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Post by phattanglo on Apr 16, 2018 10:20:43 GMT
I've discussed in the past changing my disc forks to drum but was put off by the prospect of upsetting the insurance company as was suggested. If I restore my 2012 px and sell it, am I likely to make enough to then buy a drum brake model? What age are we talking to also have no indicators? Basically I'm going from a daily commuter to a retirement toy. |
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Post by phattanglo on Apr 16, 2018 11:04:23 GMT
Answered my own question re indicators, pre 1st August 1986, indicators not required.
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Post by citydaz on Apr 16, 2018 18:00:59 GMT
Im in the process of upgrading my P200e forks to disc brake, and have bough an LML disc fork with the traditinal round hub for £300.
So in a couple of weeks I will have a set of P200e 1978, 16mm forks with a new Escort shock absorber, a front hub and brake shoes that were new last year and have done about 100 miles, and a new spare speedo worm.
Yours for £90 if you are interested.
Citydaz
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Post by ironsloth on Apr 16, 2018 20:05:19 GMT
Indicators are a grey area. I think I'm right in saying that only real early P range Vespas were non indicator, assuming you stuck with the P range. If indicators are not there, they can't be MOTd. But if a competent MOT tester is on the case, they will see and know that they are supposed to be on there. If it was a 78 P range, and you either managed to find good non indicator side panels, or a very good welder (not filler to cover the holes), you 'should' get away with it. Best bet is if you want drum brakes, get one with drum brakes, but if you want non indicator too, you will have to wait for the right scoot.
Citydaz, could I have the forks if phattanglo doesn't want them?
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Post by citydaz on Apr 16, 2018 20:46:37 GMT
Yes you are right, the very early "New Line" vespas didnt have indicators. You can see this on early sales promo material. There are not many about though, you may be waiting a long time till one comes up.
I taped over my indicators on my '78 P200e for the MOT when they were not working once.
The tester just said " indicators not needed since it is pre-'86" and gave me a pass certificate.
Yes ironsloth, you are welcome to have second dibs on the forks if phattanglo doesnt want them.
Citydaz
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Post by phattanglo on Apr 17, 2018 5:30:49 GMT
Go for it ironsloth, it will a good while before I'm ready to do anything with my scoot.
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