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Re: Maxi Downsize Advice...
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:24 pm
by MrGrumpy
The Leo was a fun bike - they used to have very reliable Yamaha Maj bits in, but swapped to Piaggio engines at the takeover.
It used to handle superbly and the load area was big. Only downside was that it was terrifying in crosswinds.
Re: Maxi Downsize Advice...
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:53 am
by mottza
Never had that terrifying side wind issue on my leo.
The later Leo 300's were not Piaggio engined, but actually a Minarelli 264cc.
You're right about the handling with Leo. I liken the Leo to a old mini, whereas the X9 is like a sierra.
Re: Maxi Downsize Advice...
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:14 pm
by Sgt Ernie Bilko
All sorted. Got meself a Vespa GTS250ie, 10k miles, FSH... it'll do for the summer, then I'll move it on...
Gonna be better MPG than my 1.8 SE Audi!!
Re: Maxi Downsize Advice...
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:26 pm
by StevenM
any pics sarge
Re: Maxi Downsize Advice...
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:29 pm
by Sgt Ernie Bilko
Re: Maxi Downsize Advice...
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:50 pm
by StevenM
Very nice I prefer the newer shape ones to the originals.
Re: Maxi Downsize Advice...
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:46 pm
by horobags
very nice sarge.
Re: Maxi Downsize Advice...
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:48 pm
by Dave Weller
The 250 has the best dash, and seems to have the best following.
Re: Maxi Downsize Advice...
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:11 pm
by andyscooter
ahem 200

Re: Maxi Downsize Advice...
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:23 pm
by Sgt Ernie Bilko
andyscooter wrote:ahem 200

Not quite Andy, but still a bargain! I'd blush if I told you how much (or little!)
