Bajaj scooter update 1I have now pulled the motor out of the Bajaj to get the kick start shaft replaced. Finding some information on the scooter has been interesting to say the least, apparently the Indian manufacturer Bajaj made some scooters out of parts from various Italian model machines.This explains why a lot of scooterists think they are dodgy asian scooters made out of spare bits and pieces. This also explains why this one has a Trapezioid SS180 headlight, looks like a stock 150 Super 4 speed with 8″ wheels but has the clam shell speedo in it. It also has the classic teal blue paint these were originally painted in where the spray can hasn’t touched.Initially I thought it was a bit of a “mongrel” but as it turns out its the way it was built and in my opinion looks better than a stock 150 Super.I found this on the internet for a similar Bajaj with an engine serial number:07 B 8009 001194The chassis number: 07 C 807 means it was built for the U.S.

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Market.C stands for “chassis”80 represents the year is was made.The next two numbers indicate manufacturing location and the last 5 digits are the serial number.And from Wikipedia:The Bajaj Super was a two-stroke 150 cc motor scooter produced in India by between 1976 and 2006.Early models were a licensed reproduction of the Italian-made eight-inch-wheeled Vespa Super. Production continued even after the license agreement with Vespa expired in 1977. In response, Vespa’s parent company filed patent infringement suits to block Bajaj scooter sales in the United States, United Kingdom, West Germany, and Hong Kong.Later model Bajaj Supers appear to have incorporated various features of the Vespas: VNA, VNB, VBB, Super and Sprint. For instance, the 1981 model Bajaj Super has near-identical components: Vespa Super body, VNA/VNB/VBB 8-inch wheels, and Vespa SS180 headlight.In its early days, there used to be a booking period of at least one year, until it was replaced by Bajaj Chetak.The Bajaj Super was widely used as a form of dowry in Indian marriages. Rated as a status icon, it had a market share of more than 90%. It has a 150cc 12 BHP at 8500RPM of engine, with excellent pick up and a top speed of 100 km/h in standerd testing conditions.Bajaj Model IdentificationSerial numbers are prefix.C ( Chassis ) and.E ( Engine ) the first two digits is the model variant.

Vehicles produced at the Waluj Plant will have an extra ‘W’ mark for distinct identification. 03 Variant – Bajaj 150 ( from April 1971-1973 )The first model for bajaj once the piaggio agreement ended, they were the same as the Vespa 150 previously made under licence for the past 10 years.

The horncast was wide and rounded like the vba/vba but had a hex horncast badge. The headset was a rounded type like the vba/vbb but raised volcano style mount with a round speedo. Very early production models were badged Vespa 150, eventually to display the bajaj 150 badge. Engine was 2port 3speed 150cc CBI (contact breaker ignition). 04 Variant – Bajaj Priya ( from 1975 build by Maharashtra Scooters Limited under licence by Bajaj Auto )Priya name meaning = beloved oneBajaj sold the Bajaj 150 toolings to Maharashtra Scooters Ltd who manufactured the Priya under licence from Bajaj.

Had the new horncast style as seen on the early 1970s vespa models like sprint, super, probably already tooling in place just before the piaggio/bajaj agreement ended. This has shaper edges and tapered to the top to the horncast badge. The headset was similar to the vespa super with a 150mm headlamp with a volcano style speedo mount and round speedo as used in the bajaj150. Side panels were same as previous bajaj150 and Vespa150. The forks had 8″ wheels but the stering lock was the same as the sprint, a push in type.

3port 150cc 3 speed engine. 05 Variant – Super / Super excel (Chassis nb. 05 / 145,45 cc) – 1976 Super IntroducedEarly had 8″ wheels, super headset with round raised speedo holder.

Mudguard and side panels same as vespa sprint/super. 05 variant engines early had 2 port CBI (super), from Aug95 3 port CBI (points) badged super, tail light was as on vespa super.Later the model was called Super Excel, engines had 3 port EIS (Electronic), plastic headset top, large headlamp with chrome rim, destinctive T-Nose, vespas super panels with no indicators, Indicators were build into rear light. They had solid 8″ wheels. 06 Variant – Bajaj Chetak (Chassis nb.

