Modern Vespa

I went out to my scooter after work yesterday. Upon starting, I discovered the scooter was turning over but would not fire up. I thought maybe the engine was flooded. I've had flooded engines before but this did not sound the same. The engine was not getting the "spark" it needed to start.

Aha! I said the myself. Check the spark plug. The GTS has been known to have the spark plug wire come loose. This was something I learned from reading this forum. And thanks to past pictures, I knew were to look for the spark plug. And sure enough, there was the wire dangling down.

I was able to shove the wire back into the rubber gasket that fits over the spark plug and my scooter came back to life. I was able to get home without walking or calling someone for a ride. A very good feeling, indeed.

I took the scooter down to the dealer today. I was not sure if anything needed to be replaced. The mechanic said the wire/gasket was threaded and just needed to be screwed back in. He did this in 5 minutes and I was back on the road, no charge.

Gotta love it!

That's amazing, it prevented you from being stranded.

Yay! Modern Vespa rides again.



Mel

I have twice been caught out with my GT, not with the wire coming out of the spark plug cap, but with the cap having vibrated so much that it is worn, and won't stay on the plug.

The first time, I was close to a motorcycle shop, and was able to replace the cap. The second time I tied the cord/cap in position with a piece of string, to get to the same motorcycle shop. Now I carry a spare cap!

Mike

nice one, glad you got going again 8)

note to self:- carry spare length of HT lead and a spare spark plug cap in the glove box

nicely played sir, nicely played.

best,
-greasy

Good for you Nukie!! Remembering the Holy Writ of Modern Vespa!!
Say after me, I always carry insulating tape and a bit of duct tape in my toolkit.
Just nice to have around.
Cheers Old Mod