I don’t think you will see this comment since this is an older video.. but wow.. what a knowledge and experience you have. There aren’t many great mechanics like you left. Who put their love in repairing etc Vespa scooters. Great respect to you sir! Greets, a proud Et2 owner from the Netherlands.
Thank you Robot for sharing this Vespa history and also your history! You truly have a passion for these little beasts. Hard to find these days. I hope to revive a 125 Primavera (1974?) for my brother in the near future. Great video and please keep them coming. I picked up a lot of little details that will help me in the future no matter what I am working on.
Thanks for all these information and the memories you share. I still have a 2001 ET2 50ccm/2-stroke which looks very similar to the ET4 , the frame and also the brakes are identical to the 4-stroke 125 model.
Very interesting little history Robot. Thanks for taking the time to share all of this information. I had a Silver ET4 here in Melbourne Australia, which I traded in for a Red LX150 in 2008. Still have the LX and love it ! I’d really like to get a PX125 as well, but a bit difficult convincing the wife that I need another Vespa !
I remember the ET4 when I was a teenager and the Granturismo later on. Great memories watching that new style parked in Barcelona at the time... thanks Robot for this “echo from the past”! Long live Vespa!
My first Vespa was an Et2 50cc carbureted engine bought new in 1998, it was silver. Than in 2001 I bought a used Et4 125cc that was also a 1998 model, it was in "Livorno blu". In 2006 I bought a used Vespa Px150 that was a 2005 model, in dark silver, but at the same time I bought another Et4 125cc with the LEADER engine, it was a 2003 model. Sold both and bought a brand new Vespa LX 125 3valve i.e. back in 2014, it is in "portovenere green" and it's my actual Vespa. I live in Italy. Things I can say: The fuel injected Et2 50cc 2 stroke engine was a failure, everybody retroffitted them with the carburator because it had so many problems. The 3valve engine on the Vespa Lx never existed in the USA, it was produced from 2012 till 2014. The Et4 125 4 stroke engine in 1996 wasn't a brand new engine for the Vespa, it came from the Piaggio Sfera scooter. Here in Italy the Vespa GT 200cc and 125cc first came out in 2003. I can say for sure that my best and more enjoyable Vespa was the Et4 125cc with the Sfera engine, I loved it, and I'm thinking on buying one to restore in 100% stock form and keep it.
I just bought an ET4 out here in Naples, Italy. The original owner bought it from your shop! I'll have to look at your website and try to get some stickers to cover up some 'Naples Kisses'
Thanks a lot. I bought my first Vespa 2002. An ET4 and now I am driving my fourth Vespa. I bought this summer a mes GTS 300 -22. Preparing my other for selling, but we found a lot of corrosion of it. GTS 300 -16. So I wonder if you could make some attention on corrosion problems in futurum videos, I was surprised when the man who is doing the paintwork showed me how bad it really was… take care. Göran from Latvia
great video I have long dreamed of owning a vespa grew up with a yamaha in the family which I still own hopefully I can acquire a vespa this year and have it in the family just as long
Hello there!! I really enjoy watching your videos and your professional work and these piaggio scooters! But maybe you could recommend a UA-camr who's fixing honda scooters?? Thx!!
Robot, I'm wanting to buy my first Vespa daily driver grade scooter. So far, all I know is I'd prefer a 4-stroke with automatic transmission, and I'm open to any and all years. Are there any models you'd recommend I look at? I'm in the U.S.A. if that helps. Thanks! Scott
Love the history here robot! As it happens I own to ET fours. A 2001 model and a 2002 model. My 2001 with very low miles starts and idles just fine but unless it’s completely warmed up when you hit the throttle it leans out and dies. Even when it is warmed up and on the road for several minutes it is slow out of the hole. Has no trouble reaching 50 miles an hour after that flat spot. My 2002 model with high miles has none of these issues. What do you think I’m looking at?
6:36 I got a vespa like that and I have both original tyres "Vespa". I can sell mine, if somebody needs. :) I am selling the whole vespa in very good condition, if someone needs.
