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Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 10:54 pm
by SR_Lambretta
Here you go Nick,

The first article shows the GP200 with a black toolbox with the sticker on the petrol tank and the second article shows the GP200 with a grey toolbox and the sticker on the toolbox.

http://www.scooterrestorations.com/Pdf/ ... mplete.pdf

http://www.scooterrestorations.com/Pdf/ ... mplete.pdf

Couple of other interesting GP articles taken from our Lambretta memorabilia page courtesy of Motorcycle Mechanics;

http://www.scooterrestorations.com/Pdf/ ... mplete.pdf

http://www.scooterrestorations.com/Pdf/ ... mplete.pdf

Hope this helps

Paul

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:27 pm
by TurboTrev
^^Thanks to those that replied and thanks also to Paul for posting the articles, my thoughts are now confirmed.

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 9:51 pm
by rusty-bretta
Interesting to note on the strip down article the thick head gasket; my original early dl (first month of production) had one fitted, I thought it was a left over from the SX parts bin being fitted.

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Thu Aug 20, 2015 11:14 am
by AlG
Late Italian GP Rear Light Unit fitting: I recall on the old site that there were pictures and an explanation of the change made to late Italian GPs for the fitting of rear light units - A rubber grommet and special nut???
Did anyone keep this, or could someone post the pictures of the fittings and changes to the frame pressings?

AlG

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:01 pm
by TurboTrev
AlG wrote:Late Italian GP Rear Light Unit fitting: I recall on the old site that there were pictures and an explanation of the change made to late Italian GPs for the fitting of rear light units - A rubber grommet and special nut???
Did anyone keep this, or could someone post the pictures of the fittings and changes to the frame pressings? AlG

Later GP had a larger hole in the frame to take the grommet (and nut). Scootopia have remade them: http://www.scootopia.co.uk/product/7317 ... mp-nut-set

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:36 pm
by Agent Lamb
TurboTrev wrote:
AlG wrote:Late Italian GP Rear Light Unit fitting: I recall on the old site that there were pictures and an explanation of the change made to late Italian GPs for the fitting of rear light units - A rubber grommet and special nut???
Did anyone keep this, or could someone post the pictures of the fittings and changes to the frame pressings? AlG

Later GP had a larger hole in the frame to take the grommet (and nut). Scootopia have remade them: http://www.scootopia.co.uk/product/7317 ... mp-nut-set

Just stripped down my K plate electronic for a winter restoration and noticed when the spanish rear light was removed :shock: Found the larger holes in frame...I knew those funny bolts with rubber washers would come in handy......Took them off a GP years and years ago thinking WTF :shock: Glad i kept them
Hoarding GP parts is a good thing..!!

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:18 pm
by Agent Lamb
This may have been asked before on a previous thread....

Is there any evidence of UK spec GP200 Electronics in either White or Red..?
Having a coversation with howard Chambers last week he mentioned that to his knoledge all UK Electronics where Ochre.
As the K plate one i am restoring has been sand blasted many years ago giving me no signs of a previous colour.

My plan was going to be Red as i do not want to start a small family of Ochre GPs :oops:

Agent lamb

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:57 pm
by TurboTrev
^^^ I previously owned a UK registered from new white GP200E that a member on here now owns, so they definitely weren't all ochre. I'm also pretty sure that in the past I've seen a couple of original paint UK from new red ones as well. If you're electronic is still on its original reg, have you applied to DVLA for its ownership history. I've done that on a couple I've owned, including an SX150 that I bought recently and a copy of the original VE60 (1969 log book) came back amongst the paperwork. This shows the original colour, engine and frame numbers, supplying dealer and the first owners. If you need further info on how to apply PM me.

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:07 am
by Agent Lamb
TurboTrev wrote:^^^ I previously owned a UK registered from new white GP200E that a member on here now owns, so they definitely weren't all ochre. I'm also pretty sure that in the past I've seen a couple of original paint UK from new red ones as well. If you're electronic is still on its original reg, have you applied to DVLA for its ownership history. I've done that on a couple I've owned, including an SX150 that I bought recently and a copy of the original VE60 (1969 log book) came back amongst the paperwork. This shows the original colour, engine and frame numbers, supplying dealer and the first owners. If you need further info on how to apply PM me.

Thanks Trev....I have a folder of suff inc log books and will apply ..Will PM you later for info

Andy

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:09 pm
by nickw
Definitely came across in Red and White. A couple of friends have original British reg scooters that are red. Mine is original brit reg and it was white. Also an article in Scooter World shows black and white photos of electronic GPs in different colours - just can't tell what colours :-)
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Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:54 pm
by martyn dwane
does anybody know the RAL code for the silver used on Italian GP forks please.

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:53 pm
by hullygully
Carter aluminium 8081? but later GP's non-metallic light grey? :?

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 4:03 pm
by Stevepshipley
Hi all, merry Xmas etc. Santa dropped this off just before Christmas. Originally from somewhere near Milan I believe. I've never owned a GP before and very pleased with this. It looks really straight and original, quick squirt of easy start and I rode it up and down the drive. I'm going to need some help though.
My plan is to keep the engine as original on points etc, and try and restore as close as possible to original. It has been repainted (externally) and it's not good. I need to know what a factory model should look like, what parts were chrome or nickel plated etc. Should wheel rims be white or grey, petrol and choke taps are painted alloy, is this right? Lots of questions to ask, is there a good reference source somewhere?

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Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:05 pm
by Afandy
Hi Steve ...I would buy Vittorio Tessera Lambretta Restoration Guide ...as for wheel rims Lechler Carter Aluminium 8081...same as hubs ...fuel taps painted alloy black finish ...mid 70 later they were black plastic ...rear metal grill on frame same as frame colour ...Chromed parts ...brake pedal...frame tube cable circlip...Lambretta leg shield script badge..oval Badge on horn casting ...headlamp Bezel ...ignition lock & kickstart pedal .i owned a brand new GP 125 in1971 great scooter .....Good luck with your Resto ..

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 11:08 am
by Stevepshipley
Great reply, thanks for that Andy. I'll look for the book as well. Happy new year 8-)

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:55 am
by phil99
unrestored 1969 200 DL

the speed when riding is shown in kph but the distance traveled is recorded in miles not kilometers.

is this correct please?

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Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:38 pm
by nickw
Hi just seen this post^. As far as I know this shouldn't be the case. Has the speedo had the faceplate changed and can you tell if it is original to the scooter. The speedo in kmh should record mileage in km's. Can't say I have ever used kph speedo's but guessing mainly. My post might help get further responses :lol:

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:29 am
by cookieman66
Has anyone got the correct RALcode for the silver on a gp please.thanks

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:22 pm
by tonytoolbox
hi cookieman ive been searching for a while now and come up with RAL code 9007 grey aluminium im popping down to my powder coater tomorrow with my original painted hub and ill have a look at a swatch for 9007 make my decision hopefully im not colour blind and ill post my findings cheers tony

Re: Italian GP/DL 125, 150, 200 & Electronic

PostPosted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:41 pm
by cookieman66
tonytoolbox wrote:hi cookieman ive been searching for a while now and come up with RAL code 9007 grey aluminium im popping down to my powder coater tomorrow with my original painted hub and ill have a look at a swatch for 9007 make my decision hopefully im not colour blind and ill post my findings cheers tony



hi I've also been ral 7035 if that's any good .