Modern Vespa

Hi folks- it's been a while since I have been on the forum but I'm doing my best to get my scoot up and running. While I have some some maintenance on my scoot myself, I'm still struggling with a few things and would like to get a knowledgeable mechanic who is familiar with Vespas to take a look at it. Any folks on here close to Columbia, SC or know of anyone who is? The closest dealerships I can find are 4 -6 hours away. Thanks in advance!

Watching for suggestions. I'm in Charlotte and also have no where to go for help. I was told there's a place in Marietta GA, but that's too far.

The Vespa website lists Scooternerds in Greensboro, NC...they haven't used that name in years. It's Select Cycle now and they're a Vespa dealership.

If that's too far and you don't need an authorized dealership, it might be worth seeing if you can find any of the mechanics from a former Vespa dealership in your area. Check out the other motorcycle/scooter dealerships, especially European moto shops, and ask if any of the mechanics have Vespa experience. For example, the BMW/KTM dealership in Asheville hasn't carried Vespas in a long while, but I'd absolutely trust their mechanics to know what they're doing. They just probably don't stock Vespa specific parts, so you'll just need to order ahead.

2Topia recently rebuilt my 300 GTS but they are in the process of moving/selling the business, now partnered with a motorcycle shop on the west side up on Freedom Drive.

What kind of service are you looking for?

I did try a moto shop that specializes in Cafe Racers, and they say they can work on brakes and change a tire, so that's something. They won't do anything else. Columbia used to have a Vespa dealership in the mid 90's but now my closes options are Savannah Ga , Atlanta or Greensboro NC.

Guess I'm investing in a few more tools... You would think gas prices would warrant some new dealerships opening but I guess we just like our liquorcicles here in the south.

I think there is a Vespa shop in Greensville, SC, what model do you have?

I have a 2006 LX150. If there is a Greenville shop could you post the details? Google isn't returning any hits for that area, but maybe it changed names or it's another shop that services them?

What issues are you having? This place has a ton of knowledge and some very helpful peeps.

Issues are backfiring after a carb clean, and getting the dang timing and idle correct!

is it possible for you to transport your scooter by truck, trailer, etc....?

I think the timing is non-adjustable, that is, it is run according to the pick up and ECU + CDI. The idle mix screw should be about 2 1/2 turns out from bottom. What year is your scoot?