Technical Resources
Welcome to the world of vintage motor scooters. What follows is a list of resources and suggestions. Many individuals in the scootering community have compiled trouble shooting lists, detailed and illustrated & "How to" guides, and original factory documents that will help you get your scooter running and keep it running. Before sending me an email asking for advice, please make an attempt to find the answer in these references. You will learn a lot while doing your research and will probably get a better answer! If you cannot find an answer, feel free to contact me.
This page contains my recommended
This page contains my recommended
- books to buy that will help you diagnose and fix your scooter
- reference websites with step by step how to guides, electrical diagrams and more
- an online forum to ask specific questions about your scooter
Recommended Books
Vespas
The Haynes Manuals are a little difficult to read but they are still valuable. I recommend reading the instrucions a few times before doing the procedure.
Make sure you buy the correct book for your scooter model. The Haynes Blue Manual for 1958 to 1978 models. The Red Manual for P/PX models 1978-2006
Lambrettas
If you own a Lambretta, you MUST own this book. The Complete Spanner's Manual by Sticky
I also recommend buying a parts book for the model you own.
The Haynes Manuals are a little difficult to read but they are still valuable. I recommend reading the instrucions a few times before doing the procedure.
Make sure you buy the correct book for your scooter model. The Haynes Blue Manual for 1958 to 1978 models. The Red Manual for P/PX models 1978-2006
Lambrettas
If you own a Lambretta, you MUST own this book. The Complete Spanner's Manual by Sticky
I also recommend buying a parts book for the model you own.
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Websites with Lots and Lots of Information
While you are waiting for your books to arrive, spend hours soaking in great information from these sites
- Scooterhelp.com - You will spend weeks and weeks going through fantastic well documented information here. Daniel also has a nice collection of spec sheets, electrical diagrams, owners manuals, parts catalogs etc.. Seriously think about donating to his website
- Vespa Maintenance- This site is specifically about the Vespa P200 model but is really a great resource with tons and tons of information. I used this site to help with my first engine rebuild.
- Scoot.net Wiki - A collaborative website answering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Small Frames.com- Go to the technical page to find mechanically sympathetic material regarding smallframe vespas
