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Recommended mechanic for service North/West.

Hello. If any, I am looking for some recommendations for a mechanic closer North/West (Tullamarine) for servicing.

I was using MMF in Spotswood because they not only did a good job but offered free transport. Unfortunately, they are now charging $100

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Euro seat with AU pet carrier issue

Hi everyone

Long-time Vespa owner but this is my first time here.  Wondering if someone has a neat solution to the issue I'm having.

I bought this seat from Europe and installed it on my 2021 GTS300 SuperTech this week

https://www.vespa.com/gb_EN/access

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Mirror Threads - adaptors

Hi Everyone.. 
I have recently purchased a 2012 GTS 300 and the previous owner has replaced the original mirrors with smaller slimline mirrors. I'm only a learner and have wide shoulders so can't actually see what's in the mirrors except my jacket (ha

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2012 GTV 300 Via Della Modella problem

Hello everybody.

Went for a 30 minute ride this morning and after 25 minutes Vespa cut out while waiting at a set of lights. It would not turn over to re start it. No clicking noise or anything. I pushed it over to the footpath and then it started. Lu

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Aftermarket exhaust

Hi,

Looking for advice as I'm considering an aftermarket exhaust for my GTS300 Touring 2019. 

Looking at Remus/Arrow/Akropovic.

Seeking a better exhaust note (not necessarily louder, although a little louder is OK).  I believe the power gain from the

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Vespa Repairs of my stolen and damaged LX125?

Hi, My VESPA 2013 LX 125 was stolen last night. The thief somehow got it started, breaking or bypassing the steering lock and electronic ignition. The scooter has now been found with damaged top box, damaged ignition panel and they have hacked into t

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Replacing Battery on GTS 300 Super

Hi all. 

Apologies for being so ignorant of these mechanical / technical things but my battery is dead and I need to replace it. 

I've pulled out the battery and it's a Yuasa YTX12-BS.

I've looked it up and also found some alternatives like the Katana Y

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Mirror length on Supertech / GTS

My old 2009 GTS had long mirrors.  My new Supertech had short mirrors and better styling (plus left mirror was reverse thread direction).

Ordered new CM261901 + CM261902 which are the new styling but with the older longer length from a Primavera (2015

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Put a new exhaust on my Supertech - loud!

I just installed an Arrow exhaust and it's louder than expected (I haven't even removed the db killer / baffle).  Sounds more like a small dirt bike :-)

53525ANN + 53072MI

https://www.arrow.it/en/assembled/1652/Piaggio-VESPA-GTS-300-HPE-2019

$559 from I

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Lockdown repairs

So, things are a bit quiet out on the street, but not in the workshop. I’ve been keeping busy working on my projects.

My last one was inspired by something I heard from Clinton. That was painting something then oven baking it. He did his wheels, but f

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Electrical frustration

I have a PX 200.

I have not been able to start electrically for a while. the battery has been quite muted for a while as well. So i take it my battery has either gone or wasnt getting charged.

Ordered a new battery.

However now the lights have started t

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Oil leak

Hello

I have a px200, it has developed an il leak from the gear box, any ideas?. Its dripping when running only or shortly after on the wheel side. 

Thanks

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