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5 things I hate about my Vespa GTS 300.
Vespa GTS 300 5 things I hate about it.
In this video I will show you the things I hate about my Vespa GTS 300 2013 model. This is the Vespa GTS pre ABS and pre Traction Control (I don't like that anyway). It also has the lovely Vespa analogue Dashboard.
The Vespa GTS 300 has lot's of bad points but also lots of good points and I have another video about the things I love ❤️about my Vespa GTS 300, there is a link to this in the Video and in the pinned comments.
If you are thinking of buying a 2nd hand Vespa GTS it is definitely worth watching this video and that video so you can make an informed choice.
This isn't really a Vespa GTS 300 review, it's just a quick overview of the things I don’t like about it. Hate is a strong word, it's things I don't really like about my Piaggio Vespa GTS 300.
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0:00 Introduction to Vespa GTS 300 2013 Model.
0:41 Crash Helmet Storage.
2:08 Official Piaggio Top Box.
2:29 Rust issue.
3:10 Short front mudguard.
3:25 Exposed Oil Filter Cartridge, got punctured and leaked oil.
4:28 Exposed Oil Dipstick.
5:01 Can't jump start it if flat battery, ok I know it's fuel injected.
5:40 Vespa GTS 300 Side Stand, don't EVER use this.
6:44 Price of a new Piaggio Vespa.
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@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

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@mopedman1954 5 лет назад

I installed a side stand so I can do an oil change without making a mess of it. I have a Primavera 150. I just changed the air filter for practice. I carry my helmet with me and store my wife's in the pet carrier. It's not perfect but it works. Love the Vespa. Nice vid . "Get out the way, you're on the wrong side of the road." Have a nice cappa

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Birdman C Cheers. Ride safe and have a great weekend

@theludixblaster 4 года назад

thanks for video lurgs, if it wasn't for people like you we wouldn't know these problems.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Cheers

@yasshemi3004 3 года назад

you are totally right , the price is so expensive if you compare it to the quality , there is no space to put the helmet hahaha , and the side stand is so weak the rust spreads quickly dawn the vehicle ans then the vespa is to to low very close to the ground making the rims bigger will be much better

@pointblank722 2 года назад

What I hate about a Vespa is not owning one.

@LurgsHowToGuides 2 года назад

Yes although I’ve got this video I’ve also got the video things I love about it, it does bring a smile to my face whenever I ride it, plenty of low down grunt

@jimbobaggans1564 3 года назад

The rust problem is what I hate the most. For what you pay for them they should NEVER rust like that! NEVER!

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

Totally agree

@jasonclarke7422 3 года назад

I’ve seen Chinese scooters with less rust on them.

@dylanlamarre3768 Год назад

Yeah, especially so since that's kind of their selling point. They rag on the Japanese scooters with plastics body parts, and you pay a premium for a non-plastic "luxury brand" experience.

@chopsinistra4860 4 года назад

I’ve had one a decade ago. Bought it new. Within two years, the exhaust rotted away, even to the extent the exhaust fell off on the freeway. I then bought a Leovince exhaust, which had a great sound. As an experienced motorcycle rider, I had difficulty getting used to the small wheels. I also kept dragging the side stand in left corners. I did appreciate the solid metal fairing and body. Hardly any plastic on the scooter. Breaking was very mediocre. Mileage was great, over 30 kilometers per liter. Top speed wasn’t too bad either, 140 on the speedometer. I bought a large windscreen, but eventually cut some 10 centimeters off from the top because in fog I couldn’t see anything. I also found the wheels and metal parts of brakes to wear when riding in winter. It was stalled in my garage every day, yet, the paint from calipers already started flaking off. The wheels were discoloring too, probably due to road salt. I enjoyed how nimble it felt in heavy traffic and how quick it was, the exhaust making a deep roar. The police had once mistaken me for a moped, which was hilarious. The female police officer directed me on a mobile dynabank in order to measure its power and I kept politely telling the lady that she better not ask me to do this because my scooter would wreck the machine, which made her even more angry because she thought I was bragging. Her male colleagues had already spotted the issue but let her fall into the trap and were almost falling to the ground laughing when I finally told the officer that if she’d let me explain and finish my sentence she could have learned that I was riding a motorcycle rather than a moped, with 23 horsepower, which would definitely wreck her dyna machine. She blushed and covered her face when she finally checked and noticed I had a motorcycle license plate. Good fun!

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

The performance of it is great, love the twist and go. I've always had motorcycles but this is a great all rounder. Ride safe and stay safe. 🛵😀.

@kabardinka1 3 года назад

My #1 thing I hate about Vespas is having the gas tank under the seat. It spills, and it ruins using the pillion for storage if you go on longer trips or camping. The Piaggio BV 350 has the gas tank on the floor and there's no reason they couldn't do that for Vespas as well. As to the helmets, when I was in Italy I almost never saw anyone wearing a full-face helmet (which is too bad). That's why Piaggio doesn't seem to care about this.

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

I've never spilled my petrol, maybe you are over filling it. I agree on helmet storage, annoying coz my old Piaggio ET4 125cc could store a full face helmet under the seat. Although it has bad points I do enjoy the ride. Ride safe and have a great Christmas. 🎄

@gamwpanagia 5 лет назад

My vespa 50s is 40 years old and it has less rust Sorry 😞

@tennisbum3686 4 года назад

@01yala possibly better quality in building the earlier models.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

I had an ET4 125cc much older and not a spot of rust on that.

@golfboy3 4 года назад

Agree about the rust issue. That’s the main reason I changed it for the Beverly 350 which with large wheels and no corrosion problems is by far the better bet. Great for A round touring. 70 MPG and no mechanical issues in 6 years of ownership. Rock steady riding that beats anything in traffic including most other bikes. 16 inch front wheel and wide 14 inch rear.

@ScoobyFermentation Год назад

You just sold me on the Beverly 400. Thanks buddy!

@fishface20077002 3 года назад

I agree with you on all points, especially price. I had a GT125l a few years back and I took her out all year round. She was a constant trouble due to rust. So much so that the next scooter I bought was all plastic fairings and virtually maintenance free.

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

Prices are crazy, can buy a small car for the same!

@Athandatu 4 года назад

Rather informative, and very good to know for all current and future Vespa owners. Thanks for doing this.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Athan Datu Glad the info helped. Check out my other video on things I love about it, that balances it up a bit. Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting

@MitchsScooterStuff 5 лет назад

I owned 2007 GTS250 for 6.5 years and put 20,000 miles on it before I sold it end of 2015... two most things I hate about my GTS was the passenger pegs position and undersea storage too narrow and won't let my helmet go in.... than that... one of best scooter I ever owned!

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Mitch's Scooter Stuff Yeh passenger foot pegs are annoying. Love your new channel graphic, very cool. Have a great week.

@215alessio 4 года назад

spay it with protective rubber coating unterneath before ot start to rust, you can glue some rubber sheet over the unprotected part of oil filter , sidestand live with it helmet bay = another tub inside with glassfibercomposit

@LittleHanoiAndMore 4 года назад

I don't think I would be happy to pay extra for an upper shelf scooter from brand with decades of experience and to be later forced to fix on my own such clumsy engineering and even won't be able to fit an original helmet in a place designated for it.

@johnrobertsmith9914 2 года назад

I love my new Vespa (and I live in England). Within the first two weeks, I painted the Vespa's under-side with a road-grit protection product from Hammerite.

@LurgsHowToGuides 2 года назад

Great idea. Mine was 2nd hand unfortunately.

@adige65abzakh64 5 лет назад

Japanese Engineering and Italian Design must be come together , then it would be a perfect Vespa 😁

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Adige65 Abzakh Good idea

@ursulacosentino8191 4 года назад

there is nothing wrong with Italian Engineering they build Hondas in Italy

@adige65abzakh64 4 года назад

@@ursulacosentino8191 I think Honda collect all the best engineers in Italy and now Piaggo have to work with bad engineers 😂 I am joking . Can you explain me why Piaggo can't built a scooter engine what have not the similar power like a Honda or Yamaha?I drove the Vespa 300 GTS and I like the Design but with 279 cubic Engine i had a power like a Japanese 125 cubic Scooter ,even the Piaggio Liberty 350 is not like a Yamaha 300 X max or a Honda Forza or sh 300! Because of this I wrote this ,I like Vespa s design ,for me it is a Scooter with the best Design but the Engines are horrible and I feel me more safe with my Yamaha X max 300 when I drive in the highway with 120 km/h. With my Vespa I did not feel good after 100 km/h and it is not possible to take a motorcycle helmet in the helmet box from Vespa but in the helmet box of the Yamaha X Max I can put 2 motorcycle helmets .

@alexvi7810 3 года назад

No, the Vespa has to be completely defined in Italy, otherway it's not a Vespa.

@T21-TwentyOneTrailers. 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing and good continuation 😀👍👊 just one question : it is necessary to change the oil transmission every two years ?

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

akarim55 I always go by mileage really but my Vespa is very low mileage but the oil does go bad still. The Oil should be a gorgeous golden syrup colour. If it's blacker then change it and the oil filter. I've got a video on how to do that. You are also meant to change coolant every 2 years but mines 6 years old. Thanks for visiting and please subscribe if you can, would really appreciate it.

@corneilcorneil 5 лет назад

Since YT is FULL with nonsense and wrong information ... ask the dealer or check the owners manual for correct info. I know a idiot that dare to say that you have to take of your seat, toolbox, battery, ... to check your cooling liquid on a VN900. He still spread this nonsense, even i explained him that he Is WRONG. So ... do your OWN research. 👍🏼

@robt3325 2 года назад

You live in sea salt air. I live in a wet climate and I've never seen a climate with rust like that, it's 100% due to salt.

@marcfaselsalesgrid 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing this! I cannot believe the helmet and the rust issue. 100 years in business and they cannot get these things right? Unbelievable.

@LurgsHowToGuides 2 года назад

Glad it was useful. Check out my other video about things I love about it, it balances it up. Ride safe.😎🛵

@dinkydaz6711 4 года назад

Firstly you were really unlucky with the oil filter. Your spot on about the dipsticks it's about time all bikes have them in a secure non tamper place My 07 GTS 250 is growing on me it's a pig to fuel up without the aid of a little plastic funnel No underside rust issue but then again it's only done 5k dry miles I am a lambretta lover but for a modern scoot I think they are the best on the road ok there are the cheaper ting-tong scoots and I do like the Scomadi but the engines aren't a patch on the piaggio.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

dinkydaz67 It is a lovely ride but the build quality underneath is poor. Thanks for checking out my channel and ride safe

@willis9757 4 года назад

I have a 2019 GTS300 and an Et4 125 from 2000. love them both

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

I do love the ride, the engine is the best part of it (and the looks).

@johnstewarteite9314 4 года назад

Side stand catches in bends and alloy wheels pit .love it it's italian

@andresvicentela7756 4 года назад

Gracias por los subtítulos!!!!... excelente video. Saludos desde Argentina!

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Thank you. I always subtitle my Videos. And thank you for giving the World Maradona & Messi !

@andresvicentela7756 4 года назад

@@LurgsHowToGuides jajaja. Gracias a vos. Sos un grande! Abrazo

@AntwnhsTswlhs 4 года назад

hey man nice video!! Does the topcase open with the same key as the scooter switch? Thanks!!

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Thanks. No it’s a different key 😎

@Roger.Coleman1949 5 лет назад

I'm afraid when buying a scooter such as this from new ,especially any Vespa, it has to be permanently ' painted ' in a protective oil such as ACF 50 or GT 85 NOT WD 40 which has not the same constitency or protection.It is especially important on all the lower frame rails, stands and engine in line with the front wheel .The paintwork is just not applied sufficiently well to have any life span in years , especially when there is salt on the roads and even impregnated in the tarmac for more than 4 months a year in the UK.Your comments are all valid and note that overlap joint in the bodywork just behind the front wheel , a mixture of rain , salt and general road filth is just waiting to react from inside it , as well as minimal paintwork with no decent etch primer, it has an electrolytic reaction just like a corroding battery.The oil filters on this range of Vespas are all difficult to access and vulnerable , but in this case it must have a defected ' O ' ring or overtightend is the most common reason for this, it must be attended to urgently !.

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Roger Coleman Great info thank you. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

@Roger.Coleman1949 5 лет назад

@@LurgsHowToGuides Thanks , have subscribed.I have had plenty of experience in preserving all vehicles especially scooters & motorcycles.Even in Japanese quality faired machines such as Hondas , the corrosion lurking behind the ' plastics ' is very common on many used machines , I have seen several Goldwings with rotted out swing-arm rear ends which is a very expensive and time consuming job to replace.I think it just goes with a new ' mindset ' where owners' expect they will go on with minimal maintenance which many do but forget about protecting the structure which is just as important - if not more so if used throughout the year.I've ridden a GTS 300 and was very impressed, a very swift cool scoot with character but would spend a lot of effort preserving it before it hit the road if I was to buy one !.All the best mate .

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Roger Coleman Thanks Roger. Just annoys me as I have a VW T5 used all the time that's 9 years old and it's almost spotless underneath. Ok the Vespa front wheel does throw up things and water but it's still poor quality when you consider the price. Thanks for subscribing, all the best and safe riding.

@zeppelinfloyd6292 5 лет назад

I have two Vespa Gts' and there is absolutely nothing I hate about them.

@lukoradulic5340 3 года назад

I agree about the side stand. My brother found it taking a nap more than once.

@rayzugar4776 5 лет назад

I've just watch your video with interest and what you say is true. I've been a Piaggio mechanic for over 10 years and the bike could be improved. You pointed out the rust problem, take the plastic foot guard off and see what's going off under there. Give it plenty of wax oil then replace the plastic. Basically there a good bike, just needs care and attention. Oh, that thing about the oil filter, now days a lot of bikes have a similar problem, one to mention is the Honda Fire Blade. Stone comes off the front tyre and straight through the filter, it's amazing how the stone gets past the mud guard, the belly pan and the exhaust pipes but it does. Anyway enjoy your Vespa.

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

The Rust issue and the Oil Filter exposure are the biggest issues for me. Ok I'll have a look under the plastic foot guards, thanks for that. Great tip and thanks for the comment, really appreciate it. Have a great weekend.

@rayzugar4776 5 лет назад

@@LurgsHowToGuides no problem, if you do your own maintenance, make sure you keep the slide pins well greased on the Blake calipers, another seizure point.

@rayzugar4776 5 лет назад

@Gary Dodgson hello, the mud guard extender would slow down the rusting problem but the oil filter being on the right side of the engine would be harder too protect, as you said the average DIY mechanic in his shed might have problems fabricating a shield. Plus depending how it were made perhaps the changing of the filter may become harder than it already is. In my time as a Piaggio mechanic, and serviced many Vespa's it's not that common for the filter to get punctured. There made of really thick metal and too hole one you must be extremely unlucky. I've seen more that's rusted through owing to the lack of maintenance.

@rayzugar4776 5 лет назад

@Gary Dodgson that's a good idea, using a piece of PVA pipe, its how it would cope with the heat. You travel 20 to 30 miles them put your hand on the oil filter, I think plastic in contact with the engine would struggle. Its just maddening that you have to modify your vehicle because the manufacturer wants to save a penny here and there. The thing that really got me was the tie wraps. They snip them off any old how, then I'd PDI the scooter and get my hands and arms cut to pieces. Its amaising how they can't us square end snips, they use side cutters, so if you have to put your hands near the engine on a Vespa or other scooter take care. ☹

@ninjakat8922 5 месяцев назад

Bought a bargain 2008 model last week with 30k miles for less than 2000 euro because the dude needed the money but it was looked after. Not much rust, wasnt abused, didnt burn any oil, and it was from a reset CVT service with genuine piaggio parts. Frankly i can live with all 6 of them! Money wasnt an issue, i find the sidestand is the best quality side stand i ve ever had on a scooter, all the rest retracted too fast while this one is smooth and this makes it just better overall. The engine is shared across multiple scooters so the oil filter location is kind of an "it is what it is" situation. The dipstick issue is true for every bike on the road today, if someone is out to get you and you ride a bike, he will. Lastly, to be honest, there hasnt been a kickstart 300cc scooter in decades, thats a problem people have been dealing with every scooter everyday since you cant push start them either. If money is not an issue, there are some very compact, usb charged battery boosters that work for cars and also bikes. You can get one and keep it on the vespa for a modern solution to this problem. The one im personally familiar with from my job is the size of a modern phone, has also got a magnet and flashlight, so you can even work in the dark if you get stranded somewhere

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 месяцев назад

The one thing I found is they do ride amazing and plenty of power. Ride safe 🛵👍

@DeiotarusBlogspotEs 5 лет назад

I like the Vespa, I have always liked Vespa´s, although I have not had any. Now I have a Piaggio Typhoon 125 with which I am delighted. In its hole does not fit an integral helmet, or modular, but it does enter a jet helmet. Greetings.

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Deiotarus Great info. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

@correodejuanmartin 4 года назад

Buying Vespa has never been a rational thing. Its just about getting symbolic status.

@jakobaxxx 4 года назад

Naah I didn't bought it because it's to expensive and you pay to much for the brand but show me a better scooter

@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166 3 года назад

Sounds to me it's not very practical I will get a Bergmann instead with proven reliability and practicality.

@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166 3 года назад

@@jakobaxxx The Bergmann is a better scooter and way more practical and great quality it's a no brainer.

@joolinoschannel8566 4 года назад

Thats really useful thank you

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Cool. Glad to help.

@user-uy1ju6jg8h 4 года назад

側柱已經改善不會回彈，變的很實用，不用擔心別人移動你的車子會有倒車的問題。

@johnstraw6138 5 лет назад

You can probably fit your old ET4 belt cover with kickstart and the gear onto the crank as the belt covers are interchangeable between the LEADER & QUASAR engines.

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

John Straw ok thanks, good info

@BigButtocks967 3 года назад

The dipstick “problem” is easy, just buy an aftermarket dipstick that requires a spanner to open. The oil filler “problem” is no different to most other bikes and is solved by adding a few strips of foam tape as protection, and the short mudguard “problem” is solved with a £4.99 mudflap and as for the rust well it’s a Vespa, polish it more and use anti rust regularly BEFORE it rusts. iv got a 2007 gts250 with no rust, why? Because its polished weekly and has had MANY coats of rust protecter over the years.and as for it can’t be bump started, it’s an automatic scooter, no auto can’t be bumpstarted it’s not a Vespa thing. Seems you have had to look VERY VERY hard to find problems that aren’t actually problems.

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

Hence why I also made my other video 'Things I love about my Vespa GTS 300'. Rust is my biggest gripe. Shouldn't have to do it. My VW T5 is 10 years old unmarked and it gets used all the time in all weathers. My Vespa is garaged and barely sees rain.

@podunkman2709 3 года назад

This is how I imagine Italian technology. I never liked this vespa pede look, but I would not expect it is so badly made.

@CharlieBrown-uv6uw 5 лет назад

you can jump start the GTS just use one of the available power packs or even standard jump leads, you cannot bump start it which is what I think that you mean, you could push any automatic vehicle from John O' Groats to Lands End & you will not get it to start I think this is true of any auto vehicle. Have to say had my 2008 250 GTS from new & I love it..:)

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Yeh I keep a set of jump leads under the seat as it let me down once. I think I put ignition on but left it 5 mins whilst I got ready and the battery drained from the silly headlight which comes on as soon as you turn on the ignition. I do love my Vespa (hence the other video). Please subscribe if you can, would really appreciate it. Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting my channel. Lurgs

@video3ish 3 года назад

Good vid. Maybe cut a shield out of thin aluminium & silastic it onto the front exposed half of the oil filter ? Light & easy to do & its a barrier.

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

Good idea. Suprised the oil filter doesn't have one built around it, seems such a poor design to me.

@mrglasswindowwashing 3 года назад

I remember years ago I got a beach cruiser bicycle brand new I coded the whole bike with PVC clear coat I sprayed the tires the seat everything 50 years later the bike still looks brand new these are the kind of things you need to do because manufactures get you to a certain point it’s up to you if you want it to last a lifetime so what are you gonna do to improve

@yru435 Год назад

I am sorry I did not see this earlier, I might have saved you from your misery... 1. Here is a solution to the helmet in the underseat area: Pull the storage bin OUT of the Vespa. Put your helmet into the storage bin-SQUEEZE it in there. Push the storage bin back into the waiting Vespa. You will have to compress the sides a bit, but it will fit. If you want to protect the sides of your helmet, use a bit of cloth or plastic on the contact points. For those who want to hang the helmet from the stub under the seat, carry a heavy duty plastic bag to cover your helmet. 2. Add a front fender skirt, and paint the seams of the underbody with a clear coating, epoxy or acrylic or whatever. 3. Cover the oil filter with a cylindrical sleeve. Easy to manufacture yourself. Bob's your Uncle, Clyde. It might be best to use a mesh screen material and give it a couple of wraps-around. That preserves the air-cooling of the oil, which may or may not matter. 4. If you carry some tools, can't you open the battery cover and access the battery? If you really are worried about this you could permanently attach two leads from the battery and run them back into the engine bay and secure them. When you need a jump because you have not been monitoring your battery health, you can use those leads under the seat. 5. Buy a used Vespa, there should be enough around for sale. I skipped the side stand & oil fill, because a) I don't have that stand and b) I don't have wankers looking to sabotage my life. There are accessory filler caps that require a tool, so you might try that. May your misery abate.

@Scootphoria Год назад

All good points except for most of us with the larger heads/helmets. I got the Daytona because it was thinner. It fits down in the Pet Carrier just fine, BUT the seat won't close because the helmet still sits too high. I have 18 helmets and the only one that fits under the seat is my half helmet. My wife's helmets will fit though. I wear XXL or XXL depending on the brand of helmet. Your solution to just carry a plastic bag is practical. However, the person(s) that want it under the seat aren't looking for alternatives (usually) but solutions to make it fit. Anyhoo, valid points all and thanks for the post for those that need show/tell to help out.

@MsFUs1 2 года назад

I agree on everything. Here in Maine i ride in the winter and the salt does a freakin # with the rust issue

@cortomatese6110 4 года назад

I also have a gts 300 from 2010 and i hate and love her for the same reason.

@endofspecies7575 3 года назад

Valuable tips from your experiences.

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful. 🏍

@mauriciomaldonado5699 2 месяца назад

Wow. Thank you. I came so close to buying one.

@LurgsHowToGuides 2 месяца назад

Glad my video helped you make a decision. Not sure what newer models are like. Whatever you do buy, ride safe. 🏍

@davidhunternyc1 3 месяца назад

Brilliant video. Not just an informercial for Vespa. These are real issues to think about. Has Vespa improved these issues since this video was posted 4 years ago?

@LurgsHowToGuides 2 месяца назад

I’m not sure as I don’t keep an eye on the new models, but brand new Vespas are very expensive so I would hope they have fixed the issues. The rust underneath still makes me angry now

@budrao 4 года назад

Fantastic video!!!

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

valmir bud Thank you. And most of all thank you for subscribing, really appreciate that. Have a marvellous week.

@ScooterintheSticks Год назад

I'm running a 2006 GTS 250 and find some disappointing things. I'm unconcerned about helmet storage, side stands, or the price. But I do wish it was easier to jump-start the scooter if the battery dies. My solution is to carry a small Anti-Gravity lithium battery with me. I've only had to use it once in winter when the scooter sat outside all day with the temperature near 0F. And as a year-round rider in snow and salt, I've had to have the underside sandblasted and repainted. Despite these things, I love the GTS I have and won't hesitate to replace it with a new one when it dies. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the scooter. I'll have to check out the one with things you love!

@LurgsHowToGuides Год назад

Yes it's not all doom and gloom as you will see in my other video. Ride safe dude. 🏍😎

@AshiaChanelMusic 4 года назад

Does anyone know if they’ve addressed these issues in later models?

@yasshemi3004 3 года назад

you are totally right mate , the price is so expensive if you compare it to the quality , there is no space to put the helmet hahaha , and the side stand is so weak the rust spreads quickly dawn the vehicle ans then the vespa is to to low very close to the ground making the rims bigger will be much better

@MrReviewer 5 лет назад

i have a 2019 300 touring edition i like it alot. I make reviews about harley davidsons

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Mr Reviewer Nice one. You have a lot of reviews on your channel. I'll have a look.

@jadomi2076 5 лет назад

I just removed the side stand. It would also scrape on corners so off it came

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Jason DeMel Wow you do get low in the corners! Yeh it's so bad it's laughable. Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week and ride safe.

@olironrider8918 5 лет назад

Toying with the idea about buying a Vespa... perhaps a “little” less now. Thanks for a VERY informative video. At least now if I do decide on actually getting one.. I’ll know of a few more items to keep an eye on. Be safe.

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Carl Rivera Yeh, check out the Love Vespa vid as well which balances it out. It's a great ride but deffo worth checking underneath! Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great weekend and ride safe.

@thepassionofthegoose5472 4 года назад

I've had one for 13 years and 50,000 miles as my city bike and I don't regret it at all. I've been slowly modifying brakes and suspension as needed, and now it'll rip through corners like my XR650R supermotard. These are amazing bikes and I'd replace mine with another in an instant. Cheers.

@allens7476 4 года назад

The flimsy side stand must be an Italian thing. My friend's Ducatis all want to fall over with the slightest nudge.

@chasleask8533 5 лет назад

The wheels, the maintenance, The electrics., The suspension, When my GTS dies I'm back to my P2.

@mjh5437 4 года назад

@@marineboy4181 It sucks houses eh? That`s weird lol

@marineboy4181 4 года назад

@@mjh5437 LOL it's sling meaning homie bro friend or whatever you want to call the LOL you must be a foreigner.? Eh

@qbenalzaeen2052 4 года назад

All motorcycles have exposed oil fillers not just Vespa. Adding covers etc just increases the level of complexity when maintaining it. Bump starting is gonna be difficult on any machine with fuel injection and CDI ignition. Without power you won't get fuel or enough power to energise the igniter for a spark. put it down to progress and thank Greta. Stands are required by law to flip up or cut the ignition because so many people ride off with them down and fall off at the first left hand bend. Don't blame Vespa, blame the safety nazis and idiots who leave their stands down and making it enough of a thing the nanny state has to intervene.

@MotorheadRedo Год назад

I bet an automotive under coating product will help protect your Vespa from rust, but I'm not sure if it will damage paint. Blaster makes a product in an aerosol can called Surface Shield. I know it's available in the US, but not sure about other countries.

@berndlberndl6054 4 года назад

I have a 300 GTS, too. You are 100% right!

