How to Clean a Vespa Engine

[@allskoolguru]

generally the bottom of the vespa gets dirt and water in when you ride. disconnect the battery first before washing to prevent any damage to the electronics or wire connections. wash and let it dry before connecting back the battery. a yearly cleaning maintenance should be good. thanks for the video!

[@VespaPortland]

Good tips. Thanks for watching.

[@xpfota]

I guess I'm surprised you can just blast it like that. Cool

[@VespaPortland]

All good! If you have a hole in your gas cap for venting then definitely cover that with some tape but aside from that should be good as long as you’re not firing right into an open electrical connection.

[@charkswitlazers]

@@VespaPortland do the 50cc Sprint gas caps have a vent? I remember you saying on another video in response to my comment that the 50’s don’t use a charcoal canister like the 150’s.. If there’s no charcoal can, I’m wondering how the gas tank gets vented. Do you know about the laws regarding that by any chance? I have been googling to no avail. All motorcycles in CA have EVAP controls and charcoal canisters which can cause rough start issues in hot weather. I had an R6 and an R3 that both suffered from that. Is the 50cc small enough that it is exempt from that requirement? Would be a huge plus if so.

[@VespaPortland]

Gas cap doesn’t vent and no can. There’s a separate hose off the gas tank with a filter on the end for venting. Not sure about the laws but wouldn’t be surprised if an engine displacement of that size is small enough to fly under the radar.

[@charkswitlazers]

@@VespaPortland interesting. Thanks dude. If I make another trip into Oregon I’m definitely stopping by.

[@VespaPortland]

Can’t wait to meet you, Mr. President. 😆

[@Murat1982turkey]

Hello, vespa gts 250 2013 models. If I pour water into the engine like this, will it damage the wires, spark plugs or other parts? You do it and there is no problem. Google translate

[@VespaPortland]

Just go easy when washing like we did in the video.

[@user-oi4mx5bs1r]

Thanks for the video!

[@VespaPortland]

You’re welcome! Hope you enjoyed it.

[@ROL986]

OTTIMO SISTEMA PER ROVINARE UNA VESPA.!!!.

[@VespaPortland]

Thanks for watching

[@fatcatscooter2584]

Sweet!! I'd be too afraid to do it but hey, looks good. Thinking maybe we should do a class at AmeriVespa Flagstaff on this??!!! Thanks! Glen, President, Phoenix Scooter Club.

[@VespaPortland]

Should be fine so long as everyone waits until it’s not soaking wet to start the scooter.

[@southamericanredneck9471]

By soapy water, do you mean, perhaps diluted Dawn dish washing liquid?

[@VespaPortland]

Sure! That should be fine. Or you can go fancy with car wash soap.

[@southamericanredneck9471]

@@VespaPortland ok, that makes sense. Thank you.

[@dubbzzzzino4189]

vespa gts 125 2013 can you wash with water like that and it will be fine thanks

[@VespaPortland]

Should be fine so long as you don’t have a bunch of exposed wiring and your connections are all tight. Check before spraying.

[@AlecCubby]

Can I do the same with my vespa sprint weekly?

[@VespaPortland]

Weekly is pretty excessive. Maybe do it once a year at most.

[@girlsruleVII]

How long after rinsing it can you start it up?

[@VespaPortland]

Probably immediately but generally we let them sit for awhile afterward because this is the last step before we call our customers to let them know their scooter is ready to be picked up. "Awhile" could be anything from 10 minutes to a full day, depending on when they come get their scooter.

[@Murat1982turkey]

Does pressurized water hurt? Will water get into the cables? Is there any problem later thanks

[@VespaPortland]

As we say in the video, don't blast water directly into electrical connections. But water gets into those compartments via the bottom anyway via rain and wet streets.

[@Fourwedge]

Good to know

[@VespaPortland]

Thanks for watching!

[@dubbzzzzino4189]

should i disconnect battery

[@VespaPortland]

Not required but if you’d feel better doing so, go ahead.

[@robinclint7023]

Pressure water gonna harm your harness

[@VespaPortland]

Hasn’t in 17 years.

[@robinclint7023]

@@VespaPortland thank God

[@gulaps8561]

DONT DO THIS IT IS A VERY HIGH RISK YOURE ELECTRIC CABELS WIL BE WET!! YOURE SCOOTER WONT START THEN

[@VespaPortland]

It’s the same as riding in the rain. It’s not a water tight compartment. Just go east when spraying and it’ll be fine.

[@jmichos]

I just did exactly this and it won’t bloody start. Now what?

[@madisonscott4677]

not a good idea to clean the engine. At all

[@VespaPortland]

Why?

[@madisonscott4677]

@@VespaPortland water can penetrate everywhere especially the plugs

[@VespaPortland]

Agreed however it’s not much different than riding in the rain which is a common occurrence for riders in the Pacific Northwest. Probably 2/3 of my yearly commute is in the rain for the past 5 years. No issues with plugs yet.

[@dominicedwards9117]

Jesus, I wouldn’t do this

[@VespaPortland]

You do you. Thanks for watching.