Changing times: from carburetor to EFI technology

The operation of conventional carburetors is well tried and tested over decades. Nevertheless, carburetors are hardly ever installed in modern Vespa models and motorcycles in general. The fact that almost all new scooters do without carburetors is no coincidence. The advantages of current injection systems, which are installed across the board, are too great. Initial […]

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Conversion Kit SIP PERFORMANCE by VAPE e-ignition

Powerful and reliable ignition as an update for classic Vespa models. SIP have managed to gain the assistance of a major European producer, VAPE, to manufacture these high-end ignition systems for our beloved Vespas. The materials, production and construction of the SIP PERFORMANCE ignition systems are of the highest quality. The laser-cut logo is a good indication of […]

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Tuning Kit SIP D.R. 177 ccm ROAD “Legal”

The so-called “21 approval”, which regulates the operating permit for individual vehicles, is well known in wrenching circles. More precisely, it is based on §21 of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO), which regulates full approval for vehicles that have been out of service for more than 7 years. However, the major application for […]

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Everything important to the Vespa spare wheel

The Vespa spare wheel is originally located on the side of the rear wheel of the Vespa. However, in the front area, where the legs are normally located, the Vespa spare wheel can also be attached. In addition, this can be located behind the Vespa near the license plate. Since there are a wide variety […]

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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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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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Vespa clutch SIP Supersport

Who still needs a tinkering project for the Vespa for the beginning of next year, can already get ready for something. Because in January 2023 is the delivery date for the brand new clutch SIP Supersport. The team from SIP Shop has developed a completely new high-tech clutch for the Vespa Largeframe models and here […]

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Manual or automatic: Vespa clutch types 

“Is it a manual or an automatic?”: This question is probably still one of the most frequently asked by family or friends when buying a new car. While the choice is still there for cars, it has not been up for discussion for Vespas for quite some time. Whereas in the past it was mainly […]

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