Modern Vespa

I have a 2007 vespa with 132 miles on it.Starter hangs up each time I start the scooter. I called Las Vegas , Nevada dealer today and service advisor stated ,this was a common problem with new Vespas?Does not last long after engine starts but is always present when scooter is started for a moment or two.Is this that commond on vespas?,or should I take to dealer for repair,?Las Vegas is 128 miles away from my home in Arizona.Thanks for your reply. Jarrett

Your scooter hangs up on you every time you call Las Vegas?

What do you mean by "hanging up" Jarrett?

Starter stays ingaged with the flywheel for a second or two while engine is running than releases.

By "hangs up" do you mean that the starter motor runs on after the engine starts and you remove your thumb from the starter button?

No, this is not normal and has the potential to damage the starter, bendix, or other parts. It needs to be fixed as soon as possible.

It may be caused by sticking starter switch or solenoid. If it is the switch you might help it by spraying up into the switch with a little electrical contact cleaner. Even a little WD40 might help. The starter/solenoid/bendix is usually a single package which is replaced together.

(Note: I am not a mechanic and may be babbling nonsense. Maybe Greasy or Eric will chime in.)

thanks I will try the contact spray,another friend said to check the bolt holding the starter on as they may be loose.

i had same problem with my 2006 lx150 after 2 years i bought a new battery and now its fine.

There are two dealers in Las Vegas;


AT CLARK MOTORSPORTS
http://www.patclarkmotorsports.com
2495 E. SAHARA
LAS VEGAS, NV 89104
PHONE: (702) 432-0650
M-F: 9-6, Sa: 9-5


VESPA LAS VEGAS
http://www.towbinvespa.com
2550 SOUTH JONES BLVD
LAS VEGAS, NV 89146
PHONE: (702) 932-7100
M-Sa: 9-6



May I suggest you try the other dealer? It seems your current one isn't giving you the straight goods.



Regards
Harvey

Its fall, but Arizona is almost always riding weather.Bought Vespa to ride to part time job at airport 8 miles from home,besides I always wanted one because of its looks.I only wish dealerships were closer to home. Other bikes 2007 yamaha vino 125 cc and yamaha xt 250 dual sport.Yamaha dealer 2 miles from home,with great service dept. thanks for the replys.Jarret

How's your brakes. Do they stick? Check brake fluid level and brake pads. Long shot but if brakes stick they might engage starter while sticking.

Order new starter button. Should be cheap easy solution.

But starter should disengage when power is absent. Power should be absent as soon as either brake or button is disengaged, eh?

This leads me to believe it's the starter itself. Could be a wiring/electrical issue, but I would think it would stay in one position or the other if it's power.

My best guess is that a spring on the starter is either weak or missing. You have the power to engage starter but the spring doesn't have the capability to retract it back out, so it stays engaged until centrifical of engine pushes it out. When it's half engaged you run the risk of busting something more serious.

I would see about ordering a new starter. Can't be that expensive.

My et4 has the same problem but not from new, it began after a few thousand miles and has remained consistent now through multiple batteries.

I'm at 6700 miles now; intend to do belt, rollers, and general digging around @7500 so I'll take a good look then.

It was bec while the engine was running
I hit the starter button instead of the
horn while I was traveling at a high speed.
the armitor gear got tweeked and
after that I had it replaced.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RVtHDr6Ca0
Yardsale 8)

Mine won't engage unless the break is squeezed.