GP200 80's retro cutdown - Lambretta Obsessions

About this project

So who doesn’t regret selling their very first scooter? Well this customer sold his scooter back in the 80’s because life got in the way. Imagine his surprise when he was at a garage sale almost 35 years later and there sitting in the corner, with its engine missing, was his old Lambretta cut down dilapidated but untouched since the day he sold it, right down to the electrical tape stripes on the side panels.

He brought it to Lambretta Obsessions with the remit that he wants it to be the scooter he always wanted in the 80’s but didn’t have the time, money or experience to build. Plus as you will remember, parts were scarce it the 80’s. Though the remit has changed slightly, due to the arrival on the scene of Casa Performance.

This is the story of its rebirth.

The beginning

This is how it arrived:

Thorough inspection:

Stripping down to bare frame, checking it all over and making adjustments where needed:

Early modifications & strengthening:

beefing up of poor quality factory welds

Reinforcement in preparation for improved performance and braking:

Rear Mudguard – Before & After:

Removal of heat damage, UV damage and paint and resurfacing.

Strengthened frame back from paint:

Reconditioned mudguard installed:

Tail end assembled:

Modified forks fitted

~ and Casa Performance anti-dive hydraulic front single disc installed.

Long range fuel tank, custom chrome leather seat & rear rack fitted

Headset assembled including Casa Performance hydraulic brake

Transmission internals

(that are just too pretty to cover up)

What you are seeing here is the Casa Performance 7 plate 12 spring powermaster clutch and the push up or pull down Casa Performance chain tensioner

New chain casing fitted

The new design of this chaincase allows the strongest clutch to be operated with one finger. Also, the access panel (seen in blue above) allows access to inspect and adjust the chain without even draining oil.