Modern Vespa

New project , Just to see if it can be done really, seems to going pretty good, got some frame reinforcments to make as yet, but up to know things are looking workable.

Go for it!

If you want a dual front disk, but not a verry expensive 13 inch front wheel.
Or a big 16 inch Beverly wheel.
You can also use a 14 inch Peugeot Satelis 500 front wheel.

Piaggio delivered the Master engine to Peugeot, and they installed it on the Satelis.

The rear wheel of the satelis is also 14 inch.

Front forks wont take a bigger wheel, however a mte has a twin front disc specially designed for scomadi race scoots.

engine mounts now fitted and tensioner bar almost ready to be fitted.

all fits nicley under the loop

Cool!

engine mounts are now fitted, i still have a little fabrication to do as yet . will post more as i go.

incredible crazy and funny

go go go and please keep taking pictures

thank you

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Just a question.
why don't you use a Scomadi TL125, and convert that to a 500cc.
Then you can get that registered as a heavy bike, because it already is a small bike.
This way it is road legal.

Here in the Netherlands that is the way to go.
Don't know exact how it works in your country.....

A tl 125 frame and a tl 50 frame are exactly the same, the difference between a tl 125 scooter and a tl 50 scooter is about £1,200. plus the 50cc scooter has twin shock mounts and the tl125 only has 1. most of the bigger engines use 2 shocks, not a mono shock, so for me a 50cc is a no brainer.

But never road legal then?
In holland you cant go from a 50cc to a 125 or more.
From a 125cc to more is possible and legal.

I have converted many 50cc into 300,s all have been registered with no problems what so ever, ive built a 400 burgman based scomadi , and several lambretta series 2 with gts engines also fitted. The last lambretta done was adapted for a guy who only has one arm, so hydraulic rear brake lhs throttle and switches etc.

Extreme mod

most of the fabrication is done now, just mounts for regulator ecu etc. I have a small problem with the throttle body catching the frame work, I have ordered a mp3 500 intake which is made from alloy, so it can be cut and welded.

Very impressive work.

Had to put the 500 on hold while i built a lambretta auto for some one, but back on it again now. been busy modding parts to work in this frame, ie the throttle body was catching the frame,and being made from hard rubber could not be altered, i found an alloy mp3 one which allowed me to cut shape and weld.

i have also modded the alloy fuel tank,and put a tunnel in it so the throttle body is clear of it, also welded a threaded ring in it for the fuel pump. will post some more pics when ive fitted it.

Derby. Must be a RR man?

I am self employed builder, this is my hobby.

Do like your work

Many thanks, i enjoy it, keeps me out the way of the grankids.lol

Fuel tank is ready to be fitted now, As you cure one problem another occures lol, i need to mod the battery box so it still fits.

I am using a mutch smaller Lifepo 4 battery for my build.
And you can mount it any way you want.

I could use a lion but no need i still have room fro a mottobat i have to move it to the rhs slightly , If need be i cold mount in the toolbox also, but thanks any way.

I like to read and look at your projects.
Great work as ever.

Robbie

Amazing skills and abilities. Can't wait to see the finished result. Kudos to you having the balls to take on such a project.

Quick update on progression. due to the current situation, the fromt wheel is still waiting to be machined , the rad is waiting to be made, these guy,s have closed shop until they can get back to work. I have also been struggling to get the correct wiring loom for the ecu and decoder, I managed to locate one in france, and that took a life time to turn up, arrived last week, so i have been altering it to fit the scomadi frame, ie location of relays coils fan etc, then removing helmet box switches and unnecessary wires incd electric stand wires, And making sure i do not cut any necessary circuits in the process.
I will post some more pics as soon as the loom is finished, and the fuel tank is back in. Hope every one is keeping safe.

Thats some excellent work

what does it take to get on your list? I have a silver special that could really use an auto conversion

When all this madness is all over and we can actually meet and discuss things. I have a few waiting but only quick conversions.
You can message me from my fb page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/355677854963746/

Any news about the build?

I have a project on the bench this week that should be complete tomorrow, then the final 500 build will start.The frame is now back from being blasted and powder coated


Powder coted fame

powder coat frame 2

This build has been put on hold several times to work on other peoples projects for them, i dont like to turn people away or let them down, So mine has taken a bit of a back seat, but once its on the bench this week, That is where it will stay until complete.

The red lambretta i built last year is now complete and its story is in the scootering magazine this month.

Started the final assembly, And doing a few tweaks.

Thinking of using a carbon can on this build, the stainless exhaust is so heavy, Not to mention ugly.

A mivv exhaust is lighter, smaller, and sounds better.

Leovince Granturismo is also a quality exhaust.

end result.


x9.500

twin disc system

Looks might fine

Thanks, i am pleased with the end result, A lot of time and working things out went into its development, but all worth it.