Modern Vespa

Just wondered if anyone knows of custom horncast badges or customization options. I just got the matte black GTS SE and while the aqua and blue badge is okay but I thought it'd be better as red.....or even billet aluminum look with a custom something. Didn't see anything anywhere thus far on my google and MV searches. Anyone know if there is anything like this? Seems like it'd be a simple customization item. No disrespect to the piaggio badge intended. Was just thinking how to put a custom touch...

I may pursue a custom made something but figure I'd ask before trying to go there.....

I believe Zelioni offers one, but they're not available Stateside. I peeled mine off. I think a trip to your local hobby store for some enamel paints might be in order for something truly "one of a kind".

Correction -

Sorry, I was thinking the little, itty-bitty thumbnail sized one on the fender crest. I'm not sure if anyone offers an aftermarket horncast badge.

6 or 8 colors on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vespa-Brand-New-Set-Of-6-Horncast-Badges-Piaggio-Logo-Vinatge-Auto-Spares-/271315702899?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item3f2bad1473&vxp=mtr

Try looking at Scooterwest. They have several optional badges for the GTS.

I did look at scooterwest but looks like aqua and blue is all they have. Ebay may be where I go although I may go one off and see if I can find someone with 3d printer and go custom. How hard could it be....haha....yeaaaaaaaa.

You'd think there'd be a market like Mini Cooper badges.

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I've been trying to peddle a 51 Saab badge on eBay. When I was looking for them they were hugely expensive. Now? Heck stuff has really lost value. My Civil War confederate buttons sold for 1/2 of their value, by sales, in 2006. OUCH.

Excellent! You have there in your bling wall thing, piaggio badges in multi colors. I was skeptical if I ordered on ebay or otherwise that it would work but you can tell me since clearly you have examples of said ornaments....

Do they all easily clip into the front horncast badge spot and super simple. Just pop with screw driver and clip the other in?

ScooterWest offers the metal wings in chrome and gold which fit around the Piaggio badge and give a custom appearance. (different sizes for different models)

http://www.scooterwest.com/items/?_pageCCS=t#page=/item_details/Chrome-Wings/1955

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/271285871489?nav=SEARCH

Why not just repaint the one you have to the color you desire? Simple and cheap.

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Many years ago I fitted a GTS front mudguard flash to my GT200, and I modified that little badge in the front to read GT instead of GTS.

For the horncast on my current Vintage Red GTS I removed the colour section using sandpaper, leaving just the silver part, and then painted it to match my scooter. The original blue just didn't look right.

Mike

My front fender crest has been painted all black. Still haven't figured out what to do with that small emblem on the front of it. Right now it is just empty blackness there.

As for the horncast badge that was sanded down and color matched to the horncast and the rest of the scooter.

I would like to get a custom badge or emblem made though. I have several sources for making custom billet badges and such but none seem to make them that small. They are mostly available as replacement badges for the front fender of cars and trucks.

So take 1 was to just take an extra badge, sand it down, and paint it with matte black paint. Worked good and is a spot on paint match with the GTS Super Sport. I'm on the quest to add a decal but ultimately a custom aluminum billet or something cool....

I think the murdered out black looks good though for now.