From de-greasing an engine in the kitchen to spray painting on the roof, there’s something really fantastic about a local rider’s scooter project that speaks to the very heart of owning a scooter. Here’s proof that when it comes to bike restoration, a lot can be done with a little.

The Jet 200 finally gets a long overdue overhaul, with the added benefit of lights that actually illuminate for a change.

Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a grease monkey when it comes to your modern Vespa, it’s useful to get comfortable with some basic maintenance tasks like prepping your scooter for the Winter.

Scott fits his first after-market part to his vintage Vespa and learns an important lesson about third-party replacement parts and the value of swapping out his girlfriend.

If you’re looking for a space to store and work on your scooter over the coming months, Scott has just the thing for you as he enters the garage business.

Three whirlwind days in Munich was all it took to see some of the nicest restored vintage Vespas I have ever seen. The Germans certainly love their scooters.

After the long hard winter, my Vespa had some serious rust on some of the chrome parts. Luckily I found an effective and simple way to bring back the shine. Click on inside for how it’s done.

Scott muses over the realities of a 6 volt brake light in heavy Big Apple traffic. Is the damn thing even visible?

Take it from me. Don’t try and replace a clutch cable on your vintage scooter without removing the headset. It’ll only end in frustration. Read on inside.

You’re out on the sidewalk working on your bike and along comes a steady stream of interest parties, curious folks, and crazies. Paul and Scott muse: