Finally Got My Dream Scoot 1974 Vespa Super 150
Jun 21, 2024 17:02:28 GMT -5
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Post by pinkscoot on Jun 21, 2024 17:02:28 GMT -5
I swore my garage was full I am even trying to empty my storage unit but... I was looking on Craigslist when up pops a 1974 Super 150 at a really good price. Result about 5 years ago and sold to the person that was selling it. The pictures looked to good to be true so it had to be a piece of crap. The best part was it was red. So off I go to look at it and it was truly what he said. He also had a Triumph 150cc motorcycle and a Triumph TR4 car and a garage to die for. He was selling because he had moved out a bit and wasn't comfortable riding it on country roads. He also had health issues that prevented him from riding it. He showed me a notebook with documentation and pictures of the build. Of course did it run? a little choke and 3 kicks and it came to live. I wanted to test ride it but having no experience shifting a Vespa I knew I should wait until I bought it. I was told that it rode fine and I was believing him. Paid the Money notarized the title and it was mine. Put it on the trailer and home it came.
What did I buy a Super 150 American market not an Asian Import. They were made from 1965-1976. They came with a battery and turn signals that were next to useless. it is a 150cc 2 port cylinder that was upgraded to 150 3 port cylinder the restorer milled the case. It has 8 inch tubed tires. 4 speed transmission. This was bought by a gentleman active on Modern Vespa and we have exchanged messages. It started life on a farm and only saw 3500 miles. It was purchased by someone that took it apart and spray painted it red and lost interest. I have pictures of what he picked up. He then Did a fine and appropriate job of putting it back together. He had the speedometer rebuilt. He did replace the single seat with a racing seat. Did a battery delete that made the head and brake lights work.
I took it for a ride and it is quick. The clutch slipped on a gear change and up came the front and I almost **** myself. I rode around the neighborhood and found shifting to be tough. Off to Mr. Google and learned how to adjust the clutch and the shifter. I also changed the gear box oil and found it to be a little dirty. I was going to take it for a ride but would rather not be playing in traffic with all of the commuters, scary enough on 4 wheels.
So here are pictures to enjoy:
