Anyone know anything about auto Vespas?

[Streetbudgie]

The missus suddenly expressed an interest in riding rather than pillioning a couple of weeks ago so I booked her a days training with a CBT at the end of the day thinking she'd have fun but probably wouldn't want to ride alone afterwards.

So she loved it and now wants a scooter, I'm not keen on Asian scoots so agreed on a Vespa LX auto.

Anyone got any experience of them and have any tips on buying second hand, what to look out for, known faults etc?

[slappy]

Is there a vespa owners club that covers modern versions as well? You might get some better info off them.

[Streetbudgie]

Yeah I thought that as well, I've got a 1963 Lambretta so tried on that forum but they mostly don't consider autos worthy!

[AllyBally]

 One of the guys at one of our depots has one, not had any issues with it.
Have a read through the Vespa forums,there's plenty of them

[Dave48]

Is she thinking of a 50cc or 125cc?
the Vespas are pretty well made-watch out for corrosion on the welded seams on older examples. (hidden behind the plastic panels).
Alternatively has she had a look at the yamaha scoots?-the Vity 125cc (4-stroke) is a well made job.

[fireblake]

What do you want to know? I have some sad mates who ride scooters.


Mickey