@davidharder1441 3 года назад

Thank you, very informative and i agree with you overpriced well and truly much the same as Harley Davidson, i always wanted to buy a Vespa but the price was way too much for what it was

@slutica 2 года назад

Oil filter. Easily accessed = too exposed Protected = can’t be accessed No helping some people

@Magirus370 4 года назад

Well, I own a 2005 250 GTS, and some things I saw in your video are the same I don't like in mine. No rust problem for me (hopefully) but under the seat you can't really fit an helmet (in fact, I use the back's top box). No ABS (ok, I can accept) but a nice cockpit with water temperature and gas level, but nothing about the gas autonomy (could be useful). Anyway, I love my Vespa, but any Vespa is perfect! Nice video and nice you and Ester! Cheers.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Thank you for the great comment. Before this I had a Vespa ET4 125cc 2003 with no rust at all so it’s poor in the newer models.

@Magirus370 4 года назад

@@LurgsHowToGuides I also had a 2000 ET4 150. No rust, but no engine... For a long journey was a little bit "strong"... Actually it's a pleasure to ride my GTS but some engine more, in the mountains, could be appreciated. My father just bought a 2016 GTS 300 "70th anniversary". Cool.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Magirus370 My Vespa GTS 300 is lovely to ride, plenty of power up to 70mph. Away from the lights it’s superb.

@MangGai168 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing 👍👍

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Foon chai keong No problem, hope it helped

@roamereasy9737 3 года назад

Flushing the splashed acid rain off the bottom with hose after rainy days might help.

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

Yeh but I don't have to do that with my VW Van!

@roamereasy9737 3 года назад

@@LurgsHowToGuides Still better to shower your VW van after raining to wash the acid rain of your door rim.

@WHOAMI-vi1xr 3 года назад

Do you got any suggestions for me ,I am going to buy aprilia standard 160 on december (christmas eve ). Kind enough to reply .From kerala,India. I liked your keen eye for fault finding.Hope you see this before christmas.❤️❤️❤️❤️

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

That looks like a nice motorcycle. If it’s from a dealer make sure you get a warranty, if it’s second hand just check obvious things like underneath and check oil looks nice and clean and that it starts from cold.

@niekbuiting9528 5 лет назад

You have a imitation oil filter installed. They give often problems with leaking oil. The problem may is solved when you install a original oil filter.

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

That was the one that came with it (I bought the Vespa 2nd hand). I've since changed the Oil and Oil filter.

@ursulacosentino8191 4 года назад

yes had the same problem stick to original Vespa parts

@paddydoyle1144 5 лет назад

Hi mate I was a vespa man for Meany years give them up, I now drive a Yamaha xmax 300 has abs has TRC has usb port has bags of room under the seat two helmets no problems cost less than the GTS and by far a better bike no Ile test drive one and u will c what I mean all the best

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Paddy Doyle Nice one. Yeh I've seen those around. Thanks for the great info, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great weekend and safe riding to you.

@ursulacosentino8191 4 года назад

ugly thing no style

@alfettaf1 4 года назад

2013 GTS300, Has been perfect... Had a 2006 Granturismo, put 20k miles on it...was perfect also....

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Cheers for the info. Went out on mine yesterday and was smiling, it rides Ace.

@trevorzzealley2670 4 года назад

All very relevant points !

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Cheers. It's got good points as well, see my 'Things I Love video'

@ginoasci2876 2 года назад

does the open face fit side ways? open face helmets are smaller from top to bottom and it may it in there. but the seat may not close you can try, yes

@LurgsHowToGuides 2 года назад

No mine doesn't. Only the official Piaggio open face helmets fit under the seat. My normal crash helmets are Medium and not even close to fitting under the seat.

@Guyguyguy3030 5 лет назад

Agreed with your findings

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Dee M I wish my Wife agreed with everything I did! Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

@FlexxVision 4 года назад

looks crispy at some points, if i got a new one, will fit it with spreading oil ..

@blusnuby2 Год назад

Those are ALL legitimate gripes. Tip: Get a Honda or Yamaha scooter & put your worries behind you !

@dtiydr 4 года назад

And 7: The speedometer does not point at Zero when stationary. That is actually even remarkable to see on something this expensive, it would flipped me out I can say, and also mean that it show the wrong speed.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

It does show the correct speed as the Speedometer only starts moving when it reaches that speed, it doesn't start moving straight away. But yeh I agree it's a bid odd when stationary.

@dtiydr 4 года назад

@@LurgsHowToGuides Ok it show the right speed, at least that is good.

@Romiman1 4 года назад

This is because the speed-sensor is at the rear wheel, which is spinning, when the scooter is on the main stand and idling with cool engine. My Burgman's did it too.

@autoby4981 4 года назад

Did do a video on my vespa, too! One model younger, but pretty much the same issues!!

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Autoby Yeh I had a look at your video, identical colour to mine. Enjoy and ride safe. Engine is superb but quality is below par for the money they charge

@stuartwatt1050 4 года назад

Regarding the oil filter, you must have been really unlucky. I changed my oil for the first time after 7 years of ownership (yes I know bad Vespa owner!) I only did 2000 miles in that time but it was horribly corroded but never leaked

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

I'm very unlucky, it's my lot in life! Ride safe 😎

@DocHollidayGames 4 года назад

Have any of these issues been sorted on the 2020 model?

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Joseph Holliday I have no idea. Hopefully the build quality has been fixed but we won't know until it starts rotting

@nilofranssen 4 года назад

I have a vespa sprint 50cc I restored it because after only 4 years of riding it was full of rust! I have a video of the restauration on my channel.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Nilo Franssen Thanks, I'll check that out later. Thank you. So happy to have helped. If you would like more How To tips like this video then please subscribe, I am always posting new Videos to help you save ⏱TIME and 💰 MONEY. Have a great week and thanks for visiting my Channel. I really appreciate it. Lurgs.

