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After some research, I've concluded that it was probably caused by a wrist ( gudgeon) pin failure. This was probably bought on by severe heat caused by failure of the lower engine cover, which was melted off. More than likely, it occurred at maximum revs, the debris had nowhere to go and clattered around until it disintegrated.. I think I'll get a lower engine cover for the rebuilt engine..

No piston yet!! Strangely8

no swarf in the new oil I just drained either. This is begining to look like sabbotage ( dramatic music)

Its Fixed !!
Less than 5 minutes with that bad boy. Not a mark or kink in sight..
As soon as the chain tightened, the headstock just submitted and popped back into place..
Interestingly, the neighbor said the hydraulic tool was relatively inexpensive from Harbor Freight and has paid for itself ten fold.. I'd never have believed it could be fixed so easily...
Thanks all - now you know accident damage may not manifest itself readily on your scoot..

The picture is really crap 'cause the whole job was quicker than the time it took to find my camera

Without the box against the frame, the picture was so busy with all the junk in my garage.

After much head scratching (and removing of bodywork AGAIN ), I concluded that the problem seems to be associated with the top of the down tube. It just looks a little crooked. There is absolutely no other signs of accident damage. Really, NOTHING. If it is accident damage (which I suspect) , it was some miraculous shunt.

The neighbor across the street has a 'puller' with chains. He says we can work to straighten it tonight , well you can't make it worse!







As for the previous owner - I made an offer on the scooter (ridiculously cheap) based on the - week old- DMV receipt that came along with it for $238!! Being California, I didn't really question it... After reading the breakdown, it appears $38 was for registration, while $200 was to pay off previous DUI fines!!
As a cautionary tale to those out there - I bought it after making an offer without seeing it, I never met the Owner, and I picked it up in the dark !! Thanks to all of you, on the forum, who have helped me, it will be on the road again soon.
I'm really happy with what I have achieved so far, I'm already considering another..

After more stripping of body work, I may have found the issue. I'll post pictures in the morning. Thanjs all for your help & suggestions. Good Nihght

The shocks (forks) move freely in the stanchions, movement is fluid. The front wheel is tight in the axle & no play is evident

I've been working to rejuvenate a Lance 150cc (Hunter Frame) scooter for a few weeks. I bought it after I got sooo bored watching my wife play Candy Crush! Its been a great excuse to be in the garage, and I've learned so much. With the garage doors open at night my neighbors have been over to see what I'm doing. Its the first time we have spoke in 7 years of living here - I digress. 
With the help of some guys on the forum (thanks Millsc) I've got it running and re-assembled.
However, after adding all the bodywork I find that the front wheel catches on the belly pan. It must have been doing it prior to me owning it because I noticed where it had rubbed a small hole. Today, I loosened the  forks and used a big Allen wrench to turn them in the triple tree. This did not move the wheel backwards or forwards, so I know the forks are not bent. I've checked the headstock and the triple tree and no obvious signs of damage, nor cracks in the paint. Other than wear and tear there is no damage to the original bodywork either. The belly pan is up tight against the cross member bracket too. I just can't see what is causing it.. Does anyone have any ideas???