How long is Vespa warranty?
All new Vespa/Piaggio scooters come with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty (2014 and newer). There are no mileage restrictions, the 24 months begins on the day of purchase, and the scooter must be taken to an authorized Vespa dealer to claim warranty work for defective or faulty parts.
Is Vespa warranty transferable?
The Vespa/Piaggio Warranty Your warranty is transferable if you sell it. The servicing must be done at an authorized Vespa dealer – and there are specific exclusions from the warranty, including cosmetic aspects or defects related to body work among others.
Is there a problem with my Vespa 150 cutting out?
Purchased a Vespa 150 Last year and seem to be having a problem with cutting out. The Scooter starts first kick every time but dies after riding for a few mins. I have shortened the fuel hose and cleaned out all the filters (carb and Fuel tap). Cleaned out the carb and put in a new spark plug but the problem still persists.
What causes a Vespa scooter to not start?
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 spark from reaching the spark plug.
Are there any problems with the Vespa GT250?
The larger Vespa scooters- 200, 250 & 300 all suffer from oscillation- a wobbling of the handlebars experienced WHEN NOT HOLDING ONTO THE HANDLEBARS FIRMLY. Please, HOLD onto the handlebars, don’t just rest your hands on them. The GT250 has had issues with the fuel pump but the most common problem is the voltage regulator.
How to start a Vespa in cold weather?
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.
What to do if your Vespa wont start?
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.
Are there any problems with a vintage Vespa?
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.
Who is the owner of the Vespa scooter?
The Piaggio Corporation owns the Vespa brand. Because of this, identical scooter models are sometimes marketed under both the Vespa brand and the Piaggio brand, depending on the country where the scooter is sold. Although very reliable and very high quality, Vespas, like all other vehicles, can have some common problems.
How do you start a modern Vespa scooter?
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.