Modern Vespa

I was wondering how many miles I could possibly expect on my Vespa Gts 300 before it will need serious repairs other then regular maintenance.

What is the most anybody has put on theirs?

Bob.

This is a common question. Do your scheduled maintenance and don't worry too much. Don't skip the valve adjustment. Mine has 40,000 miles on it. Several members have much more. Turkman had over 60k and was going strong on his when he hit a deer.

I've had a GTS250ie come in for service with 81,000 miles on the clock (note: that is MILES not km), and a GTS300 with 78,000 miles on it. All running fine (on fully synthetic motorcycle oil as recommended by Vespa) and with nothing other than normal service items replaced ie: oil, filters, spark plugs, variator, rollers and belts, brake pads etc. the 250 has had a clutch also but that's another consumable so expected. Nothing else. No rust on either inspite of our UK salt on the roads in winter. I also look after a 2 year old GTS300 with 45,000 miles on the clock. He goes some and just loves the bike. Uses it instead of a car for work and leisure. He keeps the bike in immaculate condition. The moral of this is just ride and enjoy, but don't skimp on the maintenance and it'll be fine.

Rocket is now over 71,000 miles.
It has never been babied.
It is a GT, so different than the fuel pump busting, wiring harness burning GTS's out there, but quite an accomplishment regardless..

WOW!!!!!

Thanks for the feed back. Very impressive.

Over 60k on my '06 GTS,looked new and was running great, then hit a deer.
Over 30k on my '07 GTS, sold it & bought a 2016 MP3 500 which I'll sell because now, I don't feel like I'm safe 2 ride due 2 my Parkinson's...................dam!

4666

I don't get out much , what does 4666 mean?

Just 334 miles short of 5,000?

38,700 on my '07 LX. Getting to 40,000 is torture. I've put 5,000 on the Vino i got last year, so i'd be there by now if i hadn't bought him. No rust and people think he's new. He stays in the shed when he's not being ridden. No rust on the bottom either.

....I guess I don't get out much

I had a hammer that lasted for 25 years. All it had was three new heads and four new handles.

With regular maintenance I can see no reason why a scooter should not last until it is (a) stolen, or (b) totaled.

24,800MI on my P200. Keep the frame from rusting and as long as you keep replacing parts and not wreck it, the life expectancy is endless.

RAP I don't want to even think about the 300 i could of bought with all the money i've sunk into the LX. He was the guinea pig for the gang. Not having a proper dealer sucks. I still love him tho.

I just finished 17.000 KM after only a year

1979 P125X

8900 miles.

I'm almost at 145,000 km on my GTS 250.

I swapped out the engine about 15,000km ago.

my 3 year old gts 300 is going to cross the 45000km mark soon,and I am loving it every time .

145000 ks! Now that is an achievement. I bet you can tell a few stories.

11,000 miles turned today.
Will be taking it in for a 20,000km service before end of fall.

Just rolled over 17,000 miles. My father put 99% of those on it, his last big trip before handing it over to me being NYC <> Colorado!

I have just over 19,000 miles on my BV.

All are great news. I bought my 2007 GTS250 in Feb. after replacing the fired wiring harness and voltage regulator, plus all service items, it has run perfectly.
It has about 8300 miles. It was treated badly by the previous owner with several spills.
The handle bars are slightly turned due to a spill no doubt.
But it runs great.
The fried harness was due to the installation of the wrong battery and not fastening it, hence a short. Wouldn't be surprised if the voltage regulator failure was caused by the short and meltdown.
But anyway, it's good to know I'll have tons of miles to go on this scooter.

Just over 91,000 miles on my X9-500

You can easily straighten the handlebars yourself. Just put the front wheel against a tree, curb or other solid object and push the bars straight.

Enjoy your ride.