How to Properly Load a Vespa Scooter in a Pickup Truck Canyon Dancer Handlebar Tie Down Straps: www.scooterwest.com/new-canyo...
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@verlatofrancesco3 жыл бұрын
Someone works for money. Here you can see who works with passion and with the heart. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I just bought an Impulsive Orange GTS. Watching these videos is sharing passions for our Vespas.
@keviemac2 жыл бұрын
Robot mate, I've got a bucket of respect for you, enjoy and rely of your vids. I heard you say in another of your video's that you do not monetize your vids... I'd like to encourage you to rethink that. You have a solid trusted reputation for good reason, I'm sure these vids are not easy to make and edit. You absolutely deserve to be rewarded for your effort. I would be more that happy to sit through and advertisement to get to your valuable content. I don't know if you are an owner of Scooterwest or not but you have certainly added to there reputation. I'm in Australia so not a regular custom but next time in Cali ill def drop in for an accessory for my lx150 and 946. Thank you for your work. Much respect !
@augustleo7434 Жыл бұрын
So helpful for all of us wondering how to transport our scooters - thank you!!!
@westcoasthockeybias37 Жыл бұрын
I don't know why I never thought of this before saw this video, but the supermarket around the corner from my house has a truck loading dock. I could probably just roll the scooter right on to the truck without a ramp at all. lol I love those grip holders though. I think I'm gonna pick up a set. I wish there were more ways to tie stuff down on Vespas in general.
@garbinator097 жыл бұрын
For us short-stuff people I would suggest using a small home step stool close to even with the back of the tailgate. pushing the scooter forward merely step up the one step at a time keeping both hands secured to the handle bar and brakes. Unloading would be done in reverse order. Only stepping down the steps backward maintaining handbrake pressure.
@kalimanx Жыл бұрын
😊 yup.
@steveross22805 жыл бұрын
I have the same truck, nice to see that I can close the tailgate! Wasn't sure about that. You make it look easy, hope it goes that smoothly for me when I head to my first Vespa Rally next month!
@billproffitt54292 жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 LX 150 and have watched several of your videos. They are all excellent. Well done. I plan to watch more soon and I’ll be ordering some parts too. Thanks for the information.
@Topuesto5 жыл бұрын
Most comprehensive tutorial on internet. Thanks!
@steveross22805 жыл бұрын
Just got my ramp, great timing for this video, thanks, Robot!
@cpo4152 жыл бұрын
Great job. Not certain the scooter strap is any different from just putting the tie down hooks on the grips like you would a motorcycle though. In any case. You have mastered that difficult process and given a clear explanation to your audience. Thank you
@10melah57 жыл бұрын
great video! Us rounder folks use a crate to step up onto the tailgate.
@gordonmark95696 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video, gives me a good idea what i need to do to transport my scooter; just like any video you watch you might have to adjust for your particular model or circumstance. cheers
@kwestak7 жыл бұрын
nice video - I alway tie on 4 points, i.e. I do the back as well. Also, I am putting anothe short tiedown around the brake lever to have the wheel locked
@johnh29374 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robot. As usual, you provide clear concise information.
@MsRoadtoRiches6 жыл бұрын
That was extremely informative thank you so much for the video.
@Seeyatellite3 жыл бұрын
This will be useful if I ever actually buy the Vespa I've wanted for so long. Thanks for the upload. :-)
@wakeoftheflood23 жыл бұрын
I just bought one last night. I have to say taking it out of the truck bad by myself was not as easy as Robot makes it look 🤣 I narrowly averted disaster
@Seeyatellite3 жыл бұрын
@@wakeoftheflood2 It's good to know you made it through the ordeal with all the required fingers for typing. =D
@NoelDiotte2 жыл бұрын
I did haul a Piaggio Liberty 150 on a 96 Ford Windstar Minivan (without the middle seat and temporarily removed the back seat) through the side loading door. It's higher 54" than the back hatch 49". There are six floor strong tie downs for the quick-release seats. Removed the back seat. Removed mirrors and small flyscreen. Put the loading door next to a high curb. Two guys rolled into the van with a couple boards on the grass curb, jumped the gap, no ramp. 4 straps. Slid back seat on either side of the scooter. Same way, to backed down to get another curb, then roll to driveway.
