'The Headset Update' | Vespa Restoration - Episode Four 

Another hands on video continuing with the Vespa during lockdown if only we all had workshop facilities like that

Really enjoying watching you reviving this old 150 Super.

I can't begin to tell you how much I admire your determination and hard work to maintain the historical authenticity of the Vespa. Most RU-vid "restorers" take the quickest, easiest, and shiniest approach to a project, but you're attempting something much harder: putting the Vespa in top condition mechanically while maintaining the integrity of its vintage appearance. Very nice work. I commend you for your work ethic and for the quality of your restoration.

Re: painting the headset…one man’s corrosion is another man’s character.

Hello Dom, Looking good, can tell you made the right choice with the paintwork from the grin on your face! Cheers Simon

A mate of mine rode a rat 150 Vespa in NZ in the early '70s. The clutch would sometimes slip; sometimes grab, when taking off. Falling off in the middle of a wheelstand was a regular occurrence!

If want the orginal look for the levers I always cut the balls of the end and shape the ends . Gives a much earlier look

You have the paint work looking about spot on and it nice to see an expert happy to say he has to occasionally RTFM to fix something

Great video..... Just started to follow you and looking forward to more projects

So good to see you have a RU-vid channel. I spent lockdown watching The Repair Shop and rebuilding my own Vespa. Cant wait to watch your future episodes. 👍

So pleased you are on RU-vid!! Loving the videos. Thanks

Really enjoying these videos, Dom!

Well done Dom, good to see it coming together. Regards Keith

It’s great watching this restoration, I’m always eager to see the next instalment. Well done Dom’s Dad on the camerawork!

Looks good, Dom! I like how excited you are about keeping the paint work to a minimum. That means it's the right decision, in my book!

Great watch mate👌

nice to watch, and learn.

Watched the previous episodes and fully intend to watch the remainder plus all other videos. That’s the problem with something that grabs my interest, it seems to be half way thru a project so it’s a task to see previous ones. Loving this RU-vid channel Dom. Well done mate.

Great Videos Dom, I'm enjoying watching them in Spain.

She looks great Dom, well done and I love that patination, look forward to seeing more. Kind regards, Richard.

cool to see this restoration dom thanks for posting also started watching late but i would be inclined to spray the yellow like the tank i will see what you chose to do :)

Superb, headset looks awesome, really coming together now!

Off to a good start on RU-vid Dom, keep up the great content. Looking forward to seeing your projects progression.

Loved watching the bike journey! Keep making those videos Dom.

Keep up the great work Dom .look forward to every update

We're really enjoying your videos Dom. Great work 👍.

I like the way the paint looks.

Keep up the good work. Loving the content.

Hey Dom. 👋🏻😃 The headset is looking great and I think you made the right decision in not fully repainting it. What’s next I wonder??? Maybe get the engine in?? Whatever it is, I’m looking forward it. Top job so far buddy. Thanks for sharing. Take care and stay safe. 🛵💨 🇬🇧 Deano. 😃👍🏻

Good choice on the finish of the headset. Looks authentic.

Another great video. Looking forward to seeing the Vespa come to life. Will you do the same for the Land Rover restoration? I could watch this for hours. It's always fascinating to see stuff being brought back to life. One of my passions is Antique Clocks ( I've got nearly 30) and I'm always in awe of the Clockmaker I use and the work that he does.

Much better looking keeping it like it's used.

Fabulous what a Saturday treat,.. Dom can you do an episode down the road, how you got into renovations from is it graphic artist, did that journey come easily ,etc?

Really enjoyed that video, can’t wait for the next instalment! Your really enjoying this journey and taking all your fans with you? 🎉

piaggio logo on grips should be facing up i think, its your scooter if you like original paint look its up to you, certainly fashionable to keep ratty look at moment, older scooter are simple to work on and easy to fix, if you can find repo parts and they actually fit when you get them, so annoying when they dont. gotta a ratty yellow fan cover in shed might fit?

Dom if you make it look any older your have to put square wheels on it

your gonna have fun cabling that headset up

only had a couple of points cant understand why you put grease inside the handle bar tube . and i know you are going to have to remove the lavers when you fit the new clutch and front brake cables other than that glad your enjoying the build

Love it!

Coming together absolutely fantastically could you have afforded to all this with out income from to work

i would touch up the bare cast ali to prevent it getting any worse

Hi Dom Loving the new channel. I have two questions; What is the working temperature in your workshop? Why did you choose the Vespa as a project?

P.S. Wendy and the ubiquitous rubber ring lol :)

I get the idea of keeping it original, but personally, in this case, I would have completely stripped the entire scooter and repainted it.

Great Dom👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻will you be restoring the speedster?

There will always be at least least two camps divided on how to proceed with restoration. Go eith your heart and conserve a bit if history.

Hi mate I've been a scooter restorer for 30 years now and I'd like to say great job! Couple of questions did you grease your brake pivot pin? It really helps down the line if it needs to come out again. And did you use any kind of adhesive on your grips? A little squirt of spray paint or lacquer helps them slide on then stick in place! Awesome Job...

Did you have to change the steering lock Dom? Any video of how you got the old one out?

All the episodes os far have been fantastic! Are you aiming to continue daily uploads or is this just for now? Either way keep up the great work

Loving it from NZ. who did you get your parts from, am rebuilding my 1970 150 super (2nd time). cheers Mark

Great to see you didn’t paint the headset looks good, just promise you won’t fit mirrors , spotlights and tiger skin seat cover !!!!

I recently inherited a 150. In your experience do think a complete color change hurts the value of vintage scooters??

Is that a small frame vespa sprint veloce 150?

Got helmet hook if you need one , see yours is bust

Hello Dom, really enjoying the videos, just subscribed so bingeing my way through them. One question, how did you re-black the fixings/parts for the headset? Thanks, keep up the great content 😀

You would have thought the parts would be from Italy

Question: what is the backing music, please?

Can Dan make an appearance in your videos? Lovely to see Wendy 🐶 👋🏻

I would like a large t shirt please Dom

whats the story with the defender dom? id love one be great for work but cant afford one :0

You skipped the entire engine overhaul. Or did you skip the seals and bearings?

Dont paint it ......it looks honest !

You should have fully restored it! These half baked Rat jobs are trendy nonsense, it's not keeping it "honest" it's doing the vehicle a disservice!