tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post4645128415336258786..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: Tips on refueling a Vespa GTSDavid Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-58076116570308130382020-08-22T13:11:27.608-04:002020-08-22T13:11:27.608-04:00True, but that’s more to do with the design of mot...True, but that’s more to do with the design of motorcycles generally. <br /><br />With most motorcycles, the fueling point is directly above larger hot cylinders and there is nothing to deflect an overflow. <br /><br />In the case of Vespas, the cylinder is at the opposite end of the engine bay. At the back end where the fuel goes there is mostly free space and at best the conditions are warm, never hot. <br /><br />Finally, when you aren’t paying attention and you do overflow, which coincidentally I did this morning, the gasoline just spills on the outside of the bike and only a few drops might enter the engine bay, if any. One thing for sure, no gasoline spills into the underseat compartment.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-59259492321351212222020-08-22T10:51:02.983-04:002020-08-22T10:51:02.983-04:00You dont think is a bad idea to let petrol go down...You dont think is a bad idea to let petrol go down under the pet carrier strait in to a hot engine ???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584777443597876314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-45867046981040028362013-09-26T15:51:37.456-04:002013-09-26T15:51:37.456-04:00Shad, glad to help.
It was nice to see you pop up...Shad, glad to help.<br /><br />It was nice to see you pop up on MV.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-45125995749728168082013-09-26T15:50:19.382-04:002013-09-26T15:50:19.382-04:00Steve, I was disappointed when I saw that Piaggio ...Steve, I was disappointed when I saw that Piaggio discontinued the digital dash with all its nice little amenities like the thermometer and the trip odometer.<br /><br />Oddly, I think I now kind of like the analog version just because it's more in keeping with the vintage Vespa look.<br /><br />If the gauges were accurate on the digital version, I'd be seriously envious. It's a great comfort to know that the information is, at best, a version of reality.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-29600406153611313552013-09-26T15:43:28.255-04:002013-09-26T15:43:28.255-04:00There's only one solution Bob. Follow the lea...There's only one solution Bob. Follow the lead of many other MC folks and get a Vespa as your city ride. Simple.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-7699584737280300182013-09-26T15:38:54.668-04:002013-09-26T15:38:54.668-04:00Awesome tip. I have been removing the pet carrier...Awesome tip. I have been removing the pet carrier completely when I fill up, I'm going to try your technique this afternoon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-75456832684891014312013-09-25T20:09:02.608-04:002013-09-25T20:09:02.608-04:00I use the the technique you describe (except the p...I use the the technique you describe (except the pet carrier propping) and add to it a careful listen to the fueling sound. There are some places where the auto-shutoff just doesn't work so well.<br /><br />Just like my fuel gauge.<br /><br />After I fill the tank I reset the trip odometer. When I hit 70 miles I start looking for fuel even though I can run a lot farther past that point. <br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-74531691573738887692013-09-25T15:35:08.264-04:002013-09-25T15:35:08.264-04:00David:
Now I've got pet carrier envy.
bob
Ri...<b>David:</b><br /><br />Now I've got pet carrier envy.<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-88343393015304014642013-09-25T15:09:46.747-04:002013-09-25T15:09:46.747-04:00It makes you wonder whether some pet in America wa...It makes you wonder whether some pet in America was harmed. It might be the alarming trend of purse-dogs, those itty-bitty pooches that live in the purses of some people, in grave danger of evolving out of their legs in the next few hundred years should the trend continue. Maybe some of those people were tossing their purses in the bin.<br /><br />I'm glad the tip helps. I can't take credit, the credit all goes to ModernVespa.com.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-59713810214963610812013-09-25T14:13:09.282-04:002013-09-25T14:13:09.282-04:00David, this is a very smart solution. Thank you. I...David, this is a very smart solution. Thank you. I rather under fill not to spill, but I am going to try your technique.<br /><br />By the way, the 'no pets' sticker does not exist in Europe...SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com