@douglasgreen4374 ай бұрын
Excellent demonstration, I will be loading my 2023 Lexmoto Apollo 125 into a van to take it to a dealer as it won't start...Thanks..
@donaldpedigo2965 жыл бұрын
....VERY GOOD PRESENTATION WITH LOTS OF SOUND-REASONING and GREAT RESULTS....
@skitchbeatpoet81877 жыл бұрын
thanks man. great step by step
@chuckvt51966 жыл бұрын
Wow...great info, thanks!
@philipschrodt14195 жыл бұрын
Great video and as noted, result is absolutely solid just with those two tie-downs: I would have made things more complicated than needed. U-Haul pickup and 60-mile drive mostly on interstate, no problems at all. Though did take three of us -- average age 60 -- to load.
@keithbeal12142 жыл бұрын
I have ridden dirt bikes for years and Vespa's for about a decade. One more helpful hint is if you are a shorter person of stature or have a 4x4 or Large truck and you don't mind an extra ramp in the back of your truck .....you can place the 2nd ramp on the bumper and use it as a walk board while the other ramp is on the tailgate! As Robot indicated.....the tough part is getting your scoot fully into the truck and "over the hump." When I have a difficult load due to space, I will turn the scoot on and use my throttle hand and control it as you start up the ramp and use your left hand on the rear brake lever. I'm lazy now and do it this way all the time. This eliminates you having to try and step up or onto something which may cause a nasty fall!
@VespaMotorsport2 жыл бұрын
Great idea, thanks for sharing!
@pascalvilair3196 Жыл бұрын
J’aime beaucoup regarder vos vidéos merci beaucoup pour tout ce que vous avez fait! 😊
@xterrared17 жыл бұрын
The vintage vespas have an aluminum headset. Using "Canyon Dancer" tie downs has always been a concern, especially for long distances. I usually tie the straps around the neck of the scooter. Also, using a trailer, I have to secure the back end of the scooter because it will bounce around and rub on things.
@vespamotorsport2536 жыл бұрын
On 70's and 80's era vintage Vespa's, the mirror brackets that bolt to the bottom of the headset make a good tie down point. The shift and throttle tubes can be damaged by tieing a vintage vespa down with too much force.
@brmelectric5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thankyou.
@jimmarshallman63005 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! :)
@va3ks7 жыл бұрын
Useful. Thank you
@derekfreeman68884 жыл бұрын
I always use the engine up the ramp, so much control this way!
@TheLenaweeTrekker7 жыл бұрын
Great Video!
@vadermike77724 жыл бұрын
great video. exactly what I was looking for
@buffering76123 жыл бұрын
Really? I was expecting a video that didn’t require the stupid handle bar strap that I won’t buy too use twice.
@donaldtully55897 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@GunCollector0072 жыл бұрын
For a newbie I thank you for these videos.
@VespaMotorsport2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@StainedGlassDIY3 жыл бұрын
About to move, thanks so much for this!
@VespaMotorsport3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@billalbion6 жыл бұрын
As a retired flat bed truck driver having tied, roped, strapped and sheeted all kinds of machinery and goods, I would have strapped the rear end as well. Better to be safe than sorry. Thank for posting.
@JHJohnson Жыл бұрын
Good video. Ty
@askagaydad7 ай бұрын
This was great! Do you have a tutorial on 2 Vespas in a truck bed?
@THEJEDEYEMASTER5 жыл бұрын
I would also do one more on the rear. if you break hard, the rear is coming up in the air. if you crashed god forbid, the rear can theroretically flip forward. you only strapped the front down. the pivot point is the front steering handle. but the rear is free to move.
@RipItUpSurfing4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Who makes that ramp?
@burak.d48426 жыл бұрын
Perfect...
