Dirty Scooters - Lambretta Li 150 series 2 restore and 64 GL malossi 221

this blog is a record of my scooter projects. The Dirty Rocket is finished for now, and I am about to begin restoring a '58 Lambretta Li150 series 2. The Dirty rocket started out as an attempt to build my ideal scooter from a rusted bare heap for as little money as possible. (The frame is a '57 VNA) now a 64 GL frame. TO FOLLOW THIS CHRONOLOGICALLY, START FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE... AND Please leave comments/ tips/ warnings!!!

Sunday, January 22, 2006

what I need..

  1. engine. p200. prefer elec start. (I'll deal with the engine bits in another blog - perhaps www.dirtyrocketengine.blogspot.com )
  2. headset (prefer complete with handlebars) vna/vnb split headset version preferred as it is the one that was originally on the bike. using a split headset was used on this model only before going back to the one piece, eventually returning to the idea in the late 70's with the P series. I am guessing the advent of indicators and elec start meant more wiring, and therefore the return of the split headset made wiring easier. As I am planning on using p-series wiring, I think sticking closely to the unusual (and original) headset will suit the 'p' conversion quite well. (all guesswork of course).
  3. forks. ..... from my research on the various chat rooms, etc I think the PK 125 fork will be the best bet. Others say rally ones are better, but as far as I can tell they handle like dogs and don't allow performance shocks like sebacs, or bitubo. Also I will add a disc brake conversion to this when there are funds available. ( I believe around 400 aud ).
  4. New floor from scootrs in vietnam. Already ordered.. just hope I got the right one.
  5. cables........ must find out if i need p200 ones, or original ones
  6. wheels and tyres (maybe even the new tubeless ones from australian scooterparts)
  7. long seat .. I have a single seat from scootrs, but I am not comfortable on those because of my size (5'11" 105 kg)
  8. floor rails
  9. head bearings... I think i need both sets (pk and vna) but it is something I'll have to check
  10. fuel line
  11. speedo ( assuming the headset I get doesn't come with one)
  12. wiring loom .. I am assuming that I need a p200 one
  13. possibly a px tank with oil tank (If I go with a autolube carb suck as a vortex)
  14. rear light
  15. side cowl fixings. The engine cover one clips on, and the left one bolts on permanently.
  16. paint.. interesting decision, but I like the idea of a matt colour in an extremely dark green. Either that or white. Matt-finish helps with covering up bumpy panel work. We will have to see what can be achieved with the panels.
  17. seat hingesm and catches
  18. cowl rubber
  19. rear brake pedal, cable.
  20. ...etc etc

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