tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40709519659618830802011-09-28T15:22:52.951-04:00Branchville Motors & Vespa Ridgefield sells Triumph and Moto Guzzi Motorcycles, and Vespa and Piaggio Scooters in Fairfield County Connecticut. We also pride ourselves in having the best selection of riding gear in the Tri-State area.Branchville Motors & Vespa Ridgefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163281793457906624noreply@blogger.comBlogger721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070951965961883080.post-4285297059221986122011-07-01T15:08:00.000-04:002011-07-01T15:08:33.256-04:00

Now on the shelf, a variety of new pieces from Dainese! We now have a full size run of Dainese Mesh jackets, as well as the SF and Cage leather jackets. We've also gotten more sizes in perfed leather jackets. Some more new items are the Aaron textile jacket, which is perfect for the commuter who wants incognito protection, and Alien leather pants. We also have a couple new styles of boots from

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With deep appreciation for their commitment, sacrifice and for protecting our nation, Triumph is pleased to enhance a new purchase program designed especially for the men and women serving or who have served in the US military. The "Thank a Hero" purchase program applies to all active duty military AND honorably discharged former U.S. military service members.  ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS: Applies to

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Best Time to Buy a Piaggio MP3 There are three promotions currently running on all three sizes of the Piaggio MP3. Until April 30th, you can get $1000 off an MP3 250, or $1400 off an MP3 400 or 500. There is also a financing promotion running until the end of March which offers $0 down, 0% interest for the first 6 months, and no payments for the first seven months. The financing period can be

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The all-new 2011 Speed Triple will be here April 1. If you prefer the more classically styled 2010 model, now is your last chance to buy a new one and you can get great financing through FreedomRoad Financial. We have a 2010 15th Anniversary Special Edition and a 2009 Speed Triple in stock, and are selling them at prices so low, that Triumph won't let us post them online. Call Alex or Jim at

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The March issue of Men's Journal features a green Triumph Scrambler on the cover, calling the bike one of the "New Essentials". Problem No. 30: You want a vintage bike without the repair bills Solution: Look at the fuel-injected, 865cc Triumph Scrambler, all knobby tires and chromed exhaust, built for hustling down roads paved or dusty. Then watch Steve McQueen jump the Swiss border in The

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Lone Star Cycle out of Austin, TX has a nice review up (with plenty of photos!) of their recent experiences riding the the Tiger 800 and 800XC at the Triumph Dealer meeting a few weeks ago in Arizona.

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Jim Hamlin has installed many Admore LED auxiliary running light, brake light, turn signal kits on a variety of bikes. Shoot he even installed a set on the side cases of my Piaggio BV 200! (From my own experience, these lights are awesome for increasing your profile and making you more visible to other drivers. The above video was shot in daylight, so you really don't get the full effect of

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I know it sounds like something you'd get at a maltshop, but this color scheme is one of the sweetest factory paint jobs we've seen on a T100. Technically it is called "Vintage Cream and Chocolate". I just call it YUMMY! We just got one of these in and it is already sold. We have another coming soon, but I doubt it will be here long, as everyone who sees it comments on what a gorgeous bike this

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We have a Rocket III Roadster in Phantom Black on the floor ready to go home with some lucky soul. The Roadsters have a tendency to get snapped quick, so we don't expect this one to last very long!

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If ever there was a Triumph that just begs to be customized to the individual owner, it is the Thunderbird. It seems Triumph realizes this, as well, because the model came charging out of the gates with a huge variety of OEM chrome and farkles. This blue and white beauty has a lot of these goodies added. Above you can see the short silencer, and dual seat. This photo shows the back of the

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Nice video of Wayne Chen from Adaptiv and motorcycle journalist Don Canet demonstrating Adaptiv's new Laser Jammer System. Jim has installed several of Adaptiv's TPX motorcycle radar detectors, and uses one himself, so give him a call at 203-544-7900 if you'd like us to install a TPX unit on your bike (we currently have them in stock), or to order you a Laser Jammer System.

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So you are probably stuck in cage, just like us, but here is a little something to dream on. A couple classic Guzzis, some twisties, and some Tom Waits. The good life.

