Customised new Vespa LX125

Rex RAP · 19th July 2012, 02:28

We have just added to our collection of Vespas -- a brand new 2012 Vespa LX 125. The factory colors were a bit boring, so we got ours customized. Now we have a His (1960 Vespa VBA) and a Hers (2012 Vespa LX 125) in matching livery.

indian21r · 19th July 2012, 10:13

The is nice collection of Vespas Man. Must be getting a lot of looks when both of them are driven at the same time. I am thinking of picking one for home. Loved the lloks from the first time I saw it in Scrubs.

PGNarain · 19th July 2012, 10:34

If the Vespa did'nt look retro enough, now you have made it absolutely drool worthy Rex.

Kudos to a fantastic paint job,

it really enhances the retro looks of the Vespa. Been trying to convince my wife to choose the Vespa over the Activa (which she really likes) and your photos have now given me added ammo to make my case.

ghodlur · 19th July 2012, 10:35

The "His" Vespa looks more classic and retro than the "hers". Nice collection. Can you tell how was the customization achieved?

Didnt like the spare tyre slot in the older Vespa.

hillram · 19th July 2012, 10:37

@Rex Rap,Vespa LX 125 does nt anywhere come in dual tone.The customisations that can be done on LX 125 are quite different.Im afraid you have spoilt the looks as well as the originality of the scooter.LX 125 is known for its Italian design and curves.They are gone on your LX 125 !!!! Being a Vespa aficianado for more than 30 years and after owning nearly 10 classic Vespas,honestly Im not impressed with your LX 125's customisation.

ashis89 · 19th July 2012, 10:48

Thats a real sweet looking LX125. The dual tone color job suits it completely and the scooter looks more attractive than before.

One suggestion, you should have left the rear mud guard in black itself and not colored it white. IMO, that would have looked better.

After this modification, how about adding the white strip in the wheel side-walls(just like hillram has doen to his yellow LX125)? It would further spruce up the looks of this beauty.

vinair · 19th July 2012, 10:53

That looks wonderful mate! Congrats on the new buy!! Very tastefully done? What is the original color? Red on white or White on Red??

am1m · 19th July 2012, 11:21

Now, I'm not an aficionado or whatever, but to my "untrained" eye, this customization rocks! Looking at the new Vespa in the adverts, I was wondering what was "missing". Your custom paint job is what was missing, looks great! I might actually buy one if I can get this sort of paint job done.

ariesonu · 19th July 2012, 11:37

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Originally Posted by hillram

@honestly Im not impressed with your LX 125's customisation.

Dear Rex,
Congrats on this fantastic new machine.
I completely agree with Ram. Being a vintage lovers, our opinions are usually taken with pinch of salt.
Though we are not aware of what was original color of your LX but wouldn't it made more sense to paint older scooter in the shade of new LX.
Just my two bits.

Raab rakha.

Bazinga · 19th July 2012, 11:53

Fantastic make over. Sweet paint job.
Any other customizations on your ride? Some more chrome would help.

hillram · 19th July 2012, 12:02

One more thing to be noted is that, a paint job of this scale needs the scooter to be completly dismantled.Im sure Vespa India wouldn't have done this,therefore it breaches the Warranty of the vehicle also.Such risks cannot be taken on new vehicles under warranty.

TaurusAl · 19th July 2012, 14:32

I'M falling in love, hats off for your effort, it is indeed a dream combo any couple can have. Hope the company sees it here take some tips from you.

sumeshmani · 19th July 2012, 15:37

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Originally Posted by Rex RAP

We have just added to our collection of Vespas -- a brand new 2012 Vespa LX 125. The factory colors were a bit boring, so we got ours customized. Now we have a His (1960 Vespa VBA) and a Hers (2012 Vespa LX 125) in matching livery.

Congratulations on the two scooters. The customization looks great.
The 1960 Vespa VBA is looking very nice.

