20 Most Recent Peg Perego Vespa Scooter - Page 4 Questions & Answers

The gears seem odd to people at first but are actually very easy to master. For first, pull in the clutch (left lever) and twist the entire grip back (towards you). Release the clutch and bingo. For second, third and fourth pull the clutch and twist the grip forwards one step at a time. If you look at the left handlebar you'll see the little numbers and a mark on the main headset. If these don't line up you might need to get your shifter cables tightened and lined up.

Older Vespa is 2% mix = 50:1. Get the measurement cup made for Vespa

It sounds like your floats sticking in the carb leaving it open all the time. take the carb to bits and clean it replacing all seals.

Look under the front panel and make shure all the wires are plug in. check www.scootdawg.com for a complete list to trouble shot it.
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Larry

The whistling is caused by the main wheel shaft bearing - it's severely worn out and the seal is gone. You will have to replace it as soon as possible - the scooter is not safe to run in this condition.

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If you are seizing the engine, the problem could be related to several things:
1st: If you are running lean, the engine will seize. 2st: If your engine timming is too advanced, it will also seize (plug fires too early). 3rd: If your piston to cylinder gap is too narrow it will overheat and seize (sometimes in just about 2 miles).
Any of these could be causing your problem, but there is one last advice I would like to tell you. Two stroke engines rely on fuel+oil mixture to lube the cylinder/piston parts. Most times I see someone seize and engine it happens after an uphill when the descent starts and the pilot cuts throttle resulting in overheating the engine. If you cut the throttle you also cut the oil (because it goes mixed with the gasoline) and that can cause the engine to seize. My advice is to blip the throttle one in a while when on a descent.
Hope this helps and you wont get any more problems with your scooter :) Regards

Check for bad gas -- water in gas , it is likely you have left the choke on.

Doesn't sound too serious. Sounds like a problem with your carb not delivering enough petrol or air. Get a decent garage to check it out.

A regular contender for symptoms like this is the air filter choking / dirty. A short run with it removed will disprove or confirm this but don't be tempted to go without your filter for any more than this. Also make sure that the air passage to your carb under the seat / tool box is ok and the two little holes in the floor pan below the carb are not blocked.

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Check out the two links above. I doubt very much if any dealer could bring a P2 into line with emissions as they were designed before global warming was 'invented' ! In fact it was one of the big reasons that they stopped making them. And check with your Local authority if a scooter from that generation is actually required to conform with more recent regulations. Most countries have a form of exemption for older vehicles. Especially if they are not a daily use vehicle and are more of a vintage type and only used for pleasure / shows etc.
As a last resort, you might be able to copy the LML tweak which basically takes clean air from the carb box via a small pipe to the exhaust.

That's like asking for the Holy Grail ! All i can suggest is to pore through the web and absorb all the ideas and suggestions you can. Save up lots of money while you are doing so. You're gonna need it. Dismiss the cheaper tips and tricks and buy as good a quality exhaust, carb and cylinder kit as you can afford. All depends on what you expect to achieve and how much you've saved. Every scooterist who has tried to tune a Vespa has their own favourites and recommendations based on experience. But every one is different as is every Vespa so these vary wildly. If i was to give you one big piece of advice it's this ......................Keep two fingers on the clutch for when it siezes !!!

The electric starts are very hit and miss. Probably why they still came fitted with a kickstart. It's more reliable !

The green one is just an earth. Trap it under one of the fixing bolts and attach the black wire as you would expect.

Yes. All you need is to fit extra washers to the wheel to clear the exhaust.