This scooter was the start (and end!) of my 2 stoke tuning obsession. The stock 150 is pokey at best, so I thought I’d add some zip with tuning products that were just coming available in the early 2000’s.

Here’s what I did:

Engine

• Deanspeed 185 kit
• New Seals and Bearings
• New clutch and clutch springs
• New anti vibration motor mounts

Fuel and Exhaust System

• High Flow Fuel Tap
• Jetex 22mm carb
• New leader pipe and stock pattern exhaust

Brakes and Suspension

• New progressively wound front springs
• New front dampeners
• Slotted brake shoes
• New rear hub (Indian)
• Cheng Shing Tires (spare has a Michelin S83)

Electrical System

• 12v Scooters Originali Electronic Ignition

• Ducati CDI
• 35 watt headlight
• New 12 v bulbs
• New handlebar switch (Indian)
• New Headlamp rim and lens
• New Taillight lens

The end result was a beautiful and exceedingly unreliable scooter. My kids would joke that we could go on a tour of North Shore and highlight the many places we broke down or lost parts on the side of the road. It was a lot of fun! It was a great tuning test bed. Eventually I got it sorted and sold it as I was moving into the 4 stroke scooter era with Heinkels and Modern Vespas.

The scooter now resides in the the Classics Cafe Museum: https://cyclesclassiccafemuseum.com/