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hi there im new to the vespa forum,so a big hello to evryone,im hoping someone can give me some advice on how to spot a true t5 vespa from an indian import ect,as i have heard there ere a quite a few around,i know nothing about vespas as yet and im off to have a look at one tommorow,any advice on what to look for would be a great help.
thanks.
shaun

Probably late in replying to this one but the easiest way to spot a T5 is to look at the motor and in particular the exhaust outlet. The T5 exhaust is bolt on like a P2 and not a clamp like a 125/150. This is an easy check that can be done without taking things apart. If you can see a bit of the barrell as well then it should be an alloy barrel not iron. As most folk want a T5 for the motor many of these have been replaced in the past with PX ones and I believe the Indian ones had their LML150 engine in so you can easily spot if it's what you want. I believe that the LML ones also have a weird headset speedo face.

which type of T5 Mk1 or classic.

The T5 barrel were ally but had a exhaust which used two bolts to attach to barrel, P2 header is clamp on but they are at an angle to the barrel not straight down. Also polini kits for the T5 were cast iron so look like a indian barrel any way.#

Frame numbers is really the only way to go.

But would help if you know which model of T5 you mean.

hi again.
thanks for your help
just to let you know,i didnt bother going to look at the bike as i did a check on the registration,and found out it was a cat c insurance write off,so ill guess ill have to keep looking,but at least i know a little more what to look out for.
thanks again.shaun

Cat C? How much was it, and where are you?