Modern Vespa

My top case wasn't too nice. I polished it.


Before

A little bit nicer.


After

Today, I've changed the belt and the rollers. I cleaned a little bit the place.


Before

After (isn't perfect)

Just clocked 10,000 km on Scooty McScootface (so named now by my kids )
Proud owner of my 2005 et4 since 2011. Got it off a retired airline pilot who bought it as a means of travelling from his house a couple blocks down the road from the golf course...It came pre-dented with 1200 km (maybe a few too many at the 19th hole). He is my daily happy fix year round, rain or shine. Et4 for the win.

Just about ready to hit 19k miles!

my et4 pre-leader
last year: bought it, did a full teardown, repaint, engine overhaul and put it all back, then had a minor fall a week after the first start
this year: added a custom exhaust, a different set mirrors and now have to do the repaint of the damaged parts.

I just bought an 2002 ET2 today for $450 with 1800 miles. I think that I got a good deal

This little guy has every mod possible for these 2 strokes - another project but am super happy with it now. Malossi inside piston and out with exhaust. Jetted at 85 and 5g rollers with super high tension springs - and it will really fly.

Excited for the weather here to improve so I can get it out more.

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2004 ET4 About 30,000 miles. 2nd owner as first owner got scared after 240 miles and it still has her dent. New stock exhaust suspension and carburetter now getting fresh tires. Always ridden WOT 60-62mph (100kph) depending on the headwind Never falters.

Here is my ET project, so far. I still have to cut the cushion and sew the upholstery, install some remaining trim and add a graphic. Seatbase is custom - I first shaped it in foam and then layered it in fiberglass. I also welded a hinged frame that it mounts to, so it tilts open like the stocker. I still need to finish renovating the suspension, brake caliper, wheels, etc. I will post more photos as I complete it.

BTW, I'm leaning toward yellow wheels, or at least a yellow front wheel and a black rear wheel. The other option is two black wheels. What do you think will look better?

IMHO, whatever colour you decide, paint both wheels the same.

Myself I would go for black as it looks nice and the yellow will start to look dirty very quickly.

Agreed. Black has emerged as the front runner, as I've had the opportunity to think more deeply about wheels (although I started cutting foam tonight to shape into the cushion).

Thanks for the feedback.

I like the idea of black wheels with the rim/edge the same colour as the scooter. The build looks neat, something that isn't run of the mill.

Thanks. I've posted a few more photos in the Project section, and I will post more as I complete this bike, if you are interested. See ET Transformation - ET Café Daytona.

Here she is with the seat cushion completed and upholstered, plus a couple trim pieces added:

Hi, and greetings from Finland! Yesterday i bought my first Vespa, a 2004 ET4 125cc from original owner, 22000km on the clock. 6 years ago my father got a '67 SS 180, full restored as his 60th birthday present (added a picture of that too), and i've been riding that from time to time, but now i wanted to get one for me too. First i tried a GTS250, but that felt too bulky yet nervous for me (=wobble). I almost bought an LX, but then i tried ET and it felt roomier, more agile and a bit perkier than the LX did. Not to mention cheaper.. So here we are.

Removed the rack immediately and ordered a PM56 exhaust. I'd really like to do a S or Sprint headlight swap, and change the color to white.

My ET4

And...ET4 125 '02

If you want to see more https://www.instagram.com/pocketcaferacer/

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Where can I order vinyl decals like yours. These are awesome!!!

2004 ET4 150

Key West Sept 2017

Sandy's Cuban Café open again after Irma.

Seven Mile Brudge, Overseas Highway. An easy 60mph/100kmh (65 indicated) traffic free after the hurricane.

My Vespa ET4 125ccm Leader engine
front wheel from Vespa LX 110/70-11
rear wheel original Vespa ET but 130/70-10
new mirrors
rear stop light from Vespa LX
seeat from Vespa LX
volt meeter in speedo
and I am prepering new pipe
Belgrade, Serbia, Europe

my ET4
-laguna seca blue color
-front wheel from Piaggio MP3
-saddle is from Vespa S
-front headlamp, speedometer and fairings are from Vespa LX
-...

beste regareds from Ljubljana (Slovenia-Europe)

LOVE the color!

Bravo Diablo, vidim da slicno razmiljanje imamo, reci mi samo dimenziju prednje gume 12 cola, je li standard 120/70-12.
Ja sma probao sa felnom od GTS-a i posto mi je prednji amortizer bio los, malo mi je kacila na kocenju, posle sam stavio nov amortizer i felnu od LX-a prednju 11 coli 110/70-11
Prednji deo oko fara od LX-a jos nisam nasao, tako da je to jedan od planova u nekoj buducnosti.

Ja sam retrovizore stavio na tegice koji dolaze na Libertyj-u ali su se uklopili odlicno.

Pozdrav iz Beograda, Srbija, Evropa

Dejan

ET4 150. Key West. Sunset.

diablo - color is awesome!!!!

stari, pogodija si boju samo tako!

reci mi da li je problem 12 coli na vespi? jel zapinje di?

heres mine

Hvala, malo zarui samo kad maximalno koči na prednju kočnicu ili kad stigne prebrzo na leeči policajac.

Its been in my wedding announcement photos, baby announcement and more. It has a built in hidden stereo amp while the 3.5 speakers are hidden behind the knee pads.

Vespa et4 4tempi 50cc. My Brother's Vespa.

Very Nice Rides you have here.
My entry, ET4 `03

Hello
1996 ET4 125

are you using rear rack for your et4?
is that fit for et4 and plug and play?

Hello
I got the rear pack from SIP scooter shop, very easy to fit but specified for ET4.
Have a nice day

cuz she's a bit older, italian, but still beautiful!

Nice Photo 8)