LML Being restored

quadra · 6th July 2010, 17:11

Buddy, do post some pics. I wish i had my LML pics with me

abdriver2000 · 6th July 2010, 18:59

TBHPians are here to help you. I got my 1985 model Bajaj Super restored in March 2009. No engine work was done, although the entire scooter was rebuilt ground up.

aargee · 6th July 2010, 19:09

@Desideep - Yes the quote looks good; but from my experience I would suggest you to go for Dupont paint. Though expensive, it will with stand the weather to a greater extend. I got my RX painted in 2002 & the paint started peeling off from the tank only by 2007 considering the fact that I live in a coastal area. Its just an attempt that I'm asking, leaving the entire choice to you. Also ensure that they scrap the existing paint, apply 1 coat of metal primer followed by 2 coats of paint. Good Luck!!!

Also, try changing the rubber mats & try to replace the entire set of rubbers on the scooter to give a refreshing look. I hope you'll also be changing the switches.

deepclutch · 18th September 2010, 12:59

MODS:Move this Post if it is not in the appropriate thread.
Yesterday, I saw a Ad of LML NV Scootters with a Red Scootter Shown in Headlines Today Channel.They Mention about 4 Stroke and 2 Stroke Scootters.But, it is Long time I found a LML Dealership here in Kerala.

"Haazir He LML NV"
This is the ad(s):

YouTube - lml nv video (august 2010).VOB

desideep · 19th September 2010, 15:33

Lml is very much avaiable in 2 and 4 stroke

hillram · 19th September 2010, 22:16

I possess a 1989 LML Vespa NV that i bought from showroom for Rs.14500 (in 1989).I have clocked over 1,00,000 kms on this marvellous scooter.
Two days back a 1996 Vespa Select came into my possession,which i have begun restoration.
Luckily in Hyderabad,we have Minocha Autoparts who has been stocking LML spares for all the models(you name it).

But i never can come to terms to a engine that would cost Rs.25000 !!!

53BHP · 20th September 2010, 12:20

Nice gesture Desideep!!

Good luck to you. I have a 1987 LML Vespa 150NV, bought in 1991 and with me since then

It has been through 2 frame up restorations and just a month ago I rebuilt the engine

Took it out for a Sunday morning run yesterday (120km to my out of city house and back). Ran like a dream

Please do tap me if you need any help. As you can see i have a bit of experience restoring this scoot

desideep · 21st September 2010, 02:28

Thanks all.

It is a great pleasure to know that people are still into the LML and Vespa's of the new age.

for now the Works on the LML has been put on hold cause of the rains and no time issue.

will be doing it as the first thing next year

Mpower · 21st September 2010, 04:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepclutch

"Haazir He LML NV"
This is the ad(s):
YouTube - lml nv video (august 2010).VOB

Interesting that they are offering a disk brake option in the front.

desideep · 21st September 2010, 08:51

i really need to find out if they are giving the front disk

desideep · 19th July 2011, 23:49

this is a 12 year old photo of the scooter in question. i still havent found time to start restoration.

desideep · 6th May 2012, 23:51

HI All, i am back.

the restoration did not happen cause the scooter was given away to a cousin of mine who needed it for some time.

now the scooter is back, it was sent back to me last week, i have not seen it in flesh yet but my brother took somephotos and sent them to me. according to me the scooter is in a sorry state.

from the images i can mae out that many original bits and bobs have been removed. he got it painted in a "Stupid" silver color...i hate it but the original Meter is gone, the rear tail light that came with the scooter has been changed to the newer model , the head light seems to be changed, original wheel covers are gone, logs are miossing. that stand is from a newer models of bajaj chetak. The front mud guard has been reiared shabilly.i can see thatthe Over lapping on the metal on the rear end is not to be seen any where on the mud guard. Seat has been changed to the side lock seat.

Oh i am just hating it.

here are a few photos.

ArizonaJim · 7th May 2012, 00:27

desideep

With all of those changes, are you sure it is the same scooter?

Even if the number plate is the old one, these are not hard to replace.

If you have all of the old paperwork it might be a good idea to compare the serial numbers (if it has any) to the paperwork to make sure the "old" scooter isn't actually a "new" scooter.

I know in my State in the USA they always check the serial numbers of the vehicle against the registration whenever new license plates need to be renewed.

If the numbers don't agree the officials often prove they have no sense of humor by charging the owner with theft.

desideep · 7th May 2012, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArizonaJim

desideep

With all of those changes, are you sure it is the same scooter?

Even if the number plate is the old one, these are not hard to replace.

If you have all of the old paperwork it might be a good idea to compare the serial numbers (if it has any) to the paperwork to make sure the "old" scooter isn't actually a "new" scooter.

I know in my State in the USA they always check the serial numbers of the vehicle against the registration whenever new license plates need to be renewed.

If the numbers don't agree the officials often prove they have no sense of humor by charging the owner with theft.

Jim its funny that you said i shoudl check the sooter if it is the same hehehe.

Actually i can see a reason why all the parts were changed. this scooter is a 1997, after that there were many changed made to the scooter by the company before they stoped selling it and then when they started again around 2 years ago there were several more changed.

The parts avaiability from the 1997 model is very less specially the visual parts. so i am sure my cousin who is not an Enthusiast did not care what he is using and he got it redone so that he can have it in a "GOOD CONDITION" for the time he was going to keep it.

