Go Hard or Go Home
Vespa SS180 update 2 I’m still running in the SS180 so every chance I get, which isn’t as much as I’d like, I take it out for a spin. It’s got nearly 300kms on it now so only a couple of hundy to go. Whilst riding a couple of […]
Read moreVespa SS180 update 1 I finally got most of the SS180 sorted out. There’s been a few changes made to it since purchasing it last year and I was going to run it in the Mille Miglia but had to change to the PX200 at the last minute. Most of […]
Read moreBajaj scooter update 9 So I got the shock mount sorted out, got it started and went for a ride. It ran very badly, not backfiring but reluctant to rev and just low on power. Also the new clutch needs adjusted and so do the gear cables. Back to the […]
Read moreBajaj scooter update 8 The journey continues…. So I got all the extra bits I needed installed and put humpty back together again, then added oil to the gearbox and fresh fuel in the tank. Took it off the lift and onto the stand, gave it some choke and tried […]
Read moreVespa SS180 Scooter The Super Sport, or S.S., was the successor to the G.S. 160 and was built from 1964 to 1968. With the exception of the increase in cc’s, the motor and suspension design are very similar on the two scooters. On the other hand, the styling of the […]
Read moreBajaj scooter update 7 Hmm. The Bajaj has been left in the naughty corner for a bit after going “bang” the last time I tried to start it. I assumed the piston would have a hole in it but after opening the motor up, found it was fine. One thing […]
Read moreBajaj scooter update 6 OK. Still haven’t fixed the lights as Barry now has a fuel issue… The motor now runs but the carburetor leaks and if you leave the fuel tap on it empties on the floor – BAD BAD Bajaj !! Harumph! So, now I have got a […]
Read moreBajaj scooter update 5 So the new (reconditioned stator) does indeed run the bike as expected however this doesn’t help one iota with the lights. I got the 12v Scoots RS kit because it came with a new wiring loom and an additional loom that included the ignition and key […]
Read moreBajaj scooter update 4 Finally it lives !!! After giving up on the Scoot RS electronic kit, I got another flywheel and reconditioned stator from Bajaj Brookes aka Mr Skoot. I also found the HT lead had a broken tag at the spark plug connector end that went into the […]
Read moreBajaj scooter update 3 The Bajaj has totally new wiring ordered as a complete CDI kit with an additional keyswitch and wiring loom from Scoots RS. Ive put the ignition switch just above the choke, however getting the loom up through to the horn, headlight and handlebar switch wasn’t so […]
Read moreBajaj scooter update 2 I finally got Janes Bajaj scooter back together and am now just testing the new electrical system after completing most of the jobs for this scooter. Just as well there’s no invoice for my time… Joblist Complete rewiring for CDI, and key ignition. New flywheel, engine […]
Read more1958 Douglas 92L2 Parity with Piaggio production at last with newer style chassis and front damper. The headlight was moved to the handlebars I’m not sure of the year of this scooter yet and will have to confirm the serial numbers with the veteran vespa club in the UK. It’s […]
Read moreNZeta Scooters The NZeta 501 was based on the Jawa Cezeta model 501/05. It was fitted with a dynastarter plus kick start and 2 batteries giving 12 volts. The dynastarter worked as a generator and a starter motor. Ignition was electrical, the stator then switched by a voltage regulator to […]
Read moreThe Lamchair I saw some a set of leg shields on trade me for a series 1 or 2 Lambretta from a guy in Christchurch. I had seen some other scooter parts converted into computer chairs and the like and thought why not do something with them ? I had […]
Read moreBajaj scooter update 1 I have now pulled the motor out of the Bajaj to get the kick start shaft replaced. Finding some information on the scooter has been interesting to say the least, apparently the Indian manufacturer Bajaj made some scooters out of parts from various Italian model machines. This explains […]
Read moreOn my travels for business and what not I was recently working at a local firm, Leitch Motorsport and Restoration. Its a small home based outfit run by Barry Leitch and they specialize in restoring all types of vehicles. They are the epitome of your small business here in NZ […]
Read moreBajaj scooter update Just had order confirmed from Scoots RS for new seat and bits and pieces for Janes Bajaj and the 42L2. I know we all try to get S/H bits and bobs where we can and fix things up but sometimes its just cheaper to buy what you […]
Read moreBajaj 150 Scooter Finding parts for the 42L2 has been problematic at best so that project is on hold at the moment. We recently got a bajaj 150 scooter off Trade me. It’s complete and runs well but has a couple of things that need fixed. It’s got potential and would […]
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