Modern Vespa

Just saw a ludicrously-low-mile '09 Scarabeo 500 at a reputable dealer for a reasonable price. Seems in good shape (and very good shape for its age), and owners I know spoke very highly of them.

Were I to get it, I'd expect to replace the tires and belt just on general principles.

That said, does anyone here know if there are any show-stopper no-longer-available parts? I'm mostly concerned with brake, electrical, and powertrain components here. Obviously, body panels might be scarce -- especially color-matched ones.

Thanks in advance!

Parts are readily available. If you’re talking about the one we just got we did a routine service and installed new tires. It won’t be there but another few days, buyers are circling.

Best,
SDG

I've owned quite a few Aprilia scooters and never had an issue finding parts. Like already stated AF1 is a great source. My 150 and 250 were pretty easy to find used parts for on eBay. I bought body panels and even a wheel there for those scoots. I've got a new seat coming from Italy through AF1 and it's taking a long time to get here but no rush since its a cosmetic replacement. Everything else I've ordered gets here fairly quickly. I do find the 500ie parts harder to find used than the Beo 150/250. I think more were imported here.
What, no pics of the bike?

Looks like someone else beat me to it. *sigh*

They got a good bike though!

Yep came here to update that it’s sold.

Sorry pal.

SDG

If you come across a Scaraabeo 250 give it a try. I liked my Beo 250 better than my 500ie in almost every way. No under seat storage though but the 16" rear wheel was a big advantage so I'd call that a wash. Very capable scoot that handled wonderfully and pretty easy to work on for a scoot. I wish I'd have kept mine. There's one listed on CL for $1700. I'd try to get that for $12-1300.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/d/victorville-aprilia-250ccs-my-loss-ur/6787198812.html

That's a good thought! If I didn't already have a scooter in that class (Burgman 200) I'd jump on it.

I was figuring the 'Beo 500 would let me keep some fast-freeway and long-haul touring miles off my Burgman 650, eventually becoming its replacement when the big Suzuki's transmission wears out.

The 650's still got a few years left in it, I expect* -- I can wait.

I've got a BV 500 I'm planning on selling. Alli maintenance done to schedule and once the snow is gone so I could get it down from Breckenridge I could even be talked into delivering it; )



*knock on Tupperware...

I've got a BV 500 I'm planning on selling. Alli maintenance done to schedule and once the snow is gone so I could get it down from Breckenridge I could even be talked into delivering it; )

By the time the snow clears up, up there, I might even have room in the garage for it! (I got the impression that it's been a good winter for snow this year.)

I'll definitely keep that in mind, and will follow up on this later.