Are there any problems with my new Vespa?
Still, new Vespa owners are often concerned about this noisy brake. Finally, here in San Francisco, we occasionally have noisy, groaning clutches (driven pulley assembly) caused by getting overheated going up our very steep hills at a slow speed or in stop and start uphill traffic. Again, this is not a safety or reliability issue.
Are there any problems with the Vespa GT200?
LARGE FRAME FAMILY OF MODERN VESPA SCOOTERS.The GT200 is a pretty solid scooter, the main problem is the clutch (driven pulley assembly) Again, in SF, the hills combined with the additional weight of the GT200 can quickly cause a noisy clutch.
What causes a Piaggio 2 stroke idle problem?
Piaggio,Vespa 2 Stroke idle problems, air leaks. If your 2 stroke engine has a very fast idle or erratic idle it could be due to an air leak. An air leak in your crankcase will cause a lean fuel mixture which in turn can lead to a fast or erratic idle speed.
Why did my Vespa battery catch on fire?
Which fixed the problem. If you have an early LX150 and the battery has been replaced MAKE SURE you have the correct plastic battery tray underneath to avoid the battery squashing or rubbing through wiring insulation. The wrong wire touching the frame can cause the wiring harness to melt, catch fire.
Why does my scooter stall out when idling?
And the obvious question, is your scooter stalling out when idling? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, they are all symptoms of your engine valves being too tight. Engine valves tighten over time after extensive use.
What happens if you have an intake leak on a scooter?
An intake leak really messes up the air/fuel ratio on your scooter and this can cause idling issues or worse, piston damage. TOP TIP: The first place to check would be the rubber intake hose (boot) which passes fuel from your carburetor to the cylinder head. Rubber Intake hose (boot) – the first place to check!
Why is my scooter engine not working properly?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, they are all symptoms of your engine valves being too tight. Engine valves tighten over time after extensive use. Problems can occur when the valves on your scooter or too tight or too loose but they can be adjusted accordingly to fix performance issues.