Ignition wiring for Vespa Ciao, Bravo, and Grande

I show how to determine which wire is which using a multimeter, while giving a general overview of the engine’s electrical system. I also show how to properly hook up all the components: H.T. coil, condenser, and spark plug with alligator clips while off the moped in a bench test. Lastly, I demonstrate the general process in setting, cleaning, and adjusting the points.

[@scottwilliams895]

Great video, thank you! Just what I needed to get my Vespa Grande up and running.

[@tomsonthebandwagon]

What a strange way to create a spark. Thanks for elaborating!

[@akaiyanagiteru]

Hi, thank you for the video. I'm a beginner and know nothing about moped. I hope you would upload more tutorial for the grande. I have a 1980 048 model grande that stop running on me. I clean out the carburetor and it still won't run. I think it is an electrical issue because I notice some of the wire are corroded. I'm at a total lost. I have been researching on the model and luckily found this video. Thank you so very much and please don't stop uploading videos.

[@lonesup5326]

I got a citta with a single wire coming out of it, it's the black ignition wire. The point next to this exit point is used for my head and tail light attachement point which is a red wire that attaches to that shoe.

[@Maxi-hs5nk]

Hi Mate, thanks for the video. I was riding my Ciao today and it just died. Engine turns over no problem. I have no spark and no head or tail lights when cranking on the pedals. Could you please give me an idea what might be the cause and where to start looking? Many thanks Max

[@chrisgramlich5534]

You have a great video and very informative. I have a 1978 Ciao with some electrical problems . First, there is no spark. I checked the voltage before the coil, and found out that it was only 5. Volts AC. The other problem is that the right directional works but, not the left. The headlamp works , but not the speedometer lamp or the tail lamp. What do you think the problem is? Thanks in advance.

[@loferloferlofer]

Hello brother! I have the engine of ciao and I'm fixing it on my bicycle. Can u please tell me which way the engine runs (clockwise or anticlockwise) when the clutch is facing you! Since it's a two stroke can it run both ways or will the ignition timing go wrong?

[@hehawhe2366]

Hey, great video. I also have original wiring. I'm curious about how you rewired the coils. Desolder old and resolder new wires? This is my first time.

[@rever1111]

What is the voltage reading on the red wire feeding the H.T. coil?

[@SirCharles.]

I have some issues with my Ciao, almost certain it's electrically related cuz I have good compression and air/fuel feed, but it's very difficult to start and the spark seems weak.. I've already replaced the condenser and points, and it still runs but with the same difficulty starting and lack of low end power.

[@ocalkomurcu20]

Why my piaggio ciao got about 19v on light wire?thanks

[@yas.4268]

ive connected a powerbank to my engine 😂

[@rezasurveyor2011]

hi.. do you know how i can buy a Vespa bravo in U.S? thanks

[@goolgehatter1597]

I've got 3 wires from the motor. One goes to the ht coil, one to the condenser, and the last one isn't connected at all.

[@seandaugherty8796]

Hey there, I would be interested in the adapter piece you made on the lathe. Are you selling these? Thank you

[@buren3838]

do you know how the wiring is done inside the ignition. i have an old piaggio ciao and i only find yours that look like mine.

[@ocalkomurcu20]

Why my piaggio ciao light wire got about 19v?

[@zombiedeutsch]

Hi, i read on a forum that you can swap the old ignition with modern electronic one. Can you look more into it and make a tutorial if possible ?

[@justinmichael151]

Why do you need a condenser? doesn't it have one in the stator?

[@mallarajardeshe2253]

Full waring video plz....