Surprised this exist. Thought it would be easy to just do it, but was worried. This eased my mind and taught me things I didn't think of. You're helping people. Time to shine!
@VespaPortlandАй бұрын
Thanks for watching. Enjoy your shiny scoot.
@VoyTe8 ай бұрын
I just bought a Piaggio Liberty 150 S and I am very happy with it. Now I know how to wash it properly. Thank you for this video. New subscriber from Vancouver Canada.
@VespaPortland8 ай бұрын
I love Vancouver! Ride that new scooter to Japadog. Thanks for watching and congrats on the new ride.
@VoyTe8 ай бұрын
@@VespaPortland Thank you. :)
@ryhu56424 ай бұрын
If u know how to change rear bulb on this give me a shout please 🙏
@notbenh3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastically clean bike! Great tips, thanks for all the pointers on the tools to use!
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Anytime, buddy.
@mcscotty3253 жыл бұрын
If there is one thing you should take from this, is to be careful around your electronics. A light mist around the instrumentation just to rinse away suds. Also, he warned of electrical components, possibly a wiring harness tucked behind the crevices. This was excellent advice. Great tutorial.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@WHOAMI-vi1xr3 жыл бұрын
I bought a vespa a week ago so I am going to clean it in this way . Thanks for the video. ❤️❤️❤️ from Kerala, India 👍
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and congrats on getting your new scooter!
@WHOAMI-vi1xr3 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@27After23 жыл бұрын
This is perfect timing! I was literally thinking just yesterday how do I clean this scooter when I buy one. Many thanks Andrew 😉. Will you be doing a cleaning video for the Sport models with the matte paint finish?
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Might happen in the future.
@jeudybenders71433 жыл бұрын
I just got mine😌 And someone told no to wash without knowing how to do it, cause I can ruin it
@brookrice22223 жыл бұрын
For light to moderately dirty bikes, I've always used Lemon Pledge and a couple of microfiber cloths. Spray on, wipe off.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@mayorofnow3 жыл бұрын
You're more sophisticated than I am. I just hit mine with some Simple Green Extreme, a hose, and a microfiber.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
That works too!
@sspradley113 жыл бұрын
I use an electric leaf blower instead of a towel for drying. That seems to work best for me.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
That’s an awesome idea and definitely pushes more air. I’ll try that next time.
@larrylee13393 жыл бұрын
Cleaning the bottom part of the scooter body is the most important as there is the rust starting.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
True statement! Thanks for watching.
@JDMz2 жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel. Liked and subscribed👍🇬🇧
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@myknittingblog3 жыл бұрын
What a nice person he is!
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Ben? Yeah, he's the best.
@charkswitlazers2 жыл бұрын
Can you spray the engine bay? Like lift the bucket out and spray soap in there with a foam cannon and rinse it off. I hate a dirty engine bay. Or is there something particular underneath with vespas that can’t get wet?
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what you see in the video is what you can get away with. Hitting it with a pressure washer would not be advised. Thanks for watching and good luck!
@topcatwarliss1702 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew, hope all is good with you, Trying to find a good Vespa washing video for us Matte Vespa owners(hint?) Mine not that dirty yet, but gonna be scary for me when I do... Thanks Buddy, great vid as always!
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Best option I know of is blow off the chunks with water and then use a matte specific cleaner. We have spray bottles that we use and then wipe very carefully with a Wypall L30 towel. Would go lint free at least and never microfiber unless you know it’s perfectly clean with nothing stuck in it that could scratch.
@topcatwarliss1702 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland Thanks! will be gentle. Keep up that good work and stay safe.
@chefshanko13 ай бұрын
Thankyou for the informative video! Do you think a rim cleaner provides better results on the rims?
@VespaPortland3 ай бұрын
Possibly by make sure it doesn’t leave behind anything slick that can get on your tires. And never use Armor All on the rubber. You’ll crash on your first turn.
@user-oi4mx5bs1r2 жыл бұрын
Could you come up with a video on how to clean the engine for the gts, primavera and sprint line.
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Sure we’ll add that to the list. Thanks for watching and for the suggestion.
@JohnAdams-rm7zm3 жыл бұрын
That sticker Make coffee black again 😎
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
All the best coffee is!
@cgilfoy052 жыл бұрын
Question how to spray without hitting the battery cause mine is where I put my feet at don’t want it to get destroyed and where can I get some bolts for my scooter had it for 2 years and bolts are rusted
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
The battery compartment should be covered with the rubber mat similar to that in the video. Spraying the bike to wash it isn’t much different than being caught in the rain while riding, albeit with more pressure. For bolts, check your local hardware store. Thanks for watching and good luck.
@metehanyilmaz97163 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the useful video 👍😊
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
@kamiiyuchan72043 жыл бұрын
The bottom underneath is the most dirty part. Don’t miss it.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Good tip! Thanks for watching!
@anandsurpur80728 ай бұрын
In India I have purchased new honda activa glossy black color scooter. Tips to maintain this color last longg. Is it good to wash scooter with pressure mode water or normally pouring the water?
@VespaPortland8 ай бұрын
Not familiar with that scooter, but just take it easy on the surface and ideally keep the bike out of the sun if you want to prolong its color from fading. Thanks for watching.
