Modern Vespa

When i start to accelerate, i hear this sort of "grinding" noise coming from the left hand side it sounds like, right around 5-10 mph.

Any ideas what it could be? I have absolutely no mechanical skills whatsoever.

yep, this checks out
Your scooter is into thrasher metal. Look out for body odor, zits, long hair and band tee shirts that aren't allowed in the Wal Mart for "offensive imagery."

There is no cure, but it's just a phase.

sounds like my scooter and i are a good match then!

Carry on, then. Nothing to see here!!

Look at this Wiki entry:

FAQ: Shudder, graunching noise on take-off? Sealion?

thank you kindly!

however, the "
Important!: Please read this post regarding the use of Brakleen:" link is broken

Sigh. Another site that hasn't future-proofed itself.

The hidden danger of the Internet - History comes to an end.

Yup. What Jim said.

If this is your first GT - (or MV for that matter) - please do not be spooked by the sound made when applying the brakes - that is the wind flowing through the rotors.

These articles in the wiki posted here are always helpful to the infrequent or new owner!

- FAQ: Why does my GTS groan/moan/moo or fart when off?
- FAQ: Why do my front brakes make a whirring / cricket sound?
- FAQ: Why does the engine sound different with the brakes on?
- FAQ: Shudder, graunching noise on take-off? Sealion?

bump.

can someone help me with the brakleen? d; the link is broken on the FAQ

http://www.brewracingframes.com/safety-alert-brake-cleaner--phosgene-gas.html

should i wear a mask to be safe then?

also, what do i do with the brakleen? just take the chrome part off and spray a little in that compartment??

Really, really, don't bother with blowing it out or using Brakleen (evil stuff).

Just take off the transmission case (it only takes a few minutes, and you can make a clutch holding tool from a U-bolt) and give the clutch bell and clutch pads a good seeing-to with a kitchen scourer - Scotch-Brite or whatever.