I had to go through lot of horror while I restored a 1967 Vespa, a tale to be forgotten. My 1989 Bajaj Priya however needed only a over coat, hence was simple
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A super comprehensive restoration. These small scooters with 3 gear engine is not easy to restore. A competent mechanic and lathe is absolutely necessary. I had to go through lot of horror while I restored a 67 Vespa, a tale to be forgotten. My 89 Priya however needed only a over coat, hence was simple. It was awesome interacting with you when you were restoring this scooter and I happened to be restoring mine around the same time. For a long time, I thought you were from Bangalore and I remember once asking you to come to Vidhana Soudha for a photo shoot and then you told where you were located
Before restoration, the way I received it from a dear friend:
After restoration:
Those were also the days when me and @arun1100 would ride so often in green filled Hesarghatta
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