Newbie questions!

[urban469]

Hey everyone!

First of all, this is my first Vespa, so be gentle

I just bought an ET4 from eBay. £800, Y-reg, 4000 miles. Pretty good cosmetic condition (a few scratches on the left, a small dent on the right, and scratches along the left side of the leg guard, and one spot of rust).

Anyway, it came with a Luma chain and lock - first question...the chain is a total pain to get through the back wheel, is it risky to buy a thinner chain? Can I sell this chain?

Second question - I have an old full car licence (pre-2001) so I can ride 50cc without L plates. But for my 125, I need to take the test before I can carry pillion. I feel like I can ride pretty well, is it worth just going for the test? Or do I really need lessons?

And the third question: how much do you reckon it will cost to get the scratches painted over, and the dent sorted out?

Thanks everyone

[jackthekipper]

welcome matey...i'll try & be gentle ..1st question..is it risky to buy a thinner chain...don't know...2nd question..can you sell the chain...yes (ebay)..3rd question..go for the lessons & test...4th question...it'll cost you as much as what the person who does it charges...(why not have a go yourself ?)..anyway..you got a good deal for £800 pal

[topcatfq]

think you my need a cbt too!
passed my test 27 years ago so bit out of touch!

[sbwnik]

Just done a check on Luma chains. The locks are brilliant, but the chains are very weak. There is an old MCN report online that gives three chains broken in less than four minutes using normal theft equipment.

I'd just buy something that's Thatcham approved, and use the Luma one for locking the lawnmower up TBH