By Dan Watson
All Grande came with a spring loaded chrome front "crash bar", or "foot rest", not found on other Vespa. Super DeluxeThe Grande was also available as the "Grande Super Deluxe" which came with turn signals and two side compartments. Deluxe and Gilera CBAThe Grande Deluxe was a later model and came with an oil injection system; these are very rare. Engine FeaturesThe Grande's cylinder head had a different look to it not used on other Vespa. Models with turn signals used a two wire condenser, base models used a single wire.
Hey everyone, looking to purchase a 1980 Vespa Piaggio Grande. But the seller & I do not know what a fair price is. It's the standard base model & all stockIt's not the 30 mph version. Has a clean title with itWe both live in IowaAttached are the photos I was sent. Let me know if you have any insight.
1980 Vespa Grande resto-mod by Scott (https://www.instagram/sdawsonfx/). The Vespa Grande by Piaggio is a solid moped design. Vespa vintage mopeds are another moped brand that people love or hate its engine. Scott resolved the speed limitations with the OEM engine case by upgrading to the Polini speed case. 1980 VESPA GRANDE APPEARANCEGrimeca Razze Incrociate Snowflake wheels | Metalic black/gray paint | All metal cleaned and polished | Custom upholstery |ENGINEPolini speed case | CDI | Mazzucchelli crank | Malossi 73cc kit | Polini performance variator | Proma circuit performance pipe | Steel racing variated clutch bell | Dellorto 13mm SHA carburetor | Malossi air filter
About selling “as is” project mopeds in 2020:Detroit Moped Works has always felt confident profiting from our wonderful work, selling refurbished or rebuilt mopeds that we could stand behind and sell with a warranty. As a matter of principle, Detroit Moped Works has always been opposed to “flipping” mopeds, or making money off of selling non-running mopeds, project mopeds, parts mopeds, and/or “as is” mopeds. That said, due to what the media refers to as “these strange times” we are not able to get bikes built for sale this season. Or maybe it just sits as wonderful decor in your Man Cave or She Shed. Once you buy it, it is out of our hands and yours to enjoy!
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A. Wiring DiagramsOriginal wiring diagrams were scanned from original Owners Manuals, or Assembly and Preparation Manuals. Original Wiring Diagrams for models without turn signalsAll of these have an external ignition ground, which is the blue magneto wire. Original Wiring Diagrams for models with turn signalsMost of these have an external ignition ground, which is the blue magneto wire. Myrons Wiring DiagramsMaking these wiring diagrams was difficult and took over 150 hours of study. Replacing engine wires: Many 1970’s Vespa mopeds need their engine wires replaced.
Polini performance variator for Vespa mopeds. This is a direct swap onto your Ciao, Bravo, Si, Grande, etc. Many consider this to be the best aftermarket variator option for Vespa. The blue grease cover is fancy but typically don't hang on too long. Good thing it isn't necessary.
Vespa/Piaggio has always been Italy’s prize manufacturer in small scooters and motorbikes and their line of pedal mopeds were of no exception. Advanced engineering and many years to master their designs, Vespa has produced quality mopeds and the Grande model was right there at the top. Up for sale is a fully reconditioned Silver Vespa Grande Moped that will get you to wherever you want to go in a smooth, quiet and comfortable fashion. The Grande model features a very heavy duty chassis, super comfy seat with room for a passenger, rear foot pegs, flip-up seat, extra wide tires and hydraulic front suspension. It also has a belt driven variable transmission to help with keeping the power even at all speedsThis Grande has a fully rebuilt engine, carb, transmission and rear variator.