06 / 145,45 cc)Chetak meaning = was the Horse of hindu king ” Chhatrapati Shivaji ”Badged Bajaj Chetak, with 10″ wheels. Had a rally type headset with oval speedo large headlight. 07 Variant – US Chetak ( approx 1980 )This model was exported to the US in the early 1980’s, unsure if it was made just for the US market as have seen none anywhere else worldwide the 07 variant for the US has a large rear light.

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2 types were made, square headlamp and rounded ( same as priya ). 08 Variant – Bajaj 125 (Chassis nb. 08 / 123,39 cc)Early models had 8″ wheels, 150 Super style frame at the front and a curved No.Plate area at the back.The panels are 150 Super style and a ‘Volcano’?

Headset with round speedo.The badge under the headset is hexagon shaped. Has same headset as the 04 and 05 variants. The chassis number had the variant and then serial number but no middle digits.Later models were badged Super, they had T-Nose horn cast with small square indicator lenses, rear indicators on side panels small square also, mudguard same as vespa super. They had solid 8″ wheels. 10 Variant – Bajaj Cub Electronic (Chassis nb. 10 / 98,17 cc) Cub electronic from 1984 – 1987Had a small 100cc engine, 8″ solid wheels, 3 speed and round speedo.

Early models had CB ignition, later examples were ES Electronic ignition both were 6v later models had AC indicators. 50/50 bore cylinder 10:1 compression ratio. 20 Variant – Bajaj Chetak Retro Chetak Classic Introduced from 1993 for the UK marketBasically the same as the standard Chetak, this version has more authentic 60’s Vespa look thanks to Bajaj putting the indicators unobtrusively on the headset.

There is even the option of a 50s style saddle seats. Enormous Glove box. Ceased production in 2000. Price in 2000 was £1339 OTRTech Info: 125cc – 4 Speed – 2 Stroke – Electric Start ( Optional ) – Drum Brakes – Colours White/Blue/Green – 5.8 bhp Max Speed 55mph. 23 Variant – Bajaj Chetak DE ClassicThis model was exported only to Germany, unsure if it was made just for the German market as have seen none anywhere else worldwide.

31 Variant – Bajaj Champion 4Stroke. 35 Variant – Bajaj Classic SL With anti-dive introduced from 1997With electric start and anti-dive front fork set up which was an improvement from the older bajaj scooters which had 1960’s fork design. Same engine design to the 1960s vespas, but had electric start and 12v electronic ignition thanks to the collaboration with Kawasaki. Most vespa parts will fit but has a twin stub exhause manifold which made exhaust options difficult unless you use a conversion stub. A must was to upgrade the main jet ( giving 6.5 bhp ) and to change the tyres. Because it had a very different crank so aftermarket tuning was difficult. But can be done with the use of a 6mm packing plate between the cylinder and casing which will allow the use of vespa type cylinder kits which use a 57mm stroke, see scootering edition 172 July 2000.

There was talk of a 200cc version and auto lube but the model was ceased in 2004 before these options became available. Price in 2000 was £1339 OTRTech Info: 125cc – 4 Speed – 2 Stroke – 3 port – Electric Start – Drum Brakes – 20/20 Spaco Carburettor – 54mm Stroke with 110mm conrod – Colours Black/White/Red/Blue/Green – 5.8 bhp Max Speed 55mph.?? Variant – Bajaj Chetak/BravoHad a 5-port engine with Reed Valve delivering 8 HP of power with the highest torque of 1.35 kgm, making it the most powerful 2-stroke scooter in India. It had an advanced 5-port engine with Reed Valve Induction technology that results in superior combustion efficiencies.

These include complete burning of fuel, therefore giving more power, more pick up, consistent mileage and low emissions.No air grooves in engine side panel, fixed LH panel with storage door. Headset with black fan speedoChetak had regular suspension where as Chetak M ( metallic ) had anti-dive front suspension. Introduced a 7 sprung, 3 cork clutch plates from Dec 1999.Ones build from march 2000 approx. Possibly had engine number starting CDCLC & CLE ( electric start ) – Bajaj chetak Legend 145cc 4Stroke ( from 1998 ) Post navigation. Hi – I brought a vespa this week, my first ever, it is in need of a lot of tlc.

