Badger18 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I thought I might have a look at some restored Vespas next week. I'll obviously check out a few scooter websites as well but does anyone have any pointers, maybe Thai-specific issues / pitfalls / practices I should look out for? I'm thinking mainly about safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Just make sure you take your wallet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damrongsak Posted April 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2021 Shop around. Some are not good restorations. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 ^ Indonesians ! At it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Gotta love the imagination and skill these builders have, and they are using nothing but what is lying around ! Kudos ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 More imagination from Indonesia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Buy a Honda instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toosetinmyways Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) Vespa with book ,1983, 139,000 Baht Sorry sold already. I was a bit quick posting this originally. I have now had a close look at the Thai Vespa site and found there were 60 Vespas for sale from June 2019 to date and all are sold . One guy had 20 for sale, no books requiring restoration all now sold. Starting price was from 55,000 to 109,000 baht. Edited April 17, 2021 by Toosetinmyways New info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 (edited) You didn't ask where to buy one but maybe you want ideas: Personally I would visit Chinatown (Yaowarat Road). There are many people who ride those Vespas every day and I imagine there should be enough shops who specalize in those bikes. I googled for Yaowarat and Vespa and I found this and a lot more. Edited April 17, 2021 by OneMoreFarang 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I asked an older Italian guy about his 300 Super and he said I should buy a new PCX ! I also noted , when visiting the new Vespa shop in town , that parts/accessories were surprisingly expensive. Like a rubber floor mat at 1500 baht ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 If you have plenty of money to spend on a scooter for local scoots then sure buy a Vespa. Remember everything is imported for them and they will cost a lot to service and repair. I've had 4 Vespa's in my life, and loved them all, but now as I live in Thailand I've not bought one here. I drove mostly now so I can't see the need for a vespa for a few short rides a week. (got Honda ADV 350 and love it). There are some great Vespa restorers in Bangkok who are very well respected. I'd suggest joining the Vespa Club of Thailand and going through them to find the best deal and restorer to maybe buy from, or an owner enthusiast to buy from in the Club. There's a few great F'Book club pages too. Definitely a great and very comfortable smooth ride, and the quality of the machines is definitely felt when you step on one after a Japanese bike. Of course if you love the sexy feminine Botticelli shape of the 'wasp' then why not. My last was a 250 GTS Volcano red and it was so sexy n cute. The girls loved it too ???? Always take out the storage compartment and use a torch to carefully look for rust. Best to put the bike up on a bike service-stand and get under it and again look for rust, and weld compromises in the monocot frame. I'd suggest you get an independent specialist to look over the bike before you buy. Worth the small investment to make sure the innards or the bike are ok as well as the outer visible parts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger18 Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 On 4/19/2021 at 12:18 AM, Tropposurfer said: I'd suggest you get an independent specialist to look over the bike before you buy. Seems like a good idea but I don't know how I'd get in touch with someone like that. With recent developments I've shelved this plan for now but will pick it up next time I'm in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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