tagawa
PK 50
1994 50s (V5SA1T)
Posts: 21 
|
Post by tagawa on Oct 10, 2015 11:00:19 GMT
Hi all. New to the forums so forgive me if I'm breaking etiquette, but I wanted to show off my new beauty, a navy blue 50s from 1994: Video direct linkI live in Japan and as you probably know, Piaggio continued to produce the 50s (as well as 100 and ET3) for Japan only, right up to around 2000. Consequently there are still loads for sale here in varying conditions. My one, bought for around £450, needs a bit of TLC but the body seems straight and sound as does the engine. The seller, a smallframe enthusiast, overhauled the carb (Dellorto 16/16) and did the timing. It starts instantly and to my untrained ear sounds good (by the way, my last Vespa was a PK50 25 years ago). The only niggle apart from minor rust is that the front drum brake catches a bit when I rotate the wheel by hand, so I should probably take a look at that. Apart from that, I love the thing and can't wait to get on the road in a day or two when the insurance is sorted. That's it, just wanted to share my excitement! |
|
|
|
Post by adrian on Oct 10, 2015 12:11:58 GMT
Hi and welcome, dont know if it's me but can only see black ? No picture :-(
|
|
tagawa
PK 50
1994 50s (V5SA1T)
Posts: 21
|
Post by tagawa on Oct 10, 2015 12:19:51 GMT
That's strange. I've just added a direct link to the video so maybe that will work instead.
|
|
|
|
Post by adrian on Oct 10, 2015 12:50:17 GMT
Thanks the link works, nice scooter, like the bar end indicators
|
|
tagawa
PK 50
1994 50s (V5SA1T)
Posts: 21
|
Post by tagawa on Oct 10, 2015 13:06:47 GMT
Yes, seems like a Japan-only addition. Apparently you can get clear lens replacements which I might search out.
|
|
|
|
Post by tzsteve on Oct 10, 2015 14:53:10 GMT
not a bad little scoot and so uch power to play with.
but you will need to get a few spare indicators as they will catch on everything
|
|
|
|
Post by henri on Oct 11, 2015 9:40:05 GMT
hi n welcome , dont worry bout the etiquette ,we are a easy goin bunch on here , nice scoot , as steve says bar end indies have a short life often . the cheapest replacement are fiat side repeaters ,culpina's . H
|
|
tagawa
PK 50
1994 50s (V5SA1T)
Posts: 21
|
Post by tagawa on Oct 11, 2015 13:21:27 GMT
Thanks. I can't seem to find Culpina flat side repeaters on the web. Do you have a link to a photo or info?
|
|
|
|
Post by henri on Oct 11, 2015 15:12:53 GMT
e bay ,fiat , not flat ,http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xfiat+side+repeaters.TRS0&_nkw=fiat+side+repeaters&_sacat=0 . scroll down an you'll see them ,https://www.facebook.com/groups/1382156188758234/ , about 3 posts down an theres pictures of em fitted , H
|
|
|
|
Post by nickj on Oct 11, 2015 19:49:06 GMT
Yes, seems like a Japan-only addition. Apparently you can get clear lens replacements which I might search out. The U.S. had them first..... |
|
tagawa
PK 50
1994 50s (V5SA1T)
Posts: 21
|
Post by tagawa on Oct 12, 2015 7:23:58 GMT
I'm learning stuff already. Thanks!
|
|
|
|
Post by Juan on Oct 13, 2015 20:25:14 GMT
I'm not sure the US ever had the bar-end indicators, theres all seemed to be on stalks front and rear from what I've seen. The Hellas were certainly fitted to some models for the German, Austrian and Belgian markets, and perhaps others, before the Japanese. I'm thinking specifically the 50 SR but they could've well been on others too. Clear lenses although out of stock. You may find them elsewhere. |
|
|
|
Post by philcee on Oct 13, 2015 20:46:40 GMT
Very nice, and a newbie same as me :-)
|
|
tagawa
PK 50
1994 50s (V5SA1T)
Posts: 21
|
Post by tagawa on Oct 14, 2015 5:32:42 GMT
Clear lenses although out of stock. You may find them elsewhere. Thanks for the link. We're actually pretty lucky in Japan - because smallframes were exported here up to 2000 there are still a lot of parts and accessories around. Thankfully saves on shipping too! |
|
|
|
Post by paulesc on Oct 16, 2015 8:41:38 GMT
Cool scoot :0)
|
|
