Modern Vespa

Hi everyone. This fall I bought a 2013 Vespa GTS 300, and even had a chance to ride it for some time until it got too cold here in MD. Now I have plenty of time to read about technical specs and potential mods for my Vespa. Hope to learn from you folks!
Regards,
Heath.

Just wanted to show you a couple of pictures of my ride

Are you sure it is a 300? That front horn cover with the running light normally came out on the 250, but there were variations from country to country. I love that colour blue. Happy riding!

Mike

While I posted the pictures here, let me ask you something real quick. I cannot say I am happy about the light quality. So I thought of replacing the bulb with something brighter (perhaps an LED bulb, or just better halogen bulb). Alternatively, I consider replacing the whole headlight unit with an led light that has got a built-in led an lens (something not too expensive, just an affordable Daymaker alternative, like this one or perhaps you will recommend something from your experience).
Can you folks please comment on this? I just want good light output and want to be sure my electric system won't go mad because of different resistance.
Thanks!!!

Hey Mike, the VIN says it is 2013 300 GTS. Maybe that's something specific for 2013, I don't know for sure haha. This scooter is still new to me.
I appreciate the warm welcome, sir!

Welcome from up north. Grab looking scoot, enjoy!

You can get replacement headlight kits - Here is one.

https://www.scooterwest.com/led-h4-headlight-kit-for-vespa-gt-gts-super-300-sprint-150-primavera-150.html

Assuming you're talking about the night lamp and not the daytime running lamp? I'm sure a few here have done headlight mods, I live in a very urban environment so it doesn't bother me that much as there is usually a fair amount of lighting even at night.

Might consider the Phillips Extreme Vision H4 Halogen bulb. It has same service life as a regular H4, draws the same yet much more lumens. Be careful when you take the plastic apart around the mirrors and HL, etc.. Might want to view some videos even if your handy with wrenches as it could save a broken plastic tab.
I switched my indicators over to switchback LED's so all stay on as white running lights with amber flashers too. The rear ones have red bulbs which flash 4 times then stay red if brakes are on. All brake lights are now LED, brighter and flash same 4 times via a modulator.
Have fun with the new scoot.
Where is your location?

Welcome to MV, Heath.

Good place to hang out, and learn during all of those non-riding months!

Welcome from New England Heath.

Welcome aboard!

Yo! Love the bike!

Hi, Heath, and welcome to MV! Congrats on that GTS.

Welcome from The Salt Lake Valley in Utah. I have the LED replacement headlight from ScooterWest. It’s bright.

Welcome to MV from San Antonio, Texas. Nice looking 300 Mike. Hope you enjoy the heck out of it for years to come!

I appreciate the warm welcome and recommendations! I believe I will start with a regular Philips bulb as you folks said. Later on I may upgrade to LED. Good to know that LEDs won't throw error codes on the Vespa.
Cheers!

Welcome to MV!
Thanks for the photos and enjoy your winter learning more about these fun machines!

Welcome to MV from the Great White North!

You will find great advice here and a ton of suggestions for useful and safety related modifications. There is no better source in the universe.

Welcome aboard. I like the scooter. It's identical to my 2012, even the horn cover. you're going to have lots of fun on that. Ride safe.

Interesting, I had thought the horn cover with the light was only on the 250. I like that horn cover a lot - thought about swapping it in for the one on my GT. Do you find that this light actually does any good in lighting the road, or mostly just looks cool?

Nice scooter and welcome aboard! Glad you joined us.

Welcome Mike and I love your bike, great colour!

Alright. Officially confused. This same bike was listed on CycleTrader in Rhode Island- I almost bought it! (See thread “What to buy, what to buy...) I messaged the owner and they said they were the only owner of the bike. Did you buy it from Rhode Island? That’s where it was listed for. Sounds like I almost got scammed, unless you have another explanation?

Either way, welcome to MV from Las Vegas! Here’s to many, many miles on that beauty once it warms up out there!

I ride a gt 200. Have no issues with the headlight. I don’t do a lot of long rides in the dark, tho. Just 15 miles home after work, or down town.
All the big frame Vespas are great rides. You’re gonna like it more than you know.......

welcome to the MD scooter scene! I have a 2016 GTS 300 -same color as yours and love it.

Welcome! Lots of good folks on here, and a couple of doofuses, lol

Heath,

Your scoot is one of my favorite colors. Also, thanks for the photo.
I say this often, if you get a chance, check out "CheekySeats.com" You can really style up your machine with there covers that go right over your existing seat. Most are $100 or less.

Bob Copeland
Frost Bite Falls Minnesota


Black and White checker on my 300

I am a fan too. Their products are great. I go mine years ago and they look brand new. They are also experimenting with embroidery.

Where are my manners. Welcome to MV. I always learn something new when I log on here.

Hey!

I resemble that remark.

Isn’t that doofi?