So that everything runs smoothly: The Vespa rim

The classic two-piece rim of the older Vespas basically tells the same story as the Vespa itself. Born out of necessity, very practical in design and easy to change. Just as practical as the Vespa was designed with the step-through, the two-piece rims were also designed with practicality in mind. In this day and age, […]

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Vespa – side stand or main stand?

There are as many opinions on this subject as there are “Vespisti” (that’s what scooter riders call themselves internally). To make the decision easier, here are some facts in comparison.The following applies equally to all standsNever jack up or down with the engine running. The most impossible accidents have already happened, as can be seen […]

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Attention to detail: handles for the Vespa

The Vespa, with all its colors and shapes, has long been a cult. As the owner of this two-wheeler from Italy, which was first built in the 1960s, there is no doubting the special nature of the vehicle. Many of the enthusiasts would also like to tinker a little with their gem themselves. Their Vespa […]

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The crankshaft – a robust component

Without a crankshaft, there is no running Vespa. This is how the relevance of the crankshaft in a Vespa can be described in five words. The task of the crankshaft is to convert the energy generated by combustion into a rotary motion. With the help of the connecting rod, a torque is generated which drives […]

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