2005 Piaggio Bv 500 problems, complaints & recalls

2007-05-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 6,149 mi

“my 2006 vespa 200gt engine blew up last month while cruising on the freeway, it appears the head gasket blew or something in which oil splattered everywhere. i am just beginning to cool off a whole month later i and was wondering if you have had similar reports since warranty is up by six month and the bike is only a year and half. i had just a…”

2007-03-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 350 mi

“tl* - the contact owns a 2007 aprilia motorcycle. he stated that during the summer months when it was very warm and while driving at posted speed limits approximately 50 mph enough heat was generated that it boiled the brake fluid and the rear brakes stopped working. it had no effect on the front brakes. the contact believed that the locat…”

2006-08-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“the exhaust joint gasket on the vespa gts-250ie model scooter, is known to fail under normal usage and can damage the rear brake line, unbeknownst to the rider until application of the rear brake. while this has not personally happened to me, it is a known defect amongst owners of this model, and can be read about at: http://www.modernvespa.com/for…”

2006-05-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System · 100 mi

“dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the scooter stalled. after the stalling a popping noise can be heard coming from the fuel injection system. the scooter restarted about an hour and a half later. the dealership was informed of the problem by one of its sale persons, and ride a bike. the scooter is a 2006 piaggio bv500. …”