boboneleg Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 First ride out on the Vespa today, I stuck to a tour around Bristol as I have no idea how this thing is screwed together. So what did I find ? the steering head bearings are loose, the front brake either needs adjusting or new shoes. Apart from that it rides quite well , the jetting might be slightly out and there were some pops and bangs sometimes but it ticks over nicely . Anyway , some photos for delectation .................... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Very Vespa'esque' there Bob.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Looks nice on an urban background. Perfect grocery getter? Doesn't that spare tire mess with your knee clearance? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 My German pal, who has owned Vespas since the 70,s, tell me the exhaust that is fitted to your Vespa is a Abarth exhaust....... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 9 minutes ago, Clive said: My German pal, who has owned Vespas since the 70,s, tell me the exhaust that is fitted to your Vespa is a Abarth exhaust....... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 1 hour ago, Pedro said: Looks nice on an urban background. Perfect grocery getter? Doesn't that spare tire mess with your knee clearance? No, my knees are nowhere near it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 1 hour ago, Clive said: My German pal, who has owned Vespas since the 70,s, tell me the exhaust that is fitted to your Vespa is a Abarth exhaust....... Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 How'd you get on with the gear change. Was a few years back but last time I rode one I struggled to get get it all together smoothly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 1 hour ago, Catteeclan said: How'd you get on with the gear change. Was a few years back but last time I rode one I struggled to get get it all together smoothly. Yes, it took about an hour to find the sweet spot for each gear and brought back memories of my Lambretta 45 years ago . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 39 minutes ago, Six30 said: MOTM ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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