Conversion: Vespa VBA 150 "DeepStance"

Hello everyone, I'm Daniel from Aachen, and today I'd like to introduce you to my 1959 Vespa VBA 150, which I've converted into my very own "DeepStance" project. Before I get started, a big thank you to my "right and left hands", who have supported me over the last few weeks and months with advice, action and sometimes dirty fingers: Michael Zinnen (aka Z-Design), Michael Zocher (aka rusty.hangar) and of course Tim Wenzel. Without you, everything would only have gone half as smoothly - so thanks, guys!

How Low Can You Go?

Why "DeepStance"? Well, the idea was to take an oldie of this calibre with a 12 inch chassis conversion to realise. The challenge was to optimise this so that the result would look as harmonious as possible and not look "jacked up", as in many other cases.

That's why I really wanted a low look without calling the scooter a "low rider". "Deep" and "Stance" appealed to me - on the one hand, "Stance" in the tuning sector stands for chassis and "stance", on the other hand, it simply suits my personal (Vespa) attitude. And it has definitely become deep! I have a PK Fork by 5.5 cm, built the Shock Absorber as low as possible (I'm talking about 1450 mm - you can imagine how crisp it looks), and fitted the shortest Distance Piece at the rear. The lowering is finished, which in my eyes looks really neat and is technically well executed.

But that's not all. So that I can also come to a standstill again, I fitted a Zelioni Brake Disc disc. However, the Brake Calliper comes from the competition - I hope you'll forgive me for this little slip-up. For the looks, I changed the tyres to Tyre 110/60-12 tyre. With this super-low-profile tyre, the wheel looks significantly larger, but is only slightly larger than the standard 10-inch wheel. Perfect if you want to ride this intermediate size without it looking like an oversized 12-inch wheel.

Beneath the sheet metal is an LML block with VMC Chrono and a 62 SIP Shaftplus a static Vape IgnitionfalkR Sybille Exhaust with pop silencer, Reed Valve and a 28 VHST Carburettorwhich is fed with the help of a Fuel Pump. The latter was a must, by the way, because the lowering and the slightly modified chassis geometry meant that sometimes there was no fuel left in the Carburettor with only three litres in the tank. A small problem - but quickly solved thanks to the Fuel Pump.

The Final Touch

Last but not least, I gave the ingenious SIP speedometer a personal touch. I took it apart (sweaty hands included) and completely redesigned the Inlay. The plotted Foil came from Michael Zinnen (who else), and I gave the LED bulbs a yellowish touch with a bit of Indicator paint. I think the result is really impressive.

So much for my little report from Aachen. I'm super happy with my "DeepStance" conversion - low, cool, but still suitable enough for everyday use to roll through the city with a big grin on my face. And once again a big shout-out to my Vespa buddies, without whose help it would only have worked half as well (or not at all).

Cheers from Aachen,
Daniel

Picture gallery Vespa VBA 150 "DeepStance"