Modern Vespa

Not much has happened with actual scooter builds lately... Been working like mad, and focusing on some major home projects; although there is always too much going on, life uh finds a way...

I am finally in a spot to pick up on my P2 engine build - workbench is clean, and ready to get usedNabused. In the mean time - I did some rando fun creative Vespa stuff!

- Added some lights to my 1/2 Vespa wall art!
- Made a table light out of a busted 90 headset!
- Relocated a glass cabinet into the shop, so I finally havea place to show off some of my rare and collectible goodies!

I had this glass cabinet in the house, but no longer needed it; so now it resides in the Lair with all the other scooter Junk. Many years of collecting, and I couldn't quite fit everything; its a work in progress. It's not all rare, but it's all cool and full of memories!! I hope you enjoy

Two words: DE-LUXE

Hey Jesse, if you'd like I can send you one of the Hot Wheels Deadpool scooters to add to your curated collection.

Man that would be very much appreciated! We can figure out a trade

That is pure rock and roll, Geeklion.

Dig it

Okokok, since I dont have any project stuff to show off, might as well offer up One last little goodie for now. This is one of my favorite pieces, an original piece of film from the 1953 movie Roman Holiday.

A friend unexpectedly found this at a farmers market in San Luis Obispo, and was kind enough to pick it up for me. Its something I never would have thought to look for, and feel very fortunate to have in my collection.

Ok… that's a gem.
Thanks for sharing that.

Drove up to Phoenix this morning. Spent the day with scooter homies fighting with GTS digicals. The angry pixies were on strike.

In the end, we won and it ran. Budget sushi for victory lunch.

Sushi for the win!!

Az_slynch, I got you covered in the Mexican sushi and ceviche department. 😋 This squid was ultra tasty, beer battered and fried. The captain thought I was crazy after it inked about a gallon on deck and tried to bite him. Totally worth it.🤣

Always a good day wrenching with friends

Feisty little bugger!

I've seen that movie somewhere

Hmm.

Aside from some garage cleanup, my projects haven't seen any action since the weeks prior to Super Sunday. Now that things are less hectic on the work and home fronts, I want to pick back up on these things. It doesn't help that Summer is now truly here and the days are marked with Extreme Heat Warnings. I'll need to start getting my arse out of bed around 5A in order to have any time to work outdoors.

When I was up in Phoenix over the weekend, I dropped my '85 NQ50 Spree cases off with the friend who owns the GTS in the prior post. Now that we don't have an contact center there, I can't drop stuff off for vapor blasting while up there for work.

At any rate, the shop called today; cases have been vapor blasted. I paid over the phone and my buddy already picked them up! Not ready to work on the Spree yet, but at least now the engine will finally be ready to reassemble.

Next up to the blaster is the Minarelli P4E70. The inner cases looked good for their age, but the outer covers were a bit manky, as was the cylinder and head.

I didn't drop those off due to needing some prep work. The bores for the cylinder studs were really crusty and I doubted vapor blasting would fully clean them. Tonight, I hit them with a 7mm hone and de-scuzzed them. Now I'll box them up for my next trip up. All parts get vapor blasted and the outer covers get polished. I have a NOS Indian plaque for the clutch cover and a OG Moto Minarelli decal for the stator/sprocket cover. Then I can reassemble the engine and wrap it up until the chassis is finished

I need to make another trip up there anyway. I don't need any more two wheelers, but another buddy tipped me off on something too interesting to pass on...

*Dave taps fingers impatiently*


Nice work. Post pics of the Killing Spree's cases, etc. when you can. It's always fun to watch builds of different models.

Today I got sent these...

They made me smile so I had to share

Having just returned from a camping rally...can confirm.

I concur! Although this wasn't at a rally, I pretty much woke up like in the pic

I love this packaging.
My wife didn't think it was funny.

I finally had a chance to open it.

Scooter Center packing is the best.
I am also a fan of their 20.00 shipping on smaller orders.

What jug is that?

Birdsnest
It's the BGM PRO 177 for two port engines.
https://www.scooter-center.com/en/cylinder-bgm-pro-177ccm-channel-vespa-vnb-super-vnc1t-vbc1t-vbb-sprint-vlb1t-vnl2t-gtr-vnl2t-138956-vgla-vglb/p-47393.html

Shipping was fast and only 23,00 € or about $26.50

Slick!
Give us a report when you get some miles on it.

This. I have been getting $22 shipping with 2-3 day delivery on my past few orders. It's gotta be a game changer for their US market customers.

Dayum, that is pretty - has the look of static art.

I don't know how they do it but I glad they do.

I'm very interested in this FNG. I might be putting one in the 63 VBB. I'll be watching for details!

*gets gasoline*
*gets matches*

Set the Rally on fire?

Because nothing says "Jeezus-fucking-goddamn-piece-of-shit-flywheel" like a three arm gear puller next to some stripped out flywheel extractors...

ET3 still vexing you?

Winner winner, fuck this scoot dinner.🤦‍♂️

And incase anyone needs the 411, 6", 3-prong gear pullers from harbor freight will clear the case and do the job, ($19.99).

Good man that Az-Slynch. I appreciate the Deadpool Scoot for numerous reasons. I collected comics at the time Deadpool was first created, and I have some of the rare cards & issues from his first appearances. Deadpool Scooter is a fine addition to the collection Thanks AZ!

MF#%^%r

Scoot gods are angry with me.

Came back from a ride on the servetta and good, old reliable P has a flat.

Booooo

Maybe it's just the Vespa gods since you made it home on the Lammy.

That's the ET3? That project is going to take you into retirement and beyond...

Bought this as a Covid diversion 5 years ago. Came with 1,500 miles.