To get me started I needed to find out what it is, I was told it was a 150cc and this seems to be true but I cant figure out the rest. I can’t find a chassis number anywhere on the bike and the only engine number I can find doesn’t match anything I’ve seen online (the number is – EP126073). The horncast, handle bars and kick start has Piaggio on them, the cylinder head has Baja stamped on it, the fly wheel has Paijifa on it and the speedo has Poupt on it I’m stumped as to what I have, does anyone have any clues?

Classic Vespa sound (43 seconds)Vespa ( Italian pronunciation: ) is an Italian brand of manufactured. The name means in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. Of, Italy to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio.From their inception, Vespa scooters have been known for their painted, pressed steel unibody which combines, in a unified structural unit, a complete cowling for the engine (enclosing the engine mechanism and concealing dirt or grease), a flat floorboard (providing foot protection), and a prominent front fairing (providing wind protection). Modified by the French military, that incorporated an anti tank weaponAfter World War II, in light of its agreement to cease war activities with the Allies, Italy had its aircraft industry severely restricted in both capability and capacity.Piaggio emerged from the conflict with its bomber plane plant demolished by bombing. Italy's crippled economy, and the disastrous state of its roads, were not immediately conducive to the re-development of the automobile market., the son of Piaggio's founder Rinaldo Piaggio, decided to leave the aeronautical field in order to address Italy's urgent need for a modern and affordable mode of transportation for the masses.Design.

Piaggio MP5 'Paperino', the initial Piaggio prototypeIn 1944, Piaggio engineers Renzo Spolti and Vittorio Casini designed a motorcycle with bodywork fully enclosing the drivetrain and forming a tall splash guard at the front. In addition to the bodywork, the design included handlebar-mounted controls, forced air cooling, wheels of small diameter, and a tall central section that had to be straddled. Officially known as the MP5 ('Moto Piaggio no. 5'), the prototype was nicknamed 'Paperino' (either 'duckling' or ' in Italian).Piaggio was displeased with the MP5, especially the tall central section. He contracted, to redesign the scooter. D'Ascanio, who had earlier been consulted by about scooter design and manufacture, made it immediately known that he hated motorcycles, believing them to be bulky, dirty, and unreliable.D'Ascanio's MP6 prototype had its engine mounted beside the rear wheel. The wheel was driven directly from the transmission, eliminating the drive chain and the oil and dirt associated with it.

The prototype had a unit spar frame with stress-bearing steel outer panels. These changes allowed the MP6 to have a step-through design without a centre section like that of the MP5 Paperino. The MP6 design also included a single sided front suspension, interchangeable front and rear wheels mounted on stub axles, and a spare wheel. Other features of the MP6 were similar to those on the Paperino, including the handlebar-mounted controls and the enclosed bodywork with the tall front splash guard.Upon seeing the MP6 for the first time, Enrico Piaggio exclaimed: 'Sembra una vespa!'

('It looks like a wasp!' ) Piaggio effectively named his new scooter on the spot. Vespa is both and Italian for wasp—derived from the vehicle's body shape: the thicker rear part connected to the front part by a narrow waist, and the steering rod resembled.Product. Glove box on newerOn 23 April 1946, at 12 o'clock in the central office for inventions, models and makes of the in, Piaggio e C. Took out a patent for a 'motorcycle of a rational complexity of organs and elements combined with a frame with mudguards and a casing covering the whole mechanical part'.The basic patented design allowed a series of features to be deployed on the spar-frame that would later allow quick development of new models. The original Vespa featured a rear seat for a passenger, or optionally a storage compartment.

The original front protection 'shield' was a flat piece of aero metal; later, this developed into a twin skin to allow additional storage behind the front shield, similar to the glove compartment in a car. The fuel cap was located underneath the (hinged) seat, which saved the cost of an additional lock on the fuel cap or need for additional metal work on the smooth skin.The scooter had rigid rear suspension and small 8-inch (200 mm) wheels that allowed a compact design and plenty of room for the rider's legs.

