Hi, Possibly not the reply that you wanted, but worth reading, nevertheless: 'A FEW MORE THOUGHTS ON GRIMSTEADS It's no easy matter tracking down original...
theres a badge on the 160 two tone job in the same mag[diffrent edition] so must have existed , this is what mat phillips copied to make up the stickers about...
Think the GRANSPORT badge was a sticker? Have seen a photo, but looked as if it had no depth, so a sticker was assumed? Dave ... From: paul casey To:...
He is talking about the German market GS 160s or GS4 as they were called in Germany. They had signals on them. I have a dot headset as well as two dash sets. ...
I wanted my bike to be more safety so I did add turn signals using original 60's scooter accessories. I am using GS4 shift tube but, unfortunately, I couldn't...
I am in need of two sets of brake/clutch levers for GS. The levers are identical among the GSs-VBBs-VNBs. Piaggio parts number "2/51097" or "51097". I need the...
Hi, Just put a new rear suspension unit on a PX using the scooterboy method of undoing the unit proper from the hexagonal spacer inside the chassis 'rear...
Go on, make a bid, Paul. We will not hold it against you! Dave Titter! ... From: paul casey To: vespa-sports@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009...
Hi Dave, that is the difference on rear shock between early GS160 and later models. There is no spacer but a nut for early GS160. You would find the difference...
hi dave, mine is still using a px rear suspension but that forces me to use 2 spacers. recently i just acquired an original rear suspension (well, not sure if...
Thought the following might back up Aaron's comments.... The Eddy Grimstead Marque Congratulations to Scootering in securing an interview with Eddy Grimstead...
hmm, its easily removed with a chiesel on the lock tab , its actualy a bit shorter than the p2 schock and makes the p2 shock too long when used in conjunction...
but the gs in practicle scootering does have the black and white legshield badge, its clearly visable, so must have been used....... ... From: David Dry...
Hi Paul, Any chance of a pic?? Dave -- Original Message ----- From: paul casey To: vespa-sports@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 1:03 PM ...
As some of you may know I have a small company making badges - I have a photo somewhere of the Gransport badge - I will make 20 - anybody interested please...
I will also make a few of the Black and White Grimstead badges, one was sold on ebay a few weeks ago for around 75 quid - my price just 15 - will post piccys. ...
Sorry David but it looks distinctly like a Hurricane Badge on the Supreme Motors "original" advert, although you cannot see the written detail. I have posted 6...
I think I have sussed it David - the Hurricane badges can only ever be seen on scooters relating to the release of the marque, I would think they produced a...
Just posted another couple of photos showing the Special Dealer Badge & the 100mph Hurricane Speedo. Love the comment about the Speedo - ""EASIER TO READ WITH...
Those are a work of art. I wouldn't buy one, but to the artist they are worth the price. The guy that made those was in Scoot. His detail is amazing ...
I'd say the same thing. He sent me other arts : a primavera and 1949!! unbelievable *drolls i thought it would be like $300 something...hehehe. ... are worth...
Rene Michel - a very clever man. He owns a GS 160 and an SS 180, BTW. Can't be all bad? Dave ... From: siinoi To: vespa-sports@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
yes i agree, its mad that someone can do or will do something like that, hat off to him, why not make a mould and do them in plastic for everyone who wants one...