[hillram]

Originally Posted by Fiat&Me

Astonishingly bright yellow colour Ramgaru, She is looking so cute. Silver front center panel is adding spice. PL170 has a unique sleek look but much powerful as compared to look. So another small horse in your scooter stable. What is the total No. of cars/bikes/scooters you own as on today?

Thanks Narendra.My collection is very modest compared to real auto aficianados.

[Fiat&Me]

Ramgaru,
I need your suggestion. I am owning Bajaj M-50 (1982) at hometown. She is running condition and whenever I go, I'll just wash, inflate tyres, put choke on, give some 20-30 kicks and the engine will start. Then I use for full week without any trouble. Once in 2 years, I do full servicing and oil change. Now after the sad incident I may have to sell many things at hometown. In between (around 1998) she was restored with change in Blazer Blue color. I am thinking M-50 to be transferred on my name, restore again with original "Campfire orange" shade with most of the original parts and bring to Hyd. My father's first bike I really don't want to loose and restoration will give peace to his soul because his first car "Padmini" is also with me in handsome condition and she is part of FCCH. Another thing is whether I fully restore in A'nagar and bring by train or restore in Hyd (I'll get required parts of M-50 in Hyd)? Actually engine is super fine, I have to only change some cosmetic parts and do some body welding, wheel/spokes chroming where rusted.
What do you think? Can I participate in HCSC rally with my 1982 fully restored original orange color Bajaj-M50?
Here is the photo....

[chanu]

Good to know you have a bajaj M50, this later became bajaj M80 and the last models which bajaj tried to survive is with M80 4stroke, you will find these beauties still doing hard work with the Hyderabad skin traders and snacks vendors.

You can even think of RIN soap blue color and off white leg shield, restoring it in Hyderabad would be good as you find all the parts easily, there is a shop in Ramkote dedicated to this and the owners name is Reddy. I am glad that you can join HCSC also soon, with this my long wish to pull you to HCSC is going to come true.

[hillram]

Thats a great news Narendra,that you own a Bajaj M-80 and in respect to your father,it would be apt to restore it in Hyderabad,where parts will be easily available.
HCSC welcomes you.

[Fiat&Me]

Oh Thanx Ram and Chanu,
I'll prefer the mechanic who will do all the work (outsource from other) at one place and near to Kothapet, LB nagar, Vanasthalipuram or Santosh nagar so that everyday while going to or coming from office I can visit and monitor the progress. Anyway we can decide later. First let her come to Hyderabad.
I have prepared a detailed scope of work for restoration. Please go through it and suggest something if i missed.
So now I'll have nice time with HCSC.

SCOPE OF WORK FOR BAJAJ M-50 RESTORATION

A. Body Welding and Painting work–
1. Complete body welding and grinding wherever rusted
2. Scratch old paint completely.
3. Put good quality putty for smooth finishing.
4. Bhatti painting double coat (“campfire orange” shade Nerolac/ Asian original paint only)
5. Silver coating under chassis and front mudguard.
6. Brake drums and chain cover with gray colour
7. Rear suspension coils, stand with black colour

B. Chroming work –
1. Both wheel rims
2. All spokes
3. Silencer

C. Engine work –
1. Change kick axle rod and Kick
2. Clean silencer (and then give for chroming)
3. Change front brake liners.

D. Plastic/Other Accessories –
1. Change Light/Horn switch with steel cover
2. Change Head lamp cover to steel
3. Change original Accelerator and Gear shift grips
4. Repair/weld/change center lock assembly
5. Change clutch and front brake lever to aluminum one
6. Replace tail lamp assembly
7. Replace Number plate
8. Change foot rest rubber grips.
9. Change front and rear suspension metallic/rubber bushes
10. Refill suspensions with oil
11. Replace cables whose outer shield is damaged.
12. Speedometer cleaning and put bulb.
13. Replace both side plastic dickeys (original M-50). Don’t put ignition lock
14. Replace front gray cover hood (wind shield)
15. Replace front plastic plate (Get Bajaj M-50 monogram)
16. Remove rear carrier
17. Don’t put rubber flaps on mudguards
18. Change all rubber bush, washers, covers with new one
19. Change all rusted nuts/bolts with new one

