At school, it was either one of the subjects you liked or hated: physics. Forces, their transmission and mechanics were all topics that were covered in the course of this. All these subjects also play a fundamental role in our Vespa scooters. While the old Vespas were mainly fitted with manual gearboxes, the focus since […]

Whether kickstarter or purely electronic ignition, the ignition of a Vespa is a central element without which starting would not be possible. The issue of ignitions is particularly well known in older models, where the factory-fitted 6 volt ignitions often do not work reliably. It is therefore advisable to convert to a modern 12 volt […]

If something needs to be screwed to the Vespa, it is often worthwhile to raise the scooter to reach the low-lying parts more comfortably. An assembly stand is also a very useful support for simple tire changes and should definitely not be missing from any (hobby) workshop. This is a good opportunity for inventive DIY […]

Standing in the garage or at the gas station with a dispensing bottle and gas can to fill up your beloved Vespa – was yesterday. The last series-produced model series with a built-in 2-stroke engine, the Primavera 50, rolled off the production line in 2017.Despite numerous advantages and disadvantages of the two engine types, which […]