bgm Smallframe Gear wheels

The bgm Smallframe Gear wheels, main and auxiliary shafts are manufactured in Europe under high quality requirements. In addition to the high-quality material used, the remuneration of the components also plays a major role. Therefore, all transmission parts such as gear wheels, auxiliary shaft, main shaft as well as the shift dog are individually remunerated at Thyssenkrupp. The high-quality material, the dimensional accuracy due to the precise production and the "know how" in the treatment create an extremely resilient gear part.

countershaft and gear wheels

stress test

In order to ensure that the gear wheels can withstand high loads over the long term, the components were subjected to a load test in a German test laboratory for gear drives.

In this so-called pulsator test, the gear wheels are clamped across several pairs of teeth and hydraulically loaded with a pulsating force on the tooth flanks.
This test is deliberately carried out until the material fails, so that the durability can be determined and compared.

 

To explain this roughly with an example:

The bgm Gear III was subjected to a pulsating load of 64.000kN with 8 load changes until the provoked failure. With a lower test load, i.e. less than 8kN, no failure could be generated during the test. For comparison; a third gear from a Piaggio transmission failed in this test after 33.000 load changes. This means that the fatigue strength of third gear is at bgm about 90% higher than the original Piaggio component.

If you translate this laboratory test as driving performance on the road, this test load corresponds to an engine with over 50Nm torque on the crankshaft, which is driven at full throttle for a little more than 1000km at a time.

 

The bgm Smallframe Gear wheels are available in the familiar gradation of 58, 54, 50, 46 and 48 teeth. The tooth profiles of bgm Gears are based on the Piaggio gear wheels of the gear type with the marking "42" and thus have the bgm Gears also have the same range of use as the Piaggio original gearbox. An exception is the fourth gear with 48 teeth. This gear may only be combined with countershafts with 22 teeth on the fourth gear.

Secondary shafts bgm01720

The bgm Each auxiliary shaft is supplied with a high-strength nut for fastening the clutch. In order to ensure the highest possible strength of this screw connection, the secondary shafts are manufactured with a fine thread M10x1.

We offer matching auxiliary shafts with three different gradations for the gear wheels:

bgm01822: 10-14-18-22

the original gradation,

Everyone can be on this secondary wave bgm, as well as gear wheels that correspond to the type 42 gearbox. So also gear wheels, for example from Benelli, Fabbri, OEM which are suitable for the original Piaggio gearbox.

 

bgm01821; 10-14-18-21

The “Short Fourth Course”

Here the jump between third and fourth gear on fourth gear is one tooth shorter. The speed difference when shifting from third gear to fourth gear is reduced by approx. 400 rpm and helps to achieve a better gear connection. If the same top speed is to be achieved in fourth gear at the same engine speed, a primary 27/69 (2:56) with a primary wheel z28 can be used. The top speed remains the same, but with the advantage of a better connection when shifting from gear three to gear four. This countershaft can only be used with the fourth gear with 46 teeth on the mainshaft. By reducing one tooth in fourth gear, this countershaft is the most sensible way to shorten the gear jump. By distributing only 21 teeth on the same diameter of the auxiliary shaft, the tooth bases are significantly wider and therefore more stable. The combination with this auxiliary shaft in fourth gear (46:21 = 2.19) roughly corresponds to the use of the short fourth gear with 48 teeth on the main shaft with an original auxiliary shaft
(48:22 = 2.18), but is much more durable.

bgm01720: 10-14-18-20

The gradation short third gear, short fourth gear

The jump from gear two to gear three and from gear three to gear four is significantly reduced. Can also only be used for type 42 gear wheels. Compared to the original gradation, the third gear is one tooth shorter and the fourth gear two teeth shorter. As with the auxiliary shaft with the short fourth gear, this makes the teeth on the third and fourth gear more stable due to wider tooth bases. "THE" auxiliary shaft for fast and high-torque engines, which are equipped with a long primary reduction or are clearly speed-oriented with a short primary reduction.

The bgm Pro side shafts

The bgm Pro side shafts are just like that bgm Pro gear wheels manufactured and tested under high requirements. For example, in direct comparison to a Piaggio auxiliary shaft, the third gear is the bgm Per auxiliary shaft in the durability test with 150.000 load changes and the Piaggio auxiliary shaft with 58.000 load changes in the pulsator test.

In comparison, the third gear is the bgm Countershaft more than 150% longer than an original Piaggio countershaft. A significant increase in safety for engines with an increase in performance.

Here the usability of the various auxiliary shafts on the respective gear wheels

In the future, the gearboxes will also be fully assembled with shoulder rings, reinforced shift springs, our new one bgm Pro Sport shift dog available. The game of the gear wheels is through the matching ones bgm Pro shoulder rings precisely adjusted and the main shaft can be mounted directly.

Transmission (gear wheels incl. main shaft)

With the bgm Pro gearbox for the Vespa Smallframe, we provide you with an extremely resilient solution for your gearbox. This is possible thanks to the available variants bgm Individually tune each transmission to almost all engine concepts and personal preferences in the ride shops.

bgm shift claw

bgm PRO SPORT - 4 speed, H=50mm,

VESPA PK50, PK80, PK125, V50 (V5A1T from 69444), Special (V5B3T from 94315), Elestart (V5B4T from 1514), PV125 (VMA2T from 150203), ET3 (VMB1T from 8161)

BGM PRO has given the successful BGM6550 shifter an update. The successor BGM6555 has a completely redesigned locking profile. This means that the gears are even more precise and the dreaded gear jumping is completely prevented.

The BGM Pro shift claw is made of high quality 15CrMo5 (SCM415) chrome molybdenum steel and is therefore very durable. The flanks have very narrow tolerances compared to the shifting claws otherwise available on the market. This guides the claw precisely in the main shaft and effectively prevents it from twisting/tipping.

 

Real deals June

REAL DEALS June is our monthly selection! In this edition we have exclusive products for Lambretta lovers. Feet on the ground with a good tire at a better price and your head on the road with the helmet bag. and for our little mopeds a product that you can get going with a single pull!

Lambretta Real Deals June

AC version

New Lambretta V3 bgm rear shock absorbers. The setup of the damper was made by @RobGray by its nature suspension specialist and with the kick back garage quite successful Youtuber has been massively refined.
To do this, Rob worked deep into the inner workings of the damper and adjusted the spring rate.

