Modern Vespa

Yep. There's an accessory no bodge should be without.

Damn, that 4x8 tire looks like one of Vader's.

Miami craigslist.
looks like these other bodges.. not accusing...

they are just so nice looking... too bad.
i like the winged front badge.

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/mat/3870598184.html

Jeebus that's a headlight.

Odd question because I've been drinking and watching hockey. Does anyone else think the bajaj volcano speedo/headset is really aestheticly pleasing? Really, its a good looking headset.

Yes, but only cause I have one.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/3873570753.html


One of a kind! Fully restored, only 146 miles on new restoration. Real head turner! Immaculate!

Holy shit!... that is GROSS!

im gonna rent that for amerivespa.

Didn't I see that in an Austin powers movie?

Too bad?!

This is "punching random babies" horrific.

We have to remember that to someone who is new to these bikes, shiny bodges can be pretty appealing. It's like that person who is really hot, but once you get to know them and realize they are dumb as shit, always borrowing money, and have a nasty case of the clap, they are not so hot any more. And then you're friend comes to town and is all hook me up with them, and you are like NOOOOOOO!

Interesting analogy there Mighty!

Epic....yeah that's a thumbs up.

So bodges are like Lindsay Lohan?

We agree. Seeing friends trying to hook up with Lindsey Lohan types may send us into random baby punching fits.

Ain't nothing "really hot" about that bike.

To paraphrase: "Blind, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son."

The guy also posts as a Vespa Mechanic:

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/mcy/3868791043.html

Exactly. I was in a good mood, and feeling particularly diplomatic yesterday.

not exactly for sale, he just needs help

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/wan/3861242429.html

or maybe he just cant get help... so now he sell it

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/wan/3861242429.html

At my local scooter shop (Dick and Jeff) ... found them working on a this lovely classic vintage rare Italian vespa... Dick told me that the owner bought it for more than $4000 and now had to replace the motor with a Stella 150cc that he got for $1200... Dick told him that it was still not safe. Man I wish I had 5000 dollars... probably buy 2 rat old rusty vespas and some parts

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/mcy/3884167718.html

This one looks a bit suspicious, though I can't put my finger on it.

yeah two glove compartments is a little odd

I'll put a finger or two on if you want!

put a finger on the mudflap on the back of the front fender, one on the legshield trim, one on the glovebox, one on chrome buddy rack, one on the P center mat, one on the... oh that's plenty for now.. imma run out of fingers!

The only finger, errr thumb you need for this one is one! Bodge!

+1 good one!
......."if you want to be happy the rest of your life, never make a pretty women you wife...."

Reading this thread makes me think not to ever paint mine.

There's a super nice Allstate Bluebadge on CL here with a lot of patina, if I had the cash to buy it I'd ride it as is with pride!

Well, if you want to test the uninitiated's aversion to bodges, or lack there of, put one of those 2toned cromed out atrocities and an all OG rally 200 in a classic car show and see which one recives more spectator votes.

Same thing happens on the general side mighty t

yep. lol you love it!!!!!

The light weight curvy trim on the pink one is much nicer than the clunky round crash bars you see more often. That part is pretty sweet.

Hi there
A little bit of bodge from Australia
Fabio

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewitem?itemId=141016744638&index=0&nav=WATCHING&nid=84063844836

Where's that Miami dude?

Here is one I think. I am fairly new to this so this is my first attempt to spot.

http://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/3930746913.html

True that. A few years ago I entered my P200 in the vintage scooter class at a Mods Vs Rockers event. There were 2 bodges entered as well. They got all the attention, photo ops for the girls etc. After seeing all the attention the death traps were receiving, I had enough. I described to their owner exactly what he had after he told me they were for sale. He promptly withdrew from the class and Sweet P won. I certainly didn't make a friend there. When I went for my trophy and made my little speech, I did mention to any potential vintage scooterists in the crowd about what not to look for, further adding a bit of salt to the wound.

Lol
Why does he want to ruin a good Vespa when other people are doing excellent work ?

Fabio

I thought he was doing it for love

Winner winner, chicken dinner!

With ALL the fixins!!! . Good eye Otis!

Here come the Rallies.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-vintage-Vespa-VSD-Rally-Fully-Restored-BUY-IT-NOW-free-SHIPPING-/330957448206?pt=Scooters_Mopeds&hash=item4d0e99e40e&vxp=mtr#ht_2456wt_1167