How to Properly Load a Vespa Scooter in a Pickup Truck

How to Properly Load a Vespa Scooter in a Pickup Truck

[verlatofrancesco]

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.

[keviemac]

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 !

[augustleo]

So helpful for all of us wondering how to transport our scooters - thank you!!!

[westcoasthockeybias]

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.

[Topuesto]

Most comprehensive tutorial on internet. Thanks!

[douglasgreen]

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..

[garbinator]

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.

[NoelDiotte]

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.

[cpo]

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

[Seeyatellite]

This will be useful if I ever actually buy the Vespa I've wanted for so long. Thanks for the upload. :-)

[billproffitt]

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.

[kwestak]

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

[melah]

great video! Us rounder folks use a crate to step up onto the tailgate.

[keithbeal]

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 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 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!

[pascalvilair]

J’aime beaucoup regarder vos vidéos merci beaucoup pour tout ce que vous avez fait! 😊

[steveross]

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!

[xterrared]

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.

[steveross]

Just got my ramp, great timing for this video, thanks, Robot!

[johnh]

Thanks Robot. As usual, you provide clear concise information.

[GunCollector]

For a newbie I thank you for these videos.