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  Ready to hit the road? Let Moto Guzzi USA help you get there. It's time to ride! Moto Guzzi USA is now offering a fantastic financing deal on all Moto Guzzi models. Purchase a new or used Moto Guzzi motorcycle with zero down payment and get rates as low as 6.99% for up to 60 months. Hurry down to your dealer and get riding! *Retail Financing offered through FreedomRoad Financing, zero down

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The UPS guy just dropped a box of these off, and they look like a big improvement over Gerbings previous foot-warming technologies. Gerbing’s Microwire® Sock Liners to wrap snugly around each foot, and deliver even heat to the tops as well as the bottoms. And the socks are cut specifically for left/right feet for a perfect fit and better warmth. Made from a lightweight,

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Rainy day, so I'm digging up more Sprint GT goodies...

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Interesting writeup of the Sprint GT in the September issue of Motorcyclist magazine: With the disappearance of Ducati's STs and the increasing popularity of bigger, bulkier sport-tourers like the BMW K1300GT, Kawasaki Concours14 and Yamaha FJR1300, the Sprint GT is essentially in a class of one. It's slimmer, sleeker and sportier than any of the above, yet still capable of knocking out an

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 We will be participating in Triumph's world-wide unveiling of the new Sprint GT on Friday, October 8th and having demo rides the next day Saturday, October 9th. This new model has some incredible touring features that can be most appreciated through first-hand riding experience. Therefore Triumph is linking the unveiling of this bike worldwide to demo rides the next day. Customers will be

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The Branchville Motors parking lot as the first bikes pulled in. Well another open house is behind us. We had a great time and hope you all did too. Thanks to everyone who came out! We've got another event coming up soon, so keep your eyes out for announcements here and on our email list. (If you are not on our email list and would like to be, you can sign up HERE.)

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This Sunday, Sept. 26th 10 am to 2 pm the annual Branchville Motors Fall Open House. A representative from Gerbing's Heated Gear will be here to answer your questions about electrically heated riding gear. Get an early sneek-peak at the new Triumph Sprint GT. And of course enjoy some great company and free food.

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This first bike is actually still new, as in never registered or titled. A 2006 Dragon red GTS 250, it was set aside as a demo, though it still has very few miles on it. It may still have demo miles added until it sells, but currently has less than 330 miles on it. Will come with full warranty from date of purchase. Asking $4300 + tax, title, freight, prep, doc fee. (Price includes current

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We had a good turn out for our Royal Enfield Demo Ride night, with thirty test riders putting the new Unit Construction Bullet engines to the test. Test riders came from as far away from New Jersey.

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Purchase a 2009 or earlier model Vespa GTS 250 or GTS 250 Super and receive $1,000 off MSRP. Purchase a 2009 or earlier model Vespa GTV 250 and receive $1,200 off MSRP.    Program Period: August 2nd thru October 31st, 2010 Eligible Scooters: All new & unused 2009 and earlier model year Vespa GTS 250, GTS 250 Super, and GTV 250 scooters.

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$500 off 2008, 2009, 2010 Vespa 150's $400 off 2008, 2009, 2010 Vespa LX 50   To celebrate the Summer Vespa is rolling out a special offer on its most popular models...the Vespa 150's and the classic LX 50. This is a great deal on Vespa's most popular models. We currently have LX 150s in Red, Black, Midnight Blue, and Pink which qualify for this promotion. We have a Red Vespa S 150 which

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Triumph is offering finance deals that are so spectacular you can literally ride home on a NEW Triumph for as little as $5. Seriously, only $5 a day*. You probably spend more than that on a take-out lunch during the day. So save your lunch money, pack a PB&J, and ride to work on your brand new Triumph motorcycle. *Promotion ends 9/30/10. Retail Financing offered through FreedomRoad

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Wednesday August 18th 5pm to 8pm  Royal Enfield Demo Ride at Branchville Motors With Ron Greene, Vice President Royal Enfield USA Join us for a great evening exploring the World’s Oldest Motorcycle Brand. Starting at Five we will have free hamburgers and hotdogs and a short presentation by Royal Enfield USA Vice President Ron Greene discussing the past present and future of Royal Enfield.

