I have ridden the bike to and from work both yesterday and today. It is running like a dream. My only issues at this time are 1) the brakes don't seem to be that great. Is that typical for a vintage Vespa? 2) I simply cannot keep bulbs for any amount of time. I'll put them in and not even get in a two mile ride before they blow.

Tomorrow, if it isn't raining, I may try something daring... I'll save it just in case I'm unable to pull it off. We'll see what tomorrow brings!