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by Blackhawk
Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:40 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: MotoVespa 150S
Replies: 13
Views: 7441

Re: MotoVespa 150S

I tied nuts on the end of boot laces and dropped them down from the top of the frame and they came out in the body. The problem is there is a piece of metal welded across the frame tunnel with a small gap for the loom to run through. As the cables are bigger than the loom they snag and can't be pull...
by Blackhawk
Sun Nov 16, 2014 1:05 am
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: MotoVespa 150S
Replies: 13
Views: 7441

Re: MotoVespa 150S

coaster wrote:Have to agree, that is very pretty 8-)
It's pissed me off big style today. What a tw@t to install the wiring loom :(
by Blackhawk
Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: MotoVespa 150S
Replies: 13
Views: 7441

Re: MotoVespa 150S

Looks better painted http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/stu1066/MotoVespa%20150S%20Restore/IMAG4283_zps0e2f0509.jpg http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/stu1066/MotoVespa%20150S%20Restore/IMAG4284_zps8fce9de9.jpg http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/stu1066/MotoVespa%20150S%20Restore/I...
by Blackhawk
Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: MotoVespa 150S
Replies: 13
Views: 7441

Re: MotoVespa 150S

Juan wrote:It could just be the angle of the first picture but the frame looks twisted there, have you checked it?
It does look out of kilter in the photo but I've just checked and it is straight. PHEW :D
by Blackhawk
Fri Nov 14, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: MotoVespa 150S
Replies: 13
Views: 7441

MotoVespa 150S

My first restoration. Got this with a seized engine. Engine is now free :) http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/stu1066/MotoVespa%20150S%20Restore/IMAG0004_zps08150af1.jpg http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/stu1066/MotoVespa%20150S%20Restore/IMAG0005_zpsaf91d9ac.jpg http://i875.photobucket...
by Blackhawk
Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:31 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: 150s Manual
Replies: 3
Views: 1377

Re: 150s Manual

Just realised the bottom one may be of use. Will it do it?
by Blackhawk
Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: 150s Manual
Replies: 3
Views: 1377

150s Manual

As I bought the scooter in bits I need some help putting it back together like the front hub and spindle. I've had a look on the Haynes website and they don't have a vintage vespa manual in print at the moment: See here Can anyone recommend a manual or a download for a service manual for a Moto Vesp...
by Blackhawk
Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Centre badge
Replies: 6
Views: 1778

Re: Centre badge

I managed to get it in. I had to put a curve in the tabs as they were snagging the frame inside. Anyhoo, job done.
by Blackhawk
Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:47 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Centre badge
Replies: 6
Views: 1778

Re: Centre badge

The horn casing has 4 slits and the badge has 4 tabs that go into the slits. I'm having trouble with the technique of marrying the two up without damaging the badge.
by Blackhawk
Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Centre badge
Replies: 6
Views: 1778

Centre badge

Another quick question. What's the technique for fitting the centre badge on the horn cover on a 150s. There must be a technique but I don't have it :D