Online Color Picker

Monday, 12. 8. 2008  –  Category: Paint & Body work, Vespa Restoration Guide

Use this online Color Picker to see how your Classic Vespa will look with a new paint color. Cool.

Replacing Smallframe Oil Seals.

Sunday, 12. 7. 2008  –  Category: Engine Maintenance, Engine Rebuild, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

There are three oil seals in a smallframe Vespa engine. One that seals the crank from the clutch chamber, one that seals the mainshaft at the flywheel and one that seals the rear axle at the hub. Whenever you rebuild the engine you should always renew the seals. It’s false economy not to, and when [...]

How To Install A Rear Crash Bar

Sunday, 12. 7. 2008  –  Category: How To Guides, Paint & Body work, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

Learn how to install a rear crash bar on yor 80’s Vespa

Vespa Battery Replacement Table

Saturday, 12. 6. 2008  –  Category: Electrical & Wiring, Engine Maintenance, How To Guides, Vespa Maintenance Guide

Vespa Battery Replacement Table.

Vespa Colour Codes Cracked

Thursday, 11. 13. 2008  –  Category: Paint & Body Maintenance, Paint & Body work, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

Read the attached on how Colin Judd wizard of the paint shop cracked the mysterious Max Meyer paint codes.

Max Meyer to PPG Paint Code Conversion Table

Tuesday, 11. 11. 2008  –  Category: Paint & Body work, Vespa Restoration Guide

The original Vespa paint codes are for the Max Meyer Paint Company. If you are using the PPG paint then you may need to download the Max Meyer to PPG conversion chart.
The Max Meyer Codes are made up of a 5 digit or 8 digit number. The meaning of the codes are as follows;
The 5-digit [...]

How To Do A A/C Conversion On Your Vespa GS 150

Tuesday, 11. 11. 2008  –  Category: Electrical & Wiring, How To Guides, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

Article From http://piston-ported.netfirms.com/hanyiwd.html Copyright:Mike Hanyi
 

I’ve always wanted a GS150 and finally one popped up. It was in sad shape but restoration is my specialty. If you’ve ever restored an older scooter (50’s) you will see your phone bills skyrocket and your hair turn grey looking for those missing or damaged bits. If the shops I purchased [...]

How To replace The Gear Selector - Classic Vespa Largeframe

Tuesday, 11. 11. 2008  –  Category: Engine Maintenance, Engine Rebuild, How To Guides, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

If you are undertaking a complete engine rebuild or if at some time you may find the need to undertake a replacement of the gear selector if you do then this is how it is done.

How To Repair A Classic Vespa Largeframe Clutch

Tuesday, 11. 11. 2008  –  Category: Engine Maintenance, Engine Rebuild, How To Guides, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

Learn how to repair a Classic Vespa Clutch. If you are planning a Classic Vespa restoration or you want to tackle your own repairs then at some time or another you will need to give the clutch attention. In this tutorial we will help you with getting the job done.

How to Remove the Clutch - Classic Vespa Largeframe

Monday, 11. 10. 2008  –  Category: Engine Maintenance, Engine Rebuild, How To Guides, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

All you need to know to remove a Clutch from a Classic Vespa Largeframe Scooter.

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