What fuel do I put in my Vespa?
Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera scooters use unleaded petrol, with a minimum of 95-octane. For pre-1992 models we recommend that you consult the vehicle manual or consult your nearest dealer.
What is the best 2 stroke oil for scooters?
Our top pick for the best two-stroke oil is the Lucas Oil Semi-Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil. It comes in a wide range of different sizes and works well in a number of different two-stroke engines.
What fuel does a scooter use?
A fuel gas-powered scooter is a scooter powered by fuel gas. Fuel gases include such fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), biogas and hydrogen (HICE).
What kind of gas do you put in a Vespa?
Your Vespa may or may not arrive with pre-mixed gas / oil mix in the fuel tank. Take a look in the gas tank, and see if there is any remaining from our road testing. If there is no sign of gas in the tank, you need to make your gas and oil mix. EXAMPLE – 1 USA GALLON UNLEADED GAS needs just under 100ML of two stroke oil mixed into it, mix well.
Where is the idle mixture on a Vespa?
Black Spark Plug: Too rich, White: too lean, Tan: just right! This is for the main jet setting only. The idle mixture is on the rear of the carburetor, this adjusts the mixture at idle and 1/8 throttle opening. Most bikes will be within 1.5 to 3 turns out, set this after the bike warms up by adjusting it in and out to find the highest idle rpm.
When to take a break in in a Vespa?
No matter how well and careful an engine is rebuilt, it must have a break-in period, so be gentle for first 100 miles or so – Break-in is necessary! Cruise slowly, shifting gears, test brakes for the first 100 miles enabling all new parts to adjust themselves to each other, especially Piston, rings and Cylinders. 1.
Where is the choke tap on a Vespa?
Pull out the choke tap which is located above the fuel tap; kick start a few times until it starts (Be patient, your vespa has been sitting in transit for a while). When it’s running, push the choke in before cruising. Always warm up the engine before riding at full speed. 5.
Where does the 2% mixing cup go on a Vespa?
This handy-dandy 2% mixing cup works on most 60’s-70’s Vespas or any pre-mix two-stroke engine that runs 2%. Fitting neatly under the seat of small frames and in the glove box on bigger bikes, your mixing cup will go with you wherever your scooter goes and ensure that you always have the right mixture of oil and gas.
What kind of gas does a Vespa 200cc use?
The older Vespa 200cc motors ran with a 2% or 50:1 ratio of gas to Mineral oil. Hope this helps as I have restored about 20 of the old scooters in the past 5 years. That chimes in with my memory too, but I was not sure enough to post till I read yours…..
What kind of oil do you put in a Vespa?
If there is no sign of gas in the tank, you need to make your gas and oil mix. EXAMPLE – 1 USA GALLON UNLEADED GAS needs just under 100ML of two stroke oil mixed into it, mix well. (Preferably 2 stroke synthetic oil) Most oil bottles sold at stores have the ML gauge on the side, use this to measure your mix.
What was the first year of the Vespa 125?
Vespa 125, 1953 – This marked the first important change to the engine: bore, stroke and timing gear were modified. Power output increased to 5 bhp at 5,000 rpm, and top speed to 75 km/h. The design of the fairing at the rear was also new. View 125 details