Are there any problems with the Vespa GT200?
LARGE FRAME FAMILY OF MODERN VESPA SCOOTERS.The GT200 is a pretty solid scooter, the main problem is the clutch (driven pulley assembly) Again, in SF, the hills combined with the additional weight of the GT200 can quickly cause a noisy clutch.
Are there any problems with my new Vespa?
Still, new Vespa owners are often concerned about this noisy brake. Finally, here in San Francisco, we occasionally have noisy, groaning clutches (driven pulley assembly) caused by getting overheated going up our very steep hills at a slow speed or in stop and start uphill traffic. Again, this is not a safety or reliability issue.
How do you change the exhaust manifold in a Vespa?
Slacken the main exhaust bolt, then unclamp the exhaust manifold. Thread two nuts onto each cylinder stud, lock them up against each other, then turn the lower nut to pull the stud out.
Which is the best gear oil for a Vespa?
GL-4 is actually gear oil. Piaggio recommends it at their italian user’s manual. I guess it protects the gear cogs better than SAE 30 engine oil. Then again my 10w-30 Motorex GL-4 synthetic gear oil might be too fancy for Vespa’s gearbox and clutch. Maybe I should try more traditional GL-4 gear oil.
Where is the clutch on a Vespa 150 Super?
The clutch on all large frame Vespas is located on the rear wheel side of the crankshaft. There is an access cover which can be removed while the engine is still in the bike. Although the pictures are all from a Vespa 150 Super, these instructions will be correct for all older large frame except for the GS150& GS160.
How to rebuild a Vespa washer and clutch?
Fit a new tabbed washer and clutch nut. Then tighten them down. Use a torque wrench set to 4-4.5 kg/m. Refit the push plate. Then put the clutch cover back on, making sure that the brass push pin is located in the clutch cover. Tighten the three clutch cover nuts snugly. Then test that the clutch is correctly adjusted.
Can a Vespa scooter have any play?
It can not have any play, and must be 100% snug on the drive plate. If either of these brass bits are damaged or loose, it will cause clutch grab. With the clutch back together, line it up with the woodruff key on the crankshaft, and press it on the crank. Fit a new tabbed washer and clutch nut. Then tighten them down.
What causes clutch grab on a Vespa scooter?
If either of these brass bits are damaged or loose, it will cause clutch grab. With the clutch back together, line it up with the woodruff key on the crankshaft, and press it on the crank. Fit a new tabbed washer and clutch nut.