Marc Collins review gts

a well-equipped Vespa

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Marc Collins from YouTube channel @scooteria got us used to nice and explanatory reviews.
This time it's no exception and he's picked out some Moto Nostra products.
Wie die foldable luggage rack and the Moto Nostra suitcase with a very nice silk matt look and with a clever closure technology.
But you had better see for yourself.
Have fun with the video!!

Video

The Moto Nostra Classic features an innovative locking mechanism that ensures optimal security for the contents while still allowing for quick access.

new locking technology

new Moto Nostra case in detail

INSTRUCTIONS

Here you will find a small guide that shows how easy it is to program the locking process

Graphic describing how to attach the bag

Luggage rack foldable at the rear

Porter behind

Here to the product: 606525M

Suitcase – bag (small)

new Moto Nostra case small

MN2083BKP

Luggage rack foldable at the front

Product image luggage rack

MN3661C

Suitcase – bag (large)

Vespa with a large suitcase on the luggage rack

MN2082BKP

previous Moto Nostra case blog here

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Plug and play coupling

Clutch cover bgm PRO Superstrong for Vespa Largeframe (PX & Co.) – CNC machined

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Available now

You may have already found an Easter egg in one of our videos ;-) but now you can find it in our webshop

Here we go!
clutch cover for largeframe

It is questionable how long the supply of spare parts from Piaggio will be secured for some components. Unfortunately, the quality of the clutch cover from the original manufacturer has also fluctuated in recent years.

The clutch covers from LML were sometimes a resilient alternative, but unfortunately there is LML no more. and various attempts by other companies can be smiled at as a well-intentioned interpretation. The manufacturers Ramp and Silking should definitely be avoided here. Apart from the basic material, these clutch covers have nothing in common with the original.

Based on this drive, we have dedicated ourselves to creating our own clutch cover.

Development

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Specifications were that the cover, as always with many of our own developments, can be used with original parts and shows further improvements.

The clutch cover for Largeframe from BGM PRO Superstrong CNC therefore fits all couplings currently available on the market. Whether with 6 springs or 7 springs of the old design or the latest models with 4-disc CR pad material and enlarged CNC clutch basket.

One of the reasons was that the bar in the clutch cover had to be removed if the original cover for the CNC clutches had to be machined. Therefore, the BGM PRO SUPERSTORNG clutch cover has an adapted contour that allows the web again and thus supports the oil supply for the separator and the protected Ultralube principle of the bgm Superstrong clutches.

The inner contour was therefore determined and defined very quickly. A bigger challenge, however, was determining the position of the bleed screw.

The worldwide scooter riders network keeps hearing reports that the engines are pushing out oil through the vent screw. So we thought about whether there was a better position for the vent. Always under the condition that it fits on an original vehicle. The first attempt was to orientate the hole with the direction of rotation. A fatal misconception.

Although the slanted hole is in the opposite direction to the oil, significantly more oil is pumped out of the vent here.

After testing three alternative positions and designing the bore channels, we are almost back to the original position of the vent. However, the hole is located further out in the cover at a slightly different angle and therefore does not get as much of the flung oil. With this position it was possible to move a 221cc Malossi MHR engine with more than 9500rpm permanently with an oil filling quantity of 500ml without the oil being pushed out through the vent screw.

As a variant, there are also clutch covers for the older ones Largeframe models. Here the clutch cover is higher to create space for a PX clutch.

The old engine housings of the VNA to VGLB engines with their flat clutches are flatter in size than a Sprint or PX engine housing - the sealing surface for the clutch cover on the VNA to VGLB engines is therefore practically closer to the crankshaft. This residue is compensated by the BGM PRO SUPERSTRONG clutch cover and thus offers the advantage of using a normal PX clutch on these engines.

 Due to the dimensional adjustment in the clutch cover, there is no risk of the rear tire rubbing against the clutch cover. Due to the flat motor housing, there is enough space for the tire wall.

The matching clutch arm for the BGM PRO clutch cover has a double O-ring seal and the option of hanging the clutch cable in a position for shortened lever travel.

The inner position on the clutch arm is intended for the use of adjustable clutch levers on the handlebars, as these levers pull less than, for example, the standard lever on a PX.

The coupling arm is already provided with all clearances that are required for the use of reinforced couplings.

When manufacturing the clutch cover, we initially opted for CNC production from solid material. This means that we always have control over the material used and access to the material certificate. The high-strength material used and the CNC production, we can guarantee very low tolerances and consistent quality.

If you are now curious, you have to be patient. The final acceptance of the samples has been confirmed and we expect the delivery date to be in 2022.

Complete with clutch arm, the clutch cover will be under €200.

We will provide you with more information at the start of sales in the blog and in the shop.

Have a good trip

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Polini Original Banana 2022

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Polini has redeveloped the proven Polini banana and given it a new look. What the new banana or, according to the new Polini nomenclature, the "original" exhaust can do; I took a look for you.

From a purely visual point of view, the new original banana differs significantly from the design of the older vintages. The body has become thicker in terms of material and shaped differently. The plug connection on the manifold looks much more binding and the position for hanging the exhaust spring moves to a more accessible area.

Polini offers the exhaust systems for the PK and V50/PV engine cases. So far, the bananas for the PK models have always been provided with a clear flattening in the area of ​​the manifold. The new original from Polini only shows a different course of the manifold, without flattening.

Another significant improvement is the bracket that connects the muffler and engine case. Once the base plate of the bracket is mounted on the engine housing, the muffler can be easily mounted and dismounted using two M8 screws.

In the previous model of the banana, this principle was already used in racing, for example in class 5 of the ESC, to enable faster tire changes, but individual initiative was required when creating the bracket.

In general, Polini seems to have taken some experience from the racing circuit with him on the new banana. The new Polini banana is also directly suitable for the tire dimension 3.50-10, which is used almost exclusively in the racing series. The usual tires of the Smallframes with 3.00-10 therefore of course still fits.

I put the new original banana on my K5 for you and did a few tests.

The assembly went well. No bending, pressing or worse interventions are necessary to position the exhaust properly on the scooter.

