Modern Vespa

jimc wrote:
If the fuse is blown, then coupled with the clue that the original battery was low on electrolyte one would suspect the regulator has gone short-circuit.

Where is the regulator? I found a mechanic (Frank) out here in the 'wilds'... but he's not a Vespa man. we replaced the fuse, it ran for a while, but this morning I dropped it in some sand - still running on ground - I shut it off to pick her up, and then it blew the fuse again... subsequently every fuse I put in blows before I can even get a start. Frank doesn't know where to go next. We think it must be electrical, but I did not get a manual w/ this bike. I found an LX150 manual online - is it the same(ish)?? I need help TODAY... any ideas?

Thanks!!!

well the best I can do is give you a link to this


Lx 50 workshop manual

good luck

But when I open the link it says: LX4T - is that the LX50 manual?

Yes! "4T" just means it is for the 4 stroke engine.

I know that you were waiting for Jim, but I can offer a thought. If you are repeatedly blowing fuses, it likely means that you have a pinched or otherwise damaged wire that is shorting out. The fuse will tell you what part of the system is likely involved. The LX150 manual (workshop or parts) (You can find them here) should show the location of the fuses. It would be relatively simple to see if the fuses on your LX50 match up.

Given that you've now dropped the scooter, be on guard for hesitant or problem starting. If you notice that, check out ET/GT/LX: Hard Starting, Rough Idle, or Stalling

Now, I'll see if Jim answers the bat signal ...

Already answered in one of the parallel threads.

Hey Lu - Check out this link!

https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic48919

Calling JimC...

F.A.B..........

Thanks!!!

It turns out there is probably a short behind her 'kill' switch... my mechanic (non-scooter mechanic) figured it out, but couldn't (or didn't want to) get inside... so he stuck a stick behind it to prevent it shutting off unless I mean to (force it) use it. so far so good...until I can get her to a proper Vespa mechanic back home.

I appreciate ALL your support!!