Vespa headlights: Light in the dark
The headlight of the Vespa not only brings light into the darkness, but is also a strong distinguishing feature of the scooter.
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The right winter tyres for your Vespa
The Vespa doesn’t know bad weather, only bad preparation. SIP Scootershop has a large selection of suitable winter tyres.
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Not just a matter of type: tires and rims for the Vespa Part 2
Find out more about the types of rims, how to maintain tires properly and what else to look out for with tires.
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LED inidcator kit for Vespa GTS 310 from SIP Scootershop
There is now an LED indicator kit from SIP Scootershop for the Vespa GTS 310 that will make your Vespa even better.
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A matter of type: the right choice of tires for Vespas
All scooter riders will agree that a tire is round. However, there is much more to know about it. In addition to elementary knowledge, of course, there is also some information that is not absolutely necessary, but nevertheless helpful. The first part of this tire series will provide a brief overview of the different types […]
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Comparison Vespa exhaust systems Vespa GTS 300
It has now become a rarity for a Vespa to be ridden with its original exhaust. No wonder, because the number of exhaust systems on the market is huge. It goes without saying that the various models have individual advantages and disadvantages and differ in terms of sound and performance. For the best personal purchase […]
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The Vespa clutch – a review
Clutch and shift with one hand? – “Yeah right!” This is certainly how many Vespa riders will answer. This peculiarity is hardly imaginable for people who have never had the pleasure of riding a Vespa. To do two actions literally in the blink of an eye and still accelerate elegantly away from the ice cream […]
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Vespa Carburetor Guide Part 2: Tuning, Maintenance and Tips
Sitting on an original Vespa at a relaxed 50 km/h and driving towards the sun can be very relaxing on a day with little traffic. However, Vespa riders will know exactly when you are on the road with your Vespa and cars are constantly trying to overtake. Unfortunately, it often does not remain with the […]
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Racing Vespa – the new racing exhaust SIP ROAD
Racing exhaust in series optics, the evolution of the much copied original. With the further development 3.1 there are new options for the SIP Road. The racing exhaust SIP ROAD 3.1 for Vespa 200 Rally/P200E/PX200 E/Lusso/’98/MY/Cosa 200 makes the Vespa ready for any race. The racing exhaust SIP Road 3.0 has been a classic and […]
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Vespa Carburetor Guide Part 1: Structure of the carburetor
“The spark plug should be fawn-colored” – this is the rule of thumb in screwdriver circles. This refers to the color of the spark plug after a run. Even if it is not a conclusive characteristic that the engine runs perfectly, it can certainly be concluded that the engine runs neither too lean nor too […]
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The Vespa goes sporty – racing cylinder SIP PERFORMANCE
Attention! For all Vespa tuning friends SIP has again something brand new at the start: the racing cylinder 125cc 6 Travasi for the Vespa 50-125/PV/ET3/PK/S/XL/2.High performance 125cc cylinder kit for Vespa smallframe models. The SIP Performance cylinder helps the small Vespas to modern driving performance in the popular displacement class and is now available in […]
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The 4-stroke oil guide for Vespas
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 […]
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Vespa crankshaft: conversion of movement
A Vespa rolls. Everyone probably agrees on that. But when it comes to the question of what makes a Vespa roll, the answer is only clear at first glance. It would be obvious and basically correct to say that the tires are the decisive factor.But the tires alone do not make it happen. In the […]
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Three for the win: the suspension system of the Vespa
Being relaxed on a well-built road in bright sunshine with sunglasses on the Vespa is probably one of the best feelings for Vespa riders. Unfortunately, the reality often looks a bit different.Sometimes uneven roads or potholes make the ride more of a slalom course than a relaxing ride. This was already noticed by Corradino D’Ascanio, […]
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The technology of the ABS system on Vespas
The inglorious exit over the front handlebars: a scenario much feared by Vespa riders. In the event of a dangerous situation, the natural reaction is usually to brake hard first. In the case of older Vespa models, this situation poses considerable dangers depending on the speed. If the brakes are applied strongly, both wheels can […]
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E-starter broken – what could be the cause?
Every Vespa fan knows this situation:When it comes to a breakdown or any malfunction on the scooter, then guaranteed at the wrong time. Whereby the question arises: Is there even a right time for a breakdown or a failure?We press the start button of our Vespa. What happens? NOTHING. Absolutely dead. Not even a clack […]
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Vespa Kickstarter – useful or redundant?
At the latest, when our electric ignition does not work, one thing is certain: the kickstarter can be an extremely useful aid. How do I start the Vespa with a kickstarter? Tip: It can be heard and felt that the piston moves in the cylinder as soon as we depress the start pedal. So far […]
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Vespa transmission system – The evolution to the CVT gearbox
A first steep ascent of a mountain or even a pass road with a Vespa that is slowing down and whose revs keep dropping. This scenario has been the cause of many a shifting error in the past, which initially makes it impossible to pass the climb in a relaxed manner, as the momentum and […]
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