The black damper is also available in a limited edition of 50 pieces @RobGray Exclusive edition available.

There is a beautiful one from the Lambretta Club Spain Book on the plant in Eibar and everything related to it.

Real Vespa

A special offer not to be missed
Practical nylon bag that fits in almost every storage compartment.

moped

CNC machined from high quality aluminum
and black anodized.

Lambretta Spain

Bring on the little Spaniards

It's 1954 and in the Spanish city Eibar Licensed production of the Lambretta begins in Lambretta Locomociones SA. The result of negotiations between the already existing Spanish company ALFA and Innocenti.

The result is the second scooter built under license in Spain. Production ended in 1989 and during that period the Lambrettas were produced under different names.

If you want to know all the details, and I mean really all the details, you can't avoid Jaime Supereibar's encyclopedia on the subject:

1954 - 1989- by Jaime de Prat Salomone (English), 368 pages, 4-color
7677110   

Coming soon ...

Club Lambretta Spain

We only recently had the Lambretta Club de Espana in connection with the brilliant Tank dipstick:

There is a beautiful one from the Lambretta Club Spain Book on the plant in Eibar and everything related to it.

Both books are not only absolutely required reading, but also an enrichment for every coffee table.

The history of the Lambretta built in Eibar can be roughly divided as follows:

  • Lambretta made in Eibar 1954 – 1989
  • Lambretta Locomociones SA (LL) (1954)
  • Serveta Industrial S.A. (1972)
  • Lambretta SAL (1982)
  • ORBAR (1986)

parts

Since the Spanish modular system is quite compatible with the Italian one, almost all technical and tuning parts are compatible with each other. Of course there were some peculiarities. And we already offer you a lot:
Air Filter – Lambretta Serveta 8006864 28,90 euros
Suction -LAMBRETTA- Serveta (Series 3) 8006955 16,12 euros
Ignition contacts -MOTOPLAT- Serveta (Lambretta Spain) 8012350 20,90 euros
Capacitor -MOTOPLAT- Serveta (Lambretta Spain) 8012421 11,90 euros

Rear light lens -LAMBRETTA- Serveta (year 1974-1981) 8860035 17,90 euros

 Doormat LAMBRETTA- Serveta (4 parts)

Black  53,90 Euros
Grey

Lettering

Kaskade -LAMBRETTA- Serveta Emblem – Serveta (Series 2-3) 20,90€

legshield -LAMBRETTA- LI 150 – LI 150 (Series 2, Serveta/Eibar, Spain) 8050113 12,59 €

Lettering below the seat
LAMBRETTA- Serveta LI (Series 3 – Scooterlinea) 
White
Black 8860015
13,90 € 

Lettering legshield -JOCKEYS- Lambretta – LI 125, LI 150 (Series 2, Serveta/Eibar, Spain) 7675025 25,99 €

type label -JOCKEYS- Serveta Eibar (Spain) Lambretta (60x38x0,5mm) 7676141 9,80 €

type label -JOCKEYS- Serveta Eibar Lince/Exclusive (132×24,75×0,5mm) 7676146 9,80 €

Indicator glass -JOCKEYS- Serveta

And also one or the other special part in an extra design for the little Spaniards:

Brake pump set, light switch housing -MMW Two in One- Lambretta Serveta Jet - aluminum 7675447 249,00 euros

for all hydraulic disc brakes as the:

Or this one:
Suction -JOCKEYS- Serveta 125-200cc (Series 3) - SH2/22 - connection width carburetor AW=47mm 8006955N 24,99 euros

with which carburetors such as the Mikuni TM24, the Dellorto SH22 but also the Keihin PWK28 and the Polini 28 mm and 30 mm can be connected to the original Serveta air filter box.

Vespa Spain

La Vespa in Spain

The scooter market in Spain is very strong and has a long tradition. Spain is one of the largest markets for scooters in Europe and in addition to new vehicles there is also a lively market for scooters in Spain used Vespas. Many lovers of classic Vespas are looking for restored or well-preserved older models to revive the charm of bygone times.

Here are some of the parts that will keep Vespas on the road for many years:

Moto Vespa Spain

Motovespa 160GT
The Motovespa 160 is one of the most sought-after vehicles from Spanish production.
The leg shield is vaguely reminiscent of the iconic Vespa SS50 and SS90 and, in conjunction with the trapezoidal headlight, gives the 160GT an elegant, sporty look.
The engine of the 160 and 160GT already shows some technical features similar to the big sister SS180 from Piaggio.
For this engine type, we had bgm reproduce some components that were no longer available or difficult to obtain.

motovespa VAPE ignition system

Vape for the 160 GT the chic Spaniard can be equipped with a modern and very reliable ignition system. Powerful 12V light included.
Other items already available for the 160, 160GT

A perfect complement is the bgm Wiring harness set conversion

crankshaft

Moto vespa españa are Scootersthat for bgm increasingly important and has for some time started developing specific products for the Spanish market.
Here are some of the most notable products

Direct intake, stroke = 57mm, connecting rod = 105mm
BGM057105MV: Motovespa 125, Motovespa 150S – Piston pin Ø15mm (needle bearing), clutch type Vespa PX (Ø 15mm), also for converting Vespa VNA1T-VNA2T
BGM057105: Vespa GS150 (VS1-5T), Motovespa 150GS (04M engine), 150S (VTT, V13502C), 150 Sprint (04M engine) – piston pin Ø15mm (needle bearing)

Direct intake, stroke = 60mm, connecting rod = 105mm
BGM060105: Vespa GS150 (VS1-5T), Motovespa 150GS (04M engine), 150S (VTT, V13502C), 150 Sprint (04M engine) – piston pin Ø15mm (needle bearing)

Motovespa GT 160 (09C) engine (M09)
Direct intake, 57mm stroke

BGM057MV
BGM057MVX: (for coupling type PX) 

Direct intake, 60mm stroke
 (fits only with spindles)

BGM060MV  and BGM060MVX

some MotoVespa highlights

Vespa España classic look

And for a perfect classic look and performance, the bgm classic tyres, of shock absorber and the bgm train set not missing the 

Vespa T5

For a long time there were no more suitable seats for the T5, which was only produced in small numbers compared to the PX.