The scooter is the same,

I am just looking into various possibilities of how to restore it.

Equus · 1st September 2013, 10:18

Came across this thread while searching for Vespa spares..

I have a 1986 (first lot) LML Vespa NV in my garage too. It belonged to my uncle and I got it in 1997 and used it for about 3 yrs actively and then sparingly for another 2-3 yrs.
Its not been running for last 10 yrs but I am confident it will start once I get the some bare necessary things going. In 2007, i drove it from my office to home after it was lying there for 4 yrs

Any known places for Vespa parts in Bangalore? This is my only chance at a restoration (if I would call it that)!!!

6th July 2010, 17:11	#16
quadra BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blore Posts: 552 Thanked: 68 Times	Buddy, do post some pics. I wish i had my LML pics with me
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6th July 2010, 18:59	#17
abdriver2000 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 331 Thanked: 30 Times View My Garage	TBHPians are here to help you. I got my 1985 model Bajaj Super restored in March 2009. No engine work was done, although the entire scooter was rebuilt ground up.
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6th July 2010, 19:09	#18
aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,236 Thanked: 9,635 Times	@Desideep - Yes the quote looks good; but from my experience I would suggest you to go for Dupont paint. Though expensive, it will with stand the weather to a greater extend. I got my RX painted in 2002 & the paint started peeling off from the tank only by 2007 considering the fact that I live in a coastal area. Its just an attempt that I'm asking, leaving the entire choice to you. Also ensure that they scrap the existing paint, apply 1 coat of metal primer followed by 2 coats of paint. Good Luck!!! Also, try changing the rubber mats & try to replace the entire set of rubbers on the scooter to give a refreshing look. I hope you'll also be changing the switches.
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19th September 2010, 15:33	#20
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	Lml is very much avaiable in 2 and 4 stroke
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19th September 2010, 22:16	#21
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	LML Vespa Select I possess a 1989 LML Vespa NV that i bought from showroom for Rs.14500 (in 1989).I have clocked over 1,00,000 kms on this marvellous scooter. Two days back a 1996 Vespa Select came into my possession,which i have begun restoration. Luckily in Hyderabad,we have Minocha Autoparts who has been stocking LML spares for all the models(you name it). But i never can come to terms to a engine that would cost Rs.25000 !!! Attached Thumbnails
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20th September 2010, 12:20	#22
53BHP BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 399 Thanked: 262 Times	Good luck Nice gesture Desideep!! Good luck to you. I have a 1987 LML Vespa 150NV, bought in 1991 and with me since then It has been through 2 frame up restorations and just a month ago I rebuilt the engine Took it out for a Sunday morning run yesterday (120km to my out of city house and back). Ran like a dream Please do tap me if you need any help. As you can see i have a bit of experience restoring this scoot
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21st September 2010, 02:28	#23
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	Thanks all. It is a great pleasure to know that people are still into the LML and Vespa's of the new age. for now the Works on the LML has been put on hold cause of the rains and no time issue. will be doing it as the first thing next year
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21st September 2010, 08:51	#25
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	i really need to find out if they are giving the front disk
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19th July 2011, 23:49	#26
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	Re: LML Being restored this is a 12 year old photo of the scooter in question. i still havent found time to start restoration. Attached Thumbnails
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6th May 2012, 23:51	#27
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	Re: LML Being restored HI All, i am back. the restoration did not happen cause the scooter was given away to a cousin of mine who needed it for some time. now the scooter is back, it was sent back to me last week, i have not seen it in flesh yet but my brother took somephotos and sent them to me. according to me the scooter is in a sorry state. from the images i can mae out that many original bits and bobs have been removed. he got it painted in a "Stupid" silver color...i hate it but the original Meter is gone, the rear tail light that came with the scooter has been changed to the newer model , the head light seems to be changed, original wheel covers are gone, logs are miossing. that stand is from a newer models of bajaj chetak. The front mud guard has been reiared shabilly.i can see thatthe Over lapping on the metal on the rear end is not to be seen any where on the mud guard. Seat has been changed to the side lock seat. Oh i am just hating it. here are a few photos. Attached Thumbnails
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7th May 2012, 00:27	#28
ArizonaJim Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Phoenix, Ariz. Posts: 1,200 Thanked: 2,837 Times	Re: LML Being restored desideep With all of those changes, are you sure it is the same scooter? Even if the number plate is the old one, these are not hard to replace. If you have all of the old paperwork it might be a good idea to compare the serial numbers (if it has any) to the paperwork to make sure the "old" scooter isn't actually a "new" scooter. I know in my State in the USA they always check the serial numbers of the vehicle against the registration whenever new license plates need to be renewed. If the numbers don't agree the officials often prove they have no sense of humor by charging the owner with theft. Last edited by ArizonaJim : 7th May 2012 at 00:28.
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1st September 2013, 10:18	#30
Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 423 Times	Re: LML Being restored Came across this thread while searching for Vespa spares.. I have a 1986 (first lot) LML Vespa NV in my garage too. It belonged to my uncle and I got it in 1997 and used it for about 3 yrs actively and then sparingly for another 2-3 yrs. Its not been running for last 10 yrs but I am confident it will start once I get the some bare necessary things going. In 2007, i drove it from my office to home after it was lying there for 4 yrs Any known places for Vespa parts in Bangalore? This is my only chance at a restoration (if I would call it that)!!!
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