@nilofranssen 4 года назад

@@LurgsHowToGuides I already subscribed to your channel I hope you like my restoration video!

@davidbrooksbank7444 5 лет назад

I don't like full face helmets anyway, too claustrophobic. I recognise that some have a problem with rust but I had a dragon red GTS. I sold it lat year and it was five years old and no sign of rust anywhere. I didn't like the side stand either and considered taking it off. I don't think side stands have anyplace on scooters. The main issue I had with the GTS was the passenger foot pegs, real heal trappers. I bought the foot rest extensions from SIP scooters, they work great but at £120 very expensive. I don't like the modern trend to use foot pegs on scooters either, it's a scooter not a motor bike and the floor should be extended rearwards.

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Oh yeh good point. When I took a pillion those footpegs really do get in the way. They could have just extended the footwell backwards instead of putting footpegs on it. I had a 13 year old Vespa ET4 with no Rust so it's not good. Side stand is horrendous as you say. Thanks for your comment and please subscribe if you can, would really appreciate it. Have a great week and thanks for visiting my channel, and ride safe. Lurgs

@jimbobaggans1564 5 лет назад

The thing that I don't like about those foot pegs is if you have a passenger their feet are up against the back of your legs. It's just not designed correctly to have a passenger.

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Jimbo Baggans Yeh they look flash folding out but aren't very practical

@Farie977 5 лет назад

I have a dragon red GTS 150 and also didn't find any signs of rusting. Although I wonder if it has to do with the factory where the bike is assembled, as Vespas sold in Asia are mostly assembled in Vietnam and the GTS300s here also have no rust problem. As for the side stand, well tilting isn't that much of an issue for me but I think it needs a locking mechanism where it "clicks" and locks when you put the side stand down. The very same GTS 150 was borrowed by a friend and the side stand managed to fold back up, which left my friend in surprise finding my GTS laying down on it's side.

@germanium1872 4 года назад

I wanted a Vespa GTS, but I got a Yamaha Xmax300 instead. It doesn't look as pretty but it's better quality, better on the motorway, just better all around. Cheaper too.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Germain Gonzalez Great info, cheers.👍

@zos09 3 года назад

Is it made out of metal or plastic ? I mean the frame/ body

@JDMz 2 года назад

@@zos09 the frame is metal. The plastics are plastic..

@emveezee 3 года назад

So I seem to hear the same variator / roller rattle that I experience as well on my MP3 ( same engine ) .. I'm starting to think its normal.. Have you ever had this checked?

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

No I've never had it checked as mine is still very low mileage

@CRF_250-L 5 лет назад

Türkçe anlatım ile muhteşem tenkyou

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Rica ederim. Türkçe anlatım olmadan başka Vespa videolarım varsa yorum bırak ve tercüme edeceğim. Lütfen mümkünse abone olun, gerçekten takdir ediyorum. İyi bir hafta sonu geçir ve kanalımı ziyaret ettiğiniz için teşekkürler. Lurgs

@BigButtocks967 4 года назад

You can’t bump start any bike or car with an automatic transmission, it’s not a Vespa design fault. As for the dipstick being on show and worrying that some “unknown” is going to fill your engine with sand or sugar well all I can say to that is you have a serious paranoia problem, that or you have clearly upset too many people.

@jamesg3685 4 года назад

Spot on Underseat storage: too small for most helmets Mudguard: rust Oil filter: no protection /Dipstick: no security Sidestand: tends to fold itself The battery start well most scòoters now have no kickstart capabilities but are given amp meters to monitor the charge but yeah emergency start sometimes are innevitable

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment. Ride safe and cheers for visiting my Channel, appreciate it

@alfredwilson3915 Год назад

I solved my Vespa problems by owning Ducatis. Haven't looked back. Actually one of the best all round motor vehicles produced in my opinion was a Vespa P200. Find one and enjoy the lovely sound s/smells of two stroke engines.

@LurgsHowToGuides Год назад

Used to love the smell of my old 2 strokes. Best two I ever had was a Yamaha TZR250 and also a Kawasaki KR1-S. Power bands were unreal but awful MPG. Best all rounder I had was my Honda CBR600. Ride safe.🛵😎. All my motorcycles if you are interested ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R5O5CT6rLCg.html

@mikhailsubi6969 4 года назад

i wanna own a vespa sprint 150 but seeing this just making me think alot.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Twin Cast Check out my other video things I ❤️ about it as that balances it up. It’s a sweet ride and a timeless classic.

@antonioborzellega9700 4 года назад

Valuable information.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Ride safe, stay safe. 🏍

@HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq 6 месяцев назад

Forget riding, I just wanna look at it

@LurgsHowToGuides 6 месяцев назад

Yeh it does look nice.

@willis9757 4 года назад

5:20 you can‘t jumpstart scooters. The clutches don‘t grab so the engine is disconnected until you give it some gas. You‘d need a kickstarter

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

True.

@MunichPhotography 4 года назад

Actually it is possible, but it is quite hard. Because you need to get the Vespa to roll fast enough for the clutch to engage. Then you pull the break very lightly, just enough to fool the safety switch. Then press the start button. As I said... Quite hard if you are not living on top of a steep hill.

@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166 3 года назад

Vespa is only a fashion item and you're paying for that.