Here a good reproduction of the original seat of the Vespa T5 models, made in Vietnam

More highlights for the T5

Vespa España waiting for new and upcoming products:

and product development continues, the following items are currently planned

intake

(23mm and Ø=28mm)
In set
(23mm and Ø=28mm)
In set membrane
(23mm and Ø=28mm)

set membrane upper part (23mm and Ø=28mm)

 set membrane lower part


Gasket set engine bgm

For Motovespa 160, 160GT, 160GTI (09M-E70), 150S (V201M-S61, 502M-S64,
Sprint 150 (04M-S66),
150L (V202M-2L62),
150GS (04M-G67)

and in silicone

and Gasket for spacer clutch cover for Vespa Wideframe VM1T, VM2T, VN1T (-60000), VU1T, ACMA 125 (1951-1955), Motovespa 125N (1953-1958) – Ø=128×0.5mm

360 view from inside

Scooter Center in Bergheim Glessen

Have you ever been to Scooter Center? The vast majority of our worldwide customers know us through the online shop, flyers / catalogs and through the events where you can meet us. Communication usually takes place via e-mail, chat and telephone.
You can also help Click & Collect order you seek advice, and you the Scooters in the exhibition look at.

Google 360° view

A nice one is new for that 360 ° View our Click & Collect in Bergheim-Glessen, just outside the gates of the Rhine metropolis of Cologne. Look in here:

Kurt Schumacher Str. 1, 50129 Bergheim-Glessen

Have a look - our team is looking forward to your visit:

 

And if you want to see photos from some visits, here are some happy customers from England on facebook:

Refueling with the Lambretta image

Fuel dipstick from CLUB LAMBRETTA DE ESPANA for Lambretta LI, SX, GP, D, LD

Anyone who drives a Lambretta knows the problem only too well:
How much more can there be? No idea!
You can't see anything... Oh no! Now the tank is more than full and there is no more room for oil..

Refueling with the Lambretta

Refueling with the Lambretta

Here is the elegant solution to the old problem Lambretta Club Spain implemented:

  • Foldable aluminum dipstick with black anodized finish and white scaling / lettering.
  • Specifications are in litres.
  • Suitable for various Lambretta models: LI, SX, GP, D, LD.
  • Supplied in a black cotton bag.
  • Small pack size, fits easily under the seat or in the glove compartment.

bgm PRO STREET

bgm PRO RACE

 

Refueling with the Lambretta LI, SX, GP, D, LD

suitable for standard and XL tank

25,90 Euros

Shift cross V2

The bgm Pro Sport shift cross we have adapted to the increased requirements of today's engine concepts.

 

The inner values ​​are decisive so that the shift cross ensures safe gear changes and driving pleasure for a long time.

The middle section (green) must ensure a secure attachment to the shift bolt and be sufficiently flexible so that no breaks can occur at this point under high loads. This zone 1 is tough-elastic in connection with the material used and a hardness of approx. 45HRC.

In Zone 2 (orange), in which the crossbar runs in the main shaft, the crossbar must still have tough elastic properties, but the surface must have greater hardness in order to withstand the wear in the (very hard) main shaft at this point.

The outer area (red) must be resistant to the impact load of the gear wheels when shifting. These areas mechanically engage the gear wheels. Great resistance to wear is required here. The remuneration takes place with up to 60HRC.

 

The hardened new bgm Pro Sport shift cross is a reliable companion for many kilometers with performance-oriented engine concepts.

In order to check whether the shift crosses can withstand extreme demands and whether the middle section is sufficiently flexible, we recorded a small test in the video.

The test method used is rather pragmatic, but has already shown in various tests that cross-shifters can also be too hard or too soft and deform significantly or even break here.

The new bgm Pro Sport shift cross is for PX 1982 to 2016 and PX/Rally/Sprint  available

How often should a shift cross be changed?

In an original PX125 with approx. 7,5 hp on the crankshaft and moved in normal everyday life, a good shift cross can certainly make the normal maintenance interval of approx. 20.000km until the next engine overhaul without showing any significant losses in terms of function.

Of course, the wear and tear looks completely different if a transmission is operated with a Malossi MHR, 35 hp on the rear wheel and with a preference for mountainous country roads. Here the intervals until the next change of some engine components can be significantly shorter. Especially with a component that is subject to such high loads such as the gearshift cross and the engine mounts, the intervals until a component needs to be replaced are in the direction of 10.000 to 15.000 km.

The environment in which the shift cross works is also decisive for durability.

It is essential, for example, to correctly measure the gear wheels on the main shaft using the appropriate ones Shoulder rings

SC Blog

Shoulder rings gear shims bgm PRO for Vespa and Lambretta

If the axial play of the gear wheels on the main shaft is too large, the gear wheels on the main shaft can tilt and wobble and thus move the shift cross out of the respective gear wheel. The gear "jumps" out.
Piaggio has specified a clearance of 0.1mm as the installation dimension. According to the Piaggio workshop manual, the shoulder rings of an original engine should be replaced if there is play of 0.55mm or more. From experience we can only advise to keep the play of the gear wheels on the main shaft as close as possible to the installation dimension of 0.1mm.

Heavily worn gear wheels with clearly rounded end faces of the segments also lead to increased wear of a shift cross. The shift cross can no longer hold properly on this convex surface and jumps out of gear.

So if you carry out an engine overhaul or want to change the shift cross, it is always important to look at all the other components and replace them if in doubt.

(Probably) the best Lambretta Touring kit around

Crazy how time flies by! Ten years ago in 2013, we were able to send out the first mass produced MBgm RaceTour cylinder kits for our beloved Lambretta scooters.

The project started early 2012 as a joint venture between MB Developments and Scooter Center. Mark Broadhurst had designed the kits and produced for some time in the UK. The production in England was time consuming for Mark as it involved many steps to see the finished kit and that made it very expensive.

The main differences between the UK MB version and the bgm versions are*:

  • The cast cylinders
  • CNC machined
  • Ceramic plated
  • CNC cylinder head with more cooling
  • Standardized port timings

*According to Mark Broadhurst's excellent mbtechsite.co.uk

Over some beers, mark and we decided to have the RT 195 and 225 kits produced in larger quantities and with a dedicated cylinder head. To cut a long story short the RaceTour kits are considered by many as the best Lambretta Touring kit ever. It is a bulletproof design that gives an ultra-reliable engine with excellent fuel consumption. Therefore, it is not without a reason that even those with much powerful scooters take out their RT kitted bikes for touring or rallying.