The slotted holes in the bracket provide significant leeway for adjusting the system to prevent contact with the tire and brake drum.

Polini oddly states that the length of the shock absorber should be determined before installing the exhaust system. 

The tested minimum size of the shock absorbers, i.e. when the shock absorber is compressed to the stop, should prevent the exhaust system from coming into contact with the frame.

Owners of the bgm Pro rear shock absorbers can feel safe here. The dampers have the required minimum size and in the case of the Sport series, the height of the damper can even be adjusted further.

But now to the result on the test bench.

I would like to say in advance that every engine behaves differently and the differences can be more or less noticeable depending on the processing. It has been shown that the difference is clearer with less powerful or unprocessed engines than with concepts that are a little more sophisticated.
Here the new Polini Banana takes place on a motor that
Class 5 ESC rules.

The carburetor in this case is a PHBL 24, intake manifold Polini membrane, cylinder Polini 133 Racing cast iron. Crankshaft Mazzucchelli Racing.
The motor housing is machined for the diaphragm inlet and the transfer channels in the motor housing are adapted to the cylinder. The cylinder and the intake manifold remain unmachined.

In racing trim, my 508 tends to be in the 15hp range, depending on how I feel on the day. Therefore, the first run is first of all to see whether the engine is still in the best of health.

As expected, the 508 delivers 14.9 hp at 7300 rpm after warming up.

So everything is healthy and the new Polini original exhaust is fitted for comparison.

Even on the test bench, the significantly higher starting torque is noticeable when warming up. Polini did a good job here. What feels different on the dyno is also reflected in the graph.

At a slightly lower speed of 6660 rpm, the new 2022 banana with 15.5 hp increases by 0.6 hp compared to the older design. The maximum torque, increased by 0.9Nm, is already at 5200rpm.

In a direct comparison of the two curves, the character of the new 22 banana can be seen. Earlier - more.

Up to approx. 7200 rpm, the 22 banana has the edge in comparison. Exactly the area in which an engine with this power is most often moved on the road. From about 7300 rpm the older banana looks a little better and shows a little more desire for higher speeds.

The configuration of the carburetor was not changed between the two runs. My assumption here would be that with a subtly smaller main jet and needle/mixing tube combination, the 22 banana can still gain a bit in the higher rpm range.

But I'll leave that to your play instinct to find out.

My personal opinion:

Polini has done a good job developing a very nice everyday rideable exhaust with some good improvements. The easier to reach position of the spring, the more solid plug connection and the easily adjustable bracket are positive. I see the usability on larger tires as a further plus. In terms of noise, the new banana is a bit duller than the previous model.

In the video you can get more impressions of the new Polini Banana

Get your Polini – ->
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Alex builds a Quattrini 252cc Vespa engine 5

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Part 5 for stage 4

Fortunately, as with so many things in life, everyone has their preferences...
More RPM and more peak power or more torque at low RPM.

That's why in today's part I'm looking for more... But not top performance, but for speed range and torque. The "tractor engine" is sought.

In part 4 with stage 3, I looked in the direction of the higher control angle by raising the cylinder and making a small adjustment to the exhaust. If I were now to increase the exhaust further in order to perhaps achieve higher peak performance and speed, the way would be backwards; to try the cylinder with more blowdown at lower control angles installed.

So today I lower the cylinder. Overall, this results in lower control angles, but the pre-release increases slightly. The smaller transfer angle should allow the cylinder to produce a little more torque at low rpm.

The spacer on the cylinder head was changed from 1mm to 3mm compared to the third construction stage. At the cylinder base, the 2mm spacer leaves the field and the cylinder is only supported by a normal 0.3mm thick gasket. The squeezing edge remains at 1.3mm, as with the other construction stages.

In the following graphs are the current curves of construction stage 4 RED to see. The curves from the previous stage three appear in BLUE.

Elron is the first to show what he thinks of the change.

As can be expected, the absolute top performance drops slightly, but the maximum performance and torque shift in the direction of lower speeds. The torque increases slightly and feeds the range between 5100 and 7000 rpm.

The Polini box, which is more intended for engines with less transfer time, is placed next on the exhaust port.

At first glance, the curves may seem sobering. On closer inspection, the Polini Box turns out to be a real torque animal. At the end of this series of tests, it will rank second in terms of torque with 37.4Nm. The graph already passes the 4700 hp mark at 20 rpm. The maximum power shifts by an impressive 1000 rpm in the direction of a lower speed, culminating at 6400 rpm. The maximum torque pulls at the rear wheel at 6000 rpm. An engine constructed in this way is just begging for a long gearbox.

This allows the M244 to move over the asphalt with extreme shift laziness. Jack off the stand, shift into gear 4 and just pull the cable. Don't worry, it will be quick...

 

The aged all-rounder in the field.

The JL left arm puts its torque in the range between 5000 and 7000 rpm and thus offers more drivability. Although the peak power falls by one hp, the JL can still offer very good drivability in the field of resonance exhaust systems.

New Line

The handwork from the north is also responding to the adjustments as expected. Already at 5000rpm, 20 horses are ready to move significantly. Full torque is available at 6100 rpm. Although it pushes the absolute top performance down a bit and the Newline gives up 2 horses in favor of the early torque, it is happy to take the larger pre-release in order to go over 10.000 rpm and maintain it there with over 20 hp.
The Newline behaves here almost like a box exhaust system, seasoned with a significant torque kick.

Posch Nessi

The sea monster ducks its head slightly due to the reduced steering angles. But that's not bad at all. As with the Newline, the rev range shifts slightly towards early revs and develops more torque in the process. At 5200 rpm the curve already exceeds the 20 hp mark. The slightly increased pre-let helps the Nessi to a wider speed range.

Posch Racing Resi

The lush Resi handles the steering angle that is unsuitable for you amazingly well. Although it also loses peak performance, it gives an idea of ​​the bandwidth that can be possible with the appropriate control angles and more forward airflow. With a speed range of almost 4100 rpm, it is in the top league here.

