Modern Vespa

I am about to install my newly (re)built 225 motor into my 150 Super for some long distance summer cruising. The carb is a Dellorto VHST 28 on a Malossi manifold. I bought a Malossi extra long throttle cable, but turns out it's for a PX and I cannot get the 'top hat' onto the headset end of the cable that is used by the 60s/70s largeframes.

I guess I need to cut off the barrel nipple, add the top hat, then use a screw or solder nipple. Anyone have a better solution?

What's at the bottom end of the cable? Just thinking you may be able to use a bicycle cable instead.
Another option may be to cut a slot in your top hat to slip it on to the cable from the side.

I just use the long throttle cables from SIP w/ the little nipple at one end... and the other end (that goes to the throttle pulley) is a little, skinny pinch bolt.. (brass w/ a little screw that tightens and keeps it on the cable)

Does that make sense?

I just used one yesterday and took some photos will post in a little bit. Actually an easy way to do it except I'm going to need to run a longer outer

Here are a couple of photos. Did I take one after I finished the install.....noooooooo. I was too anxious to get it started! I'll take one tomorrow. This is fror a PHBH 30mm.

You also might want to check this thread...lots of action! The PHBH(L) Thread

Here is my carb. I put on a flip choke and quick connect

Nice to see the quick connects.. I love 'em and use 'em on everything.. except my lambrettas.. I need to do that.. I have 'em, just need to install them.

The quick connect idea came from the random tricks thread. Lots of stuff in there that when I read it I go "That's a good idea...pretty simple to do...why didn't I think of that?...glad someone posted it!!"

Random tricks, share your best little tips & shortcuts