Modern Vespa

I am new to Vespas and I bought sight unseen (I know), they do not come for sale very often in my area and if they do they are 5k plus. Was told it is a 1970 Super 150, non battery.

Question is did I buy a bogie? It was repainted and I didn't get to run a small magnet over it. I cannot find the vin on it. I found the motor vin.

VIN located under the left panel cover. You may have to push up the rubber to see it.

Put up as many pics as possible. We like pictures.

Not a SEA bike/bodge for sure.

It appears the previous owner painted it and slap it back together. The carb was changed out but the throttle cable and brake cables are stiff. The electrical is not functioning as the yellow wire behind the switches is broken off.

I see that it has the later style PX airbox cover, an early P series fuel tank, and a P/PX oil reservoir. I wonder if there's an oil injection on this engine?

it's likely injected, as were most supers.

but that's for sure a early 2port (or maybe 3) motor and not P. the flywheel is the tip off.

along with what appears to be a Bajaj electronic ignition set up... *hisses*

solid looking bike, and mos def appears to be legit.

there's some ticky-tacky stuff that'll need to be addressed, but it looks like you've got a good foundation to work with.

It is oil injected. Here are a few of the motor and electrical. I am guessing the Bajaj electronic ignition setup is not good?

nothing wrong with oil injection, millions of motors with billions of miles have injection. no worries.

the Bajaj electronic ignition (and I'm guessing the harness and rest) is another story. it's a little iffy, to say the least. I've had some that ran just fine and dandy and others that would just randomly give up the ghost or not work at all.

at a minimum I'd be rolling with a spare CDI which you can still get from scooterworks, surprisingly! here's the link: CDI

clip that HT lead up there with the other wires before it grounds to the frame and zaps you in the sack.

what's under the carb lid?

Is it worth upgrading the ignition system or replace parts as need?

I have ordered in a new 20/20 carb.

I'm thinking I need a new switch on the handlebars.

Did you ever get the VIN? As others mention, it looks fairly legit, no big red flags. The paint job looks clean enough, the oil injection is really nice to have and very reliable. The cable problems will be easy enough to be sorted out.

The 20/20 carb is worth the upgrade as well as a better exhaust if it is a stock Super. Nothing wild, just a newer box exhaust will do.

My first comment up should have been - Is it currently running? I think you may want to forget what I said about an newer exhaust, installing the newer carb and just get it running.

It runs off an external line and the carb area leaks a lot but it does run. The kill does not work along with the lights.

Plan is to replace the carb and cables. Clean out the fuel petcock. And probably look at the oil injection for cleanup.

so, you've got the Bajaj electronic kit which means you've likely got the scooter works EIK (electronic ignition kit) harness and switches as well. which isn't the worst thing in the world, but is also something that could lead to major frustrations down the road.

it's one of those things where you need to weigh how involved you want to get, how much money you're willing to spend and if you're going to be keeping the bike long term.

obviously, I'm not saying throw everything away and plunk down $600 a vape ignition and harness right out of the gate. but... if you plan on keeping the bike long term and you're already doing cables? that might be a good time to do so.

there's other viable options, but without knowing your skill set and how deep you want to dive in the expensive option is the easiest and best option.

but get it running FIRST. think about that other stuff down the line. make it run. ride it. then decide on a direction you want to take.

Welcome, that's a sharp looking bike w/ lots of nice details and a decent paint job it looks like. Even the floor rail install looks well done. Only that thick bondo shot is discouraging , hope you don't find any more like that. Only other thing I'd do is replace that cheap chrome legshield trim w/ the original aluminum style. Not much money but a time consuming PIA to do. Assuming it runs... everything Greasy said.

Your Bajaj ignition should be fine for now if it works, maybe new CDI as mentioned for insurance. Get thru all the other stuff on your list then consider a better modern 12V upgrade, especially for the nice bright lights.

I hope you ordered the oil injection 20/20 carb, the usual most common one won't work w/ your autolube - no 2T oil to your motor!

Is your switch broken or just stiff & sticky? The broken yellow wire can be easily fixed. There will be a half inch or so of tinned lead inside the terminal it broke off of. loosen the little screw(DON'T lose it!) and shake or poke it out. Now strip the yellow wire back a half inch and tin it nicely w/ solder. Put it back in its terminal and tighten the screw. Some contact cleaner and a little lite oil, now see if your switch works?

Thanks for the insight. I bought an oil inject carb. The yellow wire broke off.

Is the Bajaj system a 12v system?

it could be either! surprise!

in all likelihood, it's probably 12V tho. check the bulbs and the regulator should be marked as well.

Parts have arrived and I am sorting through what the previous owner gave me.