How do you replace a throttle cable on a scooter?
Gear/ throttle Cable Replacement This section shows a quick step by step of replacing cables on an older type (pre P-series) scooter. The first step is to remove the headlight unit with two small screws located at about 4 and 8 o’clock when looking at the headlight.
How do you replace a gear cable on a Vespa?
Replacing a broken gear cable on a geared Vespa in five easy steps. How do you know you have a broken gear cable? Start with the scooter turned off, resting on the kickstand. Move the scooter off the stand and pull in the clutch. Gently rotate the gear selector forward and back, slowing moving the scooter.
How do you loosen a Vespa headset cable?
When headset top is free, loosen the speedo cable where the cable meets the bottom of the speedo (you can make some slack at the top of the speedo cable by pushing the housing up into the forks,from bellow, near the front wheel). When the speedo is free turn the headset over being careful not to pull any of the electrical wire connections loose.
How do you adjust the throttle grip on a motorcycle?
Commonly, the decelerator cable is adjusted first. Decelerator cable tension is usually set so that there is no play when the throttle grip is completely closed. Once the decelerator cable has been set, the accelerator cable is adjusted. The accelerator cable tension is usually set so that 2-3mm of free play is present in the throttle grip.
How do you change throttle cable on Vespa PX?
Thanks to the Vespa P-Range owners’ group for this tip. Use cable ties around the clutch arm and exhaust (or stand) to pull the arm forward while tightening the nipple, it’s much easier. Throttle cables can go at any time and can be a pain to change because it’s a complete cable.
How do you change the cable on a Lambretta Vespa?
On a “P” series first remove the headset by removing the four bolts on the underside of the headset. On older single-piece headset Vespas you’ll have to remove the headlight unit and speedo to get at the gear cables. On most Lambrettas you’ll remove the headlight and headset top to get at the gear cables.
Gear/ throttle Cable Replacement This section shows a quick step by step of replacing cables on an older type (pre P-series) scooter. The first step is to remove the headlight unit with two small screws located at about 4 and 8 o’clock when looking at the headlight.
Commonly, the decelerator cable is adjusted first. Decelerator cable tension is usually set so that there is no play when the throttle grip is completely closed. Once the decelerator cable has been set, the accelerator cable is adjusted. The accelerator cable tension is usually set so that 2-3mm of free play is present in the throttle grip.