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 […]

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 […]

It is well known that we Vespisti attach increased importance to the maintenance of safety-related parts of the scooter. But does everyone know that the shock absorbers, for example, are equally important parts in terms of safety?What exactly does a shock absorber do? The shock absorber is a connecting element between the body and the […]

The team of Humanitäre Hilfe e.V. at work: mixed team, on the far left Dr. Soeren Gatz, endoscopic intervention on the bile ducts in case of biliary obstruction. You can see the joy of the successful intervention. For many years SIP has been supporting the association Humanitäre Hilfe e.V., led by Landsberg cardiologist Dr. Soeren […]

Vespa crash bars and bumpers are accessories designed to protect your scooter in the event of an accident. While Vespas are known for their durability and reliability, accidents can still happen, and having crash bars and bumpers in place can help to minimize the damage to your scooter. In this article, we’ll take a closer […]

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 […]

Italians like to honk their horns a lot. In the country where lemons bloom, the shrill sound of a horn can be heard at almost every intersection, bend or driveway. This is a fact that no one can deny.Accordingly, the Italian signaling devices are loud, robust and reliable. But the unmistakable sound of the horns […]

What would an iconic scooter be without the corresponding lettering? When you hear the name Vespa, you often think of the lettering and/or the logo. They are unmistakably emblazoned on the front of the leg shield, on the cascade, on the rear or on the side bonnet. Since the beginnings of the Vespa, there have […]

Taking a closer look at the grips of a conventional motorcycle compared to a Modern Vespa, some differences do stand out. And of course, this affects some attachments and features that most manufacturers simply produce for the large market, not paying attention to minor size differences. Conventional handlebar end mirrors are originally designed for motorcycles […]

The SIP Scootershop has for many years its own aid organization SIP Aid with which numerous donations for good causes are collected and sent out. In September 2022, the team decided to help a family from Upper Bavaria financially, as their little boy unfortunately fell ill with leukemia. The shock diagnosis is accompanied by everyday […]

So much has been published about the cult scooter in printed and bound form that it would go absolutely beyond the scope of this article to present it all. This short excursion into the rich reading material section of the Vespa world is therefore intended to provide a small introductory overview with a few selected […]