Leftover fork

As the buildup of my Vesporghini project progresses, leftover parts from this build will most likely be used to build up this scooter.

First leftover part candidate is the Special fork and front hub. Ferdinand gets a diskbrake on a modified PK fork.

The fork has already been sand blasted and etch primered.

Front hub and brake drum (not showing) have got the same treatment.

Now to the tricky part: Deciding color for the parts...

Traffic service office harassment

I just recently (1 month ago) got the registration papers for The Underdog signed, and sent into the Norwegian Traffic services offices (Statens Vegvesen).

Now they are harassing me with papers stating I need to pay insurance before registration can take place.
They obviously think the scooter still got its license plates... I ignored the first warning, as it stated "if the vehicle is already reregistrated or disregistrated, you can disregard this mail". Obviously not a good move, I need to get in contact with them to sort this out. Better bring photoevidence of the current, non-working status of the scooter... ;-)

Awaiting restauration

The Underdog is currently waiting for restauration/customization, and I have already started collecting parts.

I haven't decided on any theme yet, time will show...

Pretty straight body...

in need of a sand blasting...

inside as well...

A easy fixable dent where tank goes...

The usual crack in the back needs to be welded...

Otherwise OK condition inside...

Mudguard should be replaced by new...

Fork..

105cc engine (according to previous owner)...

Some kind of tuning exhaust?

Parts...

New wheels needed...

Already have some new spares available...

The Underdog

Welcome to this blog about a special 1971 Vespa 50S, nicknamed "the Underdog".

The scooter was bought as a donor bike from Sarpsborg, and the only intention I had with it was to rib it off its engine.

But the chassis seemed to be in such a good state that it would be a shame not to try to get the register papers for it. So I contacted the previously registered owner.

The previous owner was a bit surprised, the scooter had been stolen from him several years ago, and he had written it off completely. But he was kind enough to sign off the papers, and was happy that somebody would restore it to former beauty! And even better: The engine turned out to be tuned to 105ccm!

The Underdog is currently awaiting restauration/customization. I have no plan for it yet, except for utilizing left over parts from the Ferdinand restauration.