It’s all just a front
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It’s all just a front
March 16, 2009 – 10:24 pm | One Comment

With the steering column now separate from the bike, it was time to pay attention to the front end.

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1. The Story

So, how did this all come about, how did I end up with a Vespa.

2. The Dismantle

Tales of taking it apart and dismantling the bike.

3. The Bodywork

Making the bike look all shiny again.

4. The Engine

Making the bike run and perform like new… hopefully.

5. The Rebuild

The best part of any project, new shiny bits

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Bead Blasting Bits – UPDATED!
March 13, 2009 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Bead Blasting Bits – UPDATED!

So, I took my brother-in-law’s expert advice and have taken the flywheel, cylinder head and barrel to a local bead blasting company who are gonna bring them up like new again all for about £70. …

The initial incision
March 11, 2009 – 10:46 pm | 3 Comments
The initial incision

he engine, now a little cleaner, was ready to be worked on. I started by removing the carb and air filter and placing to one side to be worked on later as I could …