it's even got the spare tire. Very clean and spunky little thing. I've been meaning to ask them about it...

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