11:24 "50 years of quality" my piaggio vespa et2 from 1997 (50cc version of the et4) came with a 12 from weber witch is now a dead company, no dellorto fancy stuff. i know that in the megazine they are comparing an old vespa with a sfera that was probably their newest model but you cant say you mount dellorto on scooters when you mount some weber carbs to save some bucks.
Just bought the 219.00 bolt on performance exhaust. Your shop says it’s a bolt on and since mine is a 2001, it says I don’t need to rejet the carb. Any video on the installation process? Anybody have any experience with this?
*Excellent content, again Beautiful periodicals! . Mille Grazia, Merci infiniment. Johnny de Bangkok, straight from THAILAND, where VESPA made in Vietnam has made a strong comeback*
scooter knowledge: 10 ability to dress yourself: 2 You're talking about Vespa scooters and their styles - have some style yourself, did you just come from a basketball game?
I don’t think you will see this comment since this is an older video.. but wow.. what a knowledge and experience you have. There aren’t many great mechanics like you left. Who put their love in repairing etc Vespa scooters. Great respect to you sir! Greets, a proud Et2 owner from the Netherlands.
We try to read all of our comments. Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for tuning in!
Very fascinating!
Your passion for Vespa is palpable!
Thank you for your efforts!
It's greatly appreciated.
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Thank you Robot for sharing this Vespa history and also your history! You truly have a passion for these little beasts. Hard to find these days. I hope to revive a 125 Primavera (1974?) for my brother in the near future. Great video and please keep them coming. I picked up a lot of little details that will help me in the future no matter what I am working on.
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Thanks for all these information and the memories you share. I still have a 2001 ET2 50ccm/2-stroke which looks very similar to the ET4 , the frame and also the brakes are identical to the 4-stroke 125 model.
Thanks Robot. Love hearing the history and your story. Keep ‘em coming!
Ditto On Robot...so much 411 on the Vespa...Padres go!
Very interesting little history Robot. Thanks for taking the time to share all of this information.
I had a Silver ET4 here in Melbourne Australia, which I traded in for a Red LX150 in 2008. Still have the LX and love it ! I’d really like to get a PX125 as well, but a bit difficult convincing the wife that I need another Vespa !
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fantastic video. loved the brochures at the end. would you consider sharing them online? thank you robot
Awesome, awesome video! Keep doing stuff like this please. There's actually very little information on Vespas out there.
I remember the ET4 when I was a teenager and the Granturismo later on. Great memories watching that new style parked in Barcelona at the time... thanks Robot for this “echo from the past”! Long live Vespa!
Thanks for making this and all the other stuff you guys put effort into.
My first Vespa was an Et2 50cc carbureted engine bought new in 1998, it was silver. Than in 2001 I bought a used Et4 125cc that was also a 1998 model, it was in "Livorno blu". In 2006 I bought a used Vespa Px150 that was a 2005 model, in dark silver, but at the same time I bought another Et4 125cc with the LEADER engine, it was a 2003 model. Sold both and bought a brand new Vespa LX 125 3valve i.e. back in 2014, it is in "portovenere green" and it's my actual Vespa. I live in Italy. Things I can say: The fuel injected Et2 50cc 2 stroke engine was a failure, everybody retroffitted them with the carburator because it had so many problems. The 3valve engine on the Vespa Lx never existed in the USA, it was produced from 2012 till 2014. The Et4 125 4 stroke engine in 1996 wasn't a brand new engine for the Vespa, it came from the Piaggio Sfera scooter. Here in Italy the Vespa GT 200cc and 125cc first came out in 2003. I can say for sure that my best and more enjoyable Vespa was the Et4 125cc with the Sfera engine, I loved it, and I'm thinking on buying one to restore in 100% stock form and keep it.
