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OP SuperSportScoot UTC details Lurker Vespa SS180 Joined: UTC Posts: 2 Location: Los Angeles
OP SuperSportScoot Lurker Vespa SS180 Joined: UTC Posts: 2 Location: Los Angeles	UTC quote Good afternoon! Can anyone recommend a good classic Vespa mechanic for my 1966 SS180? I live in the San Fernando Valley. My scooter is very difficult to start and once started it will not idle unless I keep the throttle open.

Ray8 UTC details Ossessionato Joined: UTC Posts: 2319 Location: Los Angeles
Ray8 Ossessionato Joined: UTC Posts: 2319 Location: Los Angeles	UTC quote https://scooter-speed.com/service/

FridayMatinee UTC details Ossessionato 1958 Allstate 177VMC, 1962 Allstate, Yamaha Vino 70cc Joined: UTC Posts: 2906 Location: Philadelphia
FridayMatinee Ossessionato 1958 Allstate 177VMC, 1962 Allstate, Yamaha Vino 70cc Joined: UTC Posts: 2906 Location: Philadelphia	UTC quote Might be a clogged idle jet, I bet you could fix it yourself. Clean the jets out and try again.

Ray8 UTC details Ossessionato Joined: UTC Posts: 2319 Location: Los Angeles
Ray8 Ossessionato Joined: UTC Posts: 2319 Location: Los Angeles	UTC quote If you want to try something on your own, pull out the pilot jet and blast the fuel hole with carb cleaner. Wear eye protection.

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