Vespa LX 2012 User Manual

Locking torques (N*m)
Intake manifold fixing screws 10.8 to 12.8
Crankcase - crankshaft
Splitting the crankcase halves
- Undo the eight crankcase coupling screws.
- Separate the crankcase halves while keeping the
crankshaft in one of these two halves.
- Only after the halves have been separated, can
the crankshaft be checked.
CAUTION
WHILE OPENING THE CRANKCASES AND REMOVING
THE CRANKSHAFT, CHECK THAT THE THREADED
SHAFT ENDS DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE MAIN BUSH-
INGS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION CAN
DAMAGE THE MAIN BUSHINGS.
CAUTION
KEEP THE CRANKSHAFT IN ONE OF THE TWO HALVES
OF THE CRANKCASE WHEN SEPARATING IT. IF YOU FAIL
TO DO THIS, THE CRANKSHAFT MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY
FALL.
- Remove the gasket and be careful with the align-
ment dowels.
Inspecting the crankshaft components
N.B.
TO MEASURE WEAR LIMITS AND COUPLING CLEARANCES, SEE THE SPECIFICATIONS CHAP-
TER.
See also
Crankcase - crankshaft - connecting rod
Vespa LX - S 125 3V ie 150 3V ie (2012) Engine
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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