Eighth Annual SPEND-A-THON

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BuddyRaton wrote:2- F.A. Italia tubeless split rims

$214
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Can those fit on a Stella?
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BuddyRaton wrote:
Oh we don't care where the money came from!

What did you get!
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Drum Pro wrote:
BuddyRaton wrote:2- F.A. Italia tubeless split rims

$214
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Can those fit on a Stella?
Yes. I have a set of the tube-type in black on my white P200 and a set of the tube-type in red for my 4T Stella (to go with a set of whitewalls).
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Seriously...I've lost count...

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OK, more on the gifts:

A book, Vespa: Style In Motion, pretty sure it came from Amazon at $24.97.

Another book, How To Restore Classic Large Frame Vespa Scooters: Rotary Valve 2-Strokes 1959 to 2008, again from Amazon for $33.77.

Can't find the tee-shirt just yet. It's a "Money can't buy happiness..." variant.

Spent another $65.00 with ScooterWest today. Unplanned trim purchase, but Max hooked me up! Like I needed another reason to enjoy doing business with those guys. :D

EDIT: Spent $106.00 on 12/31 on an 18mm Dell'Orto PHBG BS 2-stroke spigot-type carburetor for a impending E50 engine buildup for a Pinball Run competitor. It will fit nicely with one of the manifolds I just bought. Hooray for an early payday, can get a bit more in under the wire.

EDIT 2: Spent $90.99 on 12/31 on a 16mm Dell'Orto PHBG AS 2-stroke clamp-type carburetor for a different E50 engine build. It'll work with the other manifold I bought and be more appropriately sized for the smaller engine; been wanting to build a 50cc, 50mph single-speed for a while now.
At what point does a hobby become an addiction? I'm uncertain, but after the twelfth scooter, it sorta feels like the latter...

Seriously...I've lost count...

Seven mopeds ...that's still manageable...
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I received a front LED Light Kit and Admore Light Bar from my GF. I'm a big fan of extra lighting on my rides :D Safety Safety.
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THE MB EIGHTH ANNUAL SPEND-A-THON IS NOW CLOSED!

Nice job all! The eighth annual SPEND-A-THON total is

$10.438.37

This is the lowest total ever! Who cares! This whole thing is just for fun! (and so we can show off all our new scooters and stuf...hint...hint...)

Well done to those that curbed their spending this year...I'm going after you next year!:twisted: Even better done to those that didn't!

A couple of entries didn't have figures so I used KBB values or...made them up...I buy enough stuff that it will be close enough!


Awards will be forthcoming!

Thanks all who played and please remember to tip your waitress and bartender!
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We do not have a revised total!

Elder Scoot wrote:Sorry for the late entry.

6,990.00 2014 Vespa GTS SE

3,900.00 2015 Genuine Hooligan

Sorry....but way too early for the SPEND-A-THON! (Does anyone actually read the first post in a thread anymore? :mrgreen:

The Eighth Annual SPEND_A_THON Final Unrevised Total is

$10.438.37 !!!!!

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Post by az_slynch »

The Hooligan was bought in September:

topic27822.html

Same for the GTS:

http://modernvespa.com/forum/topic133136?highlight=gts
At what point does a hobby become an addiction? I'm uncertain, but after the twelfth scooter, it sorta feels like the latter...

Seriously...I've lost count...

Seven mopeds ...that's still manageable...
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I did not think about it but, does the Ducati I bought count?

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ScooterDave wrote:I did not think about it but, does the Ducati I bought count?

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If purchased between Tday and New Year...it's in!

Sweet bike!
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az_slynch wrote:The Hooligan was bought in September:

topic27822.html

Same for the GTS:

http://modernvespa.com/forum/topic133136?highlight=gts

Thanks AZ

THE MB EIGHTH ANNUAL SPEND-A-THON IS NOW REALLY REALLY CLOSED!!!!

Nice job all! The eighth annual SPEND-A-THON total is

$10.438.37

This is the lowest total ever! Who cares! This whole thing is just for fun! (and so we can show off all our new scooters and stuf...hint...hint...)

Well done to those that curbed their spending this year...I'm going after you next year!:twisted: Even better done to those that didn't!

A couple of entries didn't have figures so I used KBB values or...made them up...I buy enough stuff that it will be close enough!


Awards will be forthcoming!

Thanks all who played and please remember to tip your waitress and bartender!
"Things fall apart - it's scientific" - David Byrne
www.teamscootertrash.com

'06 Cream Buddy 125, 11 Blur 220, 13 BMW C 650 GT, 68 Vespa SS180, 64 Vespa GS MK II, 65 Lambretta TV 175, 67 Vespa GT, 64 Vespa 150 VBB 64 Vespa GL
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Thanks a lot, BR. I always enjoy being jealous of the parts and scooters.
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This year's first award goes to

ravenlore


"BEST SCOOTER ACCESSORY"

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How can you beat Antlers and Reins???!!!
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BuddyRaton wrote:This year's first award goes to

ravenlore


"BEST SCOOTER ACCESSORY"

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How can you beat Antlers and Reins???!!!
Well, i did add another accessory for Christmas Eve day, but it wasn't purchased.
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The "I CAN'T GET NO (SATISFACTION) award goes to


az_slynch I'm sure he has placed another order this week!




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Just try...and try..and try try try try try.
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BuddyRaton wrote:The "I CAN'T GET NO (SATISFACTION) award goes to


az_slynch I'm sure he has placed another order this week!




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Just try...and try..and try try try try try.

Actually, three orders. Lotta irons in the fire. The Yager's battery burst from the cold last weekend so I'll be ordering a few more bits and a battery now that all the acid damage is cleaned up. :roll:

Still waiting on my $400+ worth of Honda crank repairs too!
At what point does a hobby become an addiction? I'm uncertain, but after the twelfth scooter, it sorta feels like the latter...

Seriously...I've lost count...

Seven mopeds ...that's still manageable...
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