TESTING THE PROTOTYPES AND IMPROVING THE SETUP

Here at SC we had eight pre-production kits for testing, four 65mm and four 70mm ones. That went on different machines on the dyno and afterwards for proper road testing. There were slight differences in the setup and we tested many head designs with different compression ratios all machined by hand from Mark. What amazed us at the samples we had and later on in production is the consistency of our cylinder manufacturer. Over the years we have attended so many customers with hints how to set it up and our packer / spacer ideas always worked out and gave the desired squish clearance

FIRST RT 195 AND 225 MBgm RT SAMPLES

Here you see the Excel sheet with some engine info:

DYNO WORK FROM 2011 AND 2012

Here are some dyno sheets done during the development and testing period. 

TOOLING AND INNER CORES

However, it did not go without any problems. Mark as a perfectionist was not totally happy with the tooling; it was simply shipped around the world. Mark than spent 30 hours in modifying the port layout of the inlet, transfers and exhaust port. Job done and ready to go on.

INNER CORES 65mm Lambretta
65 mm
INNER CORE 70mm
70 mm

CNC MACHINED HEADS MADE IN GERMANY

When the perfect compression ratio for good power spread and the build-in reliability of the RT kits was defined, the time had come to get specific cylinder heads made. The first attempt with casted blanks from India failed badly because of the porosity they were not able to get of the casted item. So a master plan was needed and we looked into CNC machining of the head. The CNC machine shop across the road from us came into the game and was the solution.

PROPER PACKING RT Lambretta cylinder

The last point was the packing of the kits. It should be safe and also nice and tidy. Easy goal to achieve.

The first proper production kits went funnily out to good friends of us Andy Gillard of (meanwhile) Scooter Nova fame and Markus Wessner from Jockey's pit stop fame. The history proof in our computer system looks like this:

RT225 Lambretta cylinder

RT195 Lambretta cylinder

Who -back then- would ever have thought that eight years later Sticky would come up with THE COMPLETE SPANNER'S LAMBRETTA Kit Book, where he has reviewed and dyno tested all the available Lambretta tuning kits and complete engines.

Here are some quotes from Sticky's Lambretta Kit Book about the MBgm kits:

RT Lambretta cylinder sticky facts

To be honest the RT kits in the beginning had weak spot. Initially they came equipped with a forged piston that caused some problems with the ring pegs. on 12th of June 2016, a Facebook group named Lambretta BGM RT195 problem Appeared.

The ring peg problem that occurred on some, but not all forged pistons caused many head scratching in England and Germany. The solution was to change the supplier for the pistons. With the Italian company Meteor, we have the perfect source for literally indestructible pistons.

End of January 2017 we had finally been supplied by Meteor with our new pistons, started a recall on the old ones, and swopped the old ones against new ones free of charge. An offer that was valid until the end of 2017 and since our Italian friends supplied the pistons we had not seen a single piston failing again.

Neil who started the problem Facebook group re-named the group into Lambretta bgm RT195/225 User Group. By far the best and most vivid group for all technical questions relating to the bgm RT kits. At least the questions that ours fitting instructions for the RT kits and the extended carb jetting leave unanswered.

We are drunk HAPPY BIRTHDAY RT kit and looking forward for lots of more smiles per miles!

MMW Killercase - Bavaria's answer to the subject of the ultimate Lambretta touring engine

CNC machined motor housing -Made In Germany- around the Simonini light aircraft cylinders in the Li family's Lambretta. The Simonini cylinders with 80 mm x 80 mm hole pattern fit, which are available with 70 mm and as Big Bore with 72,8 mm bore.

The specification of the killer case turns the engine concept into an over-touring engine. Even with a 28 mm or 30 mm carburettor and our bgm Big Box Sport, the 30 hp mark on the rear wheel is scratched or exceeded.

Simonini's Mini Evo cylinders are machined to fit under an original Lambretta cylinder hood. In the Killercase, the inlet sits directly above the crankcase and was made for a type RD350 membrane. By placing the intake system above the crankcase and thus the lower connecting rod bearing, the entire engine concept can be operated permanently and without problems at 1:50.

Apart from the engine housing, the cylinder, (due to) the crankshaft and the intake manifold, conventional Lambretta parts are used to build and complete the killer case. So all parts of the Li series can be used. So all Lambretta ignitions fit for dl/ GP cone, fan wheel housing, all drive components, gears and small parts.

The gearbox cover plate is included in the scope of delivery and is fastened with eight M8 screws. With the correct torque (22 Nm), Schnorr washers and Loctite, this is probably the safest solution for finally fastening the gearbox cover plate.

The killer case is constructed like an original case and all parts can be taken over from the conventional Lambretta engine. With the side hood installed, the Lambretta does not look like it has had a fresh cell treatment.

We offer the killer case in conjunction with the Big Bore cylinder (72,8 mm bore) and a crankshaft with a 64 mm stroke, giving you a displacement of 265 ccm.

crankshaft

Our crankshaft with 64 mm stroke, 120 mm connecting rod and 18 mm piston pin is a German-Italian co-production. The crank webs come from Cosmoto from Turin, the connecting rod from Mazzuchelli and is actually for a Fantic 249 Strada. Helmut von pressed, straightened and shortened the crankpins to the right size www.az-zweitakt-power.de

The work on each shaft is documented, the shafts are numbered and there is a video for each shaft that documents the round trip.

We also checked the running clearance of all cylinders at Helmut and had them adjusted to 0.05 – 0.06 mm if necessary. Better safe than sorry and so (provided the ignition and, above all, the carburettor settings are correct) the engine is fully gas-proof after half a tank of fuel.

The concept is expressly designed as a stable touring engine with a rev range that is easy to use on the road; with full suitability for everyday use, good consumption values ​​and high compatibility with well-known Lambretta components.

