Modern Vespa

Hello all! I am a new owner and member!!
I just got my Vespa yesterday and I have run into a bit of a snag. My dad got me this as a gift from his nice lady next door and it has been in her garage since '87, it is in beautiful shape, BUT she has no idea where the keys are. I have looked all through the internet to find out my options, but I wound up more confused than when I started!
Can you guys offer me any advice on how to go about getting new keys for it or do i have to replace all the locks?! Is that even possible!?
Thank you so much for any help!
BettieBrutality

Replacing the lock set is your only option. Some people will mention piocking the locks and all sorts of stuff, but you can just swap out the lock set and you'll be done.

This ^^^ would be the fastest way. However if you have the time you could take out the switch and send it to Jimh who makes keys for many people on here. Contact him first, of course.

thank you both so much! I have some time, still need to get my endorsement and a good ol tune up, I just gave it a nice bath. I'm so excited!! I am keeping it in my dining room because we still have snow here in Michigan. So it has became the "garage"
HAHA

Here's a manual.

http://www.scootermercato.com/Scooter-Parts/Locks/184860
http://www.scootermercato.com/Scooter-Parts/Locks/190012

One of those sets will work. Just have to verify your year model if there's even any difference in the two.

That thing looks pretty damn nice. Those tires should be tossed and new ones with new tubes installed. You can powder coat the rims, but I would definitely split them and clean them up. Flat tires are a real killjoy.

You did a good job on the clean up, looks nice. Maybe think about installing a regular petcock lever, the usa ones fail at the worst time.

Thanks soo much for all the help guys!!! I am soo excited to get this thing going!
any good tips on products to use to clean and condition the seat?!

Believe it or not, I use this stuff.. it goes on everything... paint, rubber, mirror.. it's good.

Good bike.

I used to live in MI.


I like your name.

sweet! i just moved back to MI! thanks for the tip. Does anyone know how to get the glovebox or front panel off of this thing!? ive looked everywhere for info but nothin is working!
Vader... like darth vader? sry big star wars fan!

A punk girl on the forum!!!!!!! (slicks back hair)

Is the glovebox locked? If so you're in trouble. There are four nuts inside to remove it. Gonna have to pick the lock or drill it out. Great scoot BTW.

HAHAHA!!
Just drilled it out! Found some interesting stuff! a bunch of wet wipes, a collapsible cup, and a tire pump! suuper awesome!!

Even my color blind ass knows that's China blue.

Nice looking P series.

PM Jim on here about the keys, take a wire brush to the rims, shocks and rust and you're good to go. Check the tank for rust too.

I've already chatted with Jim. He was a huge help. He walked me through taking it apart so i could get the ignition switch out!