Long Journey Prep.

[andysthlm]

Hi everyone,

I have PX125 disc from 2003. Where I live, there are not many options for people to take it to and get it fixed/serviced etc. I live in a flat, no garage and so it’s difficult to keep it in as good a condition as I would like, indeed I don’t think it’s been serviced properly for two-three years. I’m not technically minded but would love to be proficient enough fix all the routine and basic stuff myself.

Anyway, the point of this posit is: I am moving city later this month and, realistically, my ‘best’ option to move the scooter is to ride it... just over 400 miles.

My Vespa has been sitting in my friend’s garage for the last 12 months and only been started once - last month.
I am looking for advice on two fronts I suppose.

1. What do I need to do to the scooter before the trip?
2. What do I need to prepare/know for such a long ride? What spares would you take etc.

Thank you all so much for your advice in advance, it is a godsend to have a forum where people are willing to help!

[mijapxman]

Been on a good few longish trips to rallies. Fife Scotland to : Morcambe,   Weston-super- Mare, Wales, ect, ect ...

With your scooter having not been used for so long: change gearbox oil, new petrol, check tyres for flat spots and cracks to the side walls and check air pressure ,check fluid level in front brake master cylinder, clean spark plug or replace and check exhaust condition because it's been sitting.

Get some miles done before your 400mile trip, to see how it's performing.

Take: spare bulbs, cables, two stroke oil, spare spark plug ,good spare tyre, basic tool kit; pliers, socket set, screw drivers, electrical tape, bungee cords, cable ties and anything else you can think of ( forum members plz feel free to join in ☺)

The most important thing is; Get Some LOCAL Miles In, As it's better to find out if anything needs done BEFORE your big trip !!!


Mij☺

[scooterg]

Take AA RAC membership out
Sorted 👍

[ironsloth]

Dam, you got there before me... 👆
Take a footpump, inner tubes and tyre valves.

[andysthlm]

Perfect! Thank you very much for the replies!