Further advantages of the killer case concept:

  • Deco hole for easy launch
  • Torque from idle
  • A 2% oil admixture is sufficient, as the inlet is located above the crankshaft and the lower connecting rod bearing is already sufficiently lubricated
    Unobtrusive, almost production-like appearance, only visible under the side panels
  • Can be driven without modification of the sheet metal parts and with the standard tank
Real deals May

REAL DEALS May is our monthly pick! In this issue we feature new products that we are very proud of, recommended reading to turn your Lambretta into a racer, Mighty parts that are back in stock and details that complete a moped.

Brand new from bgm - Real Deals May

We are proud that we can now offer you the bgm Pro Silk Liners for what are probably the smoothest train sets for Vespa and Lambretta.
Take a look at our blog with the teststhat Alex made.

Very stable transmission components with an excellent price-performance ratio.
Vespa Smallframe

Book - Lambretta street racers

In this fifth volume of the Lambretta technical series Stuart highlights the special features of the street racer category, also in contrast to custom scooters and explains planning, implementation and the finished result, the ultimate Lambretta street racer.

CNC-manufactured, extremely reinforced aluminum dust protection plate 'Mighty Kong' with integrated auxiliary shaft mount available again after a long time

Vespa Largeframe

The real deal specifically for Piaggio Ciao models

Custom Ciao Santa Cruz

Am Open day 22.04.23 the moped scene showed how strong it is, we received whole groups of fans and among them we saw unique pieces, but one thing caught our eye in particular, and when we were with its owner Marcus Bullock talking, we asked him to tell us more about this beautiful custom Hello Santa Cruz to tell, and he did:

"I still have such old number plates from UTHA here. Take these with you! Otherwise they go in the garbage” So, or something similar, was the sentence when buddy Marc was dissolving a company. At the same time, I remembered my first ciao in my youth, where these types of parts could not be missing in the early 90s. In principle, the idea came up to build a Ciao like I would have wished for back then. The color concept was set insofar as the number plates were not to be painted. A contrasting color was needed, just like it was good form in the 90s!

So yellow, or white? Oh no matter, both!

So began the search for contemporary accessories. Saddle cloth and handlebars from France, white lamps (dyed through) from Switzerland, lamp mask from Italy, red handles / levers from Poland, etc. Some of the parts collected in this country still had pink price tags, one or the other knows which shop that was.

"You used to get all that for a handful of DM?" Those days seem to be over.

engine-wise it had to be a side intake in any case - that was clear. By chance I got a Simonini membrane intake. A replica housing was used paired with a Pinasco full cheek shaft. The water-cooled Polini cylinder with 41mm found its way to me by accident. A good friend of mine liked the idea of ​​the 90s CIAO so much that he let me have it for a good price. Pistons and seals for the water-cooled cylinder drove the scooter somewhere. Likewise, all other required parts such as tyres, bearings, brakes, wiring harness etc. come from Bergheim Glessen. The reservoir in the place where the speedometer normally sits was added as a 3D printed part.

The Ciao is on the road on 16 inch Ten-Spoke rims and the power transmission runs via a series clutch (reinforced) including a belt pulley via an 8,5 Bravo gearbox. The engine is ventilated via a 16 Dellorto carburettor (with a 7-spool valve - important!) and the burned fuel is expelled via a FalkR Reso exhaust. This requires quite high control times, so the rotary engine ran for a not inconsiderable amount of time and ate into the material of the cylinder and the crankcase.

FalkR tuned exhaust lateral view
FalkR tuned exhaust

The frame is a Ciao (C6V moped) which received a strut. On the one hand, a lot of material disappeared to get the side intake through the frame, on the other hand, the frame is already prepared for the Malossi Big Deps with 21 carburettor. Again, some sheet metal disappeared, hence the idea of ​​reinforcement. The Ciao was painted by a good friend, the choice of color was based on the existing plastic parts.

The combination of the colors caused a number of motto suggestions to be made in my garage. After the Wolf lawn mower and, of course, the McDonald-Mobile, I finally decided on the Santa Cruz variant. Moped - skateboard - 90s... that's right!

Marcus Bullock
Flatliners
vape ignition

Ignition Vape Now New In Scooter Center!

Since 1991, the VAPE company has developed into what is probably the leading supplier of electronic ignition systems for all types of motorcycles and scooters.

Initially, vape was developing electronic components in general, and automotive electrical equipment was just a part of that. But very soon one specialized in the development and production of ignition systems, generators, voltage regulators and control systems for motorcycles.

Today there are ignitions for all well-known two-wheeler manufacturers. Starting with A for Ancillotti and Aprilia (RX125 / AF1), it pretty much goes straight through the alphabet: Bultaco, Husqvarna, KTM, MV Agusta through to Yamaha and Zundapp are a few examples.

As an original equipment manufacturer, Vape supplied Jawa, Simson, MZ and Motoco.

In the scooter sector, there are ignitions for the Lohner scooter and the Eastern classic Simson Schwalbe in addition to the Vespa and Lambretta ignitions. Also the legendary ignitions power plant (2013) and overrev (2017) are based on Czech components.

With each of our visits to the BS EN ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer, we were able to convince ourselves of the absolute quality fetish. Nothing is left to chance and the depth of production in the company is impressive.

The company philosophy includes not only the complete development in-house, but also carrying out as many production steps as possible in-house in order to be able to guarantee perfect ignition and constant quality.

In addition to modern CNC machines for metalworking, punching for plastic parts and laser marking, metalworking is also done in-house using CNC sawing machines and milling machines. The machine park is rounded off by machine cutting, casting, sheet metal stamping, coil winding, assembly of printed circuits with SMD components, mechanical assembly, further assembly of electronic devices and generators. 

We look forward to seeing you from now on Vespa and Lambretta ignitions from Vape in the scooter.

The nice thing about the classic scooters is the very simple technology.
It doesn't matter whether it's the engine, the electrical system or the controls. Everything is kept very simple and efficient.

But even with the simplest assemblies, a lot has happened in the last few decades. While the first Vespa models used simple, bare steel bowden, which had to be subjected to constant maintenance with grease and oil, modern trains are now fitted with a so-called liner. The liner is a small tube made of a very slippery material that is located in the outer shell and makes constant maintenance of the cables practically unnecessary. Have this effect in one blog explained.

The new liner of the bgm Pro Silk Liner trains offers a very low resistance for the inner cable even under high stress and thus the lowest actuating forces.

