Modern Vespa

Hello!

I am new to this forum, my first post.
I am from Slovenia EU, I just bought this Vespa PK 50.

And now a question for all of you.
Are horncasts-horn covers compatible between different frames:
-Original horncover for PK frame is

-Horncover for T5 frame is

-Horncover for Lambretta DL, GP

-Horncover for V 50


Since I have to buy a new horncover and due to fact that I don't like PK frame original horncover, I'd rather put on one of three listed above.
I think the main problem would be, if the front body arcs are different.
Does anybody know this?

Thanks for your help.

Best regards, Joze

Don't have the answer sorry - I am inexperienced

But I will follow your project with interest, something like what you have is what I'd like to attempt for my first scooter-fixer-upper. I've done a few cars, and I'm itching to rip up and personalise an older Vespa

how come you don't like the PK horncast? I love that thing.


If i were you, i would get the dimensions of the stock PK50 one.

See, only certain smallframes had removeable horncasts. ( PK's, 50 special, ....and i don't remember many others ) You want to see what the dimensions are so you can figure out if the PK takes the SMALLFRAME sized horncast ( like the 50 special, which is much thinner than a normal sized P-series ) or if it was built wide enough for a largeframe one...which i doubt.

I sold my PK125, regretably, about 3 years ago and i don't remember the dimensions ...but i thought it was small like the 50 special horncast. You could always try to get one of the 2 different style ones they had for that bike ... the one with the grill slits or the one that looked very much like an old P200, only smaller.

Thanks for replies guys.
I'll think of something when the time is right.

So...back to the project.
First thing that i did was dismounting the engine.
It was pretty greasy.


Then got my hands on welding machine and did this stand for easier cleaning and engine check/repair.

Next thing was cleeeeaaaaninnnng. Mmmm, it looks much better now.

Since there was a little time left, I started to take apart the engine.

Cylinder and piston have a few "scratches", I'll repace them with new ones.

Until next time, Joze

Nice stand.

Are the cotouts next to the LH indicator standard?? I can't imagine what they are for?

Keep it up

Wil

the holes are for the horn as pk has no vent in horncast,You could try to get a horncast off a pk 125 my 125 automatica had one like a mini px vespa try SIP they might do them good luck with the pk i just finished one for my daughter built it from 5 that i had in garage lol if you are stuck for parts let me know good luck bill

so...frame and a few other parts got sandblasted and painted.
Don't have photos yet.
Engine has new cylinder, piston, crankshaft bearings, oil seals.

I would like to replace rubber legshield trim for "chrome metal" look trim like two, http://scootersauce.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3237 or http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vespa-lml-T5-125-150-200-plastic-legshield-trim-silver_W0QQitemZ400068445778QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item5d25f00652&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.

Does anybody have any expiriences with this trims?
I would reather put plastic trim, because it is easier to mount it.

Thanks, Joze

Hi jozzze2000, try beedspeed.com they have lots of parts for the pk or sip scooter or www.scooter-center.de/ the plastic is easier to fit, cheers Bill

Some photos....

Before:


After:


Front with custom horncover:


Rear with customized SS180 tail light:


Customized SS180 tail light with rubber seal (not being in it's place):


A few other painted parts:
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Sick! what's going on with your horncover

Horncover is customized to retro look.

Hi jozzze, wow that looks great I love the colour , did you spray it yourself? nice job a real credit to you keep up the good work, if you pm me your address i will send you a top tray for the toolbox for free as i do not need it anymore and you can have it.I also have some pk badges in my garage i will send them too ,looking forward to seeing your PK finished Cheers Bill

PS are there any other bits you need as I have some sitting in my garage,cheers Bill

hi joz

I'll put a picture of the solution that I have adopted with regard to the carpet mat ..... The wasp is a pk that I restored last year for a girl.
instead of the rubber mat I put the adhesive strips that you use the stairs as slip, shaped and cut

that's a clever idea, and looks nice. Well done.

It's painted already, but if you are careful and use a lot of PVA, you can still make a mold from the horncrest, so you can make them and sell them : )

If I knew before, that I would have problem finding floor mats, I would have prepared floor for V50 floor rails.
My floor isn't as flat as I want it to be to use floor rails.

I will have to improvise some how...

Update from last night...











My moto is: Every bid cleaned/polished or replaced.

Until next time, Joze

Excellent! Can't wait to see this all up together 8)

Hi Joze, wow that looks amazing!! Love your moto. I will be clearing out my garage next weekend so if I come across any PK bits I will PM you . I still have the tool tray for you, it means I can send them all together.Keep up the good work friend. Cheers Bill ps what are you going to do with the engine? paint/tune etc?

I cleaned the engine, changed piston and cylinder DR 75cc Formula 6 ports. Changed all sealings, bearings, polished kickstarter and painted flywheel. It has new chromed flywheel cover and head cover, some racing spark cable and that is it. I am planning to polish lower part of engine to full shine if I'll have some time during winter time.



Bill, thanks for the look-up for PK bits.

who would have tought that old vespa horn cover would look nice on a PK
great Idea man! very sick

Interested think is that no one noticed v50 fender

haha since u mention it now i see it clearly u my friend have a very unique taste and i like ur motto so much keep up the good work and i cant wait to the full result

cheer
ebeth

Thanks for the updated pictures, it really looks like it is coming together nicely. Good luck with the rest and keep us updated...

I did, I did!! just couldnt rem what it was off lol honest lol

Heya how are you, I have just been searching around trying to find a similar horn cover to the one you have put on your 50, could you tell me your secret? bike looks amazing. I am doing a similar one up myself but it is the 125 model. Boyd

@cgallenger: check your PM.

Damn you've done a nice job! Really impressed!

Thanks guys for all the compliments.

Back to the project...
...engine installed, cables mounted. Joze

Hi jozzze,

I was just wondering if you had your frame and parts wet-sprayed (e.g. with a compressor and spray gun) or if it was powder-coated?

The reason I ask is that in my area I can only find a decent company which does powder coating and I don't know anyone who can wet-spray. Problem with powder coating, is that it won't work with plastic. I'm looking at buying a PK and it is needing some restoration work so I'm wondering if you can help me a bit more:

Could you tell me whether these parts are made from metal or plastic?
- rear bumper
- glovebox parts
- headset and handlebar parts

any other parts which are plastic?

Many thanks,
Dan

Paint looks really nice. But I'd have stuck with the entire PK trimmings. The PK is a sharp scooter!

I like what you have done. Sometimes it takes some big balls to do something different and make it look good tops it off. Nice work mate.

My frame and all coloured parts were wet-sprayed. Powder coating is more suitable for brake hubs, fork, rims. I don't think that powder coated frame would look good.
I have marked all plastic parts with red dot. Horncover is plastic too.



If you have any further questions don't hesitate to ask.

Hi jozzze,

Thank you so much. I have visited someone in my town selling a Vespa PK on eBay and obviously I need to think about how I am going to restore it, since it is not in great condition. Did you spray your parts yourself? it looks good!

Looks like I need to find someone who can wet-spray near me then

regards,
Dan

hi ill will be following your rebuild as ive just bought my son a pk 50 special for his 16th birthday but we are doing it up any tip and help would be appreciated [/img]

hi ill will be following your rebuild as ive just bought my son a pk 50 special for his 16th birthday but we are doing it up any tip and help would be appreciated

Painting was done by local "afternoon garage painter" that has painting booth. No problem, all you have to do is ask.


PS: Can anybody guess which car colour is this blue?

I know the colour!!! only because Joze told me lol so keep guessing cant wait until its finished