Modern Vespa

What he said.

Very cool. Very cool.

Slow but steady progress. Almost ready for epoxy.

Rebuilding a P200 engine for an acquaintance...

Cruciform was really worn, lands on the 4th gear looked like garbage.
High mileage bike... like 10k
Was rebuilt in the early aughts(?) and has 5k or 6k miles since.

I expected to find something off that caused so much wear, but so far nothing stands out. Hmmm? Only culprit I haven't looked at is the selector box. Oh, and also clutch was really janky too - cups had damage, maybe a misaligned spring?

Pressure test today or tomorrow if nothing else goes pear shaped.

Grim reaper finally called for the o.e. LML CDI on my 2005 Stella. Can't really complain—gave me 5 good years and lasted 20 years total. Symptom was suddenly wouldn't rev over about 6,000 rpm cold or hot.

Focused first on ruling out fuel delivery issues. I was pretty sure that was not the root problem, but it was time well spent because I had been meaning to replace the gas line, oil line and a leaky sight glass for a while now.

Then, thought of going Vape for about 1 second, but it was just too much money--$450 + shipping + tariffs if you want to retain e-start. Went Ducati instead. Retained all the stock wiring so easily reversible in the unlikely event o.e. quality CDIs become available again.

As I understand it, the LML CDI has a high rpm timing retard feature that the Ducati does not. Was a little apprehensive about that but it doesn't seem to make any difference on the road. Scoot is running better than ever.

Isn't it amazing that we consider 10k on a car or motorbike low miles and a scooter high.

At that sort of mileage id be looking at clutch rebuild, cruciform and selectorbox as guilty culprits

You may just need a new pivot pin and selector external arm like mine did. They tend to wear oval snd can give really sloppy gear selection

Enquiring minds wanr to know what you removed and what got sxtension wires...

Only things removed were original CDI (mounted under left cowl and behind battery on Stellas) and coil (mounted under right cowl on frame above cylinder on Stellas). White, red and green wires from stator were extended from stock connector inside junction box using cut down male terminals on that end and generic female terminals at CDI end. Green/white wire from kill switch/key switch was extended from stock connector at old CDI in the same way.

Helped my painter friend Armando get his engine into his LD frame. I'm officially changing the name of the Jesus bolt to the Satan bolt for all LD Lambrettas moving forward.

Good god man.

Engine Install Tools Needed

* Big A*S pry bar - Check
* Angle Grinder - Check
* WD-40 - Check
* Assorted hand tools - Check
* 12 pack of beer - I thought you brought it? D-oh

Did a bit of thrifting at one my local fave spots, and found this gem!
Kim Carnes, Cafe Racer, 1983.

Who know's her biggest hit and most recognizable song? No interweb's cheat'n!

Betty Davis eyes

Well Done Sir!

A red and green colored sharpie markers can be used as temporary color codes…possibly even becoming permanent.

I've used sharpies and paint pens to stripe wiring. I like to keep to factory colors because I know I will forget.

FTW^^^

If you're like me you also try to avoid putting things in "a safe place".

That many Swedish sedans in front of the barn - looks like someone was hosting a quorum of tenured professors in elbow patched corduroy jackets. Impressive.

I just got back from my appointment with the surgeon that did the spinal surgery on me one year ago yesterday. He said the spine fusion looks real good and gave me the green light to ride again. He did warm me again about kick starting, so only a stock scoot would probably be advisable - nothing with a kit. Or something with an e-start, but I'm not too keen on a Stella after the last one (2009) I had. It's been at least 15 months since I rode last, so it may be like starting all over again.

Good news! Now to find a 2005 with Estart and then you can kit it

LOL, thanks for that.

Cheers to ya! Congrats mucho... and +1 on a 2005 with estart... (and a 177 kit... it's just a little pepper for some zing!)

That is great news Tierney!

Got the Minarelli cylinder back from the machine shop. Time to check ring gaps.

Stopped by my machinist to look at his PC and get the Minarelli output shaft chucked in the lathe to clean up the area around the sprocket, seal and bearing.

Waiting on the special Corteco FKM seals to arrive for the crank so I can continue assembly. Hope they arrive soon, 'cuz I'm considering getting the whole rotating assembly balanced and doing a port map to see if there are any opportunities for more power.

Even if the chain only moves by a link or so, it's still forward progress...

Woot^^^

Progress abounds…

Friend build, P200 engine 90% back together.
Shout out again to Ray8 for the fab engine stand.

Today I.....

Did 10 mins on a friend's scooter - he is happy for me to do build thread on it, so ill get one organised

Yesterday i found out why the barrel on a scooter looked "new" but was destroyed on the "Costa Fortuna"... 112 main jet for a 150cc kit... I mean come on dude, seriously!?!?

Now im getting summoned to attend an extended family gathering for a few hours when I would really rather be spannering. HO HUM!

put on the new leather in the old seat, best $2 i ever spend

Looking good brother! I love the colour.

What size are those wheels?

its the rims that i made for Brother Louis, a 12" wheel with 215mm front and 250mm rear wide, i put a 110 70 tyre in each rims, the tyres are now easy to find since they are many now with all the electric scooter

Today I finally took the plunge. And like plastered the hole in my house. Teriney you have my condolences. Took 4 hours. I felt like I was hit by a train when I finally finished the scratch coat.

I definitely don't recommend doing this type of work with 2 fake shoulders and a fake collarbone. FML.

Starting to resemble a scooter again. It's only been sitting there since May 21st, 2021. Between pandemic parts delays, a pattern of finding more broken stuff behind each panel I pulled, other people's projects and family stuff, it seldom got worked on...until now.

Bit of a thrash to get it back up in operating condition, but we have a rally in Prescott in late October and it would be nice to have the mile-muncher back.

I'm also blocking messing with my GTS until the Maj is fixed, so bonus motivation there.

Good man, good man. 48 years of it and I was done. But it's a lot easier when you do it every day.

Went for a romp around the hills of East County with my Secret Society friends for the annual "Skutoberfest". Great weather, great turnout.

That looks fantastic!

^
+1

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Finished a 200 build for a friend.
Onwards.

This is for you Chandler!

Noice! Hope your buddy appreciates your handiwork and it goes on for may happy miles.

Maj is about ready to test fire. Still have some minor electrical to sort out.

Picked up a friend's KLX to fix it. Clutch drags, steering damper is assembled wrong and it blows the main fuse every time you try to beep the horn. The horn is probably dead shorted, but the wiring looks a bit haggard.

It's because you're a really nice guy. 😉