177cc cylinder BGM PRO for Vespa PX, Sprint & Co.

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BGM177 – the new cylinder by BGM PRO

Cylinder -BGM PRO 177 ccm- Vespa PX125, PX150, Sprint150, GTR125, TS125, Cosa125, Cosa150

We would like to present the new BGM177 cylinder, which will be available in April 2016. THIS IS 177

First video of BGM177 – 177cc cylinder for Vespa

At Scooterists Meltdown we have shown the cylinder for the first time. The new online scooter magazine SLUK interviewed Philipp and published an exclusive video about our new cylinder:

Fits all Vespa 125 / 150 largeframe engines with 3 transfer ports.
For instance:

  • Vespa PX125
  • Vespa PX150
  • Sprint 150Veloce
  • Vespa GTR125
  • Vespa TS125 and
  • Cosa 125/150.

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Powerful and reliable cylinder made of alloy

We have designed a powerful and reliable companion for you.
We have put many ideas into practice to design a cylinder with the highest possible wide range of performance.

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BGM177 was made of alloy, just like all modern cylinders.
Very good heat dissipation is one advantage, which is positive for lifespan, consumption and performance.
The cylinder hole is coated with nickel, silicon and carbide and extremely wear resistant. The forged piston is made of alloy and has two piston rings.

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Very light piston

The design of the piston paired with a high degree of silicon in the material used, generated a lightweight of 193 grams with high thermal and mechanical stability, which is positive for torque and smooth running.
The piston rings are 1mm thick and are being produced by a renowned Italian manufacturer, which also supplies leading piston manufacturers like Vertex and Meteor. The thin rings minimise friction, which increases performance and make it possible to easily enlarge the outlet duct window.
The gudgeon pin is biconic, which means that its inner ends are thinner than the middle part, further reducing the weight of moved massed.

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Alloy cylinder with ceramic coating and large transfer ports

Large ducts and large transfer ports in the cylinder are the best basis for a wide range of performance and an early torque.

The BGM177 can be combined with simple serial components, like the original SI20 carburetor and an original exhaust. This already increases performance significantly. A modern designed cylinder leads to very low consumption at high torque in the low revs range.

Cylinder with vast potential for tuning

Do you want more performance? The BGM177 offers plenty of potential and possibilities to further increase performance with a minimum of work. The cylinder reacts very well to larger carburetors and support by an exhaust like the BGM BigBox Touring.

Transfer ports in the cylinder base can easily be enlarged. The two large transfer ports on the left and on the right are only slightly covered, so that you can easily open them up with a small hand drill. So you can either fit the cylinder to an already adapted engine casing or copy the duct profile to an engine casing.

CNC-milled cylinder head

The CNC-milled cylinder head has many cooling areas and the hole in the centre of the cylinder head prevents air of being stored in the combustion chamber.
It’s also possible to place a temperature sensor in the hole of the cylinder head. This position close to the combustion chamber grants a reliable measurement of temperature.
Placing a temperature sensor below the ignition plug using an adaptor ring or above the thread outside the cooling fin are commonly used methods, but they don’t generate reliable results. In these cases you can only see the temperature of the cooling air close to the ignition plug or the temperature of the cylinder head at the outside of the cooling fin. We think that these positions are simply unsuitable to gain reliable results. BGM therefore prefers a position as close as possible to the combustion chamber.

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Combustion chamber for wide performance range

The combustion chamber was designed to grant a wide performance range. A strong expansion exhaust chamber may be used after adapting the squish gap, thanks to the design of the cylinder head insert. With a 57mm engine displacement and a touring or box exhaust you can use the provided gaskets to adjust the squish gap to 1mm.
You are using the cylinder with an expansion chamber exhaust and 60mm engine displacement? We would recommend starting with a squish gap of 1.2mm.

Timings 57mm

With an engine with a stroke of 57mm and a squish gap of 1mm, you will reach the following values:

  • Compression 10.3:1
  • Transfer timing 118°
  • Exhaust timing 171°

Thanks to the dimension of the cylinder you will only need a 4mm gap to centre the cylinder head in the hole. The gap will prevent the cylinder head to stick out into the combustion chamber, even if you adapt the engine displacement. With an engine displacement of 60mm and depending on the engine concept you can lift the cylinder even further to achieve significantly larger transfer port angles.

