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Cleaned and assembled my Vespa Project, waiting on a Bluetooth Dongle to get it going.

What I accomplished after 4 hours of work on the Vespa.

Nothing glamorous, just installed the centerstand and traced every wire, checked them all to make sure they didn't ground to the body, or mix 12V and 72V in any way, then buttoned it up in the back.

Completed the display wiring and installed the glovebox. Yes, a glovebox. Those swanky Italians! Anyone see my shame? Oh, and for those dying to see me paint black, the centerstand!

A friend helped me get it off the cart.

Thanks guys! I know the front looks bad, but I have not finished with it, of course.

First, installed the front tire, all new: Then installed the fender, removing and reinstalling the fork. Installed the rear hub and brake lines: Cleaned up all the wiring, ready to test all the connections: Then installed all the lights and test fit the bodywork: I'm happy...

Some have asked for these. Swingarm dimensions: Updated Wiring diagrams.

Not much done. A fresh coat of paint on the "forks", and placement of the fuse block panel. Plus a shot of the rear wiring upright. Once the fork is installed I can install the headset and wire it up.

The engine electrics are done. Took a lot of time, but I am happy with the results. I also finished and covered the main harnesses towards the front, and battery area. Just need to do the tail light harness, and rear signals. Obviously I have the motor hooked up for mocking purposes only...

Doesn't look like much, but represents almost 4 hours of work. Don't worry, the bundles will all get braided covers, not just tape.

Received my 4 AWG wire and connectors, so I could start wiring in the controller and associate parts. Making the high power cables: Installed on the controller, contactor and shunt: Then wrapped and fed the bike wires through the frame, and connected the disconnect. Next I need...

Thanks. It is fiddly, but I like it more than paint and body work!

Got some of the bike wiring done, and mounted some of the electric conversion components. This is a lot of wiring when you are 100% rewiring the whole bike!. Wiring station: Fuse box and LED flasher wired in. Plus a several harnesses done, and one main one to go:

Started all the wiring. I am building the entire bike harness, as well as assembling the motor control wiring. First the handle bar and headset wiring. I built the harness to feed past the steering head, and down to the horncast for a junction box. This allows the steering to be removed without...

Updated 12V and motor wiring diagrams.

Started installing my major electronic components. Mostly I like everything but the battery display. I was hoping to be able to open the glove box and see it, but obviously not going to work. I think I will have to suck it up and mount it on top of the glovebox. Nothing stealthy about that, but...

I was also surprised, especially from AliExpress.

I like this, but maybe for my wall, not the bike!

Installed the rear shock and swingarm. Fits nice: Plugged in the headlight to test it. Both work with nice cut-offs. I left it plugged in for over 30 minutes. It barely got warm. I think it will be OK as is, but will keep an eye on it.