After 3000 Miles on my Vespa GTS, I'm Still In Love

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I'm on my 2023 Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport looking back on our first 3,000 miles together, and sending out a HUGE thank you to one subscriber whose generosity was a huge, wonderful surprise!
Join me on the Instagrams: / bug_pnw
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Filmed on my 2023 Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport (in bianco innocente).
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My motovlogging gear:
If you buy any of this stuff through my affiliate links, I'll get a few cents to throw toward something stupid... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I legally have to say that, I guess.
Running earnings tally: $13.51 since September! Still no change. Lovely!
CAMERAS
- DJI Osmo Pocket 3 w/ DJI Mic 2 - amzn.to/40OHYVH
- DJI Osmo Action 4 (x2) - amzn.to/46cKuG9
- Sony ZV-1 - amzn.to/3SC9bIN
- Fuji X100f - amzn.to/40vnrVX
AUDIO
- DJI Mic - amzn.to/3QPKtn3
- DJI Mic 2 (not released separate from the Pocket 3, yet)
- Earthworks Ethos - amzn.to/47npwFm
- MOTO M2 audio interface - amzn.to/3QxIu5x
- TASCAM X8 - amzn.to/3QUHNET
RIDING GEAR
- Shoei RF-1400 - amzn.to/3QvzVIx
- Alpinestars Solano jacket (highly recommend) - amzn.to/3u2n2xR
- Klim K Fifty 2 riding jeans - amzn.to/3u2n9JN
EDITING
- MacBook Pro
- DaVinci Resolve Studio 18
- Keychron K2 Mechanical Keyboard - @amzn.to/3uh406Y
MUSIC
- Epidemic Sound (no affiliation but I dig their stuff) - www.epidemicsound.com/
RIDES
- 2023 Vespa GTS 300 HPE Super Sport - vespaportland.com/scooters/ve...
- 2017 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black
- 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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@1967dragonaxe 3 месяца назад

This is one of my favourite RU-vid channels. The unscripted sarcastic ranting is why it's so good. Please don't change that :)

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

I shouldn't have given away my secret that it's all unscripted. I bet I had a lot of people fooled..........

@jasonharley8230 3 месяца назад

I've had lots of sportsbikes and road bikes, currently I have a Ducati Monster. When my Son passed his test, we both bought Vespa Gts 300's, they have provided the biggest similes of my whole 2 wheeled life. Therapy for the mind and soul !!!

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

That's cool! If I were legally allowed to have children I'd do the same.

@stevekeane7413 3 часа назад

I didn’t know this was a real channel. I thought I was crashing someone’s personal vlog. Sorry, Bug I accidentally hit subscribe. Just kidding I really enjoy your humor.

@scottsmith805 3 месяца назад

I ride a Harley low rider S. I started on a Vespa and loved it! I had so much fun on that thing. Now I’m going to buy another one. There’s something special about a Vespa

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

And I'm obsessively looking at Facebook Marketplace for an old Harley to tinker with...

@ScooterintheSticks 3 месяца назад

If I wasn't sure, then after watching this video I am certain you've guzzled the Vespa Kool-Aid and are hopelessly in love with your scooter. The rides. The thrills. The feelings. And you've met your goal -- I laughed more than once. Watching, listening to your meandering thoughts and reactions keep me smiling. Especially when you strike a chord that I'm familiar with. Bravo. With only 33 videos you are way ahead of where I was at that point. I haven't experienced any dramatic growth. Just the slow, steady creation of whatever is going through my head while I'm riding. You're already rocketing along. What an amazing gesture one of your followers has done. Heated grips. Mittens for the scoot. Seems you have a lot for which to be grateful. Not the least of which that you own a new Vespa GTS. Thanks again for sharing your Vespa experiences. It's always a pleasure to see BUG. pop up in my feed...

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

Thank you sir. Yup, life is pretty great. Doing these videos has been more fun than I ever imagined. I joke but I honestly don't care about numbers. I really only care about hearing from folks like you and making connections. It's been quite a ride!

@ScooterintheSticks 3 месяца назад

@@bugscooters Follow your Vespa, I mean your heart, wherever it may lead...

@twinphill900 3 месяца назад

Oh man, a Gucci belt 😂😂😂 I had an all mighty belly laugh, and tears in my eyes. I was expecting you to say that, hilarious. You are silly in the most excellent way, the world needs more silly, it cheers people up. I enjoy both your channel, thankyou 😊 😊😊.

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

Hearing that makes my day. Thank you!

@Scootphoria 3 месяца назад

Bug!!!! Stop measuring success by comparing to others. I don't know about your YT analysis but your videos are among the few I watch all the way through. I'm positive that some of your short views are us rewatching our favorite parts!!!!! Wooohoooo......

@bugscooters 2 месяца назад

Aw thanks. I only worry about the analytics because I'm sure to get fired from my day job at any moment, so I'll need the $50 this channel brings in a year...

