Vespa rear brake correct adjustment

To get started on the subject of brakes, let’s clear something up:An ordinary Vespa with manual transmission is equipped with drum brakes in the front and rear as standard.If we talk about conversion to disc brakes, we are in the tuning area and thus in the top class, where we do not want to go […]

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SIP Scootershop Open Day 20.05.2023

Driving a Vespa is fun on its own, but in the company of other enthusiasts it is a completely different experience. For a relaxed and interesting excursion for young and old, the Open Day of SIP Scootershop on 20.05.2023 is ideal. It doesn’t matter whether you arrive by Vespa, car or even bus, the flagship […]

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Clear vision on the Vespa – visor or goggles?

Protective goggles and visors are very useful accessories when you are on the road with your scooter. They protect the eyes from wind, dust and insects, improve visibility and thus increase safety in road traffic. But which of the two is better suited for which situations? Goggles or visor? Motorbike goggles are primarily designed to […]

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Vespa 946 10° Anniversario

Vespa 946 10° Anniversario is a masterpiece of the Italian manufacturer Vespa and a highlight in the long history of Vespa models. Among its special features are its unique design and its advanced, environmentally friendly technologies. This makes it a sought-after model among Vespa enthusiasts. A masterpiece of Italian engineering with advanced technologies and unique […]

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Variomatic on the Vespa

The continuously variable power transmission on the Vespa is provided by the variomatic. This type of drive has several advantages over a manual gearbox. These are the high efficiency and low maintenance. Since the power is transmitted via a V-belt, it is almost noiseless. This technology is not so well known. Therefore, the mode of […]

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Vespa breakdown: motor

What the heart means to a two-legged, the engine means to a two-wheeler. We bipeds can suffer a heart attack, our two-wheeler an engine failure. Both symptoms are comparable: standstill. Both are shit!So what can we do when our baby refuses service? What are the possible problems?Vespa engine: As experienced vespisti, we know that the […]

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Guide for the restoration of a Vespa

For those who have the almost outrageous good fortune to be in possession of an older Vespa that needs restoration, here is a how-to guide. No matter whether the scooter was found somewhere (barn, garage, basement), or was purchased used: The ravages of time have properly gnawed at the two-wheeler. The task now is to […]

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SIP Scootershop helps with food donation campaign for Ukraine

Since the beginning of the war against Ukraine, the people in the country have been living under extremely difficult circumstances and experiencing an incredible amount of suffering. In some cases, they have to endure without electricity, water, heating and generally functioning infrastructure, and not just for a few hours. Especially in the winter months, this […]

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Vespa Stickers – How do you get them off again?

A sticker is quickly applied. For a while it looks good, but what if at some point it no longer looks good, if the Vespa is to be sold after all, or the sticker has simply become tired?In this article, three methods are presented how the sticker problem can be solved quickly and easily, so […]

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Windshields and Flyscreens for your Vespa

Windshields and flyscreens are very useful accessories for your Vespa. They not only provide protection from the elements and road grime, but also enhance the overall appearance and performance of the scooter. Windshield or Flyscreen? Windshields, also called windscreens, are transparent screens that are attached to the front of the scooter. They are designed to […]

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