I took my 2007 LX150 along with a Malossi 190 kit into Moto Amore this morning.
I guess I just had to tell someone!
Thanks,
Chuck
OP
|
UTC
quote
I took my 2007 LX150 along with a Malossi 190 kit into Moto Amore this morning.
I guess I just had to tell someone! Thanks, Chuck |
Ossessionato
![]() 2010 Vespa GTS 300, 2007 Vespa GTS 250, 2007 Vespa GTV, 2010 Stella 4T #3, and a bunch of broke down vintage scoots
Joined: UTC
Posts: 2870 Location: Santa Cruz, CA |
UTC
quote
Nice! You should bring it out to Trials Pub on a Tuesday night once it's done, to show it off to all us scooter trash types hanging out there.
|
Moderator
![]() 2010 Dragon Red GTS 300 Super, 2018 Grigio Titanio Piaggio Liberty S 150
Joined: UTC
Posts: 16296 Location: Toronto, Canada, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
UTC
quote
FUN! I bet you're going love the extra oomph that kit will give your LX. It will feel like a new scooter. Good luck on the open heart surgery your scooter is undergoing. 8)
|
OP
|
|
UTC
quote
Love to hear your thoughts once you get it back. I've been thinking of investing in the same kit. Can't wait to hear the update!
|
|
UTC
quote
I know you'll like the new performance of your scoot. I did the same to my ET4 earlier this year. Had a few problems due to the age of the scoot, but now that everything has been brought to like new condition... it's just about the fastest scoot around.... 83.3 mph gps.
|
|
UTC
quote
That's awesome! I'm definitely going to have to chat you up about it sometime. I think we must live fairly close to one another, as I always see you on your scoot around town, but mostly on Park Ave. I'm always in my car, though, so I can't ever wave! I know it's you, though, by the chrome bits you've added. Plus, I'm just to the point now where I recognize *you*, scary as that may be! I live off Hedding...
|
![]() UTC
Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 Vespa LX 190, 2011 LXV150ie
Joined: UTC
Posts: 8758 Location: Annapolis, MD, USA |
|
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() 2007 Vespa LX 190, 2011 LXV150ie
Joined: UTC
Posts: 8758 Location: Annapolis, MD, USA |
UTC
quote
Re: LX 190 Under Construction
Prugna wrote: I took my 2007 LX150 along with a Malossi 190 kit into Moto Amore this morning. I guess I just had to tell someone! Thanks, Chuck |
OP
|
UTC
quote
Aaron, that's funny! Wave anyway. I'll figure it out (eventuallly). I live on Sierra, off Park.
And Silver Streak, you're partially to blame for this mod. Your posts about it over time were enough to convince me it's a reliable mod. Chuck |
|
UTC
quote
You'll love it!
I did this mod on my Derbi Boulevard a couple years ago. Put about 4000 trouble free kms on it before I sold it. Didn't increase my top speed but it sure was a hell of a ride getting up there! Cheers, Dan |
![]() UTC
Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 Vespa LX 190, 2011 LXV150ie
Joined: UTC
Posts: 8758 Location: Annapolis, MD, USA |
|
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() 2007 Vespa LX 190, 2011 LXV150ie
Joined: UTC
Posts: 8758 Location: Annapolis, MD, USA |
UTC
quote
Prugna wrote: Aaron, that's funny! Wave anyway. I'll figure it out (eventuallly). I live on Sierra, off Park. And Silver Streak, you're partially to blame for this mod. Your posts about it over time were enough to convince me it's a reliable mod. Chuck ![]() 7000 miles on mine with zero problems so far (knock on Formica!). |
|
UTC
quote
Silver Streak wrote: Prugna wrote: Aaron, that's funny! Wave anyway. I'll figure it out (eventuallly). I live on Sierra, off Park. And Silver Streak, you're partially to blame for this mod. Your posts about it over time were enough to convince me it's a reliable mod. Chuck ![]() 7000 miles on mine with zero problems so far (knock on Formica!). |
|
UTC
quote
Silver Streak wrote: 7000 miles on mine with zero problems so far (knock on Formica!). |
|
UTC
quote
Prugna wrote: Aaron, that's funny! Wave anyway. I'll figure it out (eventuallly). I live on Sierra, off Park. Chuck |
![]() UTC
Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 Vespa LX 190, 2011 LXV150ie
Joined: UTC
Posts: 8758 Location: Annapolis, MD, USA |
|
Veni, Vidi, Posti
![]() 2007 Vespa LX 190, 2011 LXV150ie
Joined: UTC
Posts: 8758 Location: Annapolis, MD, USA |
UTC
quote
burgman400 wrote: Silver Streak wrote: Prugna wrote: Aaron, that's funny! Wave anyway. I'll figure it out (eventuallly). I live on Sierra, off Park. And Silver Streak, you're partially to blame for this mod. Your posts about it over time were enough to convince me it's a reliable mod. Chuck ![]() 7000 miles on mine with zero problems so far (knock on Formica!). I weigh 225, have the Polini upgear kit installed, and a Polini variator set up more for low-end grunt with relatively light weights (11.5g Dr. Pulleys). The scooter has a small flyscreen, but is pretty aerodynamically inefficient due to front and rear crash bars, front and rear racks, and a soft top case. That said, I reliably hit 75 mph indicated (a bit more on a good day) with any influence of non-level ground or wind averaged out. If I simply watch the speedometer on a long, flat-out, cross-country run I'll often see speeds in the 80s on what I am sure are slightly downhill or wind-assisted segments, but that doesn't count in my book. My goal was to set the scooter up to be more versatile for long-range touring, while still having good grunt around town. The intent of the upgear kit was to keep the rpms at a more relaxed range on the highway for reliability, not for top speed. I'm certain I could get another 5 mph out of it by simply going to heavier variator weights, but I'm not interested in going that fast on an LX chassis, thank you, and it would make the scooter less fun to ride around town. When I see the speedo pass 80, it scares the crap outta me, and I back off. God never intended man to travel that fast on wheels that small! |
OP
|
UTC
quote
Aaron, I'll keep my eyes open. Minis are way cool. We need a bit more room, so I may just buy a Jetta TDI wagon next week to replace my old Golf. BTW, we've got a 2001 BRG Miata!
Silver, I'm not much interested in top speed. It's acceleration, baby! That's what I'm looking for. Chuck |
Modern Vespa is the premier site for modern Vespa and Piaggio scooters. Vespa GTS300, GTS250, GTV, GT200, LX150, LXS, ET4, ET2, MP3, Fuoco, Elettrica and more.