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Many answers you need a multimeter or ammeter to measure the quiescent current drawn (power used when nothing turned on) Set it on the 10a scale and measure the current drawn ,put the leads in series with the battery feed wire. Causes could be a faulty regulator pack or a short on the stator of the generator,a scuffed cable shorting to earth ,(usually around the brake light switch) or a faulty switch causing a lamp to light continuously . I could go on but that should give you a starting point. good luck

tells you that there is a problem,get it checked

Stephen: On the ModernVespa.com Website, Greasy 125 says: "ign coil on the stator or the ign. pickup (also on stator) would be my first guess. after that, i'd move onto the cdi ============================ If I helped you, let me know. Thanks.

Check that the gas tank is vented. If the vent is blocked then the fuel being used by the engine will gradually cause a vacuum in the tank and it will cease to flow, causing the the engine to cut out. Most motorcycles are vented through a small hole in the gas cap or a separate hose to atmosphere. It has to be vented someway. just look around until you find it.

That would indicate that you have a short to ground in the circuit, so that when you apply the brakes, you ground the system and the lights cut off. Check all of the wiring carefully, especially at the brake lever and make sure that when you move the lever, no wires are caught or moving.

check the bulb and replace it if broken Promax Top Quality 12V 21 5W Brake Light Bulb for Scooters ATVs Go Karts...

no, you cant! it is a welded frame assembly which acts as a chassis. but you may take off the handle-bar, the inner cover incl. the storage box under it - then you have access to the back side of the front panel and may beat out the dents. - but this work needs much skill and cannot be done perfectly by a non-professional. if the dents are not too deep you better use only 2 component polyester body-filler on the outside of the front panel...

to open the seat:

-such strange behaviour very often occurs when the rollers (& belt)in the variator case are worn, they have to be replaced by a dealer. -they have a lifetime of only 12'500miles (20'000km) You should change the roll bearings in the variator box not only the belt! -the complete servicekit

unfortunately the clock has its own battery - you can do this by yourself only if you have good mechanical skills as you have to dismantle the whole dashboard/handlebar! - better you ask your vespa-shop to do it on your next service... (a LR43 button cell is needed)

if you have experience as a mechanic you can do it by yourself, but otherwise it is better to have it done by a pro, as the brakes are a main safety item.... How to replace Vespa drum brakes NYC Scootering New York City scooter news...

Code light flashing is normal it shows the activated immobilizer

below the headlight are 2 screws - the top one is the adjustment screw

the clock battery is not connected to the main battery - it has it's own small button cell which lasts only about 2 years. - you can change this by yourself only if you have good mechanical skills as you have to dismantle the whole dashboard/handlebar! - better you ask your vespa-shop to do it on your next service... (a LR43 button cell is needed)

you can do this by yourself only if you have good mechanical skills as you have to dismantle the whole dashboard/handlebar! - better you ask your vespa-shop to do it on your next service... (a LR43 button cell is needed)

might be a problem with the electric choke sitting on the carburetor. -or you should adjust the air/fuel ratio & idle speed settings on the carb (by a Vespa-shop)