suppliers

Here I will list the different suppliers used along with an appraisal of their service/ prices.

GPS Imports - my local scooter shop. They are a pretty major importer of vespa parts for Melbourne and I prefer dealing locally with actual people wherever possible.
I have used them for numerous parts, including all my electrics. My rear sebac shock, seals, nuts and bolts, gaskets, cables etc. Not only is the immediacy of supply (if in stock) handy, but the ability to discuss something helps make sure you have all the bits required for a task.

SIP scootershop - Germany - online. Many in Australia have horror stories about their freight charges. They are German (efficient) so have always used very pricey freight. Recently they have started offering a cheaper alternative, making soem of their products now within reach.
I bought my performance exhaust from them. I would buy loads more from them if only their minimum order was lower.


BEEDSPEED - england. A bit of a favourite at the moment due to fair freight, good pricing and extremely fast postage. When you buy from them remember to take around 17% OFF the prices as they include their local tax in pricing.
I used them for my front sebac shock, a front hub, strengthened cosa clutch, etc.


SCOOTERWORKS - USA. Used them for carb jets last year and they were helpful and very fast on the postage.

SCOOTRS - Vietnam. Great for superficial things, but I wouldn't recommend structural stuff.
Very happy with my chrome, oldy style kickstart. Very disappointed with my saddle seat. Very happy with the replacement floor for the VNA. The GS style tailight was cheap and will be handy. The calendars are a great addition to the workshop.


AUSTRALIAN SCOOTER PARTS - Sydney (VIETNAMES IMPORTERS). Good blokes. Not sure about the parts as yet, but they are new and their range is growing all the time. I have ordered a GS repro seat from them so we will see.

SCOMO - I don't know if I have bought from them but all the Americans (and oner or two Aussies) seem to have a crush on their sales person 'Chelsea'. She is often on the international scooter bbs giving advice. During my headset crisis she was very helpful one on one, and I really wish I had got the NOS (New Old Stock) from her in the first place. Lesson learned.


EBAY - Some regular scooterparts ebayers such as sydneyscooterparts, and westcoastvespa are worth contacting when you need a part or two. Sydneyscooterparts sorted me out with a few bits and bobs that weren't listed for a reasonable price.

SCOOTER BBS and SCOOTERBOYWORLD spam forums - USA and UK respectively. Each are separate forums to their general ones. I have had mixed success with these. I have found a lot of people have offered to send parts, which is very kind. Unfortunately by the time you realise they may not come through with the goods they could have been delivered by Beedspeed.




More later....