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Hi, not looking for the service manual because I guess they don't make those anymore, but is there a generic Vespa maintenance book for the newer models? Anything past 2008? Thank you
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The Primavera is almost identical except for styling features:
https://manuals.wotmeworry.org.uk/Vespa/Primavera/ OK, not 2023 specific, but what is it you need to know that is year specific? Noting that Piaggio doesn't do 'model years' except for the North American market, and that's only because that market demands such differentiation. I'll add, if you do manage to find one that's specific to your model, please email it to me so it can be added to our archive! |
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Nothing planned yet. I'm one of those guys who love to have a service manual for minor repairs and maintenance. I'm actually in the US, and they don't have any newer models I think, and the dealership said not to waste money on those because they're horrible. They all praise the " How to Restore Classic Largeframe Vespa Scooters: Rotary Valve 2-Strokes 1959 to 2008", but I feel they should update it to late 2020 models as well. Oh well. If I do find a newer one, I'll definitely pass it along. Thank you 🙏
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The basic maintenance and timing of such is pretty much the same for all the modern models.
e.g., from the Primavera service manual:
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A service manual with step by step, how to with pictures. I know, YouTube has it all, but I'm old fashioned.
Here in the US, you buy a bike and you get the user manual, but then for about another $100 you can buy a step by step service manual. They're great for doing your own repairs. |
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Have you checked AF1 Racing's list of manuals for download?
https://www.af1racing.com/Vespa-Piaggio-Service-Manual-Downloads Is yours an iGet? This would do: https://www.af1racing.com/dl-1q000699-oem-vespa-workshop-manual-19-23-150-iget-w-tft Have you asked your dealer for a pdf copy? |
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jimc wrote: Is yours an iGet? This would do: https://www.af1racing.com/dl-1q000699-oem-vespa-workshop-manual-19-23-150-iget-w-tft |
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