| The
Vespa Wizard
Repairs and Restorations album |
These Vespa PX200 were used to tow trailers carrying advertising signs. The stress applied to the frames was enough
to cause them to tear and bend around the rear suspension attachment point

| Just delivered Damaged frame |


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Here is the final result after a
few weeks of work and the loving care provided by the Motorcycle Paint Clinic in
Melbourne
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Over the past 12 months I have been involved in repairing Vespa imported to Australia from Asian countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam. Some of these vehicles have had a very hard life and were often kept running using anything available. The end result is often a Vespa that is very worn out and with some hand manufactured engine parts. In some cases I found in these engines the skin of beer cans used as shimming for parts that cannot longer fit together as they should eg: the crank bearings into the crankcase.
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This piece of beer can was found around the crankshaft of a VBB Vespa to fill the space between the Flywheel and the Shaft |

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Here is another example
of what type of
damage I find on these Vespa from Asia |
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An example of the
versatility of the Vespa frame:
This '63 VBB Vespa was imported from Bali after it was cut in the middle and a 20cm section was added to the frame to make it longer. A tank was then fitted so that the rear could be cut down to lower the seat. The tail was also stretched and made pointy. When I took the job, the engine was a disaster and I ended up replacing it with one from a PX 200 Vespa. The electrical system was not conform to Australian regulations and it required major modifications. It now has a battery that drives the indicators and the horn. The foot gear control turned out to be too difficult to use and it had to be removed. The gear selection is now through a twist handle grip as in any other Vespa. It took quite an effort to comply with Australian regulations to render this vehicle roadworthy but it is finally registered and being regularly driven. |
| *Another successful project:
Check out "The
story of the Black VBB"
*Just arrived: Look at this little beauty: a '58 VNA |
| This beautiful
Vespa (all Italian genuine parts) was brought to my workshop completely
dismantled.
After some tender loving care is now turning heads as Daniel, its proud owner, rides it around Melbourne |
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Vietnam imported VBB only covered 150 Km before the engine gave up
altogether. It ended up receiving a motor transplant from
a LML 200 engine.
This Vespa is currently for sale (22/10/07) and the owner can be contacted at the following address: edwin.a.c.ng@gmail.com |