I take my 1962 Vespa Scooter 5,000 meters above sea level - Ride Report!

[flying_hun]

I'm thinking Royal Enfeld?

Two stroke? Did they do one? Okay, I did a Google search, and it appears they did.

 

[khan]

'The Helmet'

ADifferentAgenda isnt complete without BARF

7 hours to go!!

 

[khan]

I wish it was one of these below.. probably a little more balanced and easier to ride hahaha..

A 1962 two-stroke? Ooh, what could it be? The tension is killing me!

Maybe a Jawa?

2-stroke MZ's were state of the art in 1962.

A Bultaco would be dead sexy!

So would a Montessa!

How about a 60cc Yamaha?

I'm thinking Royal Enfeld?

I love the Enfeld but sadly i dont own one

c'mon keep guessing,, its an easy peasy onee

 

[ThumperX]

OMG Moin is riding an ancient Puch across the mountains.

 

[flying_hun]

OMG Moin is riding an ancient Puch across the mountains.

D'oh! Why didn't I guess that? I used to have one!

Great pic, Moin!

 

[khan]

Before i post these on facebook or my website im posting here to show you guys how much i appreciate being a part of this forum...



HERE IT ISSS!!!!!

ALL ORIGINAL

restored with all original Italian parts..

ill post before and after pictures later..
ENJOY!!!!
I KNOW YOU WANT ONE TOO

 

[flying_hun]

Moin, you ARE the man! Where's Maxandgrinch?

 

[CABilly]

I hope you have a decent scooter blanket!

 

[ThumperX]

I know a guy with a garage FULL of these things. If you need something you know you can call upon the BARF collective.
FH has it correct.

Maxandgrinch to the Pakistan thread please.

 

[khan]

Im going to attempt to take this gangster machine a little over 15,500 feet..
today was nuts.. 11 hours on the Vespa, the temperature was around 118 Degrees.. my arms, neck and face is red like a tomato.. I love this two wheels

 

[maxandgrinch]

I'm going to attempt to take this gangster machine a little over 15,500 feet..
today was nuts.. 11 hours on the Vespa, the temperature was around 118 Degrees.. my arms, neck and face is red like a tomato. I love this two wheels

11 hours: Have the nephew and nieces stopped running along side yet?

Jealous, jealous, jealous.




You have a complete jet kit and know how to change them? One set of spare cables? Add a little extra % of oil and tighten everything on the drive line every day, especially the rear axle - so it doesn't loosen and wallow out the engine case.

This site might be helpful:
http://www.scooterhelp.com

Exploded parts diagrams here:
http://www.scooterhelp.com/serial/VL3T.parts.book.html

Wiring here:
http://www.scooterhelp.com/electrics/pages/VBC.150super.html

Maintenance tips and tricks here:
http://www.scooterhelp.com/genmaintain/genmaint.main.html

 

[flying_hun]

I knew you could help.

 

[khan]

Vespas define hell on wheels. What a day!! After 11 hours in gruesome heat from Lahore to Islamabad, I can now explain hell a bit better. My arms, neck and half of my face is probably burnt to the 5th degree. I felt like a turtle in a rabbit race, even the few cyclists I encountered were faster than me. I had a few close calls with crashing headfirst, it seems that everything is a near death experience if you're on a 1962 Vespa scooter on the GT Road. The smallest pot holes feel like you've been hit by a car, and your body rattles to your bones.

A bunch of Islamabadies were waiting for me upon my arrival in Islamabad. It feels amazing to be meeting new people, I tell you.. A few were even on two wheels so I got to go for a quick ride with them. I don't think I'll ever tire from being on two wheels.

I'm resting up now and about to head to bed. Tomorrow there is Breakfast at NUST (University).. Looking forward to meeting the Nustians!





sleepy time...

 

[khan]

11 hours: Have the nephew and nieces stopped running along side yet?

Jealous, jealous, jealous.




You have a complete jet kit and know how to change them? One set of spare cables? Add a little extra % of oil and tighten everything on the drive line every day, especially the rear axle - so it doesn't loosen and wallow out the engine case.

