Vespa LX 2012 User Manual

WARNING
BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE CHECK, MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY IS IN GOOD WORK-
ING ORDER.
1) Place the vehicle on its centre stand
2) With the battery correctly connected to the circuit, place the multimeter leads between the battery
terminals..
3) Start the engine, ensure that the lights are all out, increase the engine speed and at the same time
measure the voltage.
Electric characteristic
Voltage ranging between 14.0 and 15.0V at 5000 rpm.
Maximum current output check.
- With engine off and panel set to "ON" turn on the lights and let the battery voltage set to 12V.
- Connect ammeter pliers to the 2 recharge positive poles in output from the regulator.
- Keep the lights on and start the engine, bring it to normal speed and read the values on the ammeter.
With an efficient battery a value must be detected: > 20A
VOLTAGE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Type Non-adjustable three-phase transistor
Voltage 14 to 15V at 5000 rpm with lights off
Starter motor
KEY
1. Battery
Electrical system Vespa LX - S 125 3V ie 150 3V ie (2012)
ELE SYS - 84

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