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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Ashley, Jan 11, 2011.

  1. Ashley

    Ashley Active Member

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    Ashley, Jan 11, 2011
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    I wouldn't mind having one to hang off the back of the motorhome.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 11, 2011
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    Thanks, Ashley. What a blast from the past! I didn't know the scooter was invented in England.
    joshbob, Jan 19, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I remember my dad had a Vespa that he rode to work everyday. It was also our only transportation for awhile and my mom was so po'ed at him it was funny. She at 85 still brings it up to this day, me I just smile..way to go dad.
    But that Scooter was a lot of fun. :D
    FLHTbiker, Jan 19, 2011
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    1960's and 70's Mods vs Rockers

    Bike Cafe Racers leather and bikes vs kids on scooters and Beatles

    Great era, watch for Cafe Racer on TV good show..
    [YOUTUBE]GvWBXHRIauA[/YOUTUBE]
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    hotroadking, Jan 19, 2011
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    Pretty rough crowd at those scooter rallies. I bet there were some pretty nasty ice cream braws.
    amf4399, Jan 19, 2011
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    Actually the Mods vs Rockers wars in Great Brittan were
    not tame, people got hurt, fights broke out, lots of violence reported

    Eventually a pastor stepped in got the Rockers and Mods to church
    and they changed from hard core attitude groups to having charity runs
    helping people down on their luck, toy runs...

    Sounds familiar huh...
    hotroadking, Jan 19, 2011
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    Sure does. I watched most of the other videos, too. Cool stuff, especially the British bike history one.
    joshbob, Jan 19, 2011
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    pretty funny stuff - didn't realize they had so many runnin around the country.
    sarge7, Jan 19, 2011
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