Rollfast Sold

On a rainy night in October 2009, I sold my Rollfast. I really liked this bicycle, but I'm more nostalgic for mountain bikes of the 1990s because I'm around that age. I didn't live as far back in the past as this bicycle did, and therefore I can't be nostalgic for it.

FOR SALE: My Vespas

Regretfully, because my life is too too busy, I'm putting my Vespas up for sale. I want to sell them or trade for another scooter. Here are the details:


Silver and Orange Rally 200:
year 1975.
Includes 6V FEMSA electronic ignition.
European specifications: no premix, higher compression head, bigger headlamp.
A previous owner rode this scooter from Seattle to Sturgis and back. While in Sturgis he had the scooter signed by many motorcycle luminaries like Arlen Ness and Mike Corbin.
Includes some Rat fink stickers.
Includes new pieces like a brand new correct Euro taillamp.
Cowls are straight!
Clear Oregon Title. I bought this at a yard sale 3 years ago and have not done anything with it except buy new parts and disassemble it. It is in pieces in my garage in NE Portland. This bike needs and deserves a full restoration. I was quoted $1500 on a full paint job.
Price is $1800 or trade for a Stella, Ruckus, other Vespa, or Lambretta.



1979 Vespa P150.
Upgraded to Electronic Ignition stator.
Stella 150cc Top End.
Runs but will need a tune up.
Clear oregon Title in my name.
BAD: Has bent fork and will need replacing.
$1800 or best offer or trade.

THINGS I WILL TRADE FOR:
Volkswagen Vanagon or Bus
BMW 3 series or 2002.
Stella
Honda Ruckus
Lambretta
Vespa
Citroen

Point / Counterpoint

Miley Cyrus - "Party in the USA" (2009)

Beatles - "Back in the USSR" (1968)

I say "point / counterpoint" but these are such similar songs. Same themes, different countries, different milieus. Pop music still lives.