This site might be helpful:
http://www.scooterhelp.com

Exploded parts diagrams here:
http://www.scooterhelp.com/serial/VL3T.parts.book.html

Wiring here:
http://www.scooterhelp.com/electrics/pages/VBC.150super.html

Maintenance tips and tricks here:
http://www.scooterhelp.com/genmaintain/genmaint.main.html

BARF is like Costco you get every fing thing here hahaha.. a VESPA expert.. im so glad gwynnee and flying you got maxandgrinch here.. i just went through those links, very helpful.. i have a bunch of spares. plugs, wires, cables etc..

Im going to get in trouble soon.. ill post here for help
you cant find parts for this machine here in Pakistan very easily.. just the big cities so i carried all i could..

thanks for the tighten the bolts tip.. im going to check on the shocks nuts tmrw morning first thing..

 

[maxandgrinch]

Moin - glad you took that in the way it was intended

Remember - two stroke/engine braking:

Engine braking in a premix two-stroke engine can be extremely harmful to the engine, because cylinder and piston lubricant is delivered to each cylinder mixed with fuel. Consequently, during engine braking, the engine starves not only of fuel but also lubricant, causing reciprocating parts to wear rapidly.

 

[auntiebling]

this is excellent. truly excellent.

btw, i'm sure someone has done something crazier on a vespa... they seem to attract the crazy kind

 

[khan]

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[khan]

Moin - glad you took that in the way it was intended

Remember - two stroke/engine braking:

Engine braking in a premix two-stroke engine can be extremely harmful to the engine, because cylinder and piston lubricant is delivered to each cylinder mixed with fuel. Consequently, during engine braking, the engine starves not only of fuel but also lubricant, causing reciprocating parts to wear rapidly.

thanks for the tip.. i read this somewhere before too.. but now im a bit more careful.. was wondering if i could use hi-octane gas.. which is i think 91 in the US.. or the regular is better.. some local here said vespas dont like hi-octane fuel.. as i dont know jack about these machines i jsut kept quite haha..

 

[khan]

I was up by 9 and out the door before 10. This is early compared to my normal wake up hours, but the adrenaline and excitement leaves no room for want of sleep. I made my way towards NUST university and my jaw dropped when i stepped onto campus. As soon as I entered I felt like I was transported somewhere else, somewhere not in Pakistan. The campus was well built and very pleasing to the eyes. As I finally made my way to the department i was expected at, I found that a lot of people were already there waiting to welcome me. It's quite an amazing feeling to have so many people excited about the adventures I wanted to share. I had a quick breakfast and was then escorted to the seminar hall packed with quite a few people awaiting a presentation from me of my past journey and the one I'm embarking on now. The Nustians seemed to enjoy the set of pictures and video I had, and also threw a few thought-provoking questions my way towards the end of the presentation. To top off a great morning, the organizers even arranged gifts to be given to me by NUST's Principal.

I finally left NUST at 2, and stopped to get some petrol before exiting Islamabad. I made the mistake of pouring in too engine oil in the fuel talk which caused a lot of issues. I then had to change the spark plug and drain the fuel, then pour in more with no more than 2% of engine oil in the fuel tank.. Damn 2-strokers. It was 4 in the afternoon before i was able to leave Islamabad. The scooter gave me no problems as I left the city for the mountains. The Vespa is quite a head turner. Whenever I go, i am greeted by shocked faces. This yellow thing confused people at a distance, but as it gets closer i find that my machine puts huge smile on their faces. Every car that crossed me, every person that I passed, each and every one of them smiled, waved, or gave me thumbs up. I did not expect this warmth from North Pakistan. I thought everyone would be carrying ak47s and wearing serious faces.. I have never been so happy to be proven wrong.
When I arrived in Noshera, a dinner consisting of 5 naans with chicken Korma awaited me. Ohh, the road sure does give me an appetite. Shower, alarm, bed. I passed out before my head hit the pillow. What a day




More picture HERE

 

[flying_hun]

When I arrived in Noshera, a dinner consisting of 5 naans with chicken Korma awaited me.

Now that's what I'm talkin' about!