The crux of the matter with old, worn or bad cable pulls is that the more force is required to move a component via the cable pull, the greater the force that is required to overcome the resulting friction of the cable alone.

As a small theoretical example, operating a clutch with an old cable.

Actuation of the clutch requires a pulling force of 10 kg directly on the clutch arm on the clutch cover.

However, if you pull the cable at the top of the handlebars that actuates this clutch arm, the force required here is significantly greater than directly on the clutch arm.

 

Why?

On the way up into the handlebars, the cable has to describe a few radii, so it has to go around the curves in the frame and steering head. These radii are where the inner cable rubs more against the outer shell. This friction is multiplied by the sum of radii on the way up to the lever. This means that at the top of the lever you no longer need 10kg but 12kg of traction to overcome the friction of the cable.

Now we equip the clutch from our example with stronger springs. This means that a pulling force of 15kg is required directly below on the clutch arm in order to actuate the clutch. However, the pulling force required at the top of the lever is no longer 17kg but 25kg. Because the friction within the cable pull increases drastically due to the higher load on the clutch arm.

This is where modern materials intervene to reduce this friction under high loads.

I did a little test for you to find out how much power each type of cable pull consumes.

To ensure that the test leads to a meaningful result, all tested trains always have the same length and are intended for the same application on the vehicle. So that the effect of the increased friction can be tested in the difference, I have greatly exaggerated this area. This means that each cable was always wrapped around a round body with 2,5 windings. So many more radii, i.e. friction points, are generated here than is possible in a vehicle. This exaggeration only serves to get the results clearer.

Here is the "experimental setup".

The train is guided and fixed with two and a half strokes around a pulley.

To simulate the train operating a clutch, I hang a corresponding counterweight on one side of the train and to get the value of the required pulling force, a tension scale on the other side of the train.

My counterweight in this case is a small collection of crankshafts that together weigh 10.9kg.

My first example is a completely normal, new standard cable, as can be found in almost every old Vespa. This cable does not have an inner liner that reduces friction, but here the cable runs directly on the steel windings of the outer casing (Bowde) and is only lubricated with grease.

Here more than 70kg are needed to overcome the breakaway torque of the train and to evenly move the small package of crankshafts with only 10kg on the other side.

The second attempt takes place with a performance train from another provider. This cable features a liner and ground inner cables to reduce friction.

In this test, the 27 kg crankshafts can be moved with a little more than 10.9 kg of traction.

On the third try I put that bgm Silkliner with two and a half strokes around the roll.

The good result of the performance train was once again undercut by the Silk Liner.

Due to the very slippery liner inside, the weighty package of crankshafts can be lifted with only 23.5kg of pulling force.
Transferred to the lever ratios on the vehicle, this further, considerable reduction in the necessary traction helps to ensure a high level of operating comfort and a pleasant driving experience.

In the bgm Pro Silk Liner In addition to ensuring the lowest possible operating forces, we also paid attention to many other details. Over the years and many thousands of scooter kilometers, we have put the experience we have gathered into the composition and production of the bgm Pro Silk Liner cables and cable sets.

We are proud that we can now offer you the bgm Pro Silk Liners probably offer the smoothest cable sets for shifting scooters.

We offer the bgm Pro Silk liner train sets for the following vehicles:

  • We offer the bgm Pro Silk liner train sets for the following vehicles:
  • BGM6460SL Cable set -BGM PRO, Silk Liner- Vespa V50, V90, PV125, ET3
  • BGM6470SL Cable set -BGM PRO, Silk Liner- Vespa Rally180 (VSD1T), Rally200 (VSE1T), Sprint150 (VLB1T), GT125 (VNL2T), GTR (VNL2T), TS125 (VNL3T), GL150 (VLA1T)
  • BGM6412SL Cable set -BGM PRO, Silk Liner- Vespa PX Lusso (1984-) – black
  • BGM6410SL Cable set -BGM PRO, Silk Liner- Vespa PX Lusso (1984-
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  • BGM6422SL Cable set -BGM PRO, Silk Liner- Vespa PX old (-1984) – black
  • BGM6420SL Cable set -BGM PRO, Silk Liner- Vespa PX old (-1984)
  • BGM6430SL Cable set -BGM PRO, Silk Liner- Vespa PK XL2 – without gear cable
  • BGM6440SL Cable set -BGM PRO, Silk Liner- Vespa PK XL1
  • BGM6450SL Cable set -BGM PRO, Silk Liner- Vespa PK S
  • BGM6465SLB Cable set -BGM PRO, Silk Liner- Piaggio Bravo
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We had one last time Open Day was 2021 after corona times and OMG what an event! more than 1.500 scooter riders here it was amazing!! This time something wasn't so different... The second largest Open Day that Scooter Center ever had and we are so happy as the scooter family is growing, highlights were of course the weather but the #moped scene also stepped on the gas!!! 😱🔥
Beautiful scooters, nice people and a great atmosphere, that's what makes the #RealScooterists special!

Here our video Scooter Center Open Day - April 2023

Here is a short video recap of thousands of stories told at #OpenDaySC.

Lambro Fli 175

Lambro Fli 175

At minute 1:30 Markus Fröschen's Lambro appears, a vehicle that is so special that our hearts stop for a moment, whether because of its state of preservation or because of its handling skills. 😅

Galleries Open Day 23' - April Edition

Here are the highlights, exhibitors, scooters and visitors

Vespa Tribute to the 60's, 70's race cars

Vespower by Baratella

Ferdinand and his Vespa premiere, the "Tribute to the 70's 80's race cars", here are their technical curiosities:

144 Quattrini M1L60GTR,
Long 54mm stroke shaft,
39 carburetor VHSB,
Exhaust 2L Tech
and 2km old and with 28,4 PS or on the Scooter Center Open Day test bench :)

Scooters and scooterists!!

Team SC at Open Day

Until next time Scooter Center Open Day on September 23, 2023.
More photos and videos on our social networks

Videos-Photos

Dirk, Pina, Arno, Roland S., Roland M., Tatjtiana, Maryza…

Lambretta street racer book

This book is the fifth part of the Lambretta technical series by Stuart Owen and deals with all topics related to the construction of a so-called street racer.