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In Cycle World magazine's annual Ten Best Bikes review, the Triumph Thunderbird has been awarded Best Cruiser status for the second year in a row... The T-Bird's pair of 4-inch pistons make more torque at 2630 rpm—95.1 ft.-lb.—than most cruiser motors make all day. But this bike's more than a pair of big jugs. It rumbles along smoothly, soulfully, while providing comfortably kicked-back

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Just ran across this great article from last year which gives some great history on the Royal Enfield brand, as well as some great details about the last engine design: The heart of the C5 is its air-cooled 499 cc power plant, an all-new design that continues the single-cylinder layout of its predecessors. It retains the trademark cadence of a thumper — the common nickname given to

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We have just received more of our annual Dainese order, and there are some gorgeous new pieces of kit on our shelves. Seen above is the Bonneville D-Dry jacket. It is a waterproof textile jacket with a removable thermal liner, and a unique look that would be right at home on any modern bike with a heavy vintage influence. Whether you ride a Triumph "Modern Classic", a Guzzi V7, or even an

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Just in time for warmer weather, the Dainese Air Pelle, micro-perfed leather jacket, and Tulua riding shoe are now on the shelves. Come in and check them out in person.

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If the 60's and 70's styling of Triumph's modern classics are not retro enough to satisfy your Brit-bike nostalgia, our new Royal Enfields should fit the bill. While the body and frame harken back to Enfield's glory days in the 50's, the engine is an entirely new design, incorporating fuel injection and other modern updates, while retaining the looks of a classic British single. The C5 Bullet

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As you can see, this year we caught a break, and had some gorgeous weather for our annual open house. Live music was provided by the band Lakeside.

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On Sunday, May 2nd, from 10 am to 2 pm, join us for a day of fun, bikes, and camaraderie. This year our Spring Open House will be held in conjunction with Triumph's Thunderbird Nights Event. There will be live music, and as always the grill will be up and running. And this year we will be featuring motorcycle paintings by our own Ben Armstrong. Great Deals on New non-current Triumphs, Moto

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It is time for us to say goodbye to our green and white Bonneville T100 demo bike. It's got 565 miles on the odometer, and the first service has already been performed. It's a new bike with full warranty, it just has had the engine broken in for you. Sort of like getting a puppy that is already house-broken. Seriously though, at $1000 off of list, someone is going to get a great deal on this

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We just rolled a new 2010 Triumph Street Triple R onto the sales floor, that is one of the sweetest looking Street Triples we have seen. This one is Phantom Black, with gold painted details, and awesome gold wheels. The picture above really does not capture the full impact of the gold trim on this motorcycle, the best way to get a real appreciation for this paint scheme is to come in and check

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Reserve the date on your calendars. Sunday, May 2nd 2010 has been set aside for the Annual Branchville Motors Spring Open House, 10 am to 2 pm. We are scheduling the Open House a little later this year, hoping for better weather than we've had the last couple years. So now is the time to petition Alex to make up a big batch of his famous Branchville Chili! More details to follow.

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 It seems like Winter will never end, and if you are getting a severe case of cabin fever, you should come in and see what's new at the shop.Like the 2010 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V we just rolled on to the sales floor. It is a gorgeous beast, perfect for fueling snow-day day-dreams...

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Here is one of the most handsome Bonnevilles to roll out of Branchville. This bikes owner has put a lot of custom touches on this bike in the two years he has owned it. Recently he had some white stripes added to the fenders to match the paint work he had done on the tank when he originally bought the bike.

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If you are in business long enough, you develop relationships with other businesses in your area. One of our favorite local businesses that we work with is Mort Walker's The Best of Times Magazine. Mort Walker is, of course, the cartoonist behind Beetle Bailey and other classic comic strips, and his Best of Times Magazine features plenty of comics as well as other useful and entertaining

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Gentlemen, this video demonstrates a secret which every male scooterist knows: the ladies are far more interested in a classy Vespa than a big roaring motorcycle. On the other hand, ladies if you are trying to capture the attention of the men folk, might I suggest rolling up on a new Triumph Thunderbird. If you want to catch a fish, think like a fish.