Lakers

The Lakers, made for a lot more alert, don't like the slack head angles that much. The exhaust craves for larger time cross sections. The speed range shifts to lower speeds as expected, but the low time cross sections are not the right playing field for the Lakers. But his chance will come with the following expansion stages...

 

Here again all maximum values ​​in the overview

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Installation instructions brake caliper mount bgm PRO Vespa CNC Touring, 4-piston, radial for type Piaggio/Grimeca or LML

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Video Tutorial

Many bgm innovations were part of our Platonica project, in this video you can see them Disc brake and the brake caliper mount im bgm Tutorial.

Tutorial SC – New brake caliper mount bgm Vespa PX

 

Our professional brake caliper mount from bgm PRO Made in Italy: Allows the assembly of the radially mounted BGM PRO 4-piston brake caliper, which enables braking values ​​at motorbike level with fine dosing.

VESPA OR LML?
The brake caliper mount is available for Vespa or LML. The difference between the two types lies in the different dimensions of the speedometer drive. The selection of the right adapter therefore depends on the existing/used brake drum (Piaggio or LML).
Examples:

  • A Vespa PX (1985 model) that was subsequently converted to disc brakes with a Grimeca retrofit kit requires the PX adapter.
  • A Vespa PX (1985 model) that was subsequently converted to disc brakes with an LML fork requires the LML adapter.
  • A Vespa PX Disc (1998 model) requires the adapter type Vespa PX.
Go to Shop

 

Instructions

1. Put the O-ring on the axle and put it over the swingarm.
2. Put the shim on the axle.
3. Put the V-ring on the axle.

1 axle1 axle

4. Grease the bearing of the brake caliper mount and put it on the axle.
5. Place the appropriate D-washer on the axle and align it with the recess in the axle.
6. Place the Ø 20mm circlip on the axle and make sure it is securely seated in the groove, then position the O-ring.

2 brake caliper holder2 brake caliper holder

 

7. Put the brake drum on the axle and fasten it with a nut. Then secure with a safety cage and cotter pin. Attention, see step 13 before tightening the nut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Fasten the brake caliper with the two screws and check the alignment with the brake disc.

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9. Adjust the position of the brake caliper to the brake disc with the discs provided. Repeat steps 3 through 9 with the options until the caliper is centered over the disc as shown in Fig. 13. After the adjustment of the brake caliper mount, fasten the central nut of the brake drum with 90Nm. Tighten the brake caliper bolts to 16Nm.

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See something with the Vespa even when driving at night?

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THEREFORE ONE LED SKEYSNWERFER AT THE VESPA? 

For most scooters, the limit with conventional Bilux light bulbs is a headlight bulb with 45/45 W. The ignitions, which are usually 80 W to a maximum of 120 W, do not provide any more. The luminosity is measured in lumens below 400. The LED headlight has a luminosity that is three times as high (1300 lumens). The power consumption is only 20 W. This corresponds to the light output of a conventional 100 watt spotlight. With a given alternator / power supply, a considerably better illumination can be achieved. In addition, there is more capacity for other consumers. 

HEADLIGHT COMPARISON

Evening light, high beam, what is the difference between the LED and standard light?

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02 standard evening light02 standard evening light
lo ledlo led
sta ledsta led
hi standardhi standard
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hi stLedhi stLed

Mounting

 

Vespa PX LED headlights tutorial MOTO NOSTRA LED headlights Vespa PX

PARTS LIST / SHOP

Parts used in this video:

  • LED headlights incl. Vespa PX conversion frame and headlight bracket -MOTO NOSTRA- LED HighPower
    Item number: mn1101kt
  • Ignition switch -VESPA 4-wire- Vespa PX Lusso (from 1984)
    Item number: 9520133 
  • Light switch -GRABOR- Vespa PK125 XL / ETS, Vespa PX Elestart (1984-1998) - 10 cables (DC, models with battery, make contact)
    Item number: 9520145
  • Rubber flasher relay Vespa PX
    Item number: 3330940

NOTE
The LED headlight works exclusively with direct current, so it requires a battery or another equivalent power source with 12V DC. Operation on an alternating current voltage source leads to an immediate defect.

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Assembly instructions for Print out as PDF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Now let's go to the Vespa Alp Days

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Platónika test drives after more than 7.000 km more than completed and off we go!

With the Scooter Center off to Zell am See from September 10th to 12th, 2021

Slowly it is enough to just make kilometers on the way to and from work. It is time for longer journeys with Platónika and our trip to the Vespa Alp Days is the best opportunity!
In my personal ranking of the events, VAD has a special place:

  • It is -after the Vespa World Days in Celle- the biggest event I have attended. Both were in 2017 and in Zell am See I am with me more than 1000 Vespistas out 20 celebrated different nations.
  • It was my first meeting on European soil.
  • I had never seen so many different Vespas together, including this one 60 oldest Vespas of the continent. Keyword Faro Basso race.
  • It's also the longest event 8 days of continuous fun.
  • The most beautiful landscapes my eyes have seen.
  • The oldest Vespa I've ever ridden, the beautiful Vespa Super Sport 180 from Franz, which he lent me very nicely.
  • And it was the event at which I made great friendships that have existed until now and continue to strengthen.

Back to the future

Now the reasons are different, I travel to work. As part of the Scooter Centerwho is the official sponsor of the event. And of course, Platónika is coming with us.
I am preparing to show you all of these adventures firsthand. But now some nice memories of 2017.

 

The good friends I've made

WHATWHAT
team campteam camp

The Colombian Representation

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Super Sport 180 from Franz

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See you there!
https://www.the-alp-days.at/

 

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Motovespa air filter element bgm PRO

Air filter element bgm PRO for Motovespa Vespa models from Spain

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Air filter insert BGM for Motovespa air filters

With many Motovespa Largeframe The identical air filter inserts are installed in the models.

Often the important component to protect the engine is missing or is no longer in a usable condition. That's why we have the Vespa for the Spanish license builds Largeframe Models one high quality air filter insert made.

bgm Vespa air filter fleece Vespa Smallframe & Motovespa – without wire!

