MKL’s 2007 Vespa GTS250ie Archives (September 2024 – July 2026)

July 24, 2026 – 18,353 miles: Vespa was crashed and totalled!

July 16, 2026 – 17,455 miles: A larger service to prepare for two long rallies coming up soon!

• Oil & Filter Change
• Final Drive Gear Oil Change
• Engine Air Filter Replaced with Piaggio 831997OP
• Belt Cover Air Filter Replaced with Piaggio 842093
• Piaggio 1A009598 Drive Belt Installed
• Piaggio 849480 Rollers Installed
• Brake Fluid Flushed
• Coolant Flushed
• Shinko SR723 140/70-12 Rear Tire Installed

June 18, 2026 – 16,892 miles: Another dead speedo cable.

• Piaggio 650849 Speedometer Cable Installed
• Piaggio 267819 Speedo Drive Gear Installed

April 25, 2025 – 16,081 miles:

• Shinko SR723 140/70-12 Rear Tire Installed

March 26, 2026 – 15,121 miles:

• Oil & Filter Change

December 11, 2025 – 13,749 miles: The speedo cable went dead on a 22 degree ride.

• Piaggio 650849 Speedometer Cable Installed
• Piaggio 267819 Speedo Drive Gear Installed

October 21, 2025 – 13,628 miles: The GTS went to Philadelphia Scooters for some R&R in preparation for next season.

• Wiring Harness repaired
• Original Vespa Rear Rack Replaced With Used Vespa Rear Rack (original had a stuck bolt which led to rattles)
• Valve Check performed – exhaust valve slightly tight
• Piaggio 82878R Oil Seal Installed
• Scooterwest 641080-LED LED Projector Headlight Installed
• Scooterwest MI200-GTS-CLR LED Running & Turn Signal Light Kit Installed
• Cuppini Front Fixed Rack with Light Kit Installed

October 13, 2025 – 13,579 miles:

• Shinko SR723 120/70-12 Front Tire Installed

September 25, 2025 – 12,759 miles:

• Shinko SR723 140/70-12 Rear Tire Installed

Sept 1, 2025 – 12,092 miles: Basic service.

• Oil & Filter Change
• Final Drive Gear Oil Change
• Spark Plug Replaced with NGK CR8EKB
• Engine Air Filter Replaced with Piaggio 831997OP
• Belt Cover Air Filter Replaced with Piaggio 842093

July 7, 2025 – 10,803 miles:

• Corbin V-GTS250-6 Saddle Installed

May 14, 2025 – 9,661 miles:  Philadelphia Scooters performed some upkeep.

• Piaggio 1A009598 Drive Belt Installed
• Piaggio 849480 Rollers Installed
• Piaggio 639682 Tail Light Lens Installed
• Piaggio 1B000184 Chrome Gas Cap Installed
• Shinko SR723 140/70-12 Rear Tire Installed
• Coolant Leak Fixed
• Engine Oil and Filter Change

December 12, 2024 – 6,594 miles: The Vespa undergoes service to make it roadworthy for long distances. The previous owner changed the belt and rollers in 2020, less than 2,000 miles ago, so I’ll address those at the 9k service. He also replaced the fuel lines in 2020, so they should be good for years to come.

• Brake Lever Pivots Greased
• Brake Fluid Flushed
• Piaggio 650849 Speedometer Cable Installed
• Piaggio 267819 Speedo Drive Gear Installed
• Speedo Drive Greased
• Denali B6 Aux Brake Light Installed
• Blinker Genie Universal Running Light Kit Installed
• Admore LED42-VSP-T-TS-CG Top Case LED Light Kit Installed
• Koso AM111030 Apollo Heated Grips Installed
• Grip Puppies Installed
• Hudson Valley Motor Parts Extra Heavy Stainless-Steel Bar End Weights Installed
• Heigoumoto USB Charger / Voltmeter Left Knee Pad Installed
• Lightronic 2” 6000k Round LED Fog Lamp Installed

Sept 20, 2024 –  6,513 miles: The Vespa rolls home. I performed basic service, and now will cruise around the neighborhood with it to figure out how to farkelize!

• Oil & Filter Change
• Piaggio 826165 24mm Oil Drain Bolt Replaced
• Coolant Flush
• Final Drive Gear Oil Change
• Spark Plug Replaced with NGK PMR9B4717
• Engine Air Filter Replaced
• Belt Case Air Filter Replaced
• Scooterwest MF16 Front Fender Mudflap Installed
• Piaggio GTS10P-C Chrome Sidestand Installed
• KC38-BK Ignition Key Ring Cover Installed
• Piaggio MI79VESPA Chrome Valve Stems Installed
• Faco MV602890C Front Fender Guard Installed
• Piaggio 1C000782 Black Rims Installed
• All Turn Signals Replaced with LED Bulbs
• Akrapovic S-VE3SO9-HRSSBL 1811-394 Stainless Steel Exhaust Installed
• Akrapovic PMAK-KAT-040 Catalytic Converter Installed
• Akrapovic PMAK-01-SHIELD Carbon Fiber Heat Shield Installed