Modern Vespa

You got smote...errr... smited? That's what happens when you use Kajiits name in vain.

Rails on, tray on, back to the hardware store for some bits. Anyone have tips for installing floor rail rubber??

did you not read the fine print on the contract from kajit house of wares?

I'll be sending somebody by to pick up those rails...

Back to front except for the outers. Luckily, P era rubber is the easy peasy stuff. Little dish soap if its tight, otherwise bobs your uncle.

Looks great man!

man that thing is looking sharp!

great work John!

Nice! I like to start at the front, inside of each rail and pinch it and cajole it into the slot. Also, heating up the rubber helps. And a little flat bladed screwdriver, and a rubber mallet to tap it all into place.

It'll go smoothly, says the guy that's not doing it!

EDIT: I forgot to mention soaking them in 303 Protectant before installing. It makes them so nice and rubbery...

Lesson learned, never cut new rubber to length using the old one as a guide. My outers are 1/2" short. I put the gap at the back and cut some filler from the old ones. It will be under the cowl anyway. May fill with RTV. Was able to reuse the rubber on the 4 inner rails.

I'd cut new outers but it seems unnecessary.

Ok fine you know I can't leave that. Fixed.

Just need some longer screws for the end caps now.

But if you hadn't made the Blood Sacrifice, those floor rails wouldn't look so new & shiny!

Actually it was the glovebox that bit me, after I drilled holes in it

Don't assume a direct line of cause and effect between the sacrifice and the outcome. If it was that easy, anyone could transform a willingness to get bloody into a beautiful scooter.

Any ideas on smoothing this out for a sticker? I want the smallest repair possible, and it is getting covered.

What happened to that poor legshield?

Is that a tear in the sheet metal or cracked bondo?

If it's torn metal, tape it up with a couple layers of masking tape and hammer it down.

If it's bondo, all I can think of is to chip it off, then lay a new patch over it before you sticker it.

It's bondo. Just not sure how I can remove the high spot without making a bigger mess.

Maybe taped off, use a dremel flap wheel on it?

That what I was thinking, who knows how big that spot really is, more may fall out trying to clean it up.

Yeah, that's going to be the big mystery here. How far up under the surface is the bondo separated, but not obviously lifted.

As soon as you hit it with the wheel, you may find that a big chunk peels off, so be ready for that. Honestly, though, it's a matter of "when," not "if" that's going to happen, so might as well deal with it now.

sorted

What does the other side look like? Bondo usually cracks like that if it's deep or if moisture gets behind it.

No worries though. I get to the bottom of stuff like that if it's something that will get worse. I don't think that's the case here.

I have to remove the floor rails to deal with some rust on the P200. I have the rivets but using screws or small stainless bolts with self locking nuts seems to make more sense.

Your ride is looking good.

I'm gonna use acorn nuts on the visible screws. I'm still half feeling guilty I didn't use pop rivets at the least, but I thought it would be nice if more floor repairs come up.

Other side is solid, probably solid bondo

Stickers!

One more…

Everyone on this forum should have at least one of that last one on each of their scooters!

Where does a person get "MV" stickers?

I've been wanting to get stickers for Stella, haven't settled on a theme.

Finished product on floors (barring the small remaining repairs on the bottom).

Pm user David Masse, he will hook you up.

At this point, those cowls are an eyesore!

I see a red cowl
And I want it painted black

- Mick Jagger

That is gonna be a great scooter-boy style ride when your done.
Dig everything about it.


Christopher - Stickers = hard to find these days as they haven't been made in a few years. I'll look and see if I have any left.

this pleases me.

*two snorts*
(And a tail flick of approval)

*starts the chant*

paint them! paint them! paint them!

cha cha cha

beers beers beers

paint them! paint them!

Yeah! Paint those cowls! How hard can it be?

The cowls are definitely coming, was working front to back. I still have some chrome bits to go on at the end as well. The painting requires strategic use of vacation days after primer and filler are complete. The Mrs. gets nauseous at even a hint of spray paint. Primer dissipates fast and can usually happen outside quickly.

Favorite products to revive the shine on the seat cover?

back from page 2, the chrome bits...

Yes definitely

Need to find a few washers and bolts, and clean up the chrome a bit. Fits in perfectly.

I have several rear racks to keep the bling going.

I was gonna flip it but I think it's growing on me. It's that whole scooters are built not bought thing going on.