Timings 60mm

With an engine with a stroke of 60mm and a squish gap of 1mm, you will reach the following values:

  • Compression 10.8:1
  • Transfer timing 123°
  • Exhaust timing 173°

The outlet width is 42mm (66%) and therefore offers positive conditions for an engine with high torque at small trigger delay angles.

BGM177 vs PX 200 12HP

Plug & play with a lot of power

This is a comparison between a BGM177 and a standard Rally200 with 12HP Piaggio cylinder (comparable to a Vespa PX200 GS).

The BGM177 cylinder has not been adapted for this experiment and is used with a Sprint Veloce engine.
Intake, crankshaft and engine ports have not been adapted.
We only attached a SI24 carburetor of the 200cc models without adapting the carburetor box or engine casing and combined it with a BGM BigBox Touring.

Jets are very similar to those of a standard 200cc version:
Main air correction jet: 160
Atomiser: BE3
Main jet: 125
Idle jet: 55/160
Air filter: standard (no additional holes)

Ignition advance was adjusted to 19° before the upper dead centre .

You can clearly see the wide range of performance (straight line) and the high torque (dotted line) at idling even with a non-adjusted engine.

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The next post will be on increasing performance with this cylinder and a LML reed valve engine will serve as basis.

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Win a Polini shirt

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Take part in our online Customshow!

Gewinne ein Polini Shirt

We can’t wait for our big international Scooter Customshow 2016 in Cologne, so we have started an online Customshow on Facebook.
Simply upload a pic of your scooter and have it rated by the Facebook community and a jury.

There are 3 categories. The top 4 scooters in each category will be awarded:

Categories

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Modern automatic scooters without manual gearbox. Automatic scooters, Scootermatic, Twist & Go
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All classic Vespa scooters and Modernvespa will be taken into account here

Prices

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Engine casing LML SE – fits Vespa PK125 big transfer ports

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On offer: this engine casing for Vespa smallframe is very high in demand

We were lucky to coincidentally get hold of a few of these legendary LML SE engine casings.

Available in two versions: with e-start preparation and without e-start.

Much bigger transfer ports by standard

The LML SE engine casing is actually comparable to the engine casing of a Vespa PK125XL2. With only one difference: the transfer ports are much bigger than in the Piaggio engine casing.

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Replacement or perfect base for tuning

Easily spotted: Both ducts at the sides offer plenty of space for further amendments, which makes it easier to fit strong racing cylinders.

We demonstrated this with a Parmakit SP09:

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You can see that there is space for further amendments of the cylinder base: Parmakit-base gaskets on the LML SE – smallframe.

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You will only have to invest a little time to perfectly fit such a cylinder to the transfer ports – unlike with a popular engine casing by Piaggio.

3-stud intake

The SE engine casing has 3 intake studs.

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The sealing surface of the rotary valve with its 42mm length is rather large, which makes the engine casing an interesting option as rotary valve for performance oriented engine concepts.

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Stable bearing seats – allow better crankshafts

You will find the bearing seat and the oil sump for the NBI needle bearing on the ignition side, as usual for PK XL 125. So you can directly use a stable PK-ETS crankshaft with 25mm bearing seat.

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The engine casings were developed for the gear selector fork of a XL2 with “one cable system”.

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You would like to fit the casing in a Vespa with the usual 2-gear change cable system? You will need a conversion set.
Thanks to its precise machine production in small batches, shifting gears is more precise, which is the big advantage of this solution. The choice of high quality material additionally prevents wear.

SMALLFRAME ENGINE CASING LML SE
SE125 engine casing by LML India. The engine casing of the Indian LML Sensation 125 is a 99% true copy of the casing in a Vespa PK125 XL2. New Piaggio engine casings made in Italy haven’t been available for years. An engine casing by LML therefore is a very good alternative.
The casings are NOS-products, sometimes rust film on metal parts.

PK125 XL2 / PK125 ETS

The engine casing can be used as a 1:1 replacement for PK125 XL2 and PK125 ETS.
Delivered with an adaptor to attach gear change cables.

