Thank you! I'm glad you liked the result. Personally, I prefer to keep the originality of the item based on its condition, rather than doing a full restoration, especially if it’s still in good shape.
That's good you left it original condition with the patina and wear on the original paint and metal surfaces. You can see the total story in its time of being. Quite the remarkable machine.
This idea seems so intuitive compared to the modern engine kits which mount to the interior of the frame. This one can mount to step through frames without modification, places the weight over the traction, puts all the grease and exhaust fumes solidly behind the rider, and has such a short chain it's very unlikely to skip.
I love old Italian stuff, in my front room I have a Lambretta Li150, the 617th built in the first run late 1957 aka a series 1 and next to it is my beautiful somewhat customised 1985 Vespa T5 "squaretail" which got vandalised some years back and other things just get in the way of me putting it back on the road although it goes MoT exempt this year and road tax exempt next year so in no hurry. Sadly it was missing its iconic 7 port 125cc engine when I got it but I bought from a contact in India direct out the back door of LML, a brand new hot off the assembly line LML Xpress 150cc engine with 5 ports, reed valve and 24/24 carb and its bloody quick up to 80mph but has nothing to give after that, seeing as the speed limit here is 70 not a biggie :) I did have the T5's moon disc wheels on it but changed for a set of FA Italia alloys in neon green lol
The noise level is in line with that of engines from that time, and for practicality, you have to imagine it mounted on a tricycle with a cargo box at the front. This type of engine was more of a "work" engine, as it was typically installed on tricycles with front cargo boxes used to transport materials, objects, and more. I recommend watching the first video on this topic-there are photos of brochures showing them mounted on tricycles. ua-cam.com/video/sUXNgug7ttM/v-deo.htmlsi=D3v4uDkvgyF4j1KH&t=139
as with everyone else's comments...good work...i assume 41 on the road sign is Kilometres/hour...that would equal around 25MPH...yes? quite enough on a bicycle...pedalling is ok if you only go a mile or two like in a city...but to go further in reasonable time you need a motor...i cycled when i was young...but i soon learnt when i discovered motorbikes...that is probably a 49cc...i use a 125cc usually...but any 100cc to 125cc is enough for me...
Thank you! Yes, the sign shows km/h. This was more of a work engine, mounted on tricycles with a front cargo box for carrying objects or other goods. Considering the period in which it was sold, this engine, like others, was designed to motorize bicycles, allowing ordinary people to travel when they couldn’t afford a motorcycle or a car. You can find more context in the first video: ua-cam.com/video/sUXNgug7ttM/v-deo.htmlsi=D3v4uDkvgyF4j1KH
Bel lavoro, molto carino questo motore ausiliario, mi piace anche più del mosquito...direi abbastanza raro pure. Chissà se uno volendo, riesce facilmente a targarlo e a usarlo ogni tanto come ciclomotore oggi?
Grazie! Non saprei sinceramente. Penso però che non è una passeggiata per immatricolarlo considerando che è praticamente un motore montato su una bici. Non avendo i documenti potrebbero fare storie sul telaio della bici, non essendo omologato etc
Superb. I imagine it’s a joy to ride.
Really great work, not over restored as you see around. Preserving a nice piece of history. Complimentoni, ottimo lavoro.😊
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the result. Personally, I prefer to keep the originality of the item based on its condition, rather than doing a full restoration, especially if it’s still in good shape.
That's good you left it original condition with the patina and wear on the original paint and metal surfaces. You can see the total story in its time of being. Quite the remarkable machine.
I'm glad you appreciated this choice. Whenever possible, I prefer to preserve this state of conservation
Excellent work, and absolutely beautiful scenery!!!
Thank you! ❤️
This idea seems so intuitive compared to the modern engine kits which mount to the interior of the frame. This one can mount to step through frames without modification, places the weight over the traction, puts all the grease and exhaust fumes solidly behind the rider, and has such a short chain it's very unlikely to skip.
I agree
I love old Italian stuff, in my front room I have a Lambretta Li150, the 617th built in the first run late 1957 aka a series 1 and next to it is my beautiful somewhat customised 1985 Vespa T5 "squaretail" which got vandalised some years back and other things just get in the way of me putting it back on the road although it goes MoT exempt this year and road tax exempt next year so in no hurry. Sadly it was missing its iconic 7 port 125cc engine when I got it but I bought from a contact in India direct out the back door of LML, a brand new hot off the assembly line LML Xpress 150cc engine with 5 ports, reed valve and 24/24 carb and its bloody quick up to 80mph but has nothing to give after that, seeing as the speed limit here is 70 not a biggie :) I did have the T5's moon disc wheels on it but changed for a set of FA Italia alloys in neon green lol
Fantastic
Thank you!
Very nice.
The split link on your primary drive chain is backwards, the open end of it needs to face rearwards to avoid it coming off by mistake.
Are you referring to the pedal-to-wheel chain or the engine-to-sprocket chain?
Ottimo lavoro
Grazie!
Great restoration
Thank you!
Wow i’m speechless this turned out really wonderfull
Thank you, i'm glad you liked the result. It’s not always a given because many people only appreciate fully restored items
@ yea true, for me conservative is the best 😍
great work !! greetings from germany.......
Thank you!
do you want to race against my solex 1948?
I'd race my italjet tiffany against it
@hansolex594 Whenever you want! 😏
Una maravilla..!!
Thank you!
Silent movies have made a comeback.
Very Good.
Thank you!
Это очень красиво. Очерь раритетно. Очень эксклюзивно. Но капец как не практично. Шумно и медленно.
The noise level is in line with that of engines from that time, and for practicality, you have to imagine it mounted on a tricycle with a cargo box at the front. This type of engine was more of a "work" engine, as it was typically installed on tricycles with front cargo boxes used to transport materials, objects, and more. I recommend watching the first video on this topic-there are photos of brochures showing them mounted on tricycles. ua-cam.com/video/sUXNgug7ttM/v-deo.htmlsi=D3v4uDkvgyF4j1KH&t=139
as with everyone else's comments...good work...i assume 41 on the road sign is Kilometres/hour...that would equal around 25MPH...yes? quite enough on a bicycle...pedalling is ok if you only go a mile or two like in a city...but to go further in reasonable time you need a motor...i cycled when i was young...but i soon learnt when i discovered motorbikes...that is probably a 49cc...i use a 125cc usually...but any 100cc to 125cc is enough for me...
Thank you! Yes, the sign shows km/h. This was more of a work engine, mounted on tricycles with a front cargo box for carrying objects or other goods. Considering the period in which it was sold, this engine, like others, was designed to motorize bicycles, allowing ordinary people to travel when they couldn’t afford a motorcycle or a car. You can find more context in the first video: ua-cam.com/video/sUXNgug7ttM/v-deo.htmlsi=D3v4uDkvgyF4j1KH
Bellissimo !
Grazie!
cyclemaster
Bel lavoro, molto carino questo motore ausiliario, mi piace anche più del mosquito...direi abbastanza raro pure. Chissà se uno volendo, riesce facilmente a targarlo e a usarlo ogni tanto come ciclomotore oggi?
Grazie! Non saprei sinceramente. Penso però che non è una passeggiata per immatricolarlo considerando che è praticamente un motore montato su una bici. Non avendo i documenti potrebbero fare storie sul telaio della bici, non essendo omologato etc
сколько лс мотор ?
The manual says 2,5 horsepower at 4500 RPM.
Good nice hundred fasting
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