Parts Identifying


Horns

To test if a horn is AC or DC, connect its leads to the positive and negative contacts on a 6V battery. If it clicks once then it is AC (alternating current) if it beeps constantly (or sounds like a strangled duck) it is DC (direct current). DC horns are for battery bikes and AC are for non-battery bikes. If in doubt most AC horns are stamped with 'CA" and DC ones with "CC"



Vespa GS150(VS51T) horn: 6V DC horn has a small cut out at the bottom but not as big as the Vespa 150 (VBA1T) horn. Click image for a higher resolution photo.


Vespa 150 (VBA1T) horn: 6V DC horn has a small cut out at the bottom larger than the GS150(VS51T) horn.The VBA aslo had a nother type of horn further down this page. Click image for a higher resolution photo.


Vespa P200E (VSX1T) horn: 12V AC or DC horn was used in all P125, P150 and P200E models. Click image for a higher resolution photo.


Vespa 150 GL (VLA1T) horn: 6V AC has a brass chorme plated face, and is stamped by the manufacturer G.P.M. Click image for higer resolution front and back photos.



Vespa 150 Super (VBC1T) horn: From an early model (1960s). 6V AC has a stainless steel face, and is stamped by the manufacturer G.P.M. Click image for higer resolution front and back photos.


Vespa 150 Super (VBC1T) horn: From a later model (1970s). 6V AC has a brass chrome plated face, and is stamped by the manufacturer BACHEL. Click image for higer resolution front and back photos.


Vespa 150 (VBA1T) horn: 6V AC has a brass chrome plated face, and is stamped by the manufacturer CURTARELLI. Click image for higer resolution front and back photos.