Modern Vespa

Just posting to say hi

Picked up my 1980 PX125E Friday 23rd May. Loving the whole experience after running a couple of. (modern) ET4 125

Will be asking questions once I graduate from Lurker to member.

First ride was 40 minute drive from the shop to my home. Mix of 2 lane dual carriageway and beautiful winding country lanes.

Second ride was to fill with Super Unleaded ( 97 Ron here ) and get groceries. Decided to enjoy more country lanes.
That lasted only 1.5 miles ........

The Most recent "ride" was the 2.5 miles home pushing the Vespa.

he shop was really helpful considering the time, 19:30 on Friday evening !

Turns out one defective wire prevent start. They called it the "kill switch". Made temporary repair later that night. Have not been out for a proper ride yet.
Ideally want to replace the red bullet connectors and entire length of green wire pictured.

btw the scooter is largely original in body with some updates

SIP Vape ignition kit
https://www.pmtuning.co.uk/product/default/shop-by-scooterbike/vespa/classic-scooters-50cc-200cc/ppx200e-1977-1985/ignition-453/sip51007sao/

The introduction of this kit is where my writing fault occurred.

The notorious P green wire! Not sure where you're located, but ScooterWest does a green wire kit: https://www.scooterwest.com/green-kill-switch-wiring-kit-for-p200e-vsx.html

See this video:

Quick google maps search gets us England for their location, I think. It's the only option for Ingleton as a place rather than a road.

Did I hear a fellow Brit has a problem? Depending how close to me you are I could assist

There are a couple of Ingleton in the UK. Much like there are a couple of Leeds