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Air filter fleece bgm PRO for Motovespa Largeframe

High quality filter fleece from Marchald (Italy), manufactured for bgm PRO.
Suitable for the direct intake engines (carburetor sits directly on the cylinder) of the Largeframe Motovespa engines.

  • 1: 1 replacement for the original wire mesh.
  • Significantly better and finer filtering with a higher air throughput at the same time.
  • Therefore also ideal for engines that have already been upgraded.
  • Washable.

Buy an air filter element for your Motovespa here

Installation instructions air filter element Motovespa

Replacing the air filter element is very easy. After removing the right side panel, the view of the air filter box is immediately clear.

Motovespa air filter box Vespa

Open and remove the air filter box

The cover is attached with two M5 screws.

These can be loosened with a screwdriver size 5 to 6.

The Motovespa air filter

After removing the two screws, the cover can simply be lifted off.
Here, in our example, is the original one Motovespa air filter insert no longer available at first!

Attach the air filter insert

The air filter insert has no installation orientation and can simply be pushed onto the filter housing from above.

Close the air filter box

The remaining protrusion of the air filter insert seals against the air filter box cover when installed.

Fasten the cover of the air filter box again with the two screws, reassemble the side panel and the change is complete.

 

Air filter cleaner and oil

In order to achieve an even higher filter performance, the air filter insert with air filter oil can be used.
However, this is necessary due to the high quality filter material of the bgm PRO filter is not absolutely necessary.

Air filter oil and cleaner

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7 Platónika project - On the road

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7 On the Road – Vespa bgm Platónika project by Scooter Center

As we would say in Colombia: “I'm in my salsa * " (it means that I am fully in my element).  I received Platónika with 18 km and exactly 15 days later, she had a thousand km more.

Completely excited because spring is already there colors I started to drive. And even put together a Motonostra accessory set for touring:

Windshield

MN2514BB

Foldable rear rack

TW3223B

But with this German weather you never know! And sure enough, a week later it starts snowing ... that shouldn't stop me, so I'll protect myself from the harsh cold and keep going.

Pictures and videos come and go, but I still think I'm missing something. The reason I fell in love with this scene: Indeed, their Vespisti.

No meetings in sight, "then I'll go with my colleagues" I thought, but who could go with me? in the marketing office where i'm sitting i only have the two of them Lambretistas found…

And now ... why not?

 

Did you miss any details of Platónika's story? You can find the full story here.

Platónika project - the complete story - Vespa PX bgm 177 by Scooter Center

 

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Vespa GTS animation oil level sight glass

Oil pan with sight glass Vespa GTS

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New oil pan with sight glass for VESPA GTS

With this practical oil pan, you always have control over the engine oil in your Vespa engine. Already available for the new HPE / models without a connector for the dipstick and soon also for the older HPE models with an dipstick connector on the oil pan.

I think this part is brilliant - I could have come up with the idea, but Peter von Jack fox had the idea first and implemented it perfectly.

Bushing fox oil sight glass Vespa GTS

Instead of measuring the oil level using the dipstick, all you need to do now is look at the sight glass

  • Do I still have enough oil?
  • I risk ggs with the next trip. a major engine failure?
  • With this modified Piaggio oil pan you are on the safe side!

Because through this simple one Tuning trick for Vespa GTS The annoying, time-consuming and imprecise checking of the oil level using the dipstick is no longer necessary. A quick check before the tour is now done by simply looking at the oil sight glass.

Buy oil pan with sight glass

Black or silver?

We offer the oil pans in the following colors, always with us: black anodized sight glasses!

How is the oil level read?

The dipstick does not fall away, it is still there for you to check the oil level. The middle of the sight glass shows you the maximum oil level. The sight glass also functions as a spirit level. To read it, it is best to place your GTS on the stand, make sure it is on a flat surface. According to Peter, whether the engine is warm or cold is irrelevant, it doesn't matter much when it comes to the Vespa oil level!

TIPP: Compare the oil level with the oil dipstick the first 2-3 times, this will give you a better feeling for the oil level in the sight glass! With you it could then for example look like this:

Vespa GTS animation oil level sight glass

Attention, keep an eye on the oil level - refill oil!Attention, keep an eye on the oil level - refill oil!
Too little oil in the air - do not drive - refill oil!Too little oil in the air - do not drive - refill oil!
Oil level in the middle - OIL perfectOil level in the middle - OIL perfect

NOTE:  The oil lamp on the Vespa is an oil pressure control. In practice this means: when the lamp comes on, the engine is usually already down. (If the oil pressure loss is due to insufficient oil quantity)

 

New original Piaggio oil pan

Only NEW ORIGINAL PIAGGIO oil pans are used for the production, which are laboriously reworked on the CNC milling machine for the installation of the oil sight glass.

What's in the box

  • New, original Piaggio oil pan - CNC milled and provided with a sight glass

We also recommend the oil and the oil filter to change, that's what we have to do practical inspection kits.

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Installation instructions

The installation of an oil pan is easy, but you should work cleanly. Here we have information about Vespa GTS oil pan and assembly

 

CONCLUSION: Oil level check for Vespa GTS hpe made easy!

 

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Vespa Wideframe Tuning

bgm SUPERSTRONG clutch for Vespa Wideframe Vespa GS150 / GS160 and SS180 engines

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bgm SUPERSTRONG Vespa Wideframe GS

The proven bgm SUPERSTRONG clutch is now also available for the Vespa GS150 / GS160 and SS180 models.

bgm SUPERSTRONG clutch Vespa Wideframe

Ready-to-install coupling for your Wideframe Vespa

The bgm PRO coupling is delivered ready for installation. The scope of delivery includes

  1. the assembled coupling,
  2. a new lock washer,
  3. Clutch cover gasket and
  4. Crescent wedge

We also recommend the same Pressure plate and the separating mushroom to replace, available here in a practical set!

The Superstrong GS coupling replaces the serial coupling of the GS / SS models 1: 1 and can usually * be used without further modifications. The clutch is available with 22 teeth (like original) or with 23 teeth (longer stocky). Helical teeth for use with the standard 67-tooth primary gear.

