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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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Vespa Engine Rebuild – ITS ALIVE!
April 29, 2009 – 2:30 pm | 8 Comments
Vespa Engine Rebuild – ITS ALIVE!

Well, over the last week or so I have been crafting an engine test stand out of some 40mm box section my friend Jamie donated.  The stand is complete and have today sprayed it up …

It’s All Coming Together
April 15, 2009 – 7:21 pm | No Comment
It’s All Coming Together

So after deliberating the splitting of the engine case, I finally took the plunge based on some expert advice from BrynO and went for it.  Surprisingly enough the splitting of the engine was a doddle, …