Custom SIP "PX Cutdown"

This Vespa PX truly has a long history. After Ralf bought the scooter in 1990, he painted it in a design that Jesco calls the "Eduscho Racer" in the video. Ralf was already racing the PX at that time. Quite successfully, as you can see from the trophies in the hallowed halls of SIP Scootershop.

The Vespa PX was converted in 1992

in 1992, Ralf decided on a major conversion: "I wanted to give the elegant basic shape of the PX a sportier look in SS90 style. The raised rear of the racer in particular allows you to see far into the 130 wide tyre roller and made quite an impression in the school car park back then."

In favour of everyday suitability, only high-quality components such as a 211 MALOSSI Cylinder or the 34 reed carburettor kit with lowered Intake Manifold Kit were installed. As only a few tuning parts were available at the time, Ralf's inventiveness was called for: he quickly developed a self-built Full Circle Crankshaft, in which the balancing openings were closed by screwing in and gluing plastic in order to achieve optimum pre-compression. Together with the Cylinder and Carburettor and the PSP 2000 Exhaust, this brought the PX to over 25 hp, and all with the blessing of the TÜV. One of the first GRIMECA Disc Brakes and a BITUBO chassis were also inserted.

In addition to the Engine and chassis components, Ralf's Vespa was also a pioneer for a number of optical parts, which were sold via the SIP Shop in the following years. The first carbon and GRP parts such as a self-laminated glove compartment lid, the legendary SIP Sport Seat or the T5 carbon mudguard. Anyone who believes that the Vespa was only used for exhibition purposes is wrong. In addition to its use as a daily rider, it was used intensively over the years for journeys to around 40 meetings. Almost 2,000 kilometres within a week were not uncommon. Ralf's racer was also represented at many Quartermiles and custom shows and collected countless trophies ("Best Street Racer", "The Best of All" or "Best Acceleration").

The all-yellow paintwork followed in 1994, the year SIP Scootershop was founded. The PX could be seen in this colour on our stand at many trade fairs.

2001: A new paint job for the PX

The year 2001 brought big changes for the Vespa PX. Ralf not only decided on a few new tuning parts, but above all on a completely new paint job. And none other than Marcus "Pfeili" Pfeil from Pfeil Design took on the task and completely redesigned the scooter. So it's safe to say that the PX was painted by a legend. And as you can see from the photo, everyone involved was very proud and happy.

2001: A new livery for the PX