The bgm SUPERSTRONG 2.0 Ultralube coupling combines:

  • extreme durability,
  • absolute reliability and
  • easy operation

It is the foundation of any solid Vespa engine tuning. The CNC-manufactured clutch basket has excellent concentricity and extremely high torsional rigidity. The Vespa clutch thus offers perfect coupling behavior with a clearly defined grinding point and clean separation of the clutch linings.

It is suitable for that Touring riderwho values ​​high quality, as well as ambitious ones Racer, the one extremely resilient and stable coupling .

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ULTRALUBE

The latest generation of Superstrong clutches now has an innovative new technology: Ultralube.
Ultralube pumps (through precisely defined bores and centrifugal force) transmission oil both into the highly stressed hub profile (between clutch basket and clutch hub) and onto the clutch linings themselves.
This in the Vespa area unique technology makes the legendary Superstrong 2.0 clutch even more stable than it already is. A clutch designed to last.

PERFORMANCE

The ready-to-install clutch is designed for a power range up to approx. 20PS / 22Nm by means of the mounted clutch springs. Reinforced springs (sold separately, bgm PRO XXL Reinforced clutch spring) expand the performance range of the clutch to over 40 hp. It is still easy to operate.

DELIVERY

The scope of delivery includes the complete ready-to-install clutch with bgm PRO Cosa clutch facings and ten BGM PRO XL springs. A new O-ring for the clutch cover and a new crescent wedge are also included.

RECOMMENDATION

We also recommend a low-alloy gear oil of classes API GL3 / GL4 for high-performance engines in order to prevent the clutch from slipping even under extreme loads. This also applies to our bgm Superstrong couplings. The old engine oil specification SAE30 corresponds to today's transmission oil specification SAE 85W / 90. We recommend this as a lubricant bgm PRO Street gear oil (BGM2025, corresponds to specification API GL-3).

* In some cases it may be necessary to rework the clutch cover and arm, see Instructions & Video:

Instructions for installation and adaptation

You can also find the installation instructions here: Instructions

Tool list:

TIPP: Toptul tool

  • Ratchet; SW10
  • Slotted screwdriver sizes 5 to 6
  • Ratchet; SW14
  • Open-end wrench SW19
  • Torque wrench up to 100Nm
  • Clutch holding tool
  • Clutch puller

Item list, alternatives and accessories

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CHAPTER 5 Project Platónika - DOWN TO EARTH

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Platonica 5

Putting your feet on the ground is a statement in itself!

A confirmation of our identity; Scooter Boys & Girls, Mods, Racers and Travelers know that their ideologies and beliefs end up in accessories that become symbols of their very own qualities.

So do too Platonica this big step after having been in the air for months preparing for the existence of an ideal Vespa to finally touch the garage floor that has endowed her with symbols of safety, style and fun.

For her strong personality, Platonika has now received the latest bgm products, check out the video!

5 Down to earth Platónika Vespa PX bgm 177 by Scooter Center

Vespa sport shock absorbers

bgm PRO SPORT Shock absorber set | bgm7741BKTS

Based on the competition chassis, but without a separate expansion tank and a fixed damping rate. Ideal for everyday sporting use, even with powerful engines.
Very harmonious basic set-up with an optimal balance between sportiness and suitability for everyday use. Compared to the Competition chassis, it is infinitely adjustable in height. This means that the height of the vehicle can be adjusted on both axles. In this way, the front can be lowered or the rear can be raised without having to change the pre-load, which is so important for the negative spring deflection. The front shock absorber can be continuously adjusted between a height of 240mm and 220mm.

  • stepless adjustment of the spring preload
  • sporty, harmonious damping technology
  • individually height adjustable (20mm)

 

Vespa tire set

The Complete set of tires -bgm Sport black matt tubeless bgm tire and bgm Vespa aluminum rim | bgm35010SLKB 

BGM Pro Sport tires (3.50-10) fully assembled on aluminum sport rim BGM Pro tubeless (2.10-10)
Ready-to-install tire set consisting of the first-class BGM Pro sports tire with a speed index S (approved up to 180km / h) and a load index of 59 (243kg per tire) as well as the exclusive BGM Pro light alloy wheel *.

TIRE
The specially coordinated material mix with a high silica compound ensures excellent grip in dry and wet conditions. The extremely stable carcass ensures perfect straight-line stability and excellent line accuracy when cornering quickly. Usually tires are simply pressed into shape from a layer of rubber. The bgm tires are significantly more complex to produce and consist of several layers in order to create the perfect tire that meets the highest requirements and has the highest speed rating on the market.

RIMS
The solid aluminum rim from BGM PRO made by FA.Italia saves around 600 grams compared to an original PX steel rim. In addition, there is a weight saving of around 370 grams due to the hose that is no longer required. The unsprung mass is thus reduced by almost one kilogram per axle. The responsiveness of the chassis improves noticeably.

SAFETY
With a double so-called "hump" in the rim bed, the tire is always safely guided in the rim. Similar to the latest runflat technology in the automotive sector, the air can slowly escape if a foreign object (nail or similar) is inserted without the tire slipping into the rim well. The vehicle comes to a controlled stop. The rim has recesses between the screw-on points. The cooling of the brake is improved.

 

Vespa 4 piston brake caliper

Brake caliper and brake carrier bgm Touring | Bgm2506BK & bgm2507LBL

Solid 4 piston Vespa brake caliper with radial attachment.
Two-part CNC milled housing made of high-strength aluminum, anodized.

With 4x25mm pistons, the caliper has 40% more piston area than a conventional two-piston caliper with 30mm pistons. The hydraulic transmission ratio is greatly improved and the braking force (with the same lever force) increased. Another advantage of the 4 piston technology is the symmetrical loading of the pads, which means that they are always fully in contact. A pad change is done quickly and easily with a stud bolt. A big advantage in racing. Central connection of the brake line.

