My Vespa

[LI150]

This is one of three scooters I own this being the only vespa.

When I first got this scooter it was a standard p200 with a scorpion exhaust on and from the beginning it has been just an on going experiment of what I can do with my limited spanner skills.

For a couple of years it has had the following spec

Malossi 210
28mm Carb
M tech
Fuel Pump
Sip Head
Old style 7 spring clutch 22 teeth (banded by Sean Brady)
Cut crank (by Sean again)
JL right hand exhaust'
22/68 gearing

In this form it has performed very well and has done a few thousand miles. Anyone who has rode with me has said leave it as it is but its mine and I don't want to.

I have decided now to reed valve it and put in a 60mm crank. I have never reed valved anything before so will prob ask a few questions as I go along.

[LI150]

Engine Removed



New 60mm crank to go in

[LI150]

Ok first question.
I am more than happy to do any porting work and as I have never done a reed valve before do I just open the inlet to match the reed block?

The reed block inlet



Reed block sat on casing

[Scoot65]

Looks a nice tidy scoot! I like it

[cgt75b]

Hello Li 150

Have a look on the Modernvespa.com. some great info on there .

Hope this helps

[LI150]

Cheers will have a look

[LI150]

Nearly finished porting casing for the reed block and my dremmell died.

Pics to follow

[LI150]

[cgt75b]

Nice 1 mate looking good !

Can anyone tell me what is the reason for the reed block being so big and ugly ? Always wondered but never wanted to ask

Looks good on your motor though mate

[LI150]

I agree it is big and ugly but the reeds fit in perfect.