@Pe4CeFu16 жыл бұрын
Hello I was wonder what case is that?
@Aurora_Tom_Renton6 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 f150 5ft BED, will it fit a 2018 gts TOURING this WAY????
@78a67h7 жыл бұрын
Very good presentation as usual. One problem with the vintage Vespas is that the rear brake is foot operated and the front one would not hold the Vespa on the ramp should there be a problem in pushing it onto the bed.
@wakeoftheflood23 жыл бұрын
I encountered that last night. Bringing the 1979 P200 down the ramp, the front brake did not hold it in place. It was SKETCHY
@cristelaymerich2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to order the Canyon dancer but I need to get the Vespa to the shop. Can you show a quick tip in the mean time?
@k1k15 жыл бұрын
Akrapovič 😎
@spookytook6 жыл бұрын
what bag is that
@louischan71236 жыл бұрын
thanks for the how to. Would this work if the wheel is not straight? I have a Stella the wheel is locked but the handle bars are free moving. It is damaged. Any advice much appreciated. thanks.
@shannonbaz-casper77456 жыл бұрын
If the wheel is locked, you're going to have to get a couple other people and lift your Stella into the bed.
@manoffaith777akaprotestant85 жыл бұрын
You think a 49cc moped can fit in SUV midsize
@ImTheDudeMan4714 жыл бұрын
Saw the Andrew Ditton video!
@abefrohman17597 жыл бұрын
So your not supposed to use a saw horse and twelve foot 2X8 as a ramp and Evel Knievel it into the truck?
@dasasa26 жыл бұрын
Shit, i use a 2x6!
@askagaydad7 ай бұрын
Can this be done in a 4.5 foot truck bed?
@markwalters15846 жыл бұрын
Excelente! You have a brother? Does he have a reputation with the ladies like you do in San Diego?
@LILADOWNS6 жыл бұрын
why you being a creeper man
@MsRoadtoRiches6 жыл бұрын
His Vespa knowledge IS tres sexy:D
@daanje10623 жыл бұрын
geez I watched this video three years ago too.
@willcorzo269610 ай бұрын
Is that a long bed?
@joebug557 жыл бұрын
he said to replace the tie downs every year or so but he had that handle bar strap for 10 years! lol
@vespamotorsport2536 жыл бұрын
Better advise is not to leave any nylon tie down exposed to the elements when not used!
@MotoGPfan3987 Жыл бұрын
Always use a ratchet strap from the hitch to the ramp so the ramp doesn’t slip out when the bike is on it. Don’t believe me go watch ramp loading fails.
@trilobyte38515 жыл бұрын
Action begins @ 5:55
@mpslater94155 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I kept saying "comon let's go!"
@DoctorRickSanchez5 жыл бұрын
Ur da bestt
@vorkev16 жыл бұрын
I hurd one mistake right off the bat the guy sed. side stand. if you have a side kick stand you first off got a bike from a place that is money hungry and just wants a sale since they did not informe you it better to remove it. but getting on side stands are the biggest mistake ever made having one on your bike. when you use them its very ex to grab the bike the wrong way witch will disengage it making the bike fall. the first thing you should do when you get a bike is learn to use the middle stand and remove the side stand . I remove them when I get a bike and toss them in the can. every dealer buy me sells them without and shows you what they removed it fore and ask if you ant it installed back on for free. tho if you do they will make you sign a paper that shows you understand the dangers of them and that if you damage you bike its not their falt.
@peterbond36286 жыл бұрын
vorkev1 side stands are very useful when parking on uneven ground or cambered roads.
@THEJEDEYEMASTER5 жыл бұрын
tacoma has been rated very badly for safety. the worst of all the trucks by iihs
@raggdoll1977 Жыл бұрын
Terrible method, cinch instead of ratchet, only 2 tie down points. DANGEROUSLY bad
@AA-rc4zr5 жыл бұрын
Robot, Your videos are very informative, but a bit verbose. Please get to the point quickly and stay on topic. Your posts could be half as long and twice as affective, :) Thank you.