The Th flyscreen
Jul 21, 2020
4 minutes
Vespista
There are many accessories that can be added to a scooter. A back rack to carry items that won’t fit in the toolbox is a handy addition, as is a rear backrest to stop the pillion passenger falling off! Others use their scooters a bit like an artist paints a canvas in the form of a very individual ‘take’ on adding accessories to personalise what is, after all, a mass-produced item.
‘Peak accessories’ possibly occurred around 1964 when the Douglas Vespa Sportique Supreme was marketed ready chrome plated and invariably accessorised at a bargain basement price that was affordable to the teenagers of the day. This fashion gradually tailed off after a few winters’
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