My piaggio zip wont start, my uncle said it may be the spark plug, i took it out and it was covered in some oily stuff, cleaned it off, it started first time, but then it cut out, i think it may be that my carb is flooded as everytime i take it out, its covered in that stuff, can anyone tell me how to drain it?

Many Thanks

Gareth Matthews

Gareth matthews, September 2006

My Vespa Zip starts very good, but cease when the throtle is used. I have problems with the on/off lightswitch. Longdistance light is on all the time, I am not able to switch to short light. Has this something to do with the startproblems? Sri about my english, but I am Danish.
With friendly regards

Preben, November 2008

Not to worry, its all sorted now, the oil needed changing and the spark plug needed sanding now :D

Gazza Matthews, September 2006