Articles to help keep your Classic Vespa Scooter in tune.
Category Archives: Vespa Maintenance Guide
How to Check you Plugs.
A plug chop simply means looking at the sparkplug to determine how you are jetted at a particular throttle stage. The only tricky part is in [...]
HOW TO FIX A VESPA GEAR SELECTOR PROBLEM
Originally Published at Star Vespa The Vespa gearbox has not changed in a very, very long time so this information should be helpful [...]
Vespa Colour Codes Cracked
Read the attached on how Colin Judd wizard of the paint shop cracked the mysterious Max Meyer paint codes. [...]
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HOW TO BREAK-IN A NEW TWO STROKE MOTOR
Originally Posted at Star Vespa To begin, add the correct level of oil mixture to the gas, not extra, and use non-synthetic. Check the oil r [...]
Vespa Oil Seals Maintenance: Flywheel Side
Courtesy ScooterHelp.com Oil Seals: Flywheel Side There are three main oil seals in a Vespa engine: Main bearing oil seal (at the crank): Ke [...]
Repairing A Classic Vespa Scooter Gear Selector Box
The Selector box rarely needs attention; however, it is an integral part of the transmission and can break down just like any other moving p [...]
What Carburettor Is Best for a Classic Vespa
OK, you changed the exhaust on your stock Vespa and are thinking of a better carb. What are your options? There are three basic types. From [...]
Vespa Large Frame – Engine Casing Split
Original Article Posted on scooterhelp.com Engine Casing Split Splitting the casings allows access to the crank, the oil seals, main bearing [...]
How To Repair A Classic Vespa Largeframe Clutch
Learn how to repair a Classic Vespa Clutch. If you are planning a Classic Vespa restoration or you want to tackle your own repairs then at s [...]
The &(@^%*( thing won’t start
From JacksScooterShop.com Oh boy is this irritating… It’s definitely frustrating when you can’t get your scooter started. [...]
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How To Clean A Rusty Vespa Gas Tank
The best way to clean a rusty gas/petrol tank is to use muriatic acid. Muriatic Acid is generally available from your local hardware store [...]
Running A Vespa Engine Rebuild For the First Time
Courtesy AntiqueVespa.com OPERATING & MAINTENANCE Before cruising your new scooter, please get yourself familiar with the following feat [...]