@morgantalbert7103 3 месяца назад

Always entertaining and picturesque. Nice editing too. Ride safe Bugman!

@martynedwards1092 3 месяца назад

Have fun! Riding motorcycles (or scooters) is a happiness bomb. Big bikes, small bikes

@jayb4972 3 месяца назад

Loving the humour, filming & Bug. Keep up the great work mate! From a Vespa Supersport in Arancio Impulsivo owner in New Zealand

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

That's the color I would have gone with if it were in stock at the time. It's fantastic.

@NoFrictionZone 3 месяца назад

Put the chicken in a bag, and use the bag hook. That way is not roasted by the time you get home. Unless that expedites Mrs.Bug's cooking time.

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

Actually, what I want to do is build in an Instant Pot into the pet carrier. That way I can start dinner on the way home from the store! WHAT A COUNTRY!

@keetlarsson970 3 месяца назад

I keep rewinding the videos for the captions, they actually have me laughing out loud.

@TheGubbist 3 месяца назад

Love those on-screen asides.

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

In 32 or so videos, I think this is the first time someone has mentioned them. I was gonna ditch them but Ladybug likes them, and she pays the bills, so...

@asdfghjkl1000ist 3 месяца назад

Keep going, great channel

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

Thanks! Can't stop the rockin' !!!

@vetteb96c 3 месяца назад

I did the oil pan site glass modification myself. Bought the parts from Scooter West. I recommend it!

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

If I tried doing it myself I'd end up with an $8000 paper weight. A nice Italian paper weight, but still...

@sgtshak2806 3 месяца назад

@@bugscooters You can DOOO it!

@stevenmarsham1905 3 месяца назад

Are you going to do the Scooter cannon ball ,,would be some great footage for the channel..

@bugscooters 2 месяца назад

I am planning on it, yup.

@mannfan12 3 месяца назад

I bought the oil pan with sight glass a little while ago. Haven’t carved out time to install it yet but soon, very soon. I am tired of checking oil with that hard to get to dipstick. Always enjoy your videos because you always make me laugh at something. Love your videos. Whenever you put a new one out there it’s like a little Christmas gift. I get all happy and excited and plan the time to watch when I know I won’t be interrupted. I know you’re thinking Geez this guy needs to get a life. And you would be right.

@sgtshak2806 3 месяца назад

Put my sight glass pan on my Sei Giorni over the winter. It's nowhere near as intimidating as it sounds. Love mine.

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

If you need to get a life, imagine me... I'm the one making these atrocities. Thank you. I really do appreciate it.

@mikelesage7256 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the videos! I’m now 55 years old and won’t be without heated grips again. Funny thing is I live in Ormond-by-the-Sea Florida and use them all of the time on the way to work. I appreciate the effort you take to make videos on both channels. 😎

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Yup, I'm putting heated grips on everything now. I want to take up baseball just so I can invent a heated bat.

@johnsampey344 3 месяца назад

I just had a friend visit me here in the UK, from France. He tells me he HATES Vespa GTS's because they sound like pregnant Cow's ! Bug, you just can't Cure these kind of people. Just keep the Faith with those of us who Understand. 😅

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

That's a new one. I've heard Drunk Frog, and Unbelievable Money Pit, but never Pregnant Cows....

@kriscotner7105 3 месяца назад

Love these videos and now I've subscribed to your motorcycle channel!

@johnlee4681 3 месяца назад

I enjoy your videos! Keep being bug. 😃

@AltitudeRider 3 месяца назад

My first service is coming up and the oil pan site glass is going on! I can’t seem to see the oil level on that little stick! Plus a major pain to get to it when the engine is hot! I need a Tim in my life for my add ons! Enjoy your grips! Sweet!

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

I decided against it but now I'm kinda regretting that...

@FJWH 3 месяца назад

I got 16.000km (9940 miles) on my GTS 2023 and have it for 13 months now. I ABSOLUTELY love it!! This summer I have it shipped from The Netherland to south of Spain where I will take the boat to the Canary Islands and have it there for a month of riding around!

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

That sounds amazing. Have a great time!

@RyanDonnard 3 месяца назад

Going to throw out an observation(maybe totally wrong) but you seem to have more fun on this channel than the "more successful" one... I know there is a bit of performance art going on here but hopefully you just like monologuing and sharing your rides. There is certainly something about a scooter where you get to "take yourself less seriously" and that bleeds through in most of these videos. No more squeaky seat, no more cold grips, what will he even say soon!? Stay safe :P

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

They’re different kinds of fun. I love this channel and making these videos gives my silly side a place to roam. My motorcycle channel gives my creative side some exercise. My fear is that folks will think I’m being inauthentic in one or both places, but this really is who I am. In both places that’s just me being me. Just depends on the mood and the day I guess. I don’t really consider the other channel more successful per se because I’m trying to do different things. But in the end the common goal is to just connect with folks and enjoy these beautiful machines. I’m hooked on all of it.

