Vespa LX 2012 User Manual

VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK
- Remove the cover.
- Position the engine to the TDC in compression
- Using a feeler gauge check the valve clearance.
CAUTION
- USE THE FEELER GAUGE LATERALLY, IN LINE WITH
THE VALVES, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
BENDING OF THE BLADE THAT MAY AFFECT THE MEAS-
UREMENTS.
Characteristic
Valve clearance (cold engine)
intake: 0.08 mm exhaust: 0.08 mm
Inspecting the springs and half-cones
- Check that the upper and lower supporting spring
washers, the cotters and the oil seal show exhibit
no signs of abnormal wear. Replace a component
when worn.
N.B.
TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP-
TER.
See also
Vespa LX - S 125 3V ie 150 3V ie (2012) Engine
ENG - 157

Vespa LX 2012 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	124 cc
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Fuel System	Carburetor
Transmission	Automatic CVT
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.6 liters
Seat Height	785 mm
Curb Weight	114 kg
Length	1, 770 mm
Width	705 mm
Height	1, 140 mm
Max Power	10.3 hp @ 7, 750 rpm
Front Suspension	Single arm with coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Front Brake	200 mm
Rear Suspension	Coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Brake	110 mm drum