 

You can find all Platónika episodes here: Vespa Platonic

 

Music in the video: Artist: Sunsearcher Title: Flamenco Rhythm Album: Sunsearcher Spirit License: CC-BY-SA

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Setting the ignition Vespa with a stroboscope ignition pistol

Set the Vespa ignition with a flash gun / strobe lamp

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Adjust the Vespa ignition - but do it right!

Correct ignition timing is important for the thermal health of the engine:

  • Reliability
  • Longevity and
  • full performance

Anyone who tunes their Vespa, rebuilds the engine or rebuilds it as part of a restoration should do it not on the existing markings rely on the motor housing, the pole wheel and the ignition base plate for ignition adjustment, but measure yourself and the Set the Vespa ignition correctly.

The correct setting of the ignition on your Vespa engine is electronic with these Ignition timing guns For petrol engines with contact or electronic ignition -> transistor ignition system (CDI ignition as in series with ET3, PK, PX, Cosa, T5 etc.) possible without any problems. Of course, this also works with the ignitions of the Lambretta with these ignition pistols also adjust the Lambretta ignition.

With these stroboscopic pistols, both old 6-volt and modern 12-volt ignitions can be set!

To the pilot light pistols in the shop

In this video tutorial Adjust the Vespa ignition we'll show you how Maryzabel and Alex set the ignition on ours Platonica Vespa have set:

Set Vespa ignition Flash Vespa PX ignition & assembly, tuning

Comparison of strobe pistols for Vespa & Lambretta

3 versions: large, small and with onboard or external battery

A super bright xenon tube and a special converging lens guarantee optimal visibility of the fixed marks with these ignition light pistols: even at speeds of over 8000 rpm in the near field range.

The gun is connected by means of an inductive clamp on the spark plug cable directly to the rubber insulation, without direct contact with the strand.

Our ignition timing guns are attached to the lens with a Rubber coating Mistake. This protector protects the plastic housing and the lens and ensures that you will enjoy the product for as long as possible.

 

1. Handy, mobile, operated with mono cells

Ignition light gun TRISCO-ProLITE (double-D) (- strobe light flash gun - ignition 6V / 12V
Article no.: MN911B

Ignition light pistol -MOTO NOSTRA (double-D) (- Stroboscopic lightning pistol - Ignition 6V / 12V Moto Nostra Article no .: MN911B

Es wird no external power supply needed. Two D batteries (Mono, LR20, MN1300) are used for the power supply; But you can order here at the same time.

In addition to being used as a pilot light gun, it can also be used as a work lamp!

  • handy small
  • Batteries on board
  • Flashlight function
  • Rubber protector

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2. PROLITE version for the ambitious screwdriver

Pilot light gun TRISCO-ProLite - stroboscopic lamp flash gun - ignition 6V / 12V
Article no.: MN922

Ignition light pistol -MOTO NOSTRA- strobe light flash pistol - ignition 6V / 12VMoto Nostra Item no .: MN912

This is the largest pistol that feels great in the hand. The cable with the two crocodile clips is a robust and practical spiral cable that is connected to a plug on the gun. Optimal pistol for the ambitious screwdriver and tuner - PROLITE version.

It will always be, regardless of whether it is a 6V or 12V ignition an external power source with 12 volts (e.g. a car battery) if the vehicle does not already have one.

  • external 12 power source required
  • practical spiral cable
  • Cable separable from the housing / plug
  • for the ambitious screwdriver
  • Rubber protector

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3. Handy and inexpensive 12V version

Ignition light pistol TRISCO-ProLite stroboscopic lamp flash pistol - ignition 6V / 12V
Article no.: MN912

Ignition light pistol -MOTO NOSTRA- strobe light flash pistol - ignition 6V / 12VMoto Nostra Item no .: MN912

For the occasional setting of the ignition, we have this light and handy TRISCO-ProLite ignition light gun in our range. It lies comfortably in the hand and of course also has the rubber protector. The cables are firmly connected to the gun body.

It will always be, regardless of whether it is a 6V or 12V ignition an external power source with 12 volts (e.g. a car battery) if the vehicle does not already have one.

  • external 12 power source required
  • for the hobby area
  • cheap version
  • Rubber protector

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To the pilot light pistols in the shop

For Vespa and Lambretta scooters, these are: strobe or stroboscope lamp, also strobolamp, it is colloquially abbreviated to ZZP among scooter drivers. Do not worry, you do not need a gun license for this pistol, you can also use this ignition timing pistol to control the stroboscopic pistol / speed camera or flash gun and strobe flashes the ignition point on the scooter using flashes, flash from the light gun after ignition, you can then set the ignition to control the ignition setting .

 

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Arrow exhaust Vespa GTS test & installation

ARROW exhaust for Vespa GTS

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ARROW exhaust systems available for Vespa GTS

With us you can now get it again ARROW exhaust systems.

You may be with ours Vespa GTS - Custom-Special already noticed that most of the custom scooters are from Cafe Racer 69 have installed an Arrow exhaust system. This is certainly not without reason, the Berlin Vespa Customizer team knows what it's doing!

Make yourself a picture Scooteria made a nice comparison video here and compares the original Piaggio Vespa GTS exhaust with the ARROW exhaust:

Test ARROW VS. Vespa GTS exhaust

Buy Vespa GTS Arrow here

Gianelli & ARROW story

Giorgio Giannelli founded ARROW SPECIAL PARTS in 1985 and very successfully built racing exhaust systems for professional competition. In the 4-stroke and 2-stroke area, drivers won world championships in various classes with the Arrow exhaust systems.

In the meantime, Gianelli brings the know-how gained from racing with Arrow to the streets and offers exhaust systems for the Vespa GTS, for example. The sound, workmanship and performance make it the best for many Exhaust for the Vespa GTS. Of course available with E-marking and approval!

ARROW installation in the video

Buy Vespa GTS Arrow here
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CHAPTER 4 / Project Platónika - Perfection is in the details

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When the technology is in place, it is time to tackle the visual down to the smallest detail. Details that let us recognize the Vespa, which is built entirely from new parts and will be one of the few who will not come from one of the factories.

