Hi, heute berichte ich von unserer USA-Reise 2025. Es war die längste Vespa-Tour aller Zeiten - in der Kategorie zu zweit/two-up und am Stück, also ohne monatelange Unterbrechungen. Wir verschifften unsere Vespa 300 GTS bis April nach Florida und fuhren in sechs Monaten 26.921km oder 16,778mi rund um die USA. Es ging in sechs Monaten durch 39 Staaten, D.C. und zwei kanadische Territorien. Grobe Route war: Key West - New Orleans - Memphis - Amarillo - Four Corners - Grand Canyon - Route 66 - LA - Yosemite Park - San Francisco - Redwoods - US-Vespatreffen Amerivespa in Portland - Vancouver - Yellowstone Park - Beartooth Pass in den Rockies - Badlands - Black Hills - Minneapolis - große Seen - Niagarafälle - Maine - Boston - New York City - Washington - Blueridge Parkway - Savannah - Orlando.
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Bei Fragen einfach fragen! See you.

After riding 50cc TPH for years I finally got myself to get the license upgrade I needed in Germany to drive these.

Bought it for 600€ with 3 Weeks old inspection (Tüv)

If anyone is good with AutoCAD or already has the file for the handguard that I’m missing :)

Just getting into scooters. I currently have a Tao Tao pony50. Being a 50cc it goes about 40 mph but I’m not sure it really keeps up with traffic. I basically have to do 40 mph to on main roads of my city. I love my Tao Tao but I’m thinking of selling it and buying this scooter in place of it. Can you tell my about it? It’s it reliable. Main concern, it looks it’ll go fast enough.

I have a piaggio typhoon 50cc 2 stroke with a Malossi 70cc top end kit on it with a Malossi exhaust it has a 17.5 carb and an oil pump delete what could be the best mods which will add the best performance boost cooling, speed, looks even torque or anything thanks it’s a 2017 btw

I’m curious as to which one you guys would choose? I’m interested in both of these scooters but I’m trying to make a decision on which to follow through with. Both scooters run and are in good condition. Both have all stock parts.

First one is a 1993 Yamaha Artistic Spec Jog with 9900 km on it. Going for $1,500.

Second one is a 2001 Honda Elite S with 650 miles on it. Going for $1,300.

I’m leaning towards the Yamaha more but I want to see what people think. Thanks!

Looking for advice from other XMAX / Maxi scooter owners or anyone with mechanical experience, particularly regarding engine oil.

(For reference, the rebuild included a complete top-end rebuild and CVT rebuild, along with a new piston, cylinder, piston rings, valves, O2 sensor and all filters.)

After a top-end rebuild on my 2024 Yamaha XMAX 300, the workshop used regular 10W-40 oil instead of the semi-synthetic Yamalube I've always used. I then rode over 1,000 km with the bike feeling noticeably sluggish, as though something was dragging. I took it easy during the ride, but performance and fuel economy were noticeably worse. After changing back to my usual semi-synthetic oil, both improved almost immediately.

Could riding over 1,000 km on regular 10W-40 oil have caused engine damage, particularly following a top-end rebuild? I've only ever used semi-synthetic oil since purchasing the bike, so I'm a bit worried. I'm also disappointed that Yamaha would make such a seemingly simple mistake after such a significant engine repair, especially when I rely on the bike for long-distance touring.

The good news is that the official Yamaha technicians in South Africa have invited me for a full inspection next week, and I'm hoping to cover all my bases. Since the rebuild, I've also noticed several other issues:

• CVT: Louder and rougher than before while riding.
• Rear wheel: Seems to spin excessively at times when the engine is running. I've previously noticed similar behaviour with stretched clutch springs. Wouldn't expect this on brand new CVT rebuild.
• Dragging: A dragging noise when moving the bike by hand, and it seems to struggle more than usual on inclines.
• Exhaust heat: Gets extremely hot after short rides and has a strong smell. The right-side rear shock springs also get very warm. Previously, the exhaust got hot enough to burn the coating off the spring.
• Rear suspension/drivetrain: Strange noises from the rear when cruising over gentle dips, but not necessarily over harder bumps.
• ABS: The rear ABS seems to activate or buzz quite easily over small bumps.

Could the oil have caused damage, and what would you recommend asking the Yamaha technicians to check during the inspection? Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Would anyone recommend buying that scooter over adv160 or nmax 155?

Hey all, the BF and I have a 2011 Zuma 125 that takes a concerning amount of force (on the key) to get the seat to release. He's actually bent a key.

I've disassembled the key-ignition cylinder, soaked in acetone and re-lubed with teflon.

I've also verified that the cable isn't sticking, and lubed that with teflon as well just to be safe.

I've removed the seat latch assembly currently for an acetone soak and re-lube.

Question though about how I'm supposed to adjust the seat latch, it's basically bolted straight to the frame, there's zero room for adjustment. Same with the metal loop on the underside of the seat, no way to adjust that. If my seat is pulling up on the latch assembly, how am I supposed to be able to adjust that?

I'm new to working on anything mechanical so to quote the movie Margin Call, "Maybe you could tell me what is going on. And please, speak as you might to a young child. Or a golden retriever. It wasn't brains that brought me here; I assure you that."

Dear all, I am currently based in Portugal and looking for a scooter for commuting daily to work (rather short distance).
I only have a AM license therefore looking into 50cc scooters.

When younger and based in Italy I used to drive a Piaggio Liberty 50 and found it extremely comfortable because of the dimensions of wheels and general stability. I would like to invest carefully in a similar scooter considering that Lisbon, where I live, has plenty of cobblestones streets and the tramway rails. I was recommender by a local motor shop the Sym Fiddle 50cc (cheaper than investing today in a Liberty again).

Do you have opinions or recommendations? I would be very grateful for your input and considerations since I am easily gullable on the matter.

Thank you in advance.

Hey everyone!
I was planning to buy a used TVS iQube and came across this listing on OLX

Before making a decision, I wanted to get some honest opinions from people who currently own or have used the TVS iQube.
I’d like to know a few things:
Reliability: How reliable is the iQube overall? Does it develop frequent issues after a few years of use?
Battery life: How well does the battery hold up over time? What kind of battery degradation should I expect, and how expensive is a replacement?
Real-world range: What range do you actually get on a full charge, especially after the battery has aged?
Service and maintenance: Are TVS service centres good at handling iQube issues? Are spare parts and repairs expensive?
Common problems: Have you faced any major issues with the motor, battery, electronics, software, or charging system?
Used purchase: Is buying a second-hand iQube a good decision, or is it better to go for a new one?
I’m mainly looking for a scooter that is dependable for daily commuting and won’t become a headache with expensive repairs later.
If you own one, please share how long you’ve had it, your kilometres ridden, the actual range you get, and any problems you’ve faced.
Would you personally recommend buying a used TVS iQube, or should I avoid it?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Changed my variomatic up to ba better one. However, little accident. The outside plate had to be replaced with the old one. Is that a problem / difference?

I have this leftover part from building my Tank200. I think it goes on the steering somewhere to hold wires, but I am not sure where. Does anyone else with one of these know how this part attaches?

Hello! I have a 2016 Lance Cali Classic 150 Scooter. I was riding when it suddenly stopped accelerating. I have no experience in fixing scooters/motorcycles. The scooter starts but when I apply the throttle - it doesn’t accelerate. I took off the seat bucket and found a loose hose.

Where does this connect to??

Ciao, vorrei comprare un variatore malossi per l’sh di un amico ma non me ne intendo, qualcosa saprebbe dirmi qualcosa sulle condizioni di quello in foto?

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