- Do you want to know how to run and maintain an early Vespa in the 21st century?
- Would you like to learn how to identify and cure common faults?
- Are you looking for instruction on how to rebuild a Wideframe Vespa engine?
- Are you interested in upgrading the performance to make it usable in modern traffic?
- Do you want to learn the tips and tricks of expert Vespa mechanics?
The Complete Spanner’s Manual – first published in 2004 – was a revolution. 35,000 copies and three editions later, these books have given much enjoyment, and helped return many scooters to the road.
Now the time has come to transfer the same easy-to-follow system to the world of Vespa. So we’ll start at the beginning: with Faro Basso.
In Vespa’s 125 and 150 ‘Wideframe’ models exists the same scarcity of information. No step-by-step manual was ever published before. Working on these primitive engines is very different from the PX models that most Vespa enthusiasts know. Many people, even some respected mechanics, consider Wideframe Vespa repair a ‘dark art’.
Thankfully, I found Wideframe wizards willing to share their hard-won knowledge. I toured Europe to learn from them and photograph their methods. Without their input this book would not exist.
Now, with more Wideframe engine parts than ever being remade, and this book in hand, there has never been a better time to revive that old Vespa.
Open your toolbox and let’s get to work!
Dateline – publishing and printing
If all goes to plan we should be sending off the final layouts to be printed before Christmas 2023. As soon as that happens we’ll put the book on here for pre-order.
The book will be around 210 pages in full colour throughout.
We have now sent the book off to the printers so we have put it up for PRE-SALE in the SHOP. If you pre-order from me direct then the book will be posted on or before February 6th 2024.
We should also have some exciting news soon about a book launch and sigining taking place in Germany. More details to follow soon.
What are the advantages of ordering direct?
STICKYFEATURES.CO.UK will be the only place you can order hand-signed copies of the book direct from the author.
If you pre-order from me direct then the book will be posted on or beforeFebruary 6th 2024
At the moment, the plan is to avoid the pain of UK-EU shipping post Brexit by shipping from two locations.
The price will be £29.99 UK or €34.99 in the EU. You can pre-order a copy now in my shop.
The Complete Spanner’s Manual: Vespa Wideframe Engines by Martin 'Sticky' Round will be published by Fingers in Pies Publications and carry ISBN: 978-0-95-482167-8
If all goes to plan we should be sending off the final layouts to be printed before Christmas 2023. As soon as that happens we’ll put the book on here for pre-order.
The book will be around 210 pages in full colour throughout.
We have now sent the book off to the printers so we have put it up for PRE-SALE in the SHOP. If you pre-order from me direct then the book will be posted on or before February 6th 2024.
We should also have some exciting news soon about a book launch and sigining taking place in Germany. More details to follow soon.
What are the advantages of ordering direct?
STICKYFEATURES.CO.UK will be the only place you can order hand-signed copies of the book direct from the author.
If you pre-order from me direct then the book will be posted on or beforeFebruary 6th 2024
At the moment, the plan is to avoid the pain of UK-EU shipping post Brexit by shipping from two locations.
The price will be £29.99 UK or €34.99 in the EU. You can pre-order a copy now in my shop.
The Complete Spanner’s Manual: Vespa Wideframe Engines by Martin 'Sticky' Round will be published by Fingers in Pies Publications and carry ISBN: 978-0-95-482167-8
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