@shteviemac8310 3 года назад

Oh,btw great vid 👍👍

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

Cheers. Happy Easter. 😎

@Turanbar74 5 лет назад

Every scooter I know only starts if you pull one of the breaks, it must be an EU law. Also scooters side stands always automatically spring back. I don't know why they don't do it like on motorbikes. They are however more trustworthy than you think. My Explorer 125 (120 KG) dropped twice on the main stand because it was rusted through. It never dropped on the side stand though and even withstood wind force 11 - I don't know how this is possible. Having no kickstarter is a pity though. My Piaggio doesn't start anymore at -12C in winter if it was in the open. My Explorer still starts by kickstart at those temperatures. Helmets don't fit in either of my scooters, too. Maybe Italiens and Asians just have smaller heads :)

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Turin Turanbar Great info, thanks. Please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

@jenny-masterchef 5 лет назад

Electric start is for safety reason.kickstarter make no sense on ie bikes.u always need a battery to start up and all ie parts such as ecu pump injector.

@mrcharming5053 5 лет назад

Good review

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Alan Jones Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week. Oh and there's my Vespa things I love video so it's not all bad!

@khairulanwar3678 4 года назад

Thank you 🙏

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Happy to help out. Also check out my other video about the things I love about it, it balances it up a bit.

@paulofuller6492 4 года назад

About to buy a vesper in Hong kong, but have no idea what to get. It's just for going from the apartment to my school...10 mins each way.

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

Not sure what the restrictions are but any 125cc should be great. Just make sure it's been looked after

@sirmaximillianvonstauffenberg Год назад

if you wanna prevent rust stay away from salt or wash your bike regularly.

@grahamharris4941 4 года назад

Nice iconic shape .......justa like my Alpha Romeo's lovey mota pityabout the rust! Secret get one and giva a load of unda seal !!

@petiteatlas3676 3 года назад

Concernant la béquille rétractable de façon automatique sur le coté elle permet de partir plus vite moteur tournant, je trouve çà styler avec ton 300 qui est plus coupleux, tu monte dessus la béquille se replie automatiquement , elle part comme une balle

@LurgsHowToGuides 3 года назад

Quelques points négatifs mais c'est un moteur charmant qui roule très bien.

@suken1019 2 года назад

You are so cool, you look like Eric Clapton. I was considering buying a Vespa But knowing the negative features of the Vespa that you told me about. I am a little disappointed. I think a scooter made in Japan or in Taiwan would be a better choice. But I think the Vespa is a beautiful motorcycle!

@LurgsHowToGuides 2 года назад

It's worth also watching my other video The things I love about my Vespa GTS300 as it's not all bad. It is a lovely beast to ride and plenty of power. I wish I was even 5% as rich as Eric Clapton! 😎

@dylanlamarre3768 Год назад

Wow, I came in here thinking that it's about 5 personal preferences, but turns out that these are major deal breakers for me

@LurgsHowToGuides Год назад

It’s a fabulous ride but that rust is a big problem, if you do view one have a good look underneath

@tonyitaly3592 3 года назад

Thank you

@tillmuller2770 2 года назад

a Jump Start is not possible with Scooters at all. Because no Clutch.(not manual)

@nozem7184 Год назад

In the 6 ies I had an heinkel 175 cc ,with a spare wheel ,no spare wheel for a vespa ?

@LurgsHowToGuides Год назад

There is no spare wheel on this modern Vespa

@jagabogo 2 года назад

totally feel you in every single point👍🏼🧐

@LurgsHowToGuides 2 года назад

It's also got good points as well. 😎

@elmanitasdeplomo 4 года назад

The oil dipstick! I had a lx50 when I was about 18 and after finishing work around 5 on a sunday morning I started my scooter and heard a strange sound so turned it off. Some bastard had stolen the dipstick. Result: ruined trousers, and water had rained into the oil reservoir, I was furious!

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 года назад

elmanitasdeplomo I know. It really should be behind a fairing or something so it's not easy to get to when parked on the street. Thanks for visiting and ride safe

@priteshchauhan1851 5 лет назад

Informative video and I would agree with everything here. I would love it if Vespa dealt with these issues but I’m not confident that they I bothered 😕, unbelievable really considering the selling price!!! There are a couple of helmets you can get under the seat, I have a open face LEM Roger that can just about fit upside down, but they should make the body / bin slightly wider to accommodate medium heads (mine is medium too). Side stand, I agree, I only use with extreme caution - to add to lurgs’ comments, I would highly recommend you lube and maintain the stand hinges/springs as they are also susceptible to rust and could fail if badly deteriorated - look after the chassis and hinges of the stands!!! The under body of these require love, I can’t stress enough the value of treating the under body with anti rust and then under body chip paint, £20 in paint to protect a £4,000 bike - an essential modification for UK gritty roads. 👍🏽🙏🏽

@LurgsHowToGuides 5 лет назад

Pritesh Chauhan Fabulous comment. Thank you for the great info. Ride safe and have a great weekend

@ursulacosentino8191 4 года назад

been driving a 125 gt Vespa for 10 years some rust at the front but apart from that no problems and i live in the uk where the roads are full of pot hols

@user-ym5rm9bc7m 10 месяцев назад

I had a vespa gtv 300,it rains alot in seattle.i used wax the shit out of it before rainy season.i had no rust on it at.not even underneath.wax all metal parts on any scooter.

@LurgsHowToGuides 10 месяцев назад

Yeh good idea but if it’s second hand and hasn’t been treated it’s a big problem. But we shouldn’t have to do this, I’ve got a VW Van and don’t lay under it waxing it all the time! Ride safe 🛵