DIY Maintenance

Swayframe had asked in an earlier comment about changing the oil for her ET4, and since I'd also like to save some cash doing maintenance, I looked into the problem. I managed to find a thread on the BBS that detail the proces. I've opened up a new thread on Modern Vespa in an attempt to expand on the issue, but here's the info I've found thus far for those that don't want to click any links.

The twelve-step process:
1. Remove the exhaust pipe (2 nuts on the flange, 2 bolts on the rear)

2. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil.

3. Remove the oil filter and replace. (Run a bead of oil on the new rubber gasket so it will seal properly).

4. Reinstall oil drain plug.

5. Add a liter of oil though the dipstick. (I like Mobil 1 0-40w)

6. Remove the gear oil plug. (I fold a piece of cardboard to direct the oil to my oil collection pan)

7. Replace the gear oil plug.

8. Add 5cc of gear oil though the little plastic plug at the top of the rear hub. (I like Mobil 1 Gear Oil)

9. Reinstall exhaust.

10. Check all levels.

11. Note: This is a good time to install a better sparkplug. (I like Denso IU27 Iridium)

12. Go for a ride.

The above is taken directly from the BBS, so I can make no claims about the suggested brands.