Modern Vespa

How do you turn on the headlight? Is it on all the time when you start the motor? My headlight does not seem to come on. I only see a switch for the high or low beam but not a switch to turn on the headlight.

What year is your scooter?


THe P-series should only come one when the motor is running.

I have a 1977 model. I will have to get a meter out to see if I am getting voltage to the headlamp I guess.

So the headlight is on all the time when the motor is running?

nope you turn it on when its running .......... mines a bugger to kick up with light on

I believe you are incorrect.

Headlight is always on when engine running.

would ya like me to show you .... ill pull it out the shed for when you get here

The American market P-series has the headlight on when the engine is running and you can't turn it off.

well ya learn summat new everyday ..... mines a bastard to kick up wi the light on ... 2kicks tops wi light off

^ this - it is always on here in the US. High and Low beam is what our switch controls. Powered directly by stator so it is only on when the flywheel is spinning.

T5bitsa : 🐩

its from the same set of laws in the 80's that required turn signals. all 2wheelers must have always on lighting.

When it comes down to it, it really just depends on how you have wired up your scoot. No right or wrong way as long as all the electrical components are functioning. In other words, no worries with your headlight as long as it lights up when you are riding.

We beg to differ, grasshopper.

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(Could't find a grasshopper.)

All right, who gave SFvsr the keys to the emoticon cabinet?

🐛🐝🐜🐞🐌 Bugs, but no grasshoppers in my arsenal either. I think they only show up on iphones anyway.

Young grasshopper no care. Modified wiring harness work long time!

Edit:
P.S. I can't see the emoticons anyways. They are just showing up as squares.

You all think I am a square ass grasshopper haha!

The first was a poodle and the second an ant. It was an ill conceived plan to be light hearted.

Was taken lightheartedly.
I thought it was funny.
For that I give you all the Grass Hopper Emoticon.

cool