All words are superfluous when we can look at the result of hours in the workshop in a good mood, because the assembly was almost as fun as it will be to drive it.

 

4 Perfection is in the details – Project Platónika Vespa PX bgm 177 by Scooter Center

Details like:

  • Overhead locker LML  - 5050038L
  • Handles-PIAGGIO - CM08380KT
  • Kick Strip Kit – 5821017
  • Cable set -BGM ORIGINAL, PE inner sleeve- Vespa PX Lusso (1984-) - bgm6412n
  • Bumper - frame protection - mud flaps - 15769690090
  • Side panel rubber set - BGM -  7676534
  • Tank -PIAGGIO- Vespa PX (since 1984) – version with separate lubrication – ref.: 5250011
  • Fuel tap wrench BGM - BGM3035
  • Mounting set handlebar lower part – 3333483
  • Brake lever + clutch lever (set) -BGM PRO CNC- disc brake (GRIMECA)- Vespa PX (1998-2003), LML Star, Stella – matt black – BGM4551KT

All Platónika products in the shop wishlist

Music:
Artist: DJ Freedem
Title: Cutting It Close

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Vespa PX LED headlight animation

Installation instructions for mounting LED headlights Vespa PX

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Vespa PX LED headlights

In this Vespa tutorial video we show you how our Vespa PX LED headlight is installed for the Vespa PX. the MOTO NOSTRA HighPower LED headlights can also be installed in other vehicles (Lambretta, Vespa GTS, Sprint, Rally), with the supplied, vehicle-specific frame, the installation of the Vespa headlight is as eg Vespa PX LED headlights easily.

CONTENT

  1. Assembly of Vespa PX headlights: 00:08
  2. Electrical part / connection Vespa LED headlights: 01:42

Vespa PX LED headlights tutorial MOTO NOSTRA LED headlights Vespa PX

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Assembly instructions for Print out as PDF

WHY AN LED HEADLIGHT ON THE VESPA? 

For most scooters, the limit with conventional Bilux light bulbs is a headlight bulb with 45/45 W. The ignitions, which are usually 80 W to a maximum of 120 W, do not provide any more. The luminosity is measured in lumens below 400. The LED headlight has a luminosity that is three times as high (1300 lumens). The power consumption is only 20 W. This corresponds to the light output of a conventional 100 watt spotlight. With a given alternator / power supply, a considerably better illumination can be achieved. In addition, there is more capacity for other consumers.

PARTS LIST / SHOP

Parts used in this video:

  • LED headlights incl. Vespa PX conversion frame and headlight bracket -MOTO NOSTRA- LED HighPower
    Item number: mn1101kt
  • Ignition switch -VESPA 4-wire- Vespa PX Lusso (from 1984)
    Item number: 9520133 
  • Light switch -GRABOR- Vespa PK125 XL / ETS, Vespa PX Elestart (1984-1998) - 10 cables (DC, models with battery, make contact)
    Item number: 9520145
  • Rubber flasher relay Vespa PX
    Item number: 3330940

MOTO NOSTA LED HEADLIGHT!

LED headlights with E9 marking (street legal) and bright high / low beam. An additional feature is a separately switchable position light. With a diameter of 143mm it also fits perfectly into the steering head of the PX and Cosa models as well as into the lamp ring of e.g. Vespa Sprint, GTR and Rally.

 

Vespa Moto Nostra LED High Power LED headlights

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Luminosity 1300 lumens Voltage: 12 volts DC (direct current) Current consumption: 1,8A / 1,3A Power consumption: 21,5W / 15W / 1,9W Diameter: Ø143mm Body depth: 54mm (measured from the headlight ring without glass bulge) Overall depth: 79mm (measured from the headlight ring without glass bulge with cable feed)

NOTE

The LED headlight works exclusively with direct current, it therefore requires a battery or another equivalent power source with 12V DC. Operation with an alternating current voltage source leads to an immediate defect. 

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Oil pan Vespa GTS black

Vespa GTS conversion - oil pan black MOTO NOSTRA

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Install black oil pan Vespa GTS

Why convert a Vespa GTS oil pan?
In this post too Vespa GTS conversion we have some great examples of Custom and tuning for a Vespa GTS gezeigt.

Often it is the details that make a successful renovation with a coherent overall concept.

A nice detail on the modern Vespa scooters is, for example, a black oil pan. We offer you with our MOTO NOSTRA Oil pan one brand new original Piaggio oil pan which we have provided with a high-quality, high-gloss powder coating. The video below shows how the conversion can be done very easily.

 

This GTS oil pan is first prepared in a complex process for refinement and then professionally processed. The result is an extremely hard-wearing surface with a great look. The bathtub is of course delivered ready for installation, you have the choice:

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Note: Please do not forget to install a new seal -> Oil pan seal
A great opportunity for something new Engine oil and use an oil filter:

Tip: We offer you cheap and practical sets! the Inspection kits are equipped with all parts that are required for an inspection, depending on the mileage and recommended overhaul work:

Vespa GTS inspection set

Conversion Vespa GTS oil pan

It is very easy to assemble, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
Here you can find a great video from Scooteria, who are also replacing the MOTO NOSTRA oil pan as part of their GTS 300 conversion. Helpful tips from the custom professionals at Cafe Racer 69 with tricks for installing the Vespa GTS oil pan:

Vespa Gts 300 hpe "British Classic" Part 5 - Black oil pan installation

The conversion works like this:

  1. Drain the oil
  2. Loosen the air filter box
  3. Unscrew the vario cover
  4. Unscrew the oil pan
  5. Clean the sealing surface (knife or fine sandpaper, degrease)
  6. apply a new seal (without additional sealant)
  7. now reassemble in reverse order

Note:

See video above. Use correct screws, reinsert the spring, observe the tightening torque: M6 screws oil pan: 10-14Nm.

Buy MOTO NOSTRA oil sump

The MOTO NOSTRA carrycot is available in:

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Milling overflow channels Motor Vespa PX

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Adjust cylinder overcurrent channels in the motor to optimize performance

Vespa Tuning: Before the complete assembly of the engine can be done, all the work that generates chips has to be done. Only then can the housing be cleaned.