@victorhawkins3461 3 месяца назад

You can write??? Congrats to you and to Gwyneth on 3K miles. But hey, "Tim," did you have to make the (honking) bar so (honking) high for the rest of us?

@mahaleylynn2 3 месяца назад

Vespas and their riders got SWAG! 2023 Vespa 300 Super sport Bianco Innocenza! #luca #CoW

@samuelfink4799 3 месяца назад

Good content! I’m about your age I think,55, and have been contemplating a Vespa for well over a year but as of yet been able to turn lose of my money. For now I’m living vicariously through you and Playing With Sticks.

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

I'm 27. At least that's what my fake ID says. (Oh man. What an idea. When I was in college we made fake IDs on a laser printer to get into the local bar... I should make one that says I'm 27 now. Not sure what the point of that would be, but not having a point never stopped me...)

@matth620 3 месяца назад

keep posting this shit mate, think you’re the funniest guy on RU-vid.. Love the Vespa by the way, thinking of getting one when the kids can afford to fly the nest, in about 30 years time!

@ayman.s 3 месяца назад

Waiting to see which heated grips (and the review)! Also this early subscriber smashed all the happy buttons. Keep it up!

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

Spoiler alert: They're amazing and I've used them a dozen times already. This AM it was in the 40s when I was screaming down the freeway, and it made ALL the difference.

@tagoooU 2 месяца назад

Just changed my oil at 3000 miles. How is your back tire wearing? Mine looks worn. Vespa Primavera 2023

@Fourwedge 3 месяца назад

Everytime I see one of your videos, I realize why my channel is tiny. 😂 I just noticed you took off the windscreen. Too loud?

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

Your channel is fantastic and I look forward to sorta hanging out with you when you release videos. I like to switch the windscreen on and off, but I also just got a set of bar end mirrors (review coming) and now, it's really nice not having anything blocking my view. It's kinda neat. I hit top speed this am (by accident really - speedo said I was going 426mph but really probably 75) on the freeway and I wasn't bothered at all not having the flyscreen on. So for now it's hanging in the garage...

@davestone2792 3 месяца назад

Hey Mr. Bug! Me again. Okay... stick with me on this one.... the DJI Mini 4 ! Mr. Bug... it **FOLLOWS** you! Surely Mrs. Bug can see the value in THAT! 🙂

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

Oh, it's on the list for sure. I'm a licensed drone pilot, oddly enough.

@iggyzorro2406 3 месяца назад

ha - took me this long to put two and two together - you're Bug. and you ride a Wasp. clevah.

@adventurekevin9409 3 месяца назад

I enjoy your vids Bug. Love the humor and sarcasm. I think we could be friends in real life if it wasn’t for your celebrity status. I have a behemoth GL1800 and a small Yamaha BWS 125. Love em both. Keep the vids coming.

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

Man, I could use another friend. The two I have don't even like me much.

@ichibanotedama7172 3 месяца назад

Wow, 10 months, only 3k miles? I plan to do that much this summer alone! 😁

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

I know. I was on a roll for a bit but then got sidetracked with a motorcycle.

@gameshoes 3 месяца назад

I don't have a Vespa, or any two wheeled motor vehicle, but I have enjoyed watching your videos. I find it amusing that you censor F-word after those random comments about people watching with their grandchildren. Like, RU-vid is a pretty odd entertainment choice to watch with your grandchildren but okay. And I guess their grand children have zero issues with the rest of the swearing. Curse all you want though, the "taboo" nature of swearing is gone for me. The nearby Vespa dealers have marked down their 2023 models to $6000-$6500 depending on location. I'm tempted to buy one (I don't even have a motorcycle license yet) but they don't have colors I like. There's black which heats up in the sun; there's red which is just too fashy for me; and then there's the mint green which looks good but it's not me. I guess I'm more of a Bianco Innocente (ding) kind of guy. Hope the chicken was good.

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

Chicken was overdone. Yeah, the beeping of the f-word just became sort of a meme for me. For whatever reason, I giggle every time I insert one of those beeps. (true fact: That's actually MY vespa's horn you hear. Exciting, I know.)

3 месяца назад

Another superb video. You are getting better all the time. 🎶 This time, not only did you make me laugh, but... I know what happened when you were silent. Tim's gesture story inflated my heart as well.

@billhuber2221 2 месяца назад

What is oil consumption in 3000 miles? How many ml to top off?

@bugscooters 2 месяца назад

As a RU-vid celebrity, I don't check my own oil. I have people for that. (But I'm told it's minimal. Oil consumption was an issue on previous versions of this engine, but seems to have been fixed up on the 2023)

@ichibanotedama7172 3 месяца назад

@Bug... Where'd your fly screen go?

@bugscooters 3 месяца назад

It's hanging in my garage for now. I decided I like to swap it on and off every now and then. It really changes the way I feel about the Vespa. Each way has its positives and negatives, but it's like riding a different bike each time I change it.