Details
88 Seiten
400 Abbildungen
22×0,5×28 cm format

Stuart Owen

Before we get into the details of the book, first a word about the author, Stuart Owen. He became involved in the history of scooters in the mid-80s in England's Midlands through the mod scene. He controls the first meetings in the van of the Birmingham band the E Types! at. But then he went to Scarborough in August 1987 on his first restored Lambretta, a Li 150 Special (Pacemaker).

Lambretta street racers

For a short time Stuart worked for Disco Dez Gran Sport in Birmingham before setting up his own business 100mph Lambretta Club becomes self-employed and deals with almost everything to do with the Lambretta, from rather ingenious restorations to quite uncompromising tuning.

Here you can find more about Stuarts Racing and the countless successes on the racetrack: Click!

In any case, it has absolute cult character Duel against the Ferrari F40:

The restorations built by Stuart and the preserved vehicles, which are worked up with a lot of love and understanding for the original substance, are similarly uncompromising. Among other things, the original Lowline Supertune 666 CRK.

 

As a technology expert, he has been supporting Scootering Magazine for many years and is happy to share his fairly wide-ranging expert knowledge.

A book -Lambretta street racers - technical series

In this fifth volume of the Lambretta technical series Stuart highlights the special features of the street racer category, also in contrast to custom scooters and explains planning, implementation and the finished result, the ultimate Lambretta street racer.

TUNING RACE – for professionals

Book -Lambretta concessionaires the complete story 1951 to 1971- Stuart Owen

In his book about the Lambretta Concessionaires the specific features of some Lambretta models for the English market are dealt with. And more importantly, it explains how and why the English market for Innocenti is becoming the second most important in the world after Italy:

Real Deals promotion with a pink Vespa

REAL DEALS April  is our monthly pick! In the April issue we have essentials for automaticscooters, conversions for Px80-125 owners, a great styling kit for GTS and news for mopeds and so that the oil level is not a problem we have two practical solutions for GTS and Lambrettas.

Which driver of a Vespa with only 80cc, 125cc or 150cc has not dreamed of experiencing the torque and sovereignty of a 200cc engine in his vehicle?

Now the conversion 208 and 220 is possible for every PX 80-150 owner!

The intake control angle for the crankshaft and the intake window, as well as the cylinder control times can be determined using this stainless steel degree disc.

BGM6651: Piaggio 125-180cc LC 2 stroke 
BGM6652: Piaggio 125/150 2T AC, TPH 125-150, SKR 125-150, Skipper 125-150, Aprilia SR 125-150, Gilera Typhoon 125-150-

BGM6653: Vespa ET4 (ZAPM0400 – for vehicles without immobilizer / convert to non immobiliser), Piaggio Sfera 125 RST (ZAPM01000), Liberty 125 (ZAPM011000), Hexagon 125 4-stroke (ZAPM15000), Aprilia Mojito Retro 125 (ZD4PM – Piaggio engine)

With the CDI boxes from bgm the immobilizer on some models can be bypassed. So if you lost the key, this is your solution to start the scooter with a spare key too!

fuel dipstick 

Lambretta LI, SX, GP, D, LD - suitable for standard and XL tank

Knowing how much fuel is left in the tank is often a problem for Lambretta drivers because they do not have a clear view of the level. This sometimes causes the tank to overfill leaving no room for the oil in the tank. But there is an elegant solution that solves this old problem.

Real Deals April special for GTS

sump– Moto Nostra

Vespa GTS HPE 300, Super 125, Super HPE 300, Super Sport 125 and GTV HPE 300

The oil pan with oil sight glass makes the cumbersome and imprecise checking of the oil level with the dipstick superfluous. You can simply take a look in the oil sight glass before every ride and see immediately whether the oil level is sufficient or oil needs topping up.
With this innovative solution, you can fully concentrate on the ride and don't have to worry about the oil level.

Styling Kit - Moto Nostra “Black Collection”

Vespa GTS300 (2016-2018), Vespa GTS 125 (2016-2018)

Styling has always been an important part of the Vespa and now Vespa GTS riders can personalize their Vespa even more with this styling kit.

Open day illustration

The date of our open day Scooter Center is fast approaching and while preparations are still ongoing we already have a few confirmed stands.

Here we present a preview and our usual highlights, as well as a form if you are interested in registering a stand, welcome are all brands and clubs!

Highlights

• Groovy Scooterist Sound
• free test bench Use on our P4
• Click & Collect with discount at the open day
• hotter snack
• Cool things on and off the counter
• Petrol talks and scene news

An afternoon with Real Scooterists!

Open day scooter center - Exhibitor

Wolke xnumx

At our Scooterist Weekender Cologne we had the opportunity Wolke xnumx with its beautiful Ape and delicious waffles, so we decided to repeat the success of his visit this year.

tin room

We also witness the Steel Magic of tin room and the finest sheet metal work for your sweetheart.

roller sack

yellow knitted doll with Rollsack name

If you our blog follow, you have the Lambretta test of the roller sacks and while these stories motivate us to pack our bags and embark on a new adventure, there's nothing quite like experiencing the best way to travel live.

VCVD

Exhibitors with magazines in good condition

The first registered club could not be other than that Vespa Club of Germany, we look forward to the visit of many clubs from Germany and abroad at the Open Day. 

Udo's ice cream

Since we are counting on the best Scooterist weather, there will be a premiere: Udo's Eis will offer homemade ice cream. 

Vespower by Baratella

And even if it will not be an official custom show, Ferdinand Baratella has already confided in us a secret, he comes with an original paint Vespa premiere: “Tribute to the 70's 80's race cars” . We can't wait to see this new creation.

Registration status at Open day Scooter Center

Would you like to participate with a parts or club stand? You are welcome to register here, the stand is of course free of charge, you only have to reserve the place. You will then receive a confirmation email with the details.
What are you waiting for?

Lease

The event takes place in Scooter Center instead, as a neighbor you probably already know the way, we look forward to seeing you on your first visit.

Scooter Center
Kurt Schumacher Str. 1 in 50129 Bergheim-Glessen.

Mopeds of different colors on a blue background

Everything for your moped

Your Scooter Center has taken care of expanding the range for the classic Piaggio mopeds/mopeds.
Here are a few highlights for the popular Piaggio vehicles that are gaining more and more fans every day!

Holder for running board CIF / Ciao SC models.

