cafer
2nd Class Ticket
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Post by cafer on Mar 6, 2017 18:33:07 GMT
Evening everyone,
Totally new here... never owned anything on 2 wheels before, was thinking about purchasing this VBB on EBay. Any feedback would be most appreciated, looking for original Italian only.
m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vespa-1965-show-standard-/292003639922?hash=item43fcc5f272%3Ag%3AJdcAAOSwh2xYBIdv&_trkparms=pageci%253Aa1a61fde-0299-11e7-88ef-74dbd180bb48%257Cparentrq%253Aa4da44d315a0a60ce5bdac2cfffcca65%257Ciid%253A8
Many thanks,
Cafer
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Post by jedihunter on Mar 6, 2017 20:15:38 GMT
If it were me I'd be wary of that one. It has a few of the characteristics Of the vietnam scoots we see here in the states. The crash guards on the cowls and mudguard are identical to what is on my P/gs that I know came from vietnam. I don't think the switch under the seat is original, and the hardware for the front brake, screams "bodge"!
For that much money, you should be able to get a much more accurately restored scoot. Get in touch with a local scooter club, ask a lot of questions, they will steer you right. I'm sure others will chime in with more advice, this is a really helpful bunch!
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Post by henri on Mar 6, 2017 20:55:53 GMT
hi n welcome , as jedi says . wrong illegal speedo, matching leather hand stitched seats .fake vigano link cover,an crash bars n panel embellishers an so many other things scream import .being sold by a car dealer at twice the going rate .use to be easier when they all came with yellow stand feet ,must of learnt thats a give-away clue now .if youve never had a scoot before a vbb (dbb in listing,DOH!)will be a steep learning curve .points an unregulated 6volt lectrics,weak brakes etc. better be good with spanners an a quick learner or have a friend who is ,an i dont count .were in uk are ya ,google scooter clubs local,go buy a few beers n chat ,make friends an ask there help.bound to be someone who will go look at a scoot with ya ,or know of a local "known" scoot for sale at proper money .i'm in brighton if ya close .
alright jedi ,your surviving the winter ok up there ,just going into good weather here,10 degrees today ,bet you still got snow Brrrr .promise i aint laughing _____________much . H
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cafer
2nd Class Ticket
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Post by cafer on Mar 6, 2017 22:54:04 GMT
Thanks guys, I will give it a miss. That could've been a expensive lesson...
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