The Vespa's enclosed, horizontally mounted 98 cc acted directly on the rear drive wheel through a three-speed transmission. The -controlled gear change involved a system of rods. The early engine had no forced-air cooling, but fan blades were soon attached to the -flywheel (which houses the points and generates electricity for accessories and for the engine's spark) to push air over the cylinder's cooling fins. The modern Vespa engine is still cooled this way.The MP6 prototype had large grilles on the front and rear of the rear fender covering the engine. This was done to allow air in to cool the engine, as the prototype did not have fan cooling. A cooling fan similar to that used on the MP5 'Paperino' prototype was included in the design of the production Vespa, and the grilles were removed from the fender. Launch Piaggio filed a patent for the Vespa scooter design in April 1946.

The application documents referred to a 'model of a practical nature' for a 'motorcycle with rationally placed parts and elements with a frame combining with mudguards and engine-cowling covering all working parts', of which 'the whole constitutes a rational, comfortable motorcycle offering protection from mud and dust without jeopardizing requirements of appearance and elegance'. The patent was approved the following December.The first 13 examples appeared in spring 1946, and revealed their aeronautical background. In the first examples, one can recognize the typical aircraft technology. Attention to aerodynamics is evident in all the design, in particular on the tail. It was also one of the first vehicles to use monocoque construction (where the body is an integral part of the chassis).The company was aiming to manufacture the new Vespa in large numbers, and their longstanding industrial experience led to an efficient volume production line. The scooter was presented to the press at Rome Golf Club, where journalists were apparently mystified by the strange, pastel coloured, toy-like object on display. However, the road tests were encouraging, and even with no rear suspension the machine was more manoeuvrable and comfortable to ride than a traditional motorcycle.Following its public debut at the 1946 Milan Fair, the first fifty sold slowly.

With the introduction of payment by installments, sales took off.Sales and development. Original Vespa with attached sidecarPiaggio sold some 2,500 Vespas in 1947, over 10,000 in 1948, 20,000 in 1949, and over 60,000 in 1950.The biggest sales promo ever was Hollywood.

In 1952, side-saddled 's Vespa in the feature film for a ride through Rome, resulting in over 100,000 sales. In 1956, dismounted his horse in favor of the two-wheeler to originally get between takes on sets.

As well as, and the entertainer had become Vespa owners. Filmed in Rome in 1959, allowing to abandon horse and chariot between takes to take a spin on the Vespa.Vespa clubs popped up throughout Europe, and by 1952, worldwide Vespa Club membership had surpassed 50,000. By the mid-1950s, Vespas were being manufactured under licence in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and Spain; in the 1960s, production was started in India, Brazil and Indonesia. By 1956, one million had been sold, then two million by 1960.

By the 1960s, the Vespa—originally conceived as a utility vehicle—had come to symbolize freedom and imagination, and resulted in further sales boosts: four million by 1970, and ten million by the late 1980s.Improvements were made to the original design and new models were introduced. The 1948 Vespa 125 had rear suspension and a bigger engine.

The headlamp was moved up to the handlebars in 1953 and had more engine power and a restyled rear fairing. A cheaper spartan version was also available.

One of the best-loved models was the Vespa 150 GS introduced in 1955 with a 150 cc engine, a long saddle, and the faired handlebar-headlamp unit. Then came the 50 cc of 1963, and in 1968 Vespa 125 Primavera became one of the most durable of all. T5 Millennium from the seriesVespas came in two sizes, referred to as 'largeframe' and 'smallframe'. The smallframe scooters came in 50 cc, 90 cc, 100 cc, and 125 cc versions, all using an engine derived from the 50 cc model of 1963, and the largeframe scooters in 125 cc, 150 cc, 160 cc, 180 cc, and 200 cc displacements using engines derived from the redesigned 125 cc VNA engine from 1957.The largeframe Vespa evolved into the range in the late 1970s and was produced in 125, 150 and 200 cc versions until July 2007. Starting in 1981, an 80cc version was available as well. Piaggio reintroduced the PX 125 and 150 models in 2011, with a revised EURO3 compliant engine.The smallframe evolved into the PK range in the early 1980s, although some vintage-styled smallframes were produced for the Japanese market as late as the mid-1990s.1950s and beyond The ET model range stuck true to the wasp/aero design principles.

