Things to Check Before Long Distance Scooter Riding

[@markbrown-us4xe]

Fun to learn how and why. Glad you're back. Thanks Robot.

[@leightri]

My Vespa has been louder than I thought it should be for the year I have owned it (bought with 7k miles). Finally got embarrassingly loud after a 30-minute full-throttle run. I changed the spark plug, and looked all over the exhaust. When I took the exhaust off, I had zero left of the bushing. This video and parts service is excellent. It doesn't mention which way in the new bushing goes - it doesn't appear to be the same both ways. I'm assuming the open mesh end goes into the exit of the exhaust gasses.

[@roywalls5595]

Thank you for sharing this video about long trips and what tools take with you! Mr. Robot 🤖

[@CurtEdwards]

Thank you for doing the Sears of videos. I'm picking up a used vest for tomorrow 2009 GTS, from of trusted friend. I've already found them invaluable.

[@digitaldion]

Thanks Robot! I have a 2008 Vespa GT200L that has done over 60 thousand kilometers and is still my daily driver here in Cape Town, South Africa! I have done a few longer trips and loved it. I currently have two problems to solve. My Speedo cable seems to slip (the Speedo works intermittently up and down) when the cable is tightened too much on the top (headset) end. Also my indicators only work when I pull the break lever… any advice on either of those issues from the community? Thanks once again!

[@darcychu9652]

You might have the grease in the tube of speedo cable dry up over these years which is common on the clutch cable of old two stroke engine vespas thus causing the breaking of cluth cable. You might spray some 3M grease into the tube of speedo cable to lubricate the cable to revive the speedometer.

[@dimitrisg.4504]

Nice video Mr Robot! Good to see you again ❤

[@eugeneteo9664]

do not forget the earplugs !

[@JoeDplummer_]

ROBOT, you need to make a video when repairing the body of that GTS... It will be great to see your bike in pristine condition again 👍✨

[@ChrisinHove]

Excellent - and timely - we’re riding 2-up to Spain tomorrow….

[@d.f.9064]

I'm interested in how your trip goes. I'm interested in Spain and may go there within the next year. Where are you heading?

[@ChrisinHove]

@@d.f.9064 Ferry to Bilbao, then San Sebastián & Biarritz (Fr). Have toured the Picos & Pyrenees by m/c several times but this is a 1st with Vespa & SWMBO!

[@gillesaird5827]

HI ROBOT, ALWAYS HAPPY TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS, QUESTION: I HAVE A 2006 250 GTS IE, WHEN MY SPEED IS AROUND 30 M/P/H THE HANDLES START TO WABLE, I HAVE TO HANDLE THEM FIRMLY, I DON'T FEEL ANY DANGER, I AM USED TO IT. THE QUESTION IS: IS IT NORMAL I'VE BEEN TOLD BY DEALERS IN FLORIDA IT WAS. TRUTH OR LIE?

[@kayakmalta2444]

Hey Robot thanks for the video can you tell us what pump are you using inthis video ?

[@jamesconner3437]

My friend is a long distance rider, and he told me the best way to test your setup is to use Google Maps to set up a circle around your base, or later, your entire metro area. By gradually increasing the radius of that circle, you will still never be but that radius away from base camp. Once you've done a 150 mile circle, in changing weather, your butt and your bike should be acclimated...lol. Don't practice in good weather only.

[@SonoranSunriders]

May I ask why you would keep your tires above recommended pressures if you aren't two-up or carrying extra weight?

[@LuckyTown77]

Ride with your gear maybe 3 hours. Only one of my 4 helmets felt comfortable after. It was still great after 4200 miles in two weeks.

[@petereichstadt2367]

Robot, I really like your videos!!!! You give a lot of important informations. I am riding a GTS 300 Super Sport since 2017 througout Germany until Italy Mediteranian Cost and back. Was a great trip!!! I travelled approx 16000 km so far without any problems. My last service was at 14000 km with belt removal etc. now the engine is getting in low speed a little noisy. Shall I ckeck the belt and clutch again? May be you have some idears what to be checked? Kind regards from Kiel, Germany Peter

[@skilipite]

Hello peter. What kind of little noise ? Can you describe it or record ?

[@petereichstadt2367]

@@skilipite Hi, I‘ve exchanged the Vario Rolls and installed tech Pülley types with same weight 14g as well the sliding pieces. It sounds and works much better. Clutch was OK. I am now checking it and will come back with further comments eventually later. Tks for your responds. Kind regards Peter

[@gooble69]

Scooters are great for inner city 'scooting' around, but I find them too uncomfortable on longer distances. I used to have a BMW C650 Maxi Scooter which could cruise freeways all day, but being good at cruising made it too cumbersome for short runs down to the shop. I now have a BV400 which is IMO the perfect scoot. Big enough to be fast, small enough to be easy to handle, but even then after an hour or so of riding I need to get off it for a break.

[@ItsJessdMe]

the 2023's are WAYYYY more comfortable to sit on than previous years.

[@adamcurtin3410]

GTS is the way!

[@public138]

Buy a good seat and it will change your life.

[@gooble69]

@@public138 "Buy a good seat and it will change your life." It's more than the seat. Shorter wheelbase and suspension means a scooter will never be comfortable on long rides as a big bike. It's like comparing a golf cart to a Cadillac. No amount of mods fixes the size issue.

[@public138]

@@gooble69 I be done a full summer of 250 mi each way on a MP3 250. The seat made a big difference to me.

[@EinarLerschen]

Hi there Robot. Have you had the pleasure to try out a 180cc Gilera Runner? Under the impression there a phew in the States? Just bought a 50cc version but it really handles like a charm.

[@SCALE_RC__AND_SLOTCARS]

Great stuff 👍

[@gregtannermedia]

Love your vids Robot. People tell me a Stebel super loud horn can’t be installed N 2023 GTS SUPER cuz it’s too crowded up front with ABS. Is this true? I sold my 2012 with Stebel and really miss that loud horn. Thanks.

[@quidestnunc9238]

I'll take 6 BV400's in Orange, Provided That each has Both Auto-Cancelling Turn Signals & Factory Cruise Control. Where should I wire the funds ?

[@Antoniy76]

Intresting how many scooters get smashed tale light efter Your tip? 🤔

[@sindy-annquaker4427]

What are your thoughts on the new LVX?

[@pauld5631]

How would the Liberty 150 air cooled do on longer rides?

[@johndefalque5061]

What's the story on that dent-I'm shocked.

[@ctscantechnologist]

Is amsoil oil acceptable for the 300 series Vespa?

[@kennethmaney914]

You just told thieves how to rob you, nice one

[@Paul-lb1uw]

The red headed stepchild 😅😅😅

[@babaganoosh1969]

Poor Vespa Chef..took a dump first day messed up his ankle and shoulder...lots of mechanical problems for other riders like QuasiMotard

[@DrDennis]

No. 1

[@d.f.9064]

Its a great scooter, its beautiful. Those cosmetic blemishes could be covered up easily. You are spoiled.

[@paulinashakira536]

"promo sm"