Final Grommets Ordered

How sad is this. My 1.5 year old and I dumped out the household piggy bank and counted off $51.00 in change. Very exciting! The result . . . I just got off the phone with MotorSport Scooters and ordered the final grommets I need.

Here's what I ordered:

(Part: 77252) Center stand hook

(Part: 48171) Throttle and choke cable grommet

(Part: 90541) Cable Hose

(Part: 84262) Fuel line grommet

(Part: 84804) Clamshell Speedo gasket inside glass

(Part: 174092) Rubber grommet fits around steering lock. No longer available -- had to order the P-Series version.

(Part: ?????) Copper sheath that attaches to the head of the speedo cable at the hub.

Total: $35.81 with shipping

Good news is I am done ordering all grommets (I believe. I'd say budget $200 for them and you should have a little to spare). I wasn't expecting $180+ in grommets. It costs approximately $50 extra to not buy Indian-made rubber.

Grommet Order #1 Arrived

Note: I have a complete grommets part list with part number in an MS Excel file. Feel free to email me for it and not have to create one yourself.

Yesterday, the first grommet order arrived at Ted's shop. He began to install the grommets yesterday. I am headed to his shop one night next week to work on the bike.

I ordered it from Scooter Shop and worked with Mic. He's a good guy. He hand selected all the parts for me and only sent me NOS or of Italian quality. Nothing is Indian-made. The issue with the Indian-made is they are often molded from Bajaj parts, which don't always fit correctly and the quality of rubber results in a shorter life.

I recommend giving Scoot Shop your business if you're looking for a new shop to work with. Be patient and you'll get what you need. Ask for Mic. (Rumor has it that these guys have a lot of NOS).

Michael Koslov
mkoslov@scootershop.com
1104 West Collins ave.
Orange, CA. 92867
714-289-8394 OFFICE
714-289-1163 FAX

This order totaled $104.70.

He was not able to locate everything I need yet. Here's what arrived:

Seat Buffers (Part: 56730) NOS $ 5.00 each

Fuel rod grommet (Part: 47460) New $ 2.00

Gas Tank Cap Gasket for large frames (Part: 56678 New nice $ 2.50

Cowl hook grommet (Qty: 2) White nice $ 3.95 each

Cowl peg buffer (Part: 87488) White nice $ 6.96 each

Cowl hook sheath (Part: 24041) Piaggio $ 2.00 each

Gas Tank Cap Gasket for large frames (Part: 56678) New nice $ 2.50

Seal for the beneath the sediment bowl (Part: 26042) NOS $2.00

Fuel assembly gasket for inside gas tank New 2.00

4-hole gasket for fuel cock assembly. Fits GS and Super Sport. (Part: 13836) New nice $ 3.95

Gasket for air bellow connection (Part: 97493) Re made by us PERFECT $ 15.00

Brake pedal rubber in BLACK Italian $ 4.50

Brake Bellow for most 60s and 70s Vespas (Part: 57321) Nice new $ 4.50

Clamshell Speedo glass (Part: 84803). New nice $ 15.00

Clamshell Speedo gasket (Part:49458) Nice new grey $ 4.50

Speedo cable SS italian $ 14.95

Parts ordered

Just ordered the following parts from First Kick Scooters this afternoon. All parts are Piaggio-made or similar quality. I worked with David from First Kick on this and I must say it was one of the best experiences I have had with a scooter shop. He is knowledgeable and fast (I have waited for 1-3 weeks for orders to go out with other shops. David had my stuff out in 2 days). My order went out quick and he responded to me within 24-hours. I will be doing more business with First Kick. If you're frustrated with your shop, call First Kick and ask for David in parts -- you won't be sorry.

(47872) Center Stand Spring

(90541) Sheath for Gear Cables

(82783/174249) Grommet for Brake Switch in Black

(181637) Rear Brake Switch in Black

(113060) Grommet Fuel into Air Box

Total: $50.41 including shipping

Note: The rear brake switch was $23.95 as opposed to the $15 that all the scoot shops sell it for. I asked why . . . this brake switch is Piaggio and the after market ones are not sized correctly and are not truly grey -- they have a funky magenta tinge to them.

Grommets still needed

I am hunting down the following parts still. Non-Indian for all rubber is required. Here's the list of what is BADLY needed:

$5.95 -- (Part: 47872) Center stand spring

$4.25 -- (Part: 48171) Throttle and choke cable grommet. Fits 60s to 80s Vespas.

$5.95 -- (Part: 90541) Cable Hose

$3.99 -- (Part: 84262) Fuel line grommet

(Part: 77252) Center stand spring retainer clip

(Part: 84804) Clamshell Speedo gasket inside glass

(Part: 82783) GREY Brake switch gasket

(Part: 174092) Rubber grommet fits around steering lock.

(Part: 93722) GREY brake light switch

(Part: 15689) Handle bar segment grommet. U-shape rubber grommet.

(Part: 13836) Grommet, frame/wiring

(Part: 113060) Fuel line to airbox rubber.

(Part: 90541) Grommet for clutch gears and rear brake.

Speedo nut top grommet.

Speedo sheath seal.

When buying ASK?!

I have contacted a few shops I work with to find out if I buy their grommets/rubber individually if I can avoid buying poor quality Indian-Rubber and the general response is "No! Everyone sells the same stuff for the most part. You will really need to hunt." Then I find one shop that sells non-Indian and they state their pieces will cost more.

Bottom line people -- don't cut corners. Ask before you purchase. You will find them.

So far the only shop that responded to my question that does not sell Indian-Rubber is MotorSport in San Diego, Calif.