Vespa LX 2012 User Manual

Battery
BATTERY
Possible Cause Operation
Battery The battery is the electrical device in the system that requires
the most frequent inspections and thorough maintenance. If the
vehicle is not used for some time (1 month or more) the battery
needs to be recharged periodically. The battery runs down
completely in the course of 5 to 6 months. If the battery is fitted
on a motorcycle, be careful not to invert the connections, keep-
ing in mind that the black ground wire is connected to the
negative terminal while the red wire is connected to the terminal
marked+. Follow the instructions in the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
chapter for the recharging of the batteries.
Steering and suspensions
Heavy steering
STEERING HARDENING
Possible Cause Operation
Steering hardening Check the tightening of the top and bottom ring nuts. If irregu-
larities continue in turning the steering even after making the
above adjustments, check the seats in which the ball bearings
rotate: if they are recessed or if the balls are squashed, replace
them.
Excessive steering play
EXCESSIVE STEERING CLEARANCE
Possible Cause
Operation
Excessive steering clearance Check the tightening of the top ring nut. If irregularities continue
in turning the steering even after making the above adjust-
ments, check the seats in which the ball bearings rotate: re-
place if they are recessed.
Noisy suspension
NOISY SUSPENSION
Possible Cause
Operation
NOISY SUSPENSION If the front suspension is noisy, check: that the front shock ab-
sorber works properly and the ball bearings are good condition.
Finally, check the locking torque of the wheel axle nut, the
brake calliper and the disc. Check that the swinging arm con-
necting the engine to the chassis and the rear shock absorber
work properly.
Suspension oil leakage
OIL LEAKAGE FROM SUSPENSION
Possible Cause
Operation
Faulty or broken seals Replace the shock absorber Check the condition of wear of the
steering covers and the adjustments.
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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