@virginiacherry51572 жыл бұрын
Thank you great tips
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
@andrewmillar81533 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't the air compressor blow the water into the electricals?
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
By the drying time there are only small drops left which is less water near those parts than would be in a typical rain shower.
@alex_thefirst22 күн бұрын
I need to buy a Vespa so bad right now
@VespaPortland22 күн бұрын
Treat yourself!
@kar4tube Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks!
@VespaPortland Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Wait until things dry out to start the bike in case you have an exposed wire somewhere.
@RajeshKumar-kz6576urmotherhsoj5 ай бұрын
looks like scooter was created for u....hahahahahhaha
@VespaPortland5 ай бұрын
It might have been!
@Leoholmes9 ай бұрын
Great advice for guys on how to wash a scooter, but imagine you're on divorce number two. lol
@VespaPortland9 ай бұрын
😆
@walterruizcabrera46452 жыл бұрын
in Vespa Portland,, do you have the white stripes for the wheels?
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Like the ones that come on the Sean Wotherspoon Vespa? Not in stock but they can be ordered.
@pinkhoneyboutique50252 жыл бұрын
love the background where is this?
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Portland, on the side of our shop.
@BamMartinez11 ай бұрын
Do u guys work with Tao tao 50 cc scooters too?
@VespaPortland11 ай бұрын
We don’t. Not sure where to send you for one of those in Portland.
@globalcounter610910 ай бұрын
The scooter must be cold before cleaning, right?
@VespaPortland10 ай бұрын
Shouldn’t matter but if that feels better go ahead. Thanks for watching!
@darrinslack12692 жыл бұрын
Dead easy ,Park one vespa up , take out picture of a Lambretta sx 200 , wash vespa with the tears from vespa owner , Now for a more non piss take ,Nice video ,can you do one for classic scooters as they take a bit more looking after ,Paint ,Chrome and trims ,I`ve yet to see one done about a classic scooter
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
We don’t service classic scooters so that video will probably have to come from someone else. Thanks for watching.
@scooter_curmudgeon8 ай бұрын
Sweet looking scooter, @notbenh!
@VespaPortland8 ай бұрын
It’s probably dirty again but he doesn’t give a hot damn! 😆
@notbenh8 ай бұрын
@@VespaPortland gotta collect those miles ❤🛵🎉
@donelmore25403 жыл бұрын
How do you protect the fine Italian leather seats such as on a GTV300?
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Don't know off the top of the head. Best best is probably to use any kind of leather specific cleaner.
@gregpomes70993 жыл бұрын
i normally use a foam cannon works great
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Good tip! Thanks for watching.
@ayman02tube Жыл бұрын
Can you program a brown key to another virgin brown key?
@VespaPortland Жыл бұрын
Cannot do that. It’s the master key for a reason. There can only be one.
@nor08453 жыл бұрын
Is there any kind of anti corrosion on Vespas? I have heard some bad reports about rust on the underside and internal areas even on recent models.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Other than paint, no. Corrosion will accelerate mostly depending on where you live and if they salt the roads in the winter. Here in Oregon that’s not a problem but rust will eventually develop underneath.
@nor08453 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland Thanks for that. I’m in Scotland, so not the best weather in the world (but not the worst either 🙂). The 300 models have been a bit of an eye opener for me and seem a very capable machine for medium to longer distances. Thanks for your very informative vids!
@gurgy33 жыл бұрын
Was expecting a howtobasic video from the title.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully we provided some value. Thanks for watching!
@ayeTobi2 жыл бұрын
Do we need to clean the engine?
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Not really necessary. Just something we like to do to maintain the scooter. It’s a bummer to pull a seat bucket and get a face full of mold when trying to do a service.
@josephkent32382 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
💪
@VespadiAleАй бұрын
I have to clean my vintage vespa on my channel
@VespaPortlandАй бұрын
Do it! Thanks for watching.
@miminyc80932 жыл бұрын
Oh god I only washed my car once last year lol… and I just got a Vespa 😆
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
You’ll be fine. Most people never wash theirs!
@keanuprincealtair Жыл бұрын
It is ok to wash with high water pressure?
@VespaPortland Жыл бұрын
A pressure washer is OK to use BUT put it on the lowest setting. You don't want to blast the paint off of the scooter or blow apart any wiring or connections. Go easy on your scooter so it looks nice for a long time.
@brianklippel93382 жыл бұрын
Zuma 125 💪💪💪💪💪
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
A fine scooter as well.
@imprisonedone8054 Жыл бұрын
Always turn your scooter on when cleaning
@VespaPortland Жыл бұрын
Probably not the best idea!
@saintlaurentdon7147 Жыл бұрын
Dumbest thing ive ever heard
@imprisonedone8054 Жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland ohh well, everyone I know in the Netherlands turns their scooter on when washing.
@PanzerAce7603 жыл бұрын
Scooters west > vespa portland
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
We'll try harder.
@wakeoftheflood23 жыл бұрын
Anyone Vespa-ing is A+ in my book
@doofwop3 жыл бұрын
Really? You need a video for this? PNW people lack common sense but I suppose we already knew that.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Not everyone is an expert like you, bud.
@stozernisatnik2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a great video, I love it 👍 ! Thank you and greetings from Croatia