Latheesh · 19th July 2012, 16:22

Paint job looks good, but I like stock LX125 (red and yellow) better!

gautamkhadse · 19th July 2012, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Rex RAP

We have just added to our collection of Vespas -- a brand new 2012 Vespa LX 125. The factory colors were a bit boring, so we got ours customized. Now we have a His (1960 Vespa VBA) and a Hers (2012 Vespa LX 125) in matching livery.

The alloys need to be coloured too and put those white strips on the rubber tyres . Gives it a more retro look . IMO

19th July 2012, 02:28	#1
Rex RAP BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 33 Thanked: 21 Times	Customised new Vespa LX125 We have just added to our collection of Vespas -- a brand new 2012 Vespa LX 125. The factory colors were a bit boring, so we got ours customized. Now we have a His (1960 Vespa VBA) and a Hers (2012 Vespa LX 125) in matching livery. Attached Thumbnails
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indian21r BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 964 Thanked: 808 Times	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 The is nice collection of Vespas Man. Must be getting a lot of looks when both of them are driven at the same time. I am thinking of picking one for home. Loved the lloks from the first time I saw it in Scrubs.
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PGNarain BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 408 Thanked: 610 Times	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 If the Vespa did'nt look retro enough, now you have made it absolutely drool worthy Rex. Kudos to a fantastic paint job, it really enhances the retro looks of the Vespa. Been trying to convince my wife to choose the Vespa over the Activa (which she really likes) and your photos have now given me added ammo to make my case.
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ghodlur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 6,010 Thanked: 4,199 Times View My Garage	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 The "His" Vespa looks more classic and retro than the "hers". Nice collection. Can you tell how was the customization achieved? Didnt like the spare tyre slot in the older Vespa.
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hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 @Rex Rap,Vespa LX 125 does nt anywhere come in dual tone.The customisations that can be done on LX 125 are quite different.Im afraid you have spoilt the looks as well as the originality of the scooter.LX 125 is known for its Italian design and curves.They are gone on your LX 125 !!!! Being a Vespa aficianado for more than 30 years and after owning nearly 10 classic Vespas,honestly Im not impressed with your LX 125's customisation.
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19th July 2012, 10:48	#6
ashis89 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 3,469 Thanked: 10,998 Times View My Garage	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 Thats a real sweet looking LX125. The dual tone color job suits it completely and the scooter looks more attractive than before. One suggestion, you should have left the rear mud guard in black itself and not colored it white. IMO, that would have looked better. After this modification, how about adding the white strip in the wheel side-walls(just like hillram has doen to his yellow LX125)? It would further spruce up the looks of this beauty.
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19th July 2012, 10:53	#7
vinair BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 700 Thanked: 1,941 Times	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 That looks wonderful mate! Congrats on the new buy!! Very tastefully done? What is the original color? Red on white or White on Red??
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19th July 2012, 11:21	#8
am1m Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,899 Thanked: 12,019 Times	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 Now, I'm not an aficionado or whatever, but to my "untrained" eye, this customization rocks! Looking at the new Vespa in the adverts, I was wondering what was "missing". Your custom paint job is what was missing, looks great! I might actually buy one if I can get this sort of paint job done.
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19th July 2012, 11:53	#10
Bazinga BHPian Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pune Posts: 161 Thanked: 69 Times	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 Fantastic make over. Sweet paint job. Any other customizations on your ride? Some more chrome would help.
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19th July 2012, 12:02	#11
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 One more thing to be noted is that, a paint job of this scale needs the scooter to be completly dismantled.Im sure Vespa India wouldn't have done this,therefore it breaches the Warranty of the vehicle also.Such risks cannot be taken on new vehicles under warranty.
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19th July 2012, 14:32	#12
TaurusAl BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mumbai - MH 01 Posts: 600 Thanked: 436 Times	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 I'M falling in love, hats off for your effort, it is indeed a dream combo any couple can have. Hope the company sees it here take some tips from you.
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Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,090 Times	Re: Customised new Vespa LX125 Paint job looks good, but I like stock LX125 (red and yellow) better!
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