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Hot on the heels of last years premier of the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic, is the 2010 V7 Cafe Classic. We've already sold the first one of these that came in, but we just got another. It is a sweet looking bike, with the famous Guzzi emphasis on handling and suspension which makes these bikes a perfect fit for twisty, hilly New England backroads. We actually had a 70's era V7 Sport in the shop

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Have you ever wondered why the Sprint ST doesn't have the latest inverted forks and radial brakes? Well we did too. And we did something about it. Recently, one of our more imaginative customers has been working with Jim to turn his 2009 Sprint ST into a real one-of-kind bike. We used an Ohlins shock in the rear to balance out the chassis, a radial master cylinder, and aggressive

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Cycle World has a "first-ride" review of the new Vespa Super 300 up. The reviewer seems pretty impressed, and echoes what we have experienced in test rides, and heard from happy owners: The 300 goes! A 3mm larger bore accompanied by a 3mm longer stroke bumps displacement from 244cc to 278cc. While claimed peak torque is only slightly higher (16.5 foot-pounds versus 14.9), it comes at 5000 rpm

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Triumph has extended some of their offers on 2009 Model Year bikes into 2010. We have at least one of all these bikes in stock, so come in before March 31st to take advantage of one these great deals! 2009 Triumph Model Financing OR Accessory Promotion Daytona 675 0 Down, 0 Interest, & 0 Payments for 6 months with APR $1,000 in Triumph Clothing & Accessories Speed Triple Financing as

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While most New England Motorcyclists hang up their helmets once the white stuff starts to fall, photographer Nick Caro, throws on some extra layers and switches from two to three wheels. We know Nick as one of our most regular Gerbing's Heated Gear customers. Check out this slideshow of his CanAm Spyder in the snow, and you will see why. You will also see how he has easily put 70,000 miles on

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Click the title link for your daily mind-melt. Yup, Vespa South Africa stretched a Vespa GT into a four seater. If Vespas are wasps, this looks like the unholy union of a wasp and a centipede... Still I want one... via 2strokebuzz

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Now who says only kids are dreaming about what toys they want to see under the tree at Christmas? I can think of plenty of big kids who'd like to discover that Saint Nick has left them one of these. Unfortunately, it is just a photoshopped daydream put together by Italian Triumph bloggers.

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Those of you who have been paying attention, have probably noticed that the V& Classic has been receiving a lot of positive reviews in the motorcycle press. I thought this video review did a particularly good job of hitting the high points of this beautiful bike.

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Here is what appears to be an Italian advertisement for the V7 Classic from a couple of years ago.

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According to the comments on YouTube, this black and white film is 1954.  Definitely worth a peek. Vintage Triumph Promotional Film  Part 1 Vintage Triumph Promotional Film Part 2 Vintage Triumph Promotional Film  Part 3

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We are still waiting on pricing and ship dates on Triumph's new Rocket III Roadster, but here is a nice introductory video on the beast:

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It's that time of year again, time for the annual Branchville Motors Toys for Tots holiday sale. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or book for a needy child and receive a 10% discount off of any regularly priced clothing or accessory in the store.

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This is a nice two part review from an owner of a Moto Guzzi  V7 Classic. Danilo Gurovich sings the V7's praises throughout the review, but I thought this paragraph really summed up the bike nicely: After 800 miles, I can tell you that the V7 has no shortcomings for me.  It holds its own on the freeways with ease.  It handles the hideous street conditions in Chicago like a Hummer.  It gets

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We just uncrated our first black V7 Classic today, and man! It is sure a looker!

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Now you can keep update with all the goings on at Branchville Motors and Vespa Ridgefield on our Facebook pages, as well as this blog and our website. We hear this Facebook thing is all the rage with kids...

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We have put a selection of boots from Dainese, Triumph, Sidi and others on sale. Come in to get 25% off of some awesome footwear. Pictured above is our last pair of Oxtar (now sold as TCX) Gore-Tex Matrix boots. This legendary touring boot lists for $209.95. Get it now for $157.46

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Folks, it's time to call your travel agents, we have found your next dream vacation: the Transfagarasan Highway in Romania. Now your only decision is: Ship your bike to Eastern Europe, or just buy a new one there?

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Did you know that Triumph North America has a YouTube Channel? Judging by the amount of views on their videos, not many people do. Which is a shame, because there is some cool stuff on there, like this technical video on the changes in the 2009 Daytona 675: Definitely some stuff worth checking out.

