Modern Vespa

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/4992275620.html

It's in NYC too...

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/mcy/4991901922.html

Sensation?!

quote="macgerk77"]wtf kinda glovebox is that?!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/4985370386.html

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It's actually in Arizona. Guess he couldn't offload it locally, so now he's spaming various cities' craiglist.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/4993747681.html

And upped the price! WTF man? Total scam.

Thank god for that! At only $12,500, it's a steal.





"turns heads like a ferrari without the headache"
Yes, but which direction do they turn?

Good old 1965 150 Super VBB, you've got to love them.



http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3364544/1965%20Vespa%20150%20Super[/img]

At least it doesn't have two gloveboxes.

Electric start ???

The 10-kilometre fresh Viet motor would have fallen to bits in short order, so he probably bought a complete new LML to put in... I imagine it's the best thing about the scooter. Like this? I think these are fantastic...

I love the drip pan under the engine. Make up for the cereal box gasket

Aren't those the Bajaj delivery model? They had two legshield gloveboxes, front and back, and a cowl glovebox.

I agree! I like these creatures... they're just weird enough to be cool.

I like 'em too! but why not have 2 glove boxes? one in the inside of the leg shield where it's supposed to go too?

Maybe to put that weight as far forward as possible to counter-balance anything on that massive rear rack?

When I dug out the picture I surprised myself, I remembered them with an inner glove box too! I actually hadn't noticed. The rear racks are just ridiculously long... you wouldn't want to put much on there besides a box of air!

Ginch, they look perfect to keep th front wheel on th ground at speed... I think I've just seem my new Mille addition

^ Just what Speedy needs ^

Not such a silly idea... Paul McIntosh adds 40kg to the front of the dry lake scooter to help with stability.

& if i fill it with fuel I can call it a NZeta

No yellow shoes but plenty of chrome! Whadyarekon?


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-879406825.htm

I've got to know what they are delivering with the glove boxes on the front of the bike. Thailand, Cambodia or Myanmar?

hey all, bought my first vespa from a friend here in thailand ( a guy from the uk). he had this bike for a few years and sold it cause he was leaving. He was been riding vespas for years and said his bike was legit. I believed him and still do, but want to show some pics. I wont post the vin but it is VLB1M (apparently a 65 vespa sprint). It runs great and I have had no issues with is thus far.

a few more pics...

not a bodge per say. But local paint and upgrades. Doesnt look hacked into. Hey if its running good and the price was right keep on riding. Clean it up and enjoyl

fixed.


the only thing I see that looks overtly bodgey is the glovebox rubber... Although those with wiser eyes may chime in... Giving it the magnet test wouldn't be a bad idea...

Kundy... remember the going price for a bodge is $10 per km (that it has managed to travel)... so your is worth far more than a true bodge.

Ignition under the seat is a bad sign .

So it's not a bodge? Looks Italian? Runs through all 4 gears without issues and sounds like a vespa to me

Well, the km tracker doesn't work anymore, though the speedometer works. My concern is that the back says sprint v (sprint veloce) which I believe came out after 1969? But my Vin code indicates mine is a 1965 sprint. I paid $2,000 usd for this. Did I over or under pay? Not entirely what's it's worth? Big noob here! I also do have the legal title book from the government, so it's totally Street legal with tax/Insurance.

Why do people think that Bodges are not Italian???? They where pretty much all made in Italy (unless indian or other model), imported on a ship like any other imported vehicle and then used, abused and hacked back together in SE Asia.
Its probably had a badge change at some point.
I dont get the concept? Ask questions about it after you bought? you generally ask questions and research first. Did you over pay? Generally .....yes. Especially being that its an unknown what lies beneath the paint and what surprises are inside of the motor. Although ive seen someone here in US pay a little less for a pretty gnarly Italian market Sprint. But that was because general cluelessness and tunnel vision. So, yes - 2k in that market is huge rip.
Do a magnet inspection to body looking for bondo. Clean it up and if its running fine ride it. Its yours now!

Sorry, I did not see where the bike is from... By default & road conditions it would have been "bodged" at some time in its life, it's just the depth that varies
To check, look at the top of the exhaust mount, if its smashed or patched, then it's been "well used" on rough roads... It's a start, but I do agree, it's a bit damn late to check once you have brought... If you lived in America I would guess you drive a Jeep... Great 6-speed gearbox, but what the hell were they thinking with the handling... Did these people never test drive any other vehicle?

Nice group of folk you guys got here ...

Yeah, we are a courteous bunch (o pricks)... But hey, we do sometimes have genius moments

Possibly, likely, almost

Hello, can anyone help with this?:

Any thoughts would be really appreciated. Thanks

It's missing half of a brake lever. You need to find it and glue it back on.

Wrong floor mat. I'm sure there is more.

Here's mine for the week

Sprint with uncomfortable number of Asian style accessories sold at NZ $ 5160! Just think what it would have sold for with yellow boots !!

For comparison, in New Zealand tired PXs sell for 2000 - 3000, good PXs 3500 - 4500. Couple of recent re-engined SS180s sold for 4000 - 4500.

Gosh - these just don't seem to be right to me, and obviously not "original" as the seller indicates.

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/5027824070.html

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/4992162761.html


Am I off base?