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Post by Jimmy D on Apr 23, 2012 11:39:10 GMT
So here she is. Used for grocery runs by its 1 lady owner between 1975 'til 2002, then stored in a barn when she got too old to ride. Sold to Ben the lucky local mechanic last Christmas for peanuts, who then sold it to me this weekend. Thanks to all that helped me work out whether it'd fit in a VW Polo (yes, no sweat with wheels removed).      Engine is untouched and kicks over smoothly. Not running yet but I think it just needs the points sorting, a new HT coil and some petrol.    Unlike EVERYTHING ELSE, which has been painted in thick blue/grey gloss sometime in the past... the lady owner couldn't even remember it being done.    The paint may look fairly awful and yes, it'd have been worth far more with original paint, but I think in many ways it's saved the frame. It's still completely solid, apart from a few rusty patches.  It could probably do with a new floor at some point, but no major rush.   This is the only (visible) proper rot on the scoot...  It's done about 200 miles since 1998, according to the various MOT certificates I have.  And finally... all docs in order   The best part is the numberplate, for me. My initials are JDV and I was born in '85 ;D My plan is to get the frame tidied up, new badges etc but not worry about the paint job or rusty bits for now; a commuter scooter that'll be ridden through heavy traffic and parked in tight spaces does not need a show finish! Eventually when I have the time, budget and a garage, I will look to completely restore the frame, maybe a new floor and so on. Until then it shall be ridden not hidden. |
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Post by scotia on Apr 23, 2012 11:48:19 GMT
those badges will clean up no probs mate by some fine grade wire wool, and save yourself a few quid! strip the back one with paint stripper -spray it black then before its totally dry remove the unwanted black paint from the letters and edge , allow to dry completely and gently poslish with the wire wool it will look like new,, and if you cant be arsed with that fling em my way  |
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Post by scotia on Apr 23, 2012 11:52:16 GMT
oh! and nice find ya jammie b.....! ;D
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Post by mick64 on Apr 23, 2012 12:06:34 GMT
looks abit rougher that the ebay photos,new floor/sand blast/paint as good as new.is it seized ?i suppose it wont matter as you will prob take it and and split and play with lol
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Post by Jimmy D on Apr 23, 2012 12:27:03 GMT
looks abit rougher that the ebay photos,new floor/sand blast/paint as good as new.is it seized ?i suppose it wont matter as you will prob take it and and split and play with lol You don't read do you Not going to sand blast or paint or new floor, just tidy it a bit (as scotia says I can clean up the badges etc) then just ride and enjoy for now. Maybe in a few years I'll restore properly. The engine kicks over fine, just needs new CDI. I'll probably sell it and leave someone else to split it etc though. PS. the ebay photos were blurry cameraphone shots, anyone basing a purchase on them (ie. all the bidders!) is a fool. I went down and saw for myself and paid cash. |
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Post by mick64 on Apr 23, 2012 12:31:22 GMT
no i didnt read i just looked at the photos lol ;D
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Post by Jimmy D on Apr 23, 2012 14:41:53 GMT
those badges will clean up no probs mate by some fine grade wire wool, and save yourself a few quid! strip the back one with paint stripper -spray it black then before its totally dry remove the unwanted black paint from the letters and edge , allow to dry completely and gently poslish with the wire wool it will look like new,, and if you cant be arsed with that fling em my way Thanks matey... would a brillo pad and nail varnish work?? Only thinking by the time i've bought wire wool, paint stripper and black paint I will probably have spent more than if I just bought some new ones :/ |
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Post by swallow on Apr 23, 2012 15:13:35 GMT
Jimmy that's a beaut, you're not going to leave it chained up outside are you? Surely that warrants a shed at the very least? Best of luck with bringing the old girl back to life |
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Post by Jimmy D on Apr 23, 2012 15:17:24 GMT
Jimmy that's a beaut, you're not going to leave it chained up outside are you? Surely that warrants a shed at the very least? Best of luck with bringing the old girl back to life I don't have a shed  just a 1 bedroom flat in London. Hopefully in a year or so will be able to get somewhere with a shed/garage! It'll have a waterproof cover over it though. |
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Post by johnet3 on Apr 23, 2012 15:55:37 GMT
Love the look of this one, including the period reg plates on the front mudguard. I'm sure these were no longer a requirement for an N-reg bike, but definitely add to the character.
Shame the paint job was done on a beach on a windy day! Nice colour, though!
Sounds like a great idea to get it running, ride it for a summer to mull over how you want it, then get a flat with a garage :-) and spend the winter in there!
Look forward to following progress. Good luck!
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Post by skajosh on Apr 23, 2012 16:49:09 GMT
I really like it Jimmy  85? 10 years older than me  Keep it as is and ride it! (when it works obvs.) |
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Post by Jimmy D on Apr 23, 2012 19:02:28 GMT
10 years between them...   |
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Post by Spanish Rob on Apr 23, 2012 19:59:42 GMT
Hi! Nice scoot. (and even better pictures). You might be able wash the household paint off with thinners or have a go to flick it off with a plastic scrapper first? There's worse been 'looked after' on one of the German sites where they go mad for a bit of o'lac.
good luck with it
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Post by smallyshane on Apr 23, 2012 20:37:26 GMT
Awesome. pleased you got it sorted mate. reg must be worth to you more than you paid for it! ;D
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Post by ginger rat on Apr 24, 2012 4:59:54 GMT
Nice scoot Jimmy. Glad to hear its going to be used on a regular basis, good on ya  |
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Post by nickj on Apr 24, 2012 13:08:00 GMT
very good James....now you need to control your addiction to parts and upgrades - will pm you about coil/engine
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Post by scotia on Apr 24, 2012 13:13:21 GMT
those badges will clean up no probs mate by some fine grade wire wool, and save yourself a few quid! strip the back one with paint stripper -spray it black then before its totally dry remove the unwanted black paint from the letters and edge , allow to dry completely and gently poslish with the wire wool it will look like new,, and if you cant be arsed with that fling em my way Thanks matey... would a brillo pad and nail varnish work?? Only thinking by the time i've bought wire wool, paint stripper and black paint I will probably have spent more than if I just bought some new ones :/ aye that would work too. brillo the old paint off use nail polish remover here if you want, wash, (the badge-not you! ;D) respray with poundland black spray paint (go on-its an investment fur a quid!) when dry put just enough nail polish remover on a cotton bud to dampen it and rub the bits you want shiney with it. wipe with a rag and polish the shiney bits with the brilo. simples! |
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Post by madmax on Apr 25, 2012 14:55:11 GMT
Nice buy James. |
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Post by vesparep1 on Apr 25, 2012 18:29:50 GMT
made up for ya fella, ;D my 1st scooter was a vespa 90 ,some 30 years ago  i love the fecking things, i also love that the reg numbers means something to you makes it all so personal |
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Post by sugarlump on Apr 25, 2012 18:30:58 GMT
Nice find, get it ready for world vespa days ;D
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just a 1 bedroom flat in London.
i love the fecking things, i also love that the reg numbers means something to you 