It was lighter, more aerodynamic, had an automatic gearbox and could take a series of engines from a 50 cc in either or, up to a 150 cc four stroke. Under new ownership. This section does not any.

Unsourced material may be challenged. ( July 2010) In 1959 Piaggio came under the control of the Agnelli family, the owners of car maker. Vespa thrived until 1992 when Giovanni Alberto Agnelli became CEO, but Agnelli was already suffering from cancer and died in 1997. In 1999 acquired Piaggio, but a quickly hoped-for sale was dashed by a failed joint venture in China.By 2003, the company found itself close to bankruptcy. Continual management changes and great sums spent on many different plans and products had saddled Piaggio with debt and left it vulnerable to competition from cheaper Asian rivals.

Despite this, the brand was still well-known and products like the Vespa ET4 were gaining positive publicity. In October 2003 Roberto Colaninno made an initial investment of €100 million through his holding company Immsi S.p.A.

In exchange for just under a third of Piaggio and the mandate to run it. Chief executive Rocco Sabelli redesigned the factory to Japanese principles so that every Piaggio scooter could be made on any assembly line.In 2004, the company introduced a gas-electric hybrid scooter and a scooter with two wheels at the front and one at the back.Piaggio acquired scooter and motorcycle maker in 2006 and in that same year Piaggio shares were launched onto the with the listing symbol PIAGF.Re-entry to North America. This section does not any. Unsourced material may be challenged. ( July 2010) Piaggio first came back into the market in 2001 with the ET2 (two stroke 50 cc) and ET4 (four stroke 150 cc). In 2004, the PX (model year 2005) was re-introduced to North America to meet market demand for the classic Vespa design. Growth in the US market and worldwide environmental concerns meant a need for larger and cleaner engines, so Vespa developed the LEADER (Low Emissions ADvanced Engine Range) series of four-stroke engines.

The larger Granturismo frame, with larger 12-inch (300 mm) wheels, was introduced to handle the additional power. The bike in 2006 spawned the iconic GTS-250ie version, with an upgraded suspension and the new QUASAR (QUArter-liter Smooth Augmented Range) 250 cc fuel-injected engine, capable of 80+ mph. As of the end of 2010 the GTS 250 has been replaced by the GTS 300 which has a 278cc fuel - injected engine. In 2005, the ET was withdrawn from Europe and North America and replaced by a new small-frame scooter, the LX range. These were available in the US in 50 cc and 150 cc versions, while Europeans could choose a 50 cc, 125 cc and 150 cc.Design icon.

Modified Vespa as popular in the / cultureIn recent years, many urban commuters have purchased new or restored Vespas. A shortage of available parking for automobiles in large urban areas and the Vespa's low running costs are two reasons for the increase in Vespa (and other scooter) popularity. The cultural use of the scooter as a recreational vehicle with a sub-cultural following in the US/Canada and parts of Europe & Japan has also contributed to the rise in Vespa ownership. In contrast, the Vespa is considered a utilitarian vehicle for hauling products and sometimes up to 5 family members in much of Asia and MexicoThis resurgence in interest in vintage motor scooters has also spawned a scooter restoration industry, with many restored Vespas being exported from Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia to the rest of the world.There is a Piaggio Museum & Gift Shop adjacent to the plant in central Pontedera, near Pisa, Tuscany.

The permanent exhibition includes those items which toured venues such as the Guggenheim in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Also on display is a model personally customised by in 1962.The in claims to have largest collection of Vespa scooters with over 400 items. Global markets Europe Vespa's largest market by all measures globally is still, but as a result of the that developed in the 1960s, the is still Vespa's second largest global market—and at one point in the 1960s, its largest. The appeal of the Vespa to the style-conscious mods was the weather protection. Their counterparts, the rode classic British motorcycles such as and, and needed to wear leathers against the elements. Mods would modify their Vespas, adding lights, mascots, accessories, various racks and crash bars. A new lifestyle evolved in the UK, with thousands attending.The dominance of the Vespa declined through the 1970s, as small car ownership increased and cheap and reliable commuter bikes like the hit sales.