[chanu]

It seems you have a long listed wish list, I guess this is what every automobile lover has in his heart and mind to do to his automobile, its strange you never discussed this in any of our meet. I am confident your M-50 will be again factory fresh soon. We will wait for her to come, I have a mechanic who does good work however as usual on his terms and conditions, my one of my scooter is getting done there work there is quality work we shall discuss and can take you to him in case you like you can opt him.

[Fiat&Me]

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[chanu]

Hyderabad is blessed with a Vespa showroom at Jublee Hills, and we HCSC folks are even more glad to visit this sunday 05/13/2012. I personally feel immense joy seeing the Vespa brand re emerging. The showroom displaying new gen Vespa 125cc and we all (HCSC) folks decided to meet the new commer, you never know there could be a surprise instored in the near future..

[hillram]

HCSC Meet to commemorate the launch of Vespa 2012.
Date : 31-5-2012
Time : 9.30am Venue : KBR Park
10.30am Venue : Smart Vespa Showroom, Jubilee Hills
All are welcome with their classic scooters.

[hillram]

HCSC rode today to greet the 2012 Vespa.Old met New and thrilled everyone at the Vespa Showroom..
Nice day for classic scooter ride...Thanks to Sushil,Rahul and Balaji to have joined the ride.

[sushil_n79]

HI Ram,
Awesome pics especially the one taken from top. looks so colourful never knew these beauties actually look so beautiful. thanks for this opportunity. Eagerly awaiting pics from Raul bhai to see what magic he has created using his camera.Rahul bhai where are you ?
Regards
Sushil Narayanan

[Scarlet_Rider]

Hello Folks,

Here are pictures of the HCSC Drive To Vespa Showroom taken from my camera. Enjoy!!

Regards and Keep Revving,

Rahul Waghmare.


The Star of the meet was Team BHPian Sushil Narayanan's fully restored Bajaj 150.



Gathering at KBR Park before leaving for the Vespa showroom.




The Vespa showroom at Jublee Hills, Hyderabad.




Sushil Narayanan smiles!! - That's the magic of Vespa!!



Scooters lined up in front of the showroom.








Staff of the Vespa showroom.



My office colleagues and me.




Rainbow of classic scooters.



The new kids on the block.






The Vespa showroom.





Vespa merchandise.




My obsession with Red.



The Vespa Rosso Dragon eyeing my Bajaj Super.



The Vespa Rosso Dragon meets my Bajaj Super.

[hillram]

Originally Posted by Scarlet_Rider

The Star of the meet was Team BHPian Sushil Narayanan's fully restored Bajaj 150.

Rahul,I dont think we ever judged which scooter was the Star of the meet.However everyone appreciated Sushil's fully restored Bajaj 150,especially the paint job was very outstanding.

[Scarlet_Rider]

Originally Posted by hillram

Rahul,I dont think we ever judged which scooter was the Star of the meet.However everyone appreciated Sushil's fully restored Bajaj 150,especially the paint job was very outstanding.

I never mentioned in my post that there was any judging at the meet. What I mentioned in my post were my thoughts. If you feel that what I posted is inappropriate, please feel free to report my post and have it amended / deleted as per your requirement. I have no issues with it.

[sushil_n79]

Hi Rahul

Thanks for the compliment , its indeed a pleasure to know that the efforts are paying in.

Hi Ram bhai,

Its was a pleasure to be there on that day, infact for my restoration one of the guiding factrs were the various projects undertaken by you as well as the one done up by our dear Bala its just that we all keep on learning and keep on growing together in sharing our interests.

Thanks for the opportunity again.

Regards

Sushil Narayanan