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Hello, I've got a P200 that I've been making a few small repairs/ adjustments to over the winter in preparation for the spring. most of the stuff has been pretty straight forward but I was looking for some help getting the front mudguard lined up. it seems like it took a hit at some point and is now slightly twisted up/ to the right. is sorting this out more trouble than it's worth (dropping forks etc)? thanks!

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You could maybe take it off to do a perfect job, but it's quite a bit of hassle. I would advise sitting directly in front of it and trapping the front wheel with your feet, then grasp the front corners in both hands w/ gloves on and twisting up to the left. Keep going until you think it looks right, I think this is a common problem & solution. Your bike looks really sharp! Let's see more... Have you thought of smoked clear turn signal lenses? They look killer on a silver bike IMO.
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Yeah that's not so far off that a bit of a massage couldn't fix I think.
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Looks better than every Vespa I've every owned. But, yeah, follow Voodoo's suggestions and take your time - you'll get it there.
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V oodoo wrote:
You could maybe take it off to do a perfect job, but it's quite a bit of hassle. I would advise sitting directly in front of it and trapping the front wheel with your feet, then grasp the front corners in both hands w/ gloves on and twisting up to the left. Keep going until you think it looks right, I think this is a common problem & solution. Your bike looks really sharp! Let's see more... Have you thought of smoked clear turn signal lenses? They look killer on a silver bike IMO.
worked perfect, thanks for the tip. ill post some pics once its all back together!
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Consider some new tyres, they look a bit old n basic.

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