Since the holder is no longer available from Piaggio, we have reconstructed the coveted spare part.

Long version for less lifting force

or more braking effect
cast rims: bgm6416GF
wire rims: bgm6416SF

Old school tool bag

An absolute must-have for classic mopeds/mopeds or bicycles.
black: 2211035 
brown: 2211036

rear footpegs

Successful replica of the coveted Chom part for the older Ciao models. Both newer years of construction may require a little adjustment work.

Tuning kit SC

Piaggio Ciao, Bravo, Boxer, Si

Ø=43mm 63ccm, 12mm piston pin incl. cylinder head and decompression valve

Exhaust systems for mopeds

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Simonini Serpentone 
for tuning cylinders from 60-75 cc one of the "all-rounders" among resonance exhaust systems.
2211052

PROMA circuit 
Another "all-rounder" among the Reso systems.
2211068

Polini Top One
The classic from Polini. Best suited for the Polini cylinders beyond 50cc.
P2000104

PROMA Proma City Power
The "all-rounder"! Regardless of whether it is an original or a tuning cylinder. Everything works with this exhaust.
2211017

Luggage racks

MN4503C: matching folding luggage rack for the Piaggio Ciao models with square seat posts and rear light on the frame. 

MN4502C: New edition of the classic luggage rack for the first Ciao models with a square seat post and a round rear

MN4500C : Repro of the often sought after FACO folding luggage rack.

MN4501C : New edition of the classic front luggage rack for the older Ciao models

Everything important for your moped

intake

for Polini Speed ​​Engine and Pinasco Power Casing.
For Dell'Orto
SHA 15/15 and SHA 16/16: bgm2545S19
PHBG 19 AD and PHBG 21 AD: bgm2545S24

Front shock absorber set

one of the most useful accessories in terms of driving safety for the Piaggio Ciao.

harness
No wiring harness gets better over the years and can lead to the most incredible problems.
Therefore, no compromises should be made with the low technical and financial effort. 

Degree disc
determines the intake control angle of the crankshaft and the intake window.

degree disc: 2211193

Steel: 2211193VA

pullstarter
Starting with a pull starter is much more streamlined than the classic bicycle style.
Please only install in vehicles with a decompression valve and do not forget the appropriate nut.

pullstarter

Nut pull starter

bgm7608M / bgm7610M

Pole wheel + ignition + CDI

Maintenance-free CDI 12V ignition - better starting behavior, insensitive to weather and 12V voltage for significantly better light output for more driving safety.

flywheel

Whether touring or sport, the perfect alternative to the Piaggio original part that is no longer available.
bgm666CR2S, bgm666CR2T.

Saddlebag configurator

How do the cool MOTO NOSTRA luggage bags for the Ciao actually look on your Ciao?

Just try it out:
Simply select your Ciao color in our Ciao side bag configurator and the MOTO NOSTRA side bag of your choice. Add a luggage rack if you like! TIP: If you like it colorful, you can choose a different color for each side. You can also download the resulting combination as an image!

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Ciao Brands

These are the finest Ciao tuning parts from Germany. And the boys' slogan is not just empty words. Far too often, moped fans bought supposedly cheap tuning parts in the hope of being able to easily install and use them without complications. Then it had to be improved because the fit and quality were not right. Problem –> Solution! MC PROPARTS develops high-quality components at fair prices that are long overdue. Innovative products, the best materials and tuning parts that are durable and serve their purpose. Now here in the MC Proparts Moped Tuning Shop.

Lambretta from Lambretta Club Milano in a meeting

International J RANGE RALLY on 6./7. May 2023 in Sirmione (BS) on Lake Garda

Since 2017 the Lambretta Club Milano  & at Facebook in coordination with Vittorio Tessera from Casa Monothematic Lambretta meetings on special Lambretta series. 

In chronological order there were these meetings:

2017 he

2018 TV 175 series 1

2019 TV/LI Series 3 Scooter Linea

2021 D/LD 125 – 150 1951-1958

2022 DL/GP

Books - Monothematic Lambretta meetings

At each meeting there was a book by Vittorio Tessera on the respective series. Luckily, after the meetings, they continued You can find them with us too:

This year the Lambretta Club Milano celebrates its monothematic Lambretta meeting for the junior series. Anyone with a Lambretta from the Junior series can take part: Junior 50, Cento, Junior 125, Startstream and Super Starstream, monothematic Lambretta meetings 

A new feature this year is that all other Lambretta models can/may participate as passengers.

This offers the perfect opportunity at the beginning of May to spend a great weekend with the Lambretta in the best of company and in beautiful surroundings.
Our friends from www.scooterismo.it The Italian online scooter magazine and the Rimini Lambretta Center are the sponsors and certainly good for one or the other surprise. 

Here is the program as a pdf: 

And here is the direct link to register:

And a few more impressions of the junior series from Casa Lambretta.

Drawing original Inocentti

new cylinder Lui and J50

Here we have put the 75 ccm tuning cylinder for the lui & Junior 50 models through its paces: CLICK! 

Since its appearance in 2009, the 75 has been an extremely popular means of giving the 50cc engines a boost.

The successor is now in the starting blocks, the 80 ccm CASA LAMBRETTA cylinder for those models.

Who now thinks: "WOW, 5 ccm more... What's going on there?" Not sooo fast!

In issue 22 (November / December 2020) of the ingenious ScooterNova Magazine by Andy there is the following report with the caption below:

"EXCLUSIVE – How Innocenti planned to factory-tune the Lui range"

Innocenti's technical drawings are dated May 24, 1968 and titled CILINDRO MOTORE 75cc SOLUZIONE with 3° TRAVASO bezeichnet.

The overcurrent system has been optimized with two finger ports and corresponding recesses in the piston, and the cylinder delights with increased torque in the medium speed range and revs further.

The cylinder from the technical drawings will reach us very shortly. Vittorio Tessera from CASA LAMBRETTA turned Innocenti's plans into reality and made the 80cc cylinder a reality:

New cylinder - CASA LAMBRETTA 80cc - Lambretta Lui 50, J50 CLX3

And here is the link to the shop: 

As soon as the new cylinder Lui and J50 is with us, it will be put to the test and will compete against the original 75 ccm lui cylinder and the old 75 ccm CASA LAMBRETTA cylinder, then we can report in detail.