how to fit vespa small frame gear cable

Wednesday, 10. 7. 2009  –  Category: Air Filter Fuel

hi how do you fit a gear cable on a small frame vespa 100 1982

Clutch failure on 150 Sprint

Wednesday, 10. 7. 2009  –  Category: Air Filter Fuel

i have just rebuilt the engine of my 150 sprint - the clutch is refusing to allow the drive wheel to run freely - it will however run freely backwards, if you engage 1st the bike will either stall or lurch forward - this is with the clutch in, i have double checked the clutch [...]

Vintage Classic Vespa (VBB, VLB, VBC) for sale

Wednesday, 06. 10. 2009  –  Category: Air Filter Fuel

Vintage Fully-restored Vespa (VBB, VLB, VBC) for sale
Fully restored with all new parts, upgraded to 10″ stainless steel wheels, 12V CDI system and full stainless steel crash guards.
New parts: Front/rear brakes, kick start, drums, front axle, all bearings, seals, hub caps, tires, tubes, fuel tap, levers, front/rear lights, vinyl seats, all cables, all rubber parts, [...]

Replacing Smallframe Oil Seals.

Sunday, 12. 7. 2008  –  Category: Engine Maintenance, Engine Rebuild, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

There are three oil seals in a smallframe Vespa engine. One that seals the crank from the clutch chamber, one that seals the mainshaft at the flywheel and one that seals the rear axle at the hub. Whenever you rebuild the engine you should always renew the seals. It’s false economy not to, and when [...]

How To Install A Rear Crash Bar

Sunday, 12. 7. 2008  –  Category: How To Guides, Paint & Body work, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

Learn how to install a rear crash bar on yor 80’s Vespa

How To Install A Front Crash Bar

Saturday, 12. 6. 2008  –  Category: How To Guides, Paint & Body Maintenance, Vespa Maintenance Guide

Learn how to install a front crash bar on your Classic Vespa Scooter.

Vespa Battery Replacement Table

Saturday, 12. 6. 2008  –  Category: Electrical & Wiring, Engine Maintenance, How To Guides, Vespa Maintenance Guide

Vespa Battery Replacement Table.

Vespa Colour Codes Cracked

Thursday, 11. 13. 2008  –  Category: Paint & Body Maintenance, Paint & Body work, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

Read the attached on how Colin Judd wizard of the paint shop cracked the mysterious Max Meyer paint codes.

Vespa Oil Tips

Tuesday, 11. 11. 2008  –  Category: Engine Maintenance, Vespa Maintenance Guide

Your scooter needs oil to keep from seizing up and to keep the gearbox working properly. The big question that is often asked is what oil should you use.
Recommended Oil:
The recommended oil is regular 30 weight motor oil in the transmission. Detergent or non-detergent is fine. Also try to stick to name brand oils. Don’t [...]

How To Do A A/C Conversion On Your Vespa GS 150

Tuesday, 11. 11. 2008  –  Category: Electrical & Wiring, How To Guides, Vespa Maintenance Guide, Vespa Restoration Guide

Article From http://piston-ported.netfirms.com/hanyiwd.html Copyright:Mike Hanyi
 

I’ve always wanted a GS150 and finally one popped up. It was in sad shape but restoration is my specialty. If you’ve ever restored an older scooter (50’s) you will see your phone bills skyrocket and your hair turn grey looking for those missing or damaged bits. If the shops I purchased [...]

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