Modern Vespa

Hello All,
I am new and have been lurking for a while and I have just purchased a 1980 Vespa p125x. It it mostly a project but I think it will be fun. So my newbie question is what parts are needed to finish the fuel petcock? I have attached a photo to help.

I have a Stella 2t that I just love and was thinking that most of the parts are the same but there is a plate missing on the Vespa.

Thanks
Bob

I just thought that you might like to see more photos.

These:
http://www.scootermercato.com/Scooter-Parts/Fuel-Taps-and-Parts/FUELCONV

http://www.scootermercato.com/Scooter-Parts/Fuel-Taps-and-Parts/103202

The cleanest way would be to weld in a patch of steel, grind, use a bit of filler for weld marks, drill a new hole for the rod, and paint. This would only be practical if you're going to restore the frame. Otherwise, that kit would be the easiest way, and it looks fine.

I like the flames

Another option:

Do you have access to a 3D printer. If so, do or get this and no other parts are needed. I have one as a spare.





https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:130324

Or you can try to find the original but for some reason, people want more then what they are worth especially since the original plastic one will prob break eventually.

That and the crash bars were the primary reason I purchased it.

Does it hold up well?

My local library has a 3d printer for the public to use. Does it take a lot of time?

The 3D print version will hold up as much as the original plastic one because it's plastic turning the metal rod at the T. Eventually the metal will strip the plastic.

For long term replace with older version like mentioned above.

[quote="rowdyc"] I second! the plastic one will break. Old style w/ plate is clean look, and will last.

The 3d print version would be kinda interesting if machined from aluminum...

I think you and I would get along just fine.

Here is the new kit installed on my Vespa. Thanks for all the help.