v 90 resto project

[jedihunter]

This scoot has been in the family since 1974. I learned to ride @ age 10 on it. Now it is time to treat her right!

[Rhys135]

Any idea on what you are gunna do to her?

[jedihunter]

Im pretty sure just a restoration, cables, harness, paint and bodywork. I'm not sure about the motor. the scoot is going to be a late wedding present for my sister and her husband. Since I'm @ a mile above sea level, the performance of the little 90 leaves a little to be desired. But she will be scootin' at sea level when she's done. any ideas about performance at that elevation( stock)?Minor upgrades might be done, I want to keep it reliable,and as trouble free as possible.

[potatopl]

That's the tidiest garage I've ever seen! Nice scoot as well!

[jedihunter]

Thanks potatopl, but the pics are of the basement. It's much more comfortable to work in. I do everything but fit the engine there. then carry the frame and engine up to the garage for final assembly.
here is the garage, its not so neat:)

[Jimmy D]

Wow Now that's a garage - and a great selection of vehicles!

As long as the MGB's sump doesn't leak onto the smallies, that is

[nick121170]

is that a big crease in the legshields under the horn cover?

[jedihunter]

Jun 13, 2013 8:19:23 GMT Jimmy D said:

Wow Now that's a garage - and a great selection of vehicles!

As long as the MGB's sump doesn't leak onto the smallies, that is

Thanks! And yes the mg does leak, i had to make a drip tray for it.

[jedihunter]

Jun 13, 2013 11:28:53 GMT nick121170 said:

is that a big crease in the legshields under the horn cover?

yes its a fairly large crease, but i measured the geometry against a straight frame and its really close to being true.

[cgers43]

I like your scooter even with bumps & bruises

[eean]

Cool and another fellow MG owner, I have a midget too :-)

[brainspk50s]

The frame looks solid and the creases/ dents can be tidied and that's some garage as im doing mine in my living room

[jedihunter]

Aug 1, 2013 17:09:17 GMT eean said:

Cool and another fellow MG owner, I have a midget too :-)

Alway liked the midget! My mg was my first car, way back in 1986. Eventually it will get restored.

[jedihunter]

Aug 1, 2013 20:28:54 GMT brainspk50s said:

The frame looks solid and the creases/ dents can be tidied and that's some garage as im doing mine in my living room

There is a lot to be said for a warm, dry place to work on a scooter

[vespaframejig]

have you ran a straight edge through the center of the seat bolts?
i am not looking for work,but it looks twisted from the front over to the left quite a bit.
worth checking before you chuck a load of money at it......just my opinion.
www.vespaframejig.com

[jedihunter]

I have measured, and measured, but as near as i can tell, it is about 1 mm to the left at the top, and true on the bottom. All measurements +or- 1mm.
Unfortunatly I'm in the U.S., or I would definitly have you work your magic on it!

[brainspk50s]

Is that a lambretta ld you have hiding

[jedihunter]

Yes it's a 57 125 ld with the tool box behind the seat, I plan on riding it until it falls apart. its nowhere near as fun to ride as a small frame!

[jedihunter]

After a bit of a break (due to great riding weather) The project continues.
I decided to try and pull the legshield crease out. A little more welding, a trip to the bead blaster, then its time for primer.
Cant find last pic, but the crease is now no more then 3mm deep. Ive exhausted my metal skills, so I think filler to get it smooth.

[nick121170]

how did you pull it out ? slide hammer?