Despite the introduction of the more modern in the 1970s, the lack of development cost Vespa, and like other markets, the sales fell off drastically in the economic boom of the 1980s. Then Vespa introduced the trendy automatic ET2, the city of introduced the and—partly with celebrity chef 's indirect help from his TV series—sales suddenly leapt. North America. A Vespa Boutique inMuch as Vespa had used the Cushman Army scooter as inspiration for its original design, Vespa in turn made scooters for (labeled and marketed as 'Allstate' scooters) and after World War II.Imported by Morton Colby of Colby General Tire Company, 662 East Fordham Road, Bronx, New York, the Sears models were 3- and 4-speed 125 cc Vespas rebadged as Sears Allstate. Innocenti also distributed their brand via 's catalogue during this post-World War II period. These were the premier brands of scooters, bringing premium pricing to many, including farmers, whose link to the outside world was via purchases made in these catalogues.

Cushman sold rebadged Vespa scooters as Cushmans, but many Cushman dealers refused to market a 'foreign' machine. : Vespa in business modeVespa scooters were sold beyond Europe and North America. When expanding into these markets it was common for Vespa to partner with, or license certain models to, existing manufacturers.India Piaggio first licensed the production of Vespa scooters in India to in the 1960s. In 1971, Piaggio's license was not renewed as a part of then Prime Minister 's privatization programs. After the collaboration ended, Bajaj continued to produce scooters based on the Vespa design, namely the.Another Vespa partner in India was that of. Beginning as a joint-venture with Piaggio in 1983, LML, in addition to being a large parts supplier for Piaggio, produced the. In 1999, after protracted dispute with Piaggio, LML bought back Piaggio's stake in the company and the partnership ceased.

LML continued to produce (and also exported) the P-Series variant known as the in the U.S. Market and by other names in different markets. LML Factory which produced these P-Series variants issued a notice of insolvency on 2 June 2017 and closed down permanently in 2018.In the 2012 Auto Expo held in, the iconic Vespa re-entered the Indian market. Piaggio unveiled its range of scooters at the Expo.

This became the first such venture of Piaggio in India without a local partner. Indonesia Danmotor Vespa Indonesia (DMVI) was a joint venture between Indonesian interests and the East Asiatic Company, which was based in Denmark. Between 1972 and 2001, it produced Vespas under licence for the Indonesian market.In 1976 approximately 40,000 units were produced giving DMVI the third biggest share of the Indonesian scooter market. Government tax incentives allowed these scooters to be exported to Thailand at less than the domestic market price, so that they would be economically competitive.DMVI only built 90 and 150cc models. From 1972 onwards the company was located at a purpose-built factory in. This was greatly expanded in 1977 to also manufacture sub-components, following a government decree that a higher domestically-built proportion of these should be used. Sub-components were also bought from other Indonesian manufacturers after their quality had been approved by Piaggio.

Taiwan Vespa has had various partnerships and presence in Taiwan. In 1965, Taiwan Vespa Co. Ltd was licensed for Vespa scooter production. From 1972 to 1982, Vespa entered into a collaboration with scooter manufacturer. Vintage Vespa AutoExpo, Delhi, India Historic. Paperino – the original prototype made in 1945 at Biella.

– A Vespa modified by the French military that incorporated an antitank weapon. VNC Super 125. VBC Super 150. VBA 150. VB1 150. VBB 150. 125 GT.

V9A. VNA. VNB 125. Vespa U - U is for utilitaria (English - economic). 2008 Vespa LX150. LX 50.

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LX 125. LXV 50 (65th anniversary variant of LX50). LXV 125 (65th anniversary variant of LX125). LXV 150 i.e.

GT 60° 250 cc Limited Edition. 999 produced worldwide in unique colours and each one receiving a commemorative badge, personalized with the owner’s initials. Features the front-fender-mounted headlight, shared only with the GTV 250. GTS 125. GTS 150.

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GTS 300 (2010). GTS 300 Super (2008). GTV 125 (65th anniversary variant of GTS 125). GT60 (60th anniversary limited run variant of GTS 250) Features the fender mounted headlight as a tribute to the original Vespas. GTV 250 Standard model based on the GTS250ie. Physically similar to the GT60, but available in a choice of colours.

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