Vespa GT200 L, the good the bad and is it worth it?
Nov 8, 2006 · I sold a Yamaha Majesty the week after finding the Vespa. It was a wonderful ride but I was ready for something a bit lighter besides just wanting to try one of these. Plans are to take it home to North Carolina this weekend and enjoy some mountain riding. The GT200 has a lot of merits and I feel it will deliver just what is needed.
Vespa GT200L Headgasket Replacement - Adventure Rider
Aug 19, 2021 · I drained out the coolant (which looked and felt like pink water, not slippery at all) and replaced it with Maxima green ethylene glycol coolant made for motorcycles. It is thicker and much more slippery than the pink stuff, and should make a better lubricant for the water pump seal. The squealing noise stopped.
Used Vespa GT200, what to look for - Adventure Rider
Sep 26, 2007. Oddometer: 189. Location: Owatonna, MN. I am going to look at a 2005 Vespa GT200 with 5100 miles on it. I have owned an LX150 for a couple of months and like it, no real reason to upgrade except that this GT200 is really cheap. In fact suspiciously cheap, to the point I am bringing someone with me (so I won't get robbed) and plan ...
Vesppa GT200 known problems? - Adventure Rider
Feb 25, 2019 · Jul 4, 2009. Oddometer: 10,050. Location: Chandler, AZ. I am planning a 1000+ round trip (500 miles out, 500 miles back) on my Vespa GT200. I have new tires, I replaced the belt about 4000 miles ago, changed the coolant about a year ago, and will do an oil and filter change before I go. I'm taking the old belt, and have the tools to replace it ...
Buying 2005 Vespa GT200L with 38,000 miles...too many miles ...
Apr 28, 2008 · I guess it depends on what you are looking for. A project, or an almost ready to ride scooter. I changed the engine oil, rear hub oil, and coolant, removed and cleaned the engine and CVT air filters, properly inflated the tires, and took off on my '06 GT200. The seller had a receipt from a local Vespa dealer for the break in service from 2013.
Pricing a dented 2004 Vespa GT200 - Adventure Rider
Jan 9, 2018 · Hey all, need some advice on price. A dealer in VA has this 2004 Vespa GT200 for sale. It has a dent on one cowl, and a scrape on the side trim. I have some pictures of the dent and a video of it running. its 3 hours away so I havent been to see it. It has 1880 miles. They went over it and rebuilt the carb and replaced the rubber where necessary.
BV250 or Vespa GT200. Which one for long distance rides?
Apr 22, 2019 · Of those 2, I prefer the Vespa. But it is not trouble free. I own a 2006 GT200. I put up with it's issues because I like it so much. Mine is in like new condition, and it's the best looking modern scooter there is IMO. It's also a Vespa, and has that legendary name. And fit and finish are the best I've ever seen.
Vespa GTS300 - can’t start after battery replacement
Aug 23, 2016 · On a 2017 Vespa, the kill switch is tied directly to the computer, and it will not crank like that if the kill switch is in off position. The computer will prevent operation of the starter relay when the kill switch is off. For the record, you can destructively pry it out and short the cable without removing the head cover.
My newish Vespa GT200 - Adventure Rider
Oct 9, 2014 · Well after driving 1100 miles I managed to make it back home with my newish Vespa GT200. I left work Monday at 11:00am to pick her up in Orlando and got back home Tuesday morning at 4:00am. It was a long 17 hours but she is home now. I have only ridden her about 1 mile since it has been raining the entire time but I think I am going to like her.
Used Vespa GT200, what to look for | Page 2 | Adventure Rider
Jul 4, 2009 · The GT200 is a fine scooter. Unless it is seriously damaged, it is well worth putting money and work into. I believe that a properly maintained GT200 will last 100,000 miles.