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2019 Vespa GTS300 Super; 2004 Vespa GT200
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2019 Vespa GTS300 Super; 2004 Vespa GT200
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Posts: 47
Location: Herriman, UT
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OK, unfortunately, I'm not sure how good you can hear the actual sound, but it starts at about 3.5 second in and last for a few seconds:

https://vocaroo.com/i/s1cwWYMx4J2K

There are 3 main noises here: the main engine noise, the wind noise, (which are both normal) and this sound I try to describe here, the one I have a question about:

It's almost like if you briefly held a plastic drinking straw against a fan for a second. Like a slight buzzing sound. This will sometimes occur when ever-so-slightly holding the throttle, usually at about 18-19 MPH, but sometimes a bit faster, maybe 25-30 MPH.

It seems to come from right under my feet, or actually slightly towards the back and the right, but underneath. So I would assume something with the muffler, but not sure.

I have tried removing the metal plate on the outside of the stock muffler, like maybe it was shaking, but that seems tight and ok. I also don't think it is the license plate cover at all. I have also loosened and re-tightened the muffler clamp.

I think my next step is to remove the muffler altogether and check for something loose.

Am I just being overly sensitive to the noise? Maybe. I'm mostly curious what it might be.

Anyone have any ideas?
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Molto Verboso
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The castle nut cover and split pin which hold on the back wheel can sometimes rattle.

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