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Veni, Vidi, Posti
1975 Vespa GTR 125, 1976 Vespa V90 (Resto), 2001 Vespa ET4 125 (Sold), 2009 Vespa GTS300 Super
Joined: 05 Sep 2010
Posts: 5509 Location: Northants UK |
Thu Jul 25, 2013 11:11 am quote
I'm doing my first full restoration of a '75 Vespa GTR 125, basically the same as a Sprint and Rally. I hear that a 12v electronic ignition conversion is a really sensible mod for reliability, but I'm not sure what's involved in converting to it, plus my books and manuals focus on the original set-up. I can see kits etc available from SIP (where I'm often getting parts from) but as a newbie to it 'I don't know what I don't know'. I can learn pretty quickly, but could use a simple overview of what's involved, the parts needed/effected, and any tips from anyone who's done it.
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Veni, Vidi, Posti
1975 Vespa GTR 125, 1976 Vespa V90 (Resto), 2001 Vespa ET4 125 (Sold), 2009 Vespa GTS300 Super
Joined: 05 Sep 2010
Posts: 5509 Location: Northants UK |
Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:42 pm quote
SFvsr wrote:
Same as a Sprint and Rally huh?
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Primasarah
1979 P200E, 1977 Rally 200, 1974 Primavera
Joined: 15 Mar 2011
Posts: 3087 Location: Lake Worth, FL |
Thu Jul 25, 2013 12:56 pm quote
Get the BGM kit from Serious Outdoors (MB Developments). Quality is tops.
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Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:26 pm quote
brown_beret7 wrote:
SFvsr wrote:
Same as a Sprint and Rally huh?
Get the MBD ignition like that guy says. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
1975 Vespa GTR 125, 1976 Vespa V90 (Resto), 2001 Vespa ET4 125 (Sold), 2009 Vespa GTS300 Super
Joined: 05 Sep 2010
Posts: 5509 Location: Northants UK |
Mon Jul 29, 2013 1:30 pm quote
SFvsr wrote:
brown_beret7 wrote:
SFvsr wrote:
Same as a Sprint and Rally huh?
SFvsr wrote:
Get the MBD ignition like that guy says.
http://www.mbdevelopments.co.uk/groupsite/ Do you have to put together a few parts to make up all you need? |
Primasarah
1979 P200E, 1977 Rally 200, 1974 Primavera
Joined: 15 Mar 2011
Posts: 3087 Location: Lake Worth, FL |
Mon Jul 29, 2013 1:40 pm quote
Yes.
Call up MB Developments, ask for Broadhurst and tell him you need part number BGM6661. It is the kit for Vespa Sprint150 (VLB1T), Sprint Veloce, GT125 (VNL2T), GTR125 (VNL2T), Super, GL150 (VLA1T), VNA, VBA, VNB, and VBBs. It comes with a 1900g EI Flywheel, BGM 12v 120w PX Stator, Rear Brake Switch, Flywheel Nut, Bracket, Flywheel Removal Tool, and BGM Regulator (retails for 229,-euro + vat). Also, you need the accompanying wiring harness, part number 9077011 from BGM. It is made for those kits as it allows you to use the PX EFL stator with blue/black wire out in a pre-PX bike. I use it in my smallframe. |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
1975 Vespa GTR 125, 1976 Vespa V90 (Resto), 2001 Vespa ET4 125 (Sold), 2009 Vespa GTS300 Super
Joined: 05 Sep 2010
Posts: 5509 Location: Northants UK |
Mon Jul 29, 2013 1:54 pm quote
Cool, thanks Travis
Found it on the MBD site by searching that part no. They're showing no stock, but a £209 retail to me. The wiring harness didn't come up on a part code. I'll get in touch with them when I come to need it. What's it like to fit? Any tips? (newbie level!) Also wondering whether that £200+ is best put to this kit or to a PX or P engine instead...? |