Modern Vespa

Part of the consequences of the bloke running over my bike (the twat is claiming it was partly my fault despite me not being anywhere near it, and he not using his mirrors (all to get out of a measly £100)) .. is that I am not sure whether there was a slight gap under the front of the central retainer for the screen ..

Basically, on the outside of the screen, I have a 1/2 inch gap where the screen was bent out of position .. is it supposed to be flat to the bodywork? (May be a bent retaining screw or something).
Also, where he hit the exhaust protection where the silver & black joins, there's a gap. It doesn't look right, and may need taken off and reseated? Again, is it supposed to be flush? All just vanity reasons really, but would like to get back to half normal.

If anyone can post close ups, it'd be appreciated.

Thanks

I'm not sure that I clearly understand the precise areas you're referring to, esp around the windscreen, but I'll look at my BV and see if it it makes sense. I'll try an post pics if I can.

Otherwise, I'd be firm about the other driver being at fault; principle more than pennies, so to speak.

I am riding down the A3 to Portsmouth late on Saturday afternoon. If you want you can do a quick rendezvous with me to check side by side...

Elyobelyob, so sorry to hear of your mishap. Here's a picture of my Beverly's OEM windshield take last year before I switched to a Large Givi windshield. I've also just taken a few pics of my bike's exhaust. I hope this helps you.
Regards, John W.

Mines not looking so healthy ...







It could also do with a wash ..

Ouch! . I suspect the exhaust's been bent out of alignment. How does the rear mounting bracket look? Try removing the windshield and remounting it?
Good luck! John W.

Thanks. I think the middle bolt on the windscreen has bent. So, will carefully try and remove it this weekend. I only put in a flat head screw, so carefully does it. The silver washer on the front cracked, so have replaced with an ugly metal washer. I can't see that I can get these individually, and the whole mounting set is £50. Ouch. So, may see whether I can make my own somehow. Finding a plated washer from somewhere.

The exhaust protector is only £20, so not a problem to replace. Just need to know what to remove and in what order.

In a way, I'm glad it was a small prang as it just means I will learn more about watching other peoples potential actions when parking.

Sorry I didn't get to take pics of my bike; work has been crazy. Looks like others have stepped up, and posted needed pics.

The windshield may be a relatively simple adjustment, but I'd look very carefully at the exhaust area. Bent metal down there can be expensive and damage that shortens its life might not show up right away.

Best of luck.

I've just measure 2.5" clearance between the inside edge of the exhaust and the offside edge of the rear mudguard. Does this help?

Regards, John W.

Very much so, thanks