Modern Vespa

The bits that look like chrome are chrome. The process to get a great looking chrome finish is very simple and I just posted how to do it in this section. I wish I knew how to BEFORE.
You can easily pull stuff off and put back on your scooter, just make a start. When removing stuff simply get a pen and pad and as you remove items (including nuts, bolts and screws) write it down in detail and MARK EVERYTHING. Then simply reverse the process when done. The rule of thumb with Vespa is that A LOT more needs to be removed than just the bit you want. I bought a manual as well which was fantastic. I got mine from User Friendly CD's on eBay USA. I put it up on my cloud and when in the garage I use my iPad to view what I need at the time, very handy. I did the same with the parts manual and the spares guys love me when ordering stuff.

Always true!!

The only reason I don't often do mods that require removing much stuff is that my GTV is a daily rider, literally my only motorized vehicle. So unless it's snowing or icy out, forcing me to take the bus, the scoot has to be 100% ridable at almost all times.

Oh I see. I guess that's why you bought a reliable Vespa then. Anything but but public transport.

I like what you did to the scoot, and lots of great info in this thread!! Thanks for sharing your pictures.

Thanks for the tip. I tried everywhere I could in Sydney, the Harley guys had some nice comments. Had a bike mechanic mate try and to no avail so fingers crossed with your tip, thanks.

Let me know what I can do to help you out. I'm in Sydney a fair bit and would be more than happy to take your stuff to them here in Melbourne. Gary

Reminds me of the bike Pee Wee Herman rode in his movie, "Pee Wee's Big Adventure"...right or wrong???

Haha. I so want that fan for my front fender. Oh and maybe a set of handle bar streamers too. I know SIP are always looking for new products. Hmmm. Gary

Sydneywasp,

there is a plastic plater in Castle Hill...BUT..He wanted $750 to do the 2 lower rear panels..

That's crazy. Try this link. I get most of my stuff from OS. http://www.sip-scootershop.com/EN/Products/FA2880/Sidepanel+FACO+VESPA+GTSieGTVie.aspx

VERY VERY impressed im not one for chrome myself but this is a beauty !! 8)

Congrats Monit from France, you've done an inspiring paint job, old fashioned style with a modern touch of class, your scoot have it all.

I just love it

Agreed, plus the chrome under the seat is a nice touch

2000 originality points, that is really nice. props on the paint and chrome.

A more comfortable seat is the GT200 seat.IMO.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM VESPA I HAVE EVER SEE.

PIAGGIO MUST SEE THIS CUSTOM JOB


Demetris
Cyprus

Thank you so much Demetris. Kind words indeed.

Gary

Being a former Harley rider I do agree! I love my scooter peeps way more than the Harley people! We are truly unique and we aren't afraid to ride such beautiful machines. Your ride is truly BEAUTIFUL! Nice Job! Wow, makes me want to customize my ride....... one day. Too busy riding it right now 8)

I owned a Harley for over 10 years and before I left the dealership I changed the exhaust on the footpath. I guess customizing is in my blood.

Motorsport Scooters are about to attempt a land speed record on a GTS 250. They have sent me all the mechanical specs and I'll add them to mine before Christmas. The whitewalls are rated to 85mph but my scare factor is rated to about 80mph so we should be safe. I just want to be the first across the lights............no matter what's beside me.

Gary

If your referring to the Motor Scooter Land Speed Trials out in the desert in California Nov. 21 I'll be there! I've been making plans for this since I first heard about it! Can't wait to see what some of the scoots are going to do...........

Seriously though your scoot rocks!

Yes it is. I wish I could be there myself. I'll be watching the results very closely from afar.

Gary

So ya what they all said. Honestly I have seen 1000's of Vespas over here in the past years and customized quite a few however..........

Your scooter takes the cake, it is absolutely stunning.

Well done, simply amazing.

Best,
SDG

Thank you very much. They're nice words. The encouragement on this site alone, including yours, has inspired me to now look at another project. I want to put 300 mechanicals (complete) under an older model. I've done some radical customizing in the past to cars both here and America so I don't see it as anything more than the next project. Hmmm, watch this space.


Gary

Gary,

Well what I would want to do if I had the power is get you to work at the high level for Piaggio Italy as your taste and zest for something different is exactly what any company should be looking for.

I am hoping we can replicate a production model of your scooter as you flat out nailed it. I have a slick 09 GTS in red myself however now realize I didn't even come close !!

Awesome bud.

SDG

This bike is so bitchin I am going to post a link to the general discussion forum as honestly all MV'rs should see this gem imho.

SDG

Excellent job on this custom, I love everything about your ride. . I would recover the seat in black with white or sliver piping. I think the white or sliver piping on a black seat will continue the Vespa lines and make it pop even more.

Thank you for sharing.

Absolutely beautiful! That is the best looking modern Vespa I've seen to date.. I love the retro theme! good on ya!

Gawd Dam if that ain't as fine a piece of scooter art as I ever did see. Sheet!!
ButHowFreakinEver: A black saddle would be mucher deluxo.

very beautiful gts congratulations sir winner for me

Thanks for refreshing old thread certainly made me think of what I can chrome on my scooter.

Just the right chrome, Leave that tan seat alone. The white walls they eyelash give the bike a real nice vintage look. well done, should be in Scoot or Scootering.

The paint 8) the chrome 8) Well done sir!!

I love this scoot.... exquisite!!!!

that is a great looking ride - you have done well with that!

Where did you get the wonderful tan seat from?

the best gts i ve seen

Thanks everyone for your kind words.

I have another older one that I just restored and didn't know where to post the pictures so I suppose here will do.

Wow! You really have a talent and I am envious!

Both are just beautiful scooters.

Do you think you could ship your next completed project to Ohio?

Get a seat cover! They fit tight, and look like a factory seat.

https://scooterseatcovers.net/

How much for the paint job? I'm looking to do this to my silver GTV.