In the next step, this includes the overcurrent channels of the cylinder in the motor.
The BGM177 is designed in such a way that the cylinder also works perfectly on the original overflow channels.
In our project, however, we use the opportunity to adapt the housing directly. Better filling of the cylinder always means one higher possible torque.

The easiest way to transfer the contour of the overcurrent ducts to the motor housing is to place the appropriate cylinder base seal on the housing and thus transfer the contour to the housing.

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The sealing surface is best marked with a foil pen. Then, with the aid of the cylinder base gasket, the Contour of the overcurrent channels marked.

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The contour in the motor housing is then adapted with a milling cutter. It is not necessary to mill the channel exactly as deep as in the original motor housing.

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The BGM 177 cylinder is designed from the basic construction in such a way that the piston offers a sufficient cross-section.
The generated surface of the adapted channel can be milled and rough. No further polishing is necessary. As long as there are no rough corners and edges, a slightly roughened surface is perfect.

After the channels have been milled and the housing cleaned again, assembly continues ...

Scooter Center Tutorial Vespa PX – Modifying the transfers (activate subtitles)

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BGM Classic tire assembly

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How do I mount the tires on a Vespa / Lambretta?

Using our example bgm Classic tires we show the correct assembly of the tire (split rim).

1. Reduce friction 

The inner tube is subject to flexing when the tire rolls and therefore it makes sense to cause friction inside talc to reduce.
The white powder reduces the friction between the tube and the tire and thus the wear and tear of the tube.

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A small amount of talc is distributed inside the tire and the tube is filled with air just enough so that it does not expand and is also dusted with a little talc.

2. Check the direction of travel

Before installing the tube, please first check whether the tire has a direction of rotation specified by the manufacturer.
This notice is with ours bgm Classic tires in the form of an arrow on a tire flank and indicates the direction of rotation of the tire when driving.
The tube is then inserted to match the direction of rotation of the tire, so that the valve, typical for Vespa, points to the left-hand side in the direction of travel.

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3. Assembly

To mount the tire on the rim, the so-called Montagepaste a real help. This means that the tire can be pushed very far onto the rim. This makes screwing the two-part rim much easier.

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First, the valve is inserted through the wide half of the rim and then pushed into the tire.
The narrow rim half also has an opening through which the valve is accessible. When inserting it into the tire, make sure that the clearance for the valve is congruent with that in the wide half of the rim.

Our bgm Stainless steel rims have replaceable bolts. During assembly, it is important to ensure that the head of the screw is inserted into the square to prevent rotation.

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The five nuts of the rim halves will be crosswise with 16 - 18Nm attached. When attaching, make sure that the hose is not trapped between the rim halves.
Then the Inflate tires to 2 bar and check that the tire and valve are correctly seated in the rim.

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Tutorial How to assemble the bgm CLASSIC tires for Vespa

 

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TUTORIAL - Measuring the entry time Vespa PX

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Our video and blog today is about measuring the inlet angle, also known as the inlet timing.
The inlet angle should move in a certain range which is given in degrees crankshaft. As a fixed point, the measurements always start from the top dead center, or TDC for short.
The inlet area is therefore divided into the values ​​“before TDC” and “after TDC”, since the inlet is opened before top dead center and closed after passing through top dead center.

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For a Vespa engine with rotary valve control, the values ​​of approx. 100 ° before OT and 65 ° after OT have resulted for a good touring concept.
For very performance-oriented concepts that sometimes have to operate at a higher speed, the values ​​can also be significantly higher. 120 ° from OT and up to 75 ° after OT can be found here. The inlet angles must always be selected to match the desired concept. Here the principle applies in favor of a simple tunability of the carburetor and a homogeneous power development to make the inlet area as large as necessary and as small as possible in order to achieve the desired values.
The two-stroke heart of Platonika should be a powerful aggregate and therefore the inlet should be in the range from 100 ° BCE to 65 ° BCE.

In order to determine the angle of incidence exactly, some tools and materials are required.
• Motor housing
• crankshaft
• cylinder and piston
• Bearing dummies

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• Dial indicator with holder

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• Degree disc or similar measuring device

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Bearing dummies

Since it is very likely that the inlet area in the motor housing will have to be machined in order to achieve the desired angle, the use of so-called bearing dummies is advisable.
With these dummies, the crankshaft can be removed from the engine housing for machining any number of times without the bearing seats of the crankshaft or engine housing being stressed each time and already experiencing wear before commissioning.

The bearing dummies are available for every size of the bearings commonly used in the Vespa and Lambretta range.
The first step is to insert the bearing dummies into the motor housing. Then the crankshaft is simply inserted into the bearing dummies and the motor housing is screwed into the stator housing using the stud bolts.

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In order to determine the TDC, the cylinder and the piston are required. The piston is pushed into the cylinder without rings so that the work goes smoothly. The dial gauge is screwed onto the cylinder with the holder and the TDC of the crankshaft can be determined.
The alternator side of the crankshaft is provided with a degree disk or a digital protractor. A wide variety of options are available here. The easiest to use are digital measuring tools such as the Buzz Wangle Indicator that does not require a reference point to the motor housing.
If the crankshaft is in TDC, the degree disc, whether digital or analog, is set to "0" and then the crankshaft is rotated to start and close the inlet. The value read on the gauge then shows when the inlet is open or closed.

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In order to bring the inlet to the desired level, the crankshaft is moved to the desired value and the position of the crank web is marked on the engine housing.
If this has happened for the value before and after TDC, the engine housing can be opened again and, thanks to the position dummies, the crankshaft can easily be removed again.
Care should be taken when working in the inlet area. The surfaces that seal the rotary valve must not be less than approx. 1mm overlap with the crankshaft on the sides.

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Once the inlet has been machined to match the markings set and the crankcase has been cleaned of machining residues, the crankshaft is reinserted for inspection.
The measuring device is then used to check once again whether the desired control angle has been achieved or whether reworking is necessary.

Scooter Center Tutorial – Setting the Inlet Timing Vespa PX

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