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Scooter Maintenance 101

Scooter Maintenance 101

I’ve been riding vintage scooters, and thus maintaining a small fleet of them, for more than 25 years. I’m still no pro mechanic, but I’ve learned a few essential things over the years. Before getting into specific repair and maintenance

Bryan July 22, 2021May 9, 2022 Maintenance Read more

July Garage Night

July Garage Night

The weather once again threatened us but turned out fine. The Euro final went into penalties and England lost to Italy… And we had a few beers, ate some pizza, and even fixed some bikes. Thanks to everyone who came

Bryan July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Event Recap Read more

Join VCOA Today!

Join thousands of American scooterists in the VCOA! National membership includes VCOA-Chicago membership and goodies, Sign up today for the following benefits:

New Members Receive:

  • Personalized membership card
  • Embroidered VCOA patch
  • Embroidered VCOA-Chicago patch
  • Two VCOA emblem decals, and…

Annual Benefits:

  • 25-mile roadside assistance program
  • A different enamel anniversary pin for each year of membership
  • Members-only discounts with retailers
  • Discounted registration for Amerivespa and other VCOA events
  • Access to members-only content on VCOA website
  • Monthly national email newsletter
  • Twice-monthly Chicago email newsletter

All only $35/year! Sign up now!

 

About VCOA-CHI

VCOA-Chicago is one of the first and largest chapters of the Vespa Club of America. Membership is open to all scooterists regardless of vintage, make, model, gender, creed, race, or musical taste. We welcome non-members to most events.

About the VCOA

VCOA is a 501(c) non-profit organization whose members are dedicated to riding Vespas, and is a community sharing their passion of Vespa ownership in the United States.

Vespa Club of America is part of the Vespa World Club.

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