1958 Douglas 92L2 Archives

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 6

A lot has changed with this scooter over the years and I think it’s really at a stage where it will stay but you never know, as new or hard to find parts, become available. I had originally toyed with the idea of turning this into a GS150 replica and […]

June 9, 2020June 14, 2020

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 5

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 5 Recently I discovered how the Douglas scooters were numbered. I had been told the scooter was a 42L2 but after some internet searching and comparing serial numbers with known scooters, I was able to figure out a rough guide as to the dating […]

August 15, 2016April 6, 2023

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 4

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 4 All through this project the aim was to just get this back on the road and to retain the character of the scooter as it was when I first purchased it. As time has gone by the floor area has been a bit of […]

August 9, 2016April 5, 2023

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 3

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 3 The original 8″ wheels on this have now been upgraded to 10″ with the standard PX wheel on the back and a ScootRS, atomic branded, GS150 replica conversion rim on the front. The front wheel has plenty of clearance from the guard and […]

July 15, 2016April 5, 2023

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 2

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 2 The PX motor installation has provided some challenges although I never expected this would be easy. Basically it seems there are 3 brackets available for changing the original Douglas 125 engine for a PX – two specifically for the PX200 and another for a PX150 or […]

June 4, 2016April 5, 2023

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 1

1958 Douglas 92L2 update 1 Scooters made in the 1950’s had different frame styles and engines than the more recent scooters. Engine side cowl has a bump that cuts into the frame. There is a small door below the choke and fuel levers which hinges toward the headset. For models […]

May 9, 2012September 20, 2023