FEATURES

  • Type of engine casing: PK125 XL2
  • Type of crankshaft: PK 125XL2/ PK125 ETS (24/25mm cone)
  • Bearing seat ignition side: Ø=38mm (PX needle bearing)
  • Type of gear change cable: 1 rigid cable as for PK XL2
  • Intake: long rotary valve surface (42mm)
  • Intake: 3-stud
  • Transfer port: bigger than in serial production
ORDER SMALLFRAME ENGINE BLOCK

Fitting smallframe crankshafts

Rotary valve

These crankshafts fit (rotary valve, from 125cc):

Reed valve

Crankshafts for engines with reed intake and higher engine displacement:

 

Bearing sets and gaskets

A fitting ball bearing set comes with flywheel side NBI bearing.

Oil seals and gasket sets are also the same as for the Piaggio ETS version.

 

Gearbox oil for Vespa

SAE30 – gearbox oil for Vespa engines
BGM PRO STREET gearbox oil SAE30* – API GL3 traditional monograde oil as stipulated by Piaggio for all classic Vespas. Perfectly covers all ordinary load conditions and is ideal for any engine, be it mass produced or high end tuning.

  • Mildly alloyed, perfect fit for oil bath clutches
  • Lubricant film with good adherence, pressure resistant
  • Excellent oxidation stability
  • Anti-wear

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ADVICE: Wear workshop gloves

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Fine knit gloves BGM Pro-tection

The bgm PROtection fine knit gloves are the right choice for the workshop and your toolbox. They are 100 % nylon fine knit for a perfect fit and a high wear comfort. The breathable back of the hand gives a good climate. The inside hand and fingers are protected against dirt and oil with a PU-coating. The gloves fit like a second skin and the feel of the surface isn’t restricted in any way.

  • 100 % Polyamid black
  • Black PU-coating
  • EN388, Cat. 4 abrasion resistance
  • EN388, Cat. 1 cut resistance
  • EN388, Cat. 3 tear propagation load
  • EN388, Cat. 1 puncture force
  • Fine knit, seamless
  • Perfect fit
  • Protected against dirt
  • Feel of the surface isn’t restricted
  • Washable
  • Paired in polybag
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70 years of Vespa – we will award the most beautiful Vespa – join here

2016 is a classic Vespa year

We are celebrating 70 years of Vespa. Celebrate with us:

  • From 19th February 2016
    We will award the most beautiful Vespa at our online Customshow – prizes worth 600 Euros
  • 9th April 2016
    You will have the opportunity to be amazed by the most beautiful custom Vespas at our Customshow in Cologne on 9th April.
  • 11th June 2016
    Scooter Center Classic Day 2016 – Vespa and Lambretta – Event

We will award the most beautiful Vespa

We are looking for the most beautiful Vespa. Upload a pic of your Vespa here and win prizes worth 600 Euros.

Even though it’s the year of the Vespa anniversary, there will be a category for Lambretta and automatic scooters (without manual transmission).
We have started a online-Customshow on our Facebook page. Online Scooter Customshow

Finally buying your own Vespa

You have always dreamed of your own Vespa?
You used to have a Vespa, but kind of lost your connection to scooters and now you would like to own a nice classic version again?

In this case, this is for you: VESPA FOR SALE

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Tool check air impact wrench -TOPTUL 1/2″ 678 Nm KAAQ1650

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Impact wrench by TOPTUL for your scooter garage

The small but powerful tool by Toptul.

The very compact size of only 97mm head length make the Toptul impact wrench the perfect tool for very tight areas as with the engine still in place.

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Small, light, STRONG

With an output torque of 678Nm the little fellow helps in unscrewing unmanageable screw connections. This even eases the task of untightening rusted rear hub nut.

You may also use the impact wrench by Toptul to untighten hardly accessible clutch nuts of largeframe Vespas, because of its small dimensions.

You will always have enough space to work comfortably, even if equipped with a heavy nut and a castle nut wrench for works on the engine still in place.

You will always remain in control of this 1.6kg lightweight of a bully.

Toptul impact

Perfect impact wrench for Vespa

A special principle of operation of the impact wrench allows you to easily loosen screw connections with nuts that could possibly turn or with bolts that are almost too tight.

