Modern Vespa

Just wanted to know. I like the look of it that's all.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PIAGGIO-VESPA-GL-CLASSIC-SCOOTER_W0QQitemZ250465149712QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycles?hash=item3a50e2e310&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

As a former GL owner it looks legit to me. I don't thing the GL was ever available in the Asian markets.

Not only is it legit, but they did it up pretty nice as well. The grimeca semi-hydraulic disc brake on the front is a nice little addition to an already good looking ride.

Plus, P125 engine ...that's nice since the stock GL engine is a shit sandwich.

Yep, looks good mate. PX motor, disc set-up and classic lines.

Go have a look if you can.

Cheers

It's miles away, but if I do look, what should I be looking for? I love the way it looks in the photos.

Well, basic stuff...
condition of the paint job is something i'd be looking at. Make sure it's not flaking or bubbling around the seams or where the bolts have tightened on. ( not flaking off anywhere, to indicate poor adhesion )

have him start it up ...electrics all work ... bike idles properly without having to sit and keep revving it ...

no excessive white smoke. Responsiveness on the throttle without much bogging.

It's only a P125, so it's not like you're going to run circles around anything - that's a pretty slow engine as is, but it's a good upgrade platform. You could kit it to 166 or 177 without issue and it would be a race machine.

I don't know what else to say. The bike looks like someone really knew what they were doing when they restored it, so i don't have much concern. All the parts on it are proper and not obvious asian / indian cheapos.

That's nice.

I love classic lines with modern guts that makes it SAFE and more RELIABLE.

Buy it...

Total bodge, you should do the right thing and buy itt to get it off the streets. Of course I don't espect you to have to take up room in your garage so I guess I'll do the honorable thing and offer to let you send it to me....you know just to be nice

Really, looks good and not sketchy at all.

So what about the price? Sound or not? Should I make a low offer? (I realise that this is a UK only question....)

I would say that's a fair price, not a bargain, but reasonable.

Well.... if $2500 = 2500 pounds, hell yes...it would be a sweet deal.

In my head, 2500 pounds = ~4100 bucks? It's ok. If you've got money and are looking to get a bike that has all the vintage lines, but a bit more modern reliability, then it's a good choice


We just had a GL150 thread last week where we all admitted to loving the scooter so long as there's a different engine in it.

That's what tricky about exchange rates... For him, 2500 pounds = 2500 pounds. It's a good deal for him, plus his money is simply worth more over here. Now, if one of us were trying to buy it, then we would get hosed.

Right. I now want it. Vintage with modern bits. Just my thing. Like the idea of a decent front brake and a PX engine, especially if the original lump is a POS.

get it i'm serious. it's lovely, plus i need you to learn how manual transmission scooters work so we can fettle together when i get mine - though mine will likely be some variety of awful-looking indestructible shitcan that you'll be ashamed to be seen with

you could be riding a trash can with wheels and i would ride with you

I hope you can get it. I'll be one jealous bastard if you do... Looks the snazz.

+1

Have you seen her in the flesh??

you two must be very good friends

Yummy!

Well.............

Did you buy it yet? Go get it mate.

The only thing i would change is that repop speedo, which is easy to do.

2,500 pounds is a still serious money but it might just cost you that to DIY.

So go on and get it mate.

Good luck

Cheers

No but I have seen a picture of her ass....

bitch. i hate you now

i'm also a big flirt

Is that speedo in MPH?

that's the spirit! plus i wanna go on a road trip to bristol, chav capital of the UK.

thats about 5 thousand aussie dollars
sounds like a reasonable deal to me
the other option might be an unrestored thrashed and rusty gl or sprint for 3 or so thousand

Looks the nuts!

Definitely change the plate for an old-style metal one, black with silver letters, I think it's legal at that age.

Strange that they upgraded the front fork like that. He must have been planning to kit out the engine and then stopped to get it running to sell. $4000 is way too much to me, but I'm not doubting the seller has that or more in it.

Agreed and agreed - looks pretty nice, Doug! I would imagine going in with a slightly reduced offer would be fair game.

It's not a goer really. Have had a long think about it, and although I want a shifty, this isn't really for me. I may go for something else. Had a visit to retrospective scooters today in Turnpike Lane, and they have some lovely restored beasties there.

Besides the guy has advertised and has gone on holiday.

What about a "new old stock" PX 125?

Still a few around, I'm tempted myself...

Get a T5...they are everywhere in your part of the world

There's one in malta nobody wants Just kidding, RetroS

Holy shit that's funny

Overpriced. The LML Star Via Toscana is better built. And cheaper. Might be an option...

Doug I'd ride you down there if you wanted to collect it.

Bill X