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Piaggio Scooters - All Modern Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Automatics Models from 1991 to 2016 Henry Willis

Piaggio Scooters - All Modern Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Automatics Models from 1991 to 2016 By Henry Willis

Piaggio Scooters - All Modern Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Automatics Models from 1991 to 2016 by Henry Willis


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Summary

Among the most popular and well used scooters in the world, automatic Piaggio and Vespa scooters mix Italian cool with everyday usability. They're also cheap to buy and run - but what should you look out for when purchasing a scooter? This book explains every consideration, from the point of choosing a bike through to buying your very own scooter.

Piaggio Scooters - All Modern Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Automatics Models from 1991 to 2016 Summary

Piaggio Scooters - All Modern Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Automatics Models from 1991 to 2016 by Henry Willis

Piaggio and Vespa scooters: cheap to buy, fun to ride, and easy to maintain. But there's more to the vehicle purchase process than meets the eye, so what should stop you buying the first bike you see? In this book, each and every step of the assessment and purchase process is explained with easy to understand steps.From identifying which of the many Piaggio scooters is right for you and your needs, through to viewing a bike, and giving it a serious evaluation, this book explains where due care is needed and particular pitfalls to look out for.The expert insights in this Essential Buyer's Guide will see you right when it comes to finding your perfect two-wheeled match, calling upon the input and experience of years of Piaggio ownership, restoration, and riding. Finding the best deal for your money is made simple with this pocket-sized companion that addresses all issues that potential buyers of Piaggio scooters will face when it comes to finding the right bike.

Piaggio Scooters - All Modern Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Automatics Models from 1991 to 2016 Reviews

a compact trove of information on the Piaggio scooter lineup ... While Willis focused on the Piaggio scooter line, his advice and technical information is broad enough to benefit the potential buyer of a used scooter regardless of the brand. UltimateMotorcycling.com plenty of advice, from buying tips to general maintenance, it covers nearly every Piaggio scooter since the nineties. Auto Express

About Henry Willis

Henry Willis is a motorcycle aficionado and has owned a variety of two-wheeled machines, from slow-and-noisy scooters to high-powered Italian sports bikes. Having restored and ridden an assortment of Piaggio scooters over the years, Henry knows these bikes from top to bottom, and is the man with the answers to all of your vehicle buying questions. Outside of writing books, Henry is a successful and established automotive journalist and media professional. And while motorbikes usually come first for Henry, his ownership and upkeep of classic Porsches is another passion that keeps his trusty box of spanners in constant use.

Table of Contents

IntroductionWhat you can learn from this book 1. Why choose an automatic Piaggio scooter?What are the main benefits? 2. Using a Piaggio scooter every dayWhat's it like to live with one? 3. Choosing the right bikeWhich model is right for you? 4. Considering purchase costsHow much should you buy for? 5. Opening up the classifiedsWhere's best to look? 6. What are the running costs? What else should you fork out for? 7. Finding a perfect match These will shape your initial choice 8. Items to take to an inspectionThese will help your viewing 9. 15 minute evaluationLooking around the bike 10. Key pointsDon't buy a bike without consulting these 11. Serious evaluationTotting up the scores 12. Paperwork mattersDoes the bike's history stack up? 13. Weighing up the work Are you prepared to buy into a project? 14. What's it worth? Setting a price 15. The communityHelp from other owners 16. Vital stats Vital data when you need itIndex

Additional information

GOR010553229
9781845849924
1845849922
Piaggio Scooters - All Modern Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Automatics Models from 1991 to 2016 by Henry Willis
Used - Like New
Paperback
David & Charles
2016-06-09
64
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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