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Rummaging through his archive of digital memories, Alex turned up this gem. Yup, that's Rolling Stone, Keith Richards. Cool.

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If you haven't seen it, Triumph has a great tool on their main USA site which allows you to visualize how your bike could look with all those accessories you have been dreaming about. Above is my  personal dream bike, a Scrambler with some extra trimmings. Try the Create Your Triumph tool for yourself.

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Just for fun, here is a sweet video that one of Jim's riding buddies sent a link to:

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Vespa Ridgefield is very excited to announce a couple brand new incentives Vespa just announced available when you purchase a new Vespa LX 150, S 150, or LXV 150. Take advantage of Vespa USA’s $500 Stimulus Package, buy a new Vespa 150 cc scooter and get both a FREE EXTENDED WARRANTY (gives you a total of 3 years) and get a whopping 4.9% financing for 36 months (with approved credit). Plus, most

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There was a great review of Gerbing's new heated gear featuring the new Micro Wire technology in the Oct/Nov issue of RoadRunner magazine, which is now available on-line. Here is a brief taste: Before the scooter's wheels had even touched the snow outside the carport, the flow of heat was noticeable, and by the end of the driveway, I had to stop and notch back the dial a bit. The new system

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As the weather turns more and more winterish, many New England scooterists trade the saddle for the armchair. Vespa Vagabond is a great blog for fueling those scootering daydreams. It is the story of photographer Shreve Stockton's journey from San Francisco to New York City on her Vespa ET4... well I'll just let her speak for herself: Joy, freedom, faith.... somehow these gray out at times in

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A couple weeks ago, the New York Times ran a story about Tom Boissonnault, a technology teacher at Eastchester Middle School in Eastchester, N.Y. Mr. Boissonault, it seems struck upon the brilliant idea of teaching kids about design and engineering through the hands-on project of restoring a 1966 Vespa Allstate. Not just any barn find, this classic Vespa had been dredged from the bottom of a lake

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I mentioned a few days ago that we have begun to see Shoei RF-1100 helmets come into stock. This means of course, that we have a few Shoei RF-1000s on the shelf that need to go. We are letting these go for 20% of list price, and you can either purchase them at our eBay store, or come into the shop to insure you get a proper fit. Shoei has also updated the X-11 to a X-12. We have a handful of

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Digging through the vaults, we just turned up this great Victory Vegas promotional banner from 2002 or 2003. This thing is HUGE, measuring 33" x 94". Could be just the thing for that Victory rider on your holiday shopping list.

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Customer Loyalty Promotion! Any family member or friend of a current Piaggio or Vespa owner who purchases a new 2008, 2009, or 2010 Piaggio or Vespa scooter will have a $100 donation made in their name to The Conservation Fund (www.conservationfund.org), a top-ranked environmental non-profit whose mission is to advance both economic development and environmental protection - forging solutions

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We have received our first shipment of Shoei RF 1100 Helmets. Shoei has this to say about the update to the RF 1000: Building on the strongest pedigree in the motorcycle helmet business, SHOEI is proud to introduce the all-new RF-1100. Since it’s 2003 inception, the RF-1000 has enjoyed great success, but that didn’t stop SHOEI’s world-class development team from throwing out the molds to

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Things being what they are these days, we are frequently asked what we have that is on sale. Well most of our sale merchandise can actually be viewed at our Ebay store. There are some great deals to be had there on riding gear, collectibles, and accessories for older bikes and scooters. Check it out!

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WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL: free pickup and delivery within 20 miles, $2 a mile after. 10% off of labor! Whether you need to winterize your bike, get an annual service, have some repairs done, install some performance upgrades, or get some custom paint, NOW IS THE TIME to do it. Call Chris at 203-544-7900 to discuss having your motorcycle or scooter serviced, accessorized, and customized.

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Welcome, to the new Branchville Motors and Vespa Ridgefield Blog.I thought as an introduction to us, I would post some pictures of this sweet custom Triumph Thruxton which we built over last winter. The base was a 2009 EFI Thruxton, and it has about every upgrade you can think of, and a few you probably wouldn't have thought possible.Yeah, that Arrow Exhaust and Ohlin's Suspension look awesome,

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