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My GP 125

PostPosted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 3:57 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: My GP 125

PostPosted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 4:05 pm
by george
lovely project..need to replace the SX front mudguard tho

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 4:08 pm
by Jazzy b
Cracking project m8

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 4:52 pm
by ToBoldlyGo
george wrote:lovely project..need to replace the SX front mudguard tho


Damn! Beat me to it. :lol:

I like that. Looks good and straight. Hardly needs any work under the panels. You could probably just replace the trim and tidy it up. Do a bit of work on the engine. You'd be well away.

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 6:14 pm
by Stevepshipley
george wrote:lovely project..need to replace the SX front mudguard tho



Thanks.... Guess thats the start of my "wanted" list :lol: :lol:

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 7:10 pm
by Mr G in NYC
Nice project, get a front mudguard and some front dampeners welded on it
GT 186 kit and some stickers all over it and ride it ...... 8-) G.

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 8:46 pm
by Kristof Lammy pie
Very nice,

Can I ask where you got it from?

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:47 am
by Toddy
Looks very nice that :D enjoy

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:28 am
by Storkfoot
That is very, very nice. I'd be inclined to keep the front mudguard as a talking point :-).

All I'd say is that before you tear it all apart, just think how many GPs there are in this state. Not many.

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 10:17 am
by JETEX
The left hand footboard doesn't look right in the pictures. Is it a GP type and not Li ?. Could be just the angle of the photo, or the fit of the footboard. That will make a nice scooter with a bit of work. Well done.

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 8:01 pm
by james1889
That looks like a nice little project, pretty straight and complete, which won't take much to put on the road. Shows there's still projects out there. You may want to consider changing the seat if you intend travelling any distance on it though as the coffin seats are very uncomfortable

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:46 pm
by Stevepshipley
Done a bit today, no major problems
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Front struts need some attention, funny how theyve bent back like that?
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Rear strut needs some tlc too

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I want to reuse the wiring loom but the outer sheath is too brittle. Presumably i can get some new sheathing from somewhere like maplins?

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:53 pm
by Storkfoot
I love the concept of reusing as much of the original GP as possible and I'd certainly do the same as you. But, I'd draw the line at reusing the wiring especially if you're going to replace the sheathing.

Only my opinion. Good luck and keep us posted.

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:40 pm
by Stevepshipley
Opinions are good. Thanks 8-)

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 10:42 pm
by citydaz
Hi,
looks like a beauty!!
only one question - what is the green light / bulb on top of the headset?
never seen one before??
keep up the good work

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 11:29 pm
by Stevepshipley
Dunno what the green light is?? Looks like someone fitted some kind of light indicator at some time. Maybe fuel warning? Nothing wired to it though. I'll get the headset repaired and blanked off

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:41 pm
by Stevepshipley
Quick update, frames with my mate for a bit of repair work and panels in a box waiting for my painter to fit me in.

Just stripped engine casings and all looks OK. ...
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Need to check piston and bore wear but hoping to get away with just new rings

Took some bits for rechroming today and was gonna get these bits replated. But they've come up OK.

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Came across this stuff in Aldi £2 a bottle, cleaned all nickel plated stuff up a treat and great for old nuts and bolts and stuff

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Casings for cleaning tomorrow

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 9:26 am
by CHRIS in MARGATE
That'll all be sold out in Aldi tomorrow then !

Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 3:01 pm
by Stevepshipley
Casings back from cleaning, decided on soda blasting in the end. I wanted them to look "factoryish"

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Really need to tidy and clean this sh*t tip out before i start anything... :D

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Re: My GP 125

PostPosted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:07 pm
by Jazzy b
Yep think u do