Wiring and ElectricalAll the electricals on the bike have been repaired and replaced, although at a later stage I might get more fancy with the wiring.Replacing the wiring loom I replaced the old, dried and cracker loom with 3mm, 10amp wires which can cope with a 12V system if I ever want do such a thing. This thicker wiring is more painful to work with, especially when trying to fit through the handllebar switch hole. I ended up using 1/4 inch plastic wiring tubing which has a slit up the length to allow the wires to be inserted. I used the old loom for reference and also the wiring diagram for a VB1, see the Electrical section on the Scooter Help website. Stator, brake light and the experts It was over to the professionals to finish off my job and Ricardo at Richmond Auto Electricals was just the guy to help me. He is experienced working on Vespas and I was reassured when I took the bike to him and saw a nice handlebar Vespa he was working on. Ricardo soldered all the connections, rebuilt the stator which came off a later model, and basically checked all my wiring. He also added the wiring and a second bulb to the taillight which will be a brake light, the VB1 originally coming with a rear light only. This is not yet active, I have to get a switch for the brake pedal yet. I decided not to use a battery, as the bike probably won't be ridden that much and I didn't want the hassle of flat batteries. However I will leave the battery and recitifer in the side panel compartment for originality sakes.  Next- Seat and Wheels |