Is it a scooter or an Italian thing?

[gogogordy]

Originally Posted by seraph

No, there's an access panel below the the seat, where it meets the floorboard, that comes off with 2 Philips screws (have to pull the rubber floor mat up to get to them, I think). It gives you access to the fill port, and that cap comes off with your hand.

All you need is a Philips and whatever socket for the drain.

Arguably also a hassle for routine oil fill and top-off...and definitely the road less travelled design-wise.

[SPOFF]

Originally Posted by elite1

Is it just me or was that a pretty sizable "chunk" of metal in the filter screen?

Chinese scooters don't need all three piston rings intact.

[seraph]

Originally Posted by gogogordy

Arguably also a hassle for routine oil fill and top-off...and definitely the road less travelled design-wise.

It's only two screws. What's easier?

[gogogordy]

Originally Posted by seraph

It's only two screws. What's easier?

Just saying, in the moto world (even the Vespa this thread started about) adding oil typically requires no tools.

Just illustrates that every machine has its odd quirks...needing to remove even two screws to get to the oil filler is a quirk. (have you ever seen another car/motorcycle that doesnt have an easy to access, finger operated oil cap?)

[seraph]

Originally Posted by gogogordy

Just saying, in the moto world (even the Vespa this thread started about) adding oil typically requires no tools.

Just illustrates that every machine has its odd quirks...needing to remove even two screws to get to the oil filler is a quirk. (have you ever seen another car/motorcycle that doesnt have an easy to access, finger operated oil cap?)

I suppose that's true.

At least with the Vino 125 you don't need a funnel!

[gogogordy]

Originally Posted by seraph

I suppose that's true.

At least with the Vino 125 you don't need a funnel!

Haha, and touche'