The rusty old scooter.

[dorkburger]

Holy crap them scooters rock.... as far as the cart... it said the engine made 23 hp stock. Mine makes 4.

I couldn't resist slapping the wheels on to have a look. I do love the black. Glad I went that route.
http://20171011_214745 by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

http://20171011_214704 by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

[dorkburger]

.......and it turns out the rubber filled shocks actually do work. The aluminum sliders were siezed to the shaft effectively stopping all movement. Now that they are free (and anti siezed) they compress.

[dorkburger]

Motor went in and chain put on and set up last night. 50 years old, and the chain is rust free.
Tonight I did the control cables. Brakes were pretty simple, but the push/pull shifter is proving to be a bit of a pain to set up.

http://20171012_205646 by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

[80GS850GBob]

Looking good...."cable shifter"...? Got pics?

[dorkburger]

There are some pics early on in the thread. I can get some close ups later of it assembled. Definitely an interesting setup. Shifting is accomplished by pulling in the clutch then twisting the handgrip assembly to shift. (3 speed).

[80GS850GBob]

There are some pics early on in the thread. I can get some close ups later of it assembled. Definitely an interesting setup. Shifting is accomplished by pulling in the clutch then twisting the handgrip assembly to shift. (3 speed).

I found it - no need for more pics...I guess I forgot about that, sorry.

[dorkburger]

No worries.

More progress this weekend. All control cables are finished. Definitely tedious working with and trying not to further damage the old unavailable cables. I had to completely unwind a strand from the throttle cable that was broken inside of the housing and hanging up. Installed the main wiring harness up to the handlebar junction block. I still need to repair a couple of connections in the switch cluster and headlight socket then install. Carb was given a quick cleanup / blowout and installed. It was pertty clean from semi continuous use for the last few years with mainly some old 2 stroke oil residue left behind.

The cute little Dellorto carb. I love exploded views of things.
http://Untitled by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

[80GS850GBob]

I've seen guys use bicycle cables to replace ancient unavailable cables for older things..the special ends are the hassle.

...btw...uhm, that carb looks a tad ....unpolished....

[dorkburger]

The polishing was an evil somewhat entertaining diversion. Enough of that....
Back in my BMX days the art of saving / reusing cables was pretty well honed. The throttle cable looks to be the same small cables we used on our bicycles, and that would have been plan B. I’ve seen you tube videos of people making molds and using solder to make ends.

[dorkburger]

It took forever for me to get sleeply last night so......
I finished the wiring save for one rogue wire that I think may be a ground. Then I started assembling the body. Theres no money to do the seat so it will have a rag thrown over.... again. Once I clean paint and install the exhaust I should be able to start it and check the wiring and repaired switch cluster.
http://Untitled by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

http://Untitled by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

Hmmmmm......It looks... nearly the same. The goal was mainly to get the controls and brakes working as best as they could. With everything cleaned and lubed, etc the action feels much smoother and easier.

[B.C.G.S.]

Did you find the title,yet? If not you can register it in Vt easy enough.

[dorkburger]

I’m doing it totally ass backwards... No title yet. I was told by someone familiar with these things to just make up a bill of sale and take it to MVC and it should go thru. I did the legitimate procedure to get a replacement title several years ago, and the paperwork and check we’re retuned stating that one wasn’t necessary due to its age, small displacement or something along those lines. I may have to fudge it’s size and claim it’s a 150 of 200cc machine. Or do the VT thing.

[Charlie G]

Looks great Glen! Thanks for sharing.....

[dorkburger]

Looks great Glen! Thanks for sharing.....

Thanks my patina loving friend.

Cleaned up and painted the exhaust tonight. Im working stupid hours (up at 4am to be in Philly for 6) so install will likely wait until the weekend. Then hopefully start it. Need to check for premix....

[80GS850GBob]

Thanks my patina loving friend.

Cleaned up and painted the exhaust tonight. Im working stupid hours (up at 4am to be in Philly for 6) so install will likely wait until the weekend. Then hopefully start it. Need to check for premix....

Lol...I used to be up at 4am to start work by 6am till 4 pm,,,monday thru thursday unless we had OT on the odd day off...and then there was the occasional saturday OT.....what doesn't kill you makes your paycheck stronger. After 25yrs of doing that, I almost miss it {laid off permanently I guess}..."the money" that is...
If your Dad had the title and it was lost, it shouldn't be too hard to get the state to change the name over for a family member, but it seems they're not too concerned over it...does it even need plates? 50cc Mopeds "here" ride unplated...so long as it meets all the legal standards.