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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 12:50 am    Post subject: My Ape Reply with quote

Here is my Vespa, Piaggio Ape. Had it a few years now. Had a top speed of 25mph when standard. After many hours of engine work and machining, its a little quicker now. Great for taking bikes for MOT. Fun little machine.






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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is that right? 60mph of buzzing, shaking, vibrating LOVELINESS.. Haha
Some would say why not stick a bigger engine in there rather than do all that work .. But that's not the point, it would be almost cheating?

Bet it's a hoot. Brilliant Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Andy,

as mad as a box of frogs, I love it!

I remember seeing one custom built as a camper van a few years ago, perfect for us little people.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is a 130cc after the rebuild. Four badly spaced gear, so it drops out of power when going into top Sad
Yes its load and shakeing inside,but its fun.
Messing with engines is fun and stops any bordem.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love it

you've all probably seen this before ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE8SCfC9kP8
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

emzedder wrote:
Love it

you've all probably seen this before ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE8SCfC9kP8



Well I hadn't... Thanks for posting.
He would have had an ASBO and tracker on his ankle if he had grown up in the UK Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Never seen that. I'm surprised he hadn't rolled it. Lol.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks a fantastic machine Cool
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