With the exhaust screw of largeframe engines being the perfect example. A normal sized impact wrench would reach as far as the rear brake, making a straight access impossible.

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The selector lever is positioned on the back of the impact wrench in order to be used with one hand only. The desired force will be made available when pulling the trigger, thanks to clear interlock.

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IMPACT WRENCH BY TOPTUL - PERFECT FOR SCOOTERS
This handy and strong impact wrench by Toptul is ideal for working in tight spots. A compact size with 97mm head length only but 678Nm output torque are perfect for hard works such as clutch nuts in largeframe Vespas.

  • The 1.6kg lightweight is easy to use with one hand
  • Adjust torque with one hand
  • Ratchet connection: 1/2″
ORDER THIS COMPACT IMPACT WRENCH HERE
Schlagschrauber (Druckluft) -TOPTUL 1/2" 678 Nm- Artikelnr. KAAQ1650

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Lambretta exhaust BigBox V3.0 BGM PRO

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Exhaust -BGM PRO Clubman V3.0- Lambretta series 1-3 – not painted

Item no. BGM2105U3

This is version V3.0 of our BGM PRO Lambretta Big Box. This is a thoroughly revised version of the Lambretta exhaust, which comes with the well-known mechanic muffler version V2, but also with an overall improved insulation. Lowering the exhaust noises even more. Every plug and socket was further developed, overall and in terms of reinforcement. The engine support is one part, which was thoroughly revised. Resulting in a wider range of possible adjustments and perfect adaptation of your scooter / engine setup.

 

Optimized support:

Buy Lambretta Big Box exhaust here

Lambretta Clubman exhaust BGM PRO Big Box 3.0

Mark Broadhurst fully exploited his experience in tuning of 2-stroke engines when working on the BIG BOX Clubman. With BigBox, Mark was successful in creating an exhaust, which looks almost like the original Lambretta series 3 exhaust. Mark successfully fitted the performance of an expansion chamber exhaust in the Big Box. Our Clubman is in terms of performance and revs on the same level as the legendary MRB Devtour exhaust, which, sadly, is no longer available. The BGM Lambretta Big Box V3.0 has high torque, a wide range of performance and a very nice development of sound. Many features are part of a series for the first time:

Advantages of Lambretta Big Box V.3.0

  • Same performance as an expansion chamber exhaust
  • Low noise level
  • Larger volume of the exhaust body
  • More ground clearance
  • Exhaust manifold for round (TS1 & Co.) and oval (RaceTour, Mugello, standard, …) exhaust stubs
  • Exhaust stub, manifold and body with spring suspension
  • All neuralgic spots are reinforced
  • Suspension as for racing exhausts for perfect and stress free assembly
  • Can be removed without detaching neither the footboard to the right nor cylinder cowling
  • An overall well-conceived design that works

 

Gloves for mechanic works on scooters:

Fine knitted glove BGM Pro-tection

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The back of the glove is breathable, which grants special comfort.
100% nylon fine-knitted for perfect fit.
A PU layer grants perfect grip and high sense of touch and protects palms against dirt and oil.
Perfect for works that demand high protection and sense of touch respectively.

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Sports – shock absorber with MOT for Vespa GT, GTV, GTS installation guide

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Shock absorber set -BGM PRO SC FR1 SPORT – Vespa GT, GTV, GTS (-2013) 125-300 – black

Shock absorber Vespa GT GTS Super Sport with MOT

Buy the new BGM shock absorbers here
Fine tune the suspension of your GTS with the new shock absorbers BGM PRO SC/F16 and SC/R1: BGM7788BKTS

Suspension tuning by adjusting pressure, rebound damping and spring preload

Individually adjust the front shock absorber of your Vespa to your riding habits by adjusting pressure, rebound damping and spring preload.

The back SC/R1 shock absorbers offer stepless adjustment of the spring preload and are easily adapted to varying loads. Lightswitch 567

Do you prefer soft cruising or sporty tours in the mountains? A BGM PRO suspension is perfect for any kind of situation.
Of course you will get a MOT certificate for your BGM PRO suspension in order to add the changes to the registration papers of your Vespa without stress. Lightswitch 559

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BