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Restoration And Maintenance

[20 Oct 2010 | 3 Comments | 910 views]
What were you doing at 6am?

Sleeping soundly I hope. Me? Changing out both tires and tubes on the Lambretta Jet. Click inside for some dos and don’ts of Lambretta wheel changes.

Restoration And Maintenance

[15 Oct 2010 | No Comment | 812 views]
Everything you ever wanted to know about carburetors and fuel injection but were afraid to ask.

Just what exactly is a carburetor? A fuel injector? How do they work and which ones is better. JustGottaScoot.com has all your answers.

Headline, Restoration And Maintenance

[13 Oct 2010 | 2 Comments | 908 views]
Looking good but tire trouble

A washed and waxed scooter is a beautiful thing. But learn from my mistakes and make sure the darn tires are in shape for riding. Trials and tribulations inside.

Restoration And Maintenance

[24 Sep 2010 | One Comment | 634 views]
First Jet riding impressions

Since welcoming a 1975 Serveta Lambretta Jet 200 into the family at the beginning of the month I’ve been tied up too much with other matters to post much additional news, so I owe you a few notes dear readers.

Restoration And Maintenance

[15 Jun 2010 | 2 Comments | 1,359 views]
Vespa clutches and getting soaked, drying out

Last Wednesday evening on my way home from work during the sudden NYC mid-June downpour, my PX decided it would be the perfect time to snap a clutch cable.

Restoration And Maintenance

[11 May 2010 | No Comment | 2,055 views]
Installing a semi-hydraulic disc brake on a P Vespa: Part 3

Part three wraps up this mod with the installation and testing of your new semi-hydraulic front disc brake.

Restoration And Maintenance

[4 May 2010 | No Comment | 2,336 views]
Installing a semi-hydraulic disc brake on a P Vespa: Part 2

In part two we walk-through the process of removing your existing stock front drum brake set-up.

Restoration And Maintenance

[2 May 2010 | No Comment | 2,786 views]
Installing a semi-hydraulic disc brake on a P Vespa: Part 1

The front drum brake on vintage Vespas has never been celebrated for its stopping power. But there are a couple of things you can do about it. Read on to learn about hydraulic brake options.

Restoration And Maintenance

[15 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 1,238 views]

Florida scootergirl Maureen is back with another helpful video. This video demonstrates the location, removal, cleaning, and re-installation of the air filter.

Restoration And Maintenance

[13 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 674 views]
Silence(r) is golden

This morning I figured I’d take a slightly different route on my ’85 Vespa PX from the East Village to work in Midtown in an effort to keep things interesting. The exhaust coming off the bike proved to be more interesting.