Bringing a 1976 classic back to life. Just wrapped up a full inside-out restoration on this Vespa Super. Vapor-blasted the engine so she's breathing like she just rolled out of the factory, and fully street legal, just admiring the art of the rebuild. Respect the classics!
I wanted them and I pre ordered them. 2, because one I want to take in the garage after the break-in period and the other one I want to use it until it dies.
I pre-ordered them in January and I only got them in April. Serial numbers are 11 and 12 which means they are the first stock that came out Pontedera Factory in Italy.
Of course both in Rebel Green color, specific color for the 80th Vespa Anniversary.
Twins from the factory, twins for life.
Found a 2009 Vespa GTS 250 ie listed for $1,200 with 18,000 miles. Going to see it for myself on Friday and hoping to come home with it. Seller says it runs great but it’s clearly been stored in a garage for some time. This will be my first moped!
Interesting detail — the listing just said “2009 Vespa Vespa” with no model information. I had to identify it myself from the photos. He seemed unaware of exactly what he had and it doesn’t seem like he knows much about its previous maintenance. Make of that what you will regarding the price 😄
Questions I have:
What should I look/listen for on the cold start?
Any common issues on the 2009 GTS 250 ie I should know about?
Does $1,200 seem fair for this mileage and condition?
Anything specific to inspect on this model before buying?
Thanks in advance! Excited to see if others think this is a good deal.
Currently restoring my first Vespa. Finally got it up and running after a carb clean and oil bypass. Curious about a couple things. What is the best way to go about a new paint job. I was planning on sanding everything down then spraying. Also, and recommendation for new tires? Or any additions I can add to give it some flair. Thank you
Posted about the twist a couple weeks ago. After thinking and thinking this is the best I could come up with outside of some jig that would take me 2 days to design and build. Twist was roughly 3/4 out and now it is 3/8 out, not sure I could’ve gotten much more out of it without 20 more straps and hard points to grab. Looking back, I should’ve put the larger tow strap on the bottom left instead of the orange one, as it’s getting pulled against the most. One of these days I will just take it to a frame shop, they can probably get it done without any disassembly.
It is a 2016 Vespa GTS 300.
I had a full service at a dealer this week. And I also switched out the ignition relay on my own.
I noticed that on a gentle downhill on a freeway I travel on frequently that my speed limiter isn’t kicking in now until 92mph on the speedometer.
I am used to cruising 80 on the speedometer. And on this downhill I hit the speed limiter 82 normally.
What would cause the change?
Hello all,
I am looking for tips to make the rear plate older more good looking than the original plastic one. I saw ( on the picture here) that some plate older seem to have the same paint. But could not find any online. Anybody as a tip to make it look better ?
(Not me on the Vespa. I think it’s Brad Pitt)
Wife and I at the 2026 DGR (Distinguished Gentleman’s Run) in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Hello!
I bought my first Vespa and promptly lost the rear wheel. Now I’m going through and repairing everything that was damaged, and I realized the hub seal was also damaged when the wheel came off.
My question: does the picture show it installed correctly?
I’ve worked on cars for a long time and I would consider that installed backwards. However, this is definitely not a car so I want to be sure. The service information I have tells me to note the seal’s orientation but does not provide a picture or an explanation. Parts explosions I have found have also been unhelpful.
Thanks in advance!
I love the thing and I'm happy with how it looks off the line, but I was wondering if anyone removed the orange decals (and maybe replaced the steering plate). I feel like theres a day to day imbalance between the stealthy look of it in juxtaposition to the loud orange popping off of it, but I also wonder if it give the bike dimension....plus visibility as I imagine was the thought. Curious. Thanks.
(Not me on the Vespa. I think it’s Brad Pitt)
Hey Vespa community,
I ride a Vespa PX200E Lusso and recently switched to an air filter with the hole above the main jet.
Since then, the scooter is running way too lean (spark plug is very light/white).
I already increased the main jet by 8 sizes, but the issue is still there.
Honestly, this doesn’t seem normal to me.
Does anyone know what could be causing this?
Or would it be better to just go back to the original air filter without the hole?
Cheers! Ready for the 250’s Anniversary in DC