I just bought an ET4 out here in Naples, Italy. The original owner bought it from your shop! I'll have to look at your website and try to get some stickers to cover up some 'Naples Kisses'
Bought a used 2001 one, crashed it, revived, crashed it again, revived again, it really is indestructible 👌 #et4life
Thanks a lot. I bought my first Vespa 2002. An ET4 and now I am driving my fourth Vespa. I bought this summer a mes GTS 300 -22. Preparing my other for selling, but we found a lot of corrosion of it. GTS 300 -16. So I wonder if you could make some attention on corrosion problems in futurum videos, I was surprised when the man who is doing the paintwork showed me how bad it really was… take care. Göran from Latvia
Scoot! was a great magazine. I subscribed to it and always looked forward to receiving a new copy. :)
I actually have a 2005 ET4, very badass!!!
Excellent video ❤
Well presented video loved the mags
great video I have long dreamed of owning a vespa grew up with a yamaha in the family which I still own hopefully I can acquire a vespa this year and have it in the family just as long
Hello there!! I really enjoy watching your videos and your professional work and these piaggio scooters! But maybe you could recommend a UA-camr who's fixing honda scooters?? Thx!!
Ah! Look at that. The indestructible Vespa ET hahah. Have ridden them on Diesel, brakecleaner, sunflower oil etc still runs
Hi, I'm just starting to fully restore two 1999 et4's from the ground up. Wish me luck 😀
Robot, I'm wanting to buy my first Vespa daily driver grade scooter. So far, all I know is I'd prefer a 4-stroke with automatic transmission, and I'm open to any and all years. Are there any models you'd recommend I look at? I'm in the U.S.A. if that helps. Thanks! Scott
Maaaaan! You are cool. Thanx 4 all those videos. It is really halpful and useful. Long live... 😁😉
This was a great one !!
Love the history here robot! As it happens I own to ET fours. A 2001 model and a 2002 model. My 2001 with very low miles starts and idles just fine but unless it’s completely warmed up when you hit the throttle it leans out and dies. Even when it is warmed up and on the road for several minutes it is slow out of the hole. Has no trouble reaching 50 miles an hour after that flat spot. My 2002 model with high miles has none of these issues. What do you think I’m looking at?
Have you cleaned your carb lately? Specifically the idle jet? ua-cam.com/video/rXPiwTGOHig/v-deo.html
it was also the last one that had veglia borletti speedometer
14:46 there an add for midland scooter centre, they are literally around the corner from me and still going!
Come to think of it the ET4 I have must of been originally sold by them it’s a 2000 registered and has a cento 25 badge.
6:36 I got a vespa like that and I have both original tyres "Vespa". I can sell mine, if somebody needs. :) I am selling the whole vespa in very good condition, if someone needs.
Did the us not get the Vespa s,the one with the open pocket shelves instead of the glovebox?think it had a square headlight like the new sprint
bravooooo!!!
Love this Episode!
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How much money are we talking ? I mean like that light blue , or themint green.
hey is there any chance that the ET4 tailight will fit for vespa LX?
11:24 "50 years of quality" my piaggio vespa et2 from 1997 (50cc version of the et4) came with a 12 from weber witch is now a dead company, no dellorto fancy stuff. i know that in the megazine they are comparing an old vespa with a sfera that was probably their newest model but you cant say you mount dellorto on scooters when you mount some weber carbs to save some bucks.
Just bought the 219.00 bolt on performance exhaust. Your shop says it’s a bolt on and since mine is a 2001, it says I don’t need to rejet the carb. Any video on the installation process? Anybody have any experience with this?
Popcorn check!!
Awesome, thanks!
Got any et2 parts? I need to build by et2-in-a-box.
Not long. Liked it.
Had one for 16 years.that was until some fucker in a car wiped it out.now transferring the engine to another frame.here is to another 16 years.
*Excellent content, again Beautiful periodicals! . Mille Grazia, Merci infiniment. Johnny de Bangkok, straight from THAILAND, where VESPA made in Vietnam has made a strong comeback*
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Anyone interested in a pair of those Vespa tyres?
When did americans stop saying "previous"?
You might want to think about a training bra
Tiawan name is vespa ET8
so thats 8 stroke?
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ability to dress yourself: 2
You're talking about Vespa scooters and their styles - have some style yourself, did you just come from a basketball game?
Your rude!
Robot has 88,000 subscribers and you have 25. Who has more style?
i have ET4 2000 White color. very good scooter!