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Post by Hobbyhorse on Sept 4, 2018 19:17:45 GMT
As the title suggests, I was knocked off my 1997 PX150 on Friday and scooter is a write off. I am not best pleased as it really was a keeper having had engine work done and a new front forks assembly fitted .... as they say it happens.
The good news is that I managed to find a very tidy 2003 PX200 with 16,000 ks on it for $500 less than the insurance payout. There are some things to sort out on it, but in general it is a runner however the $500 I have up my sleeve will soon be eaten up with the work required. Today will be gear change adjustment, oil change to gearbox, replace battery and try to find problem with the electric starter and above all, to insure it.
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Post by citydaz on Sept 4, 2018 19:46:36 GMT
sorry to hear about your bump.
onwards and upwards to the next project!
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Post by ironsloth on Sept 4, 2018 21:20:35 GMT
There are so many dicks on the road, at least you're alive to tell the tale. Was you not able to buy it back at all?
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Post by Hobbyhorse on Sept 5, 2018 8:55:16 GMT
The frame was twisted and the front assembly was well bent. Just those two items were enough to write it off. It would have been deregistered and the costs etc in getting it certified again added to the costs for anyone contemplating a repair project.
I do not seem to be able to post a photo, of it.
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Post by ironsloth on Sept 5, 2018 16:51:07 GMT
Not to put it back on the road, I meant for spares.
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Post by Hobbyhorse on Sept 5, 2018 19:36:10 GMT
I did think of it but discarded the idea .... my shed has quite enough rubbish in it already without adding to it with a wrecked Vespa, LOL.
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Post by Hobbyhorse on Sept 6, 2018 19:07:08 GMT
I went through the scoot and it is mostly sorted however I did find the rear hub to be only finger tight and as result it now needs a new output shaft and hub. Scope creep comes in as pulling the motor down to do the job will mean new seals plus what ever else shows up. There is no such thing as a cheap scooter.
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Post by Hobbyhorse on Sept 18, 2018 9:14:24 GMT
I picked up the new output shaft and rear hub this morning, took the motor out and stripped it down. Happily the the bore and piston are good and I found nothing in there to be concerned about. New seals throughout to be fitted and I will take the gearbox bits to the local Vespa specialists tomorrow morning who will shim up the gears for me. With luck I will have more or less completed the assembly of the engine by tomorrow night and hopefully running on Thursday.
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