Jag lights were named as such as they looked like the rear lights of the Mk 2 Jaguar Saloons. (Inspector Morse style). They were actually manufactured to fit...
you done it again! many thanks for the lesson. since you mentioned it was supposed to mount horizontally...do you have a pic or two which showing it? it's must...
... AH! That's me! I have all the tools ( drifts, punches, pullers ) except the tool that removes the large, reverse threaded, castleated rings from the rear...
Hi Eric, I've removed the bearing retainer ring during the last weekend to replace the oil seal inside it. I made my own tool from a large donor socket. I used...
I managed to pick up a GS160 seat base last week for my ongoing m2 project and was wondering what colour they original came in? The one I picked up has been...
Hi, Some of the info on the subject of Jag Lights came from Ashley Lenton who edits the UK Veteran Vespa Club Journal. He printed a picture of an old Vespa...
Black, but not too shiny. The clip (the bit that moves) was some sort of electro plated finish, but don't lose sleep over it! Dave ... From: Benjamin Phillips...
Hi group, I've made a photo album named ``tools". Please add your photos of SST here. http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/vespa-sports/photos/browse/e9e4 I...
The minimum order they are requesting me to ship their parts to Japan seems far beyond my need. (how much do they want actually?? or do I misunderstand...
very nice stuff. My club had the ability to buy out a Stella dealership that went out of business, and they sold off the entire stella factory toolkit ( which...
So, one of the GS160's that took best GS at the amerivespa rally this year is up on ebay. ( don't know if that's someone here's or not ) Anyways, i'm...
well this whats cool about scooter you can put stuff on any way ya like i guess lol =) ************** It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find...
In answer to question 3. I've got a NOS fork and it is entirely silver. However as I am unaware of the small differences between GS and SS forks so it could be...
... forks It's pretty obvious to tell the difference by looking at the column lock area. It's a straight rectangular slot on the SS180 fork and somewhat of a...
Hi Palmog, I have a SIP order pending for a few parts for my Rally and friends (Japanese market) ET3. Email me off list with the SIP item numbers and I'll add...
From what I understand now... 1. -Black crackle paint for the air intake manifold and cylinder shroud -No paint on the air filter box lid, the air filter box...
I was able to get stainless steel cable ties off Ebay, from a seller in the U.K. - they look almost the same as the stock things, and aren't too expensive. ......
Black on the air intake? Bare aluminum rather I think. Paul B. ... From: pal_mog To: vespa-sports@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 12:06 AM...
Hello Paul B., Yes for Mk. 1, I was confused. This would be better. 1. Mk. 1: -Black wrinkle paint for the air intake manifold, air filter box (bean can) and...
Hi, Bill Drake sells the air bellows clips. They're a nuisance, however, and the first thing to be thrown out on a new Vespa (and Lambrettas!). Well, the...
... clips? Actually, that would be terrific. I need a total of 4 ( 2 for my GS, 2 for my SS ), and a clubmate wants 2 for his GSmk1 resto he's doing ...
Pffft. Says complete restoration and there's no running-in decal. ;-) So does anyone who restores their bike with the running-in decal remove it when they pass...
I spotted some flaws, not that it isn't beautiful, but who else sees them? ... From: "ejones71" <ejones71@...> ... Pffft. Says complete restoration and...
I've dug some photos of my un-touched shroud and air intake pipe. http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/vespa-sports/photos/browse/1e9b Cheers, -Palmog It...
WHO FECKIN CARES! I overheard that same comment made by a shop owner this weekend?during a?rally....and right then & there that shop lost any future business...
As if some cat doing a restoration on a bike says, "I'm going to restore it like it is only one day off the factory floor!" And then the next guy doing a...
Save it for Yelp? Kiss my Fat Ass! It's not like I mentioned the shops name?or I?am trying to ruin the shops business or anything. ? It's just when a person...