Vespa Motorcycle Repairs
Vespa Motorcycle Repairs

Vespa Motorcycle Repairs

If you're looking for help fixing your Vespa Motorcycle, look no further! Our comprehensive Vespa Motorcycle repair guide will explain common issues, provide tips, and maybe show you how to repair your vehicle.

Lighting Problems
Modern Vespas are very reliable. Because they have a battery, there are very few problems with lights and signals. However, many vintage Vespas do not have a battery and may only have a 6-volt lighting system. These lights are not very bright. If your Vespa is old enough to not have a battery, the light will dim when the engine is idling. As you rev the engine, it will produce more power and your light will be brighter. Turn signals on older Vespas without batteries may stop flashing if the engine drops below a certain speed. To prevent this, adjust your carburetor’s idle speed until the engine produces enough power for the turn signals to flash when the engine is idling.

2-Cycle Issues
Two-cycle engines use oil mixed with the fuel for engine lubrication. Very early Vespas required the rider to mix the engine oil with the gasoline before adding the fuel to the scooter. Later models, which were still quite early, used an oil injection system. If your scooter has an oil injection system, in some cases this system can fail. If it does, you can still manually mix your gas. However, it is not as convenient as simply adding gas and oil separately when they run out.

Modern Starting Problems
Modern Vespas are as complex as any other modern scooter. This is an advantage when they are working well. Modern Vespas are easy to start. They have automatic chokes and automatic transmissions. Usually, starting your modern Vespa is as simple as turning the key, squeezing the brake, and pressing the start button. However, some modern Vespas have had issues with faulty kill switches. The kill switch is designed to cut all power to the engine in an emergency situation or other situation where you need to turn off the engine but cannot reach the key. If your modern Vespa won’t start, and you know the battery is good, try replacing the kill switch.

Starting Problems in Vintage Scooters
Older Vespa scooters can be difficult to start during cold weather. Vespas use a manual choke system to help with cold-weather starting. Once your Vespa sputters to life, it will run fine. However, getting it started can be a challenge. In reality, each scooter, choke, and carburetor are a little different, so what works on one scooter might not work on another. When starting your Vespa in cold weather, start with the choke 1/4 of the way out and increase it every four or five kicks on the starter. Older Vespa scooters that will not start even in warm weather may have a number of problems. The carburetor may need to be rebuilt on a scooter that has not run for many years. However, if your scooter has been running and now will not start, the problem may well be the scooter’s coil, magneto, or kill switch. Many older models have no key, and when the kill switch fails, it may prevent the spark from reaching the spark plug.

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Product Reviews:

After thinking about it for a few years, my wife and I bought our first sco
After thinking about it for a few years, my wife and I bought our first scooter, Vespa LX150 and are having a blast with it. Unfortunately, living in Ohio we won't be able to ride all year. With two up, we are doing about 60mph and getting about 75mpg. Almost every time I am out on the scooter, someone will ask about it and want to talk forever. It's a great way to get around town. The only drawback was that I had to install aftermarket passenger foot pegs as my wife is petite and it was uncomfortable for her otherwise.
Published: December 27, 2010
Mark, Powell, Ohio
Source: cycleinsider.com

Vespa lx 125 is amazing. Its just an awesome motorcycle .Its price is high
Vespa lx 125 is amazing. Its just an awesome motorcycle .Its price is high but their performance and engine is awesome that why it worth it. If u ride below 60 or 50 speed then it gives 45 mileage per liter. Mileage depends on how you drive and servicing also. Amazing look of Vespa. Activa don't looks amazing like Vespa but its just an awesome thing .I prefer to buy Vespa.
Published: March 22, 2019
Aakash
Source: bikewale.com

I purchased a new LX150ie from a dealership this past summer. It was a spec
I purchased a new LX150ie from a dealership this past summer. It was a special order (two tone bronze) and I received it in two weeks. The scooter is everything I expected. It starts instantly, is very responsive and gives a very smooth ride. The workmanship and finish are perfect and I could not have made a better choice. The service person at the dealership was great to deal with and made the whole experience a joy.
Published: March 22, 2017
John LaPorte, Escanaba, Michigan
Source: cycleinsider.com

I bought the LX150 2 years ago after owning a 50cc model. This bike is incr
I bought the LX150 2 years ago after owning a 50cc model. This bike is incredible. It is great on power, comfort and all of the accessories that can be added. It handles like a dream. I strongly urge people to buy one. They are great on gas and easy to park. you're not just buying a scooter, you're getting a lifestyle.
Published: December 27, 2010
charlybrwn134, bronx, New York
Source: cycleinsider.com

I purchased this scooter second hand with only 400 miles on it and have sin
I purchased this scooter second hand with only 400 miles on it and have since ridden it about 1600 additional miles. The bike is very powerful and extremely easy to ride in an urban setting due to its automatic transmission, low center of gravity and light weight when compared to a motorcycle. I use it primarily to run errands and go grocery shopping. It is amazing how many bags of groceries you can load onto this machine! You can put them under the seat, you can hang a bunch of them from the hook behind the front apron, you can fill up the aftermarket trunk bag on the rear rack and you can bungee cord more on top of the passenger's seat. If that isn't enough cargo capacity you can always add the front rack and scooter panniers for truly mini-van-like hauling capabilities. Unlike a minivan however, you can park this bike right next to the front door of the grocery store rather than cruising the parking lot for 10 minutes trying to get a decent space. The scooter regularly gets 65 mpg riding in the city and will do 80 mph if you are so inclined. The bike feels rock solid due to larger than normal wheels and a decent suspension - not at all like the Chinese, Tupperware knockoffs - it feels quite substantial. I highly recommend it for urban duty.
Published: May 14, 2010
daniel samons, little rock, Arkansas
Source: cycleinsider.com

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