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Why would anyone in their right mind do this to a Vespa?

https://newatlas.com/urban-transport/retrokit-vespa-gas-electric-conversion-kit/
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I mean, I know someone who did a home-brew version of this about 15-20 years ago. It didn't have much range, but it was a hoot to ride and would wheelie in third second.

So... yes?


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fleece wrote:
Why would anyone in their right mind do this to a Vespa?

https://newatlas.com/urban-transport/retrokit-vespa-gas-electric-conversion-kit/
Only transport and live in a Low Emissions Zone, or even a zero emissions zone? There are loads of LEZs and ZEZ dotted around Europe, and quite a few in the UK.

Or the motor has exploded, just not feasible to repair?
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I can't see doing that to a RUNNING Vespa, but I can imagine doing it to a basket-case Vespa. Similar kits exist to electrify VW Beetles. For $3500 and a few hours of surgery, I can see it being an interesting project.
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I call bullshit on the four hours though. Hell, I think my last spark plug change took that long (well, it felt like it....but I have big hands...)
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I'd do it in a heartbeat...but not for $3500. $1500, if I already had a donor bike, absolutely.

Probably take me 4 hours just to read the instructions, though.
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Retrospective Scooters has had a kit out for awhile.
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Juan_ORhea wrote:
I can't see doing that to a RUNNING Vespa, but I can imagine doing it to a basket-case Vespa. Similar kits exist to electrify VW Beetles. For $3500 and a few hours of surgery, I can see it being an interesting project.
with you on that.. a sort of e-Bodge Facepalm emoticon
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