Top 20 Peg Perego Vespa Scooter Questions & Answers

incorrect float level setting needle and seat not properly installed try having the carby professionally overhauled

Hey June, the correct assembly. cleaning. setting, and adjustments of the carburetor are CRITICAL....Please take the carb to a qualified professional to get it cleaned and set. Ask him which screw sets the idle speed..and you can set it when you reassemble it.. (ONLY adjust the idle speed screw!!) IF this machine has oil injection, and its been working fine.. do not adjust it...AND .. if the oil is injected into the carb (i've seen one or two bikes with this set-up)..its working fine..the fuel/air will be taken care of when the carb is fixed! Make sure your air filter is clean!!.. and a new spark plug will help!!

Blue smoking no power

most likely need new batteries, if there was a bang, i'd check to make sure one of the batteries didn't explode

these toys don't have engines, just electric motors

Hi. Try this link ... http://www.scooterhelp.com/serial/ves.motor.serial.numbers.html Choose which prefix matches your engine and enter your number.

To adjust the throttle cable slack on a Piaggio ET2, you will need to locate the throttle cable adjuster. The adjuster is typically located near the carburetor or the throttle body. To adjust the slack, first loosen the locknut that secures the adjuster. Then, turn the adjuster clockwise to tighten the cable or counterclockwise to loosen it until the desired slack is achieved. Once you have adjusted the cable, tighten the locknut to secure the adjuster in place. Be sure to test the throttle to make sure it is functioning properly before riding the scooter.

What model and what hose ? Brakes ? Air ? Fuel ?

If you're not getting the proper RPM's try adjusting the timing and check the governor, all golf carts have governor's. If it were me I would just disconnect it altogether.

Could be worn or sticking float valve, located in bowl of carburetor. to test turn off fuel, remove bowl from carburetor, gently raise floats all the way with finger, turn on fuel, it should not leak until released.

no - but which model is it exactly to give further advice....?

Sounds like the float is stuck, not floating(sunken ship), out of adjustment or the needle in the bowl is one of the above. It's a simple fix- take the bowl off the bottom of the carb. and inspect. Until then turn off the gas when it's not running. Here's a link for more help http://vespamaintenance.com/elec/diag/index.html

Disconnect brake cable. Remove handlebar headset top screws x 4. Push speedo cable into fork leg to raise headset top. Disconnect speedo cable and wiring plug. Remove handlebar clamp bolt and pull handlebars up to remove and hang on cables. Remove locking nuts and washers from top of steering column. Get help to raise front end of scooter and forks will slide out. (Suggest doing this bit over sheets of newspaper to catch any loose bearings.) Remove the three bolts holding mudguard to fork and slide up the column. Do the above in reverse to refit.

Sounds like clutch needs replaced or adjusted.

Vespas did not have electric starts in 1965. I think the Rally 200 was the first in about '73.

Most of them do, yes. What model are you referring to ?

Do tjese scooter have any kind of temp control sensors? Although fuel will cause this so will temp sensors will run ok then heats up and dies cuz bad sensor. I realy dont know but maybe!!?!!

i think it is the CDI-box (at the top end of engine) not working. check the connectors (pull the rubber cover) - or better get a new one

the clear hose should be the battery drain, the black shoud be the carb overflow, it sounds like the carb needs cleaned and adjusted... these are usually extremely reliable vehicles, the tank and lines should be cleaned at the same time as the carb

All Vespa's old or new run without need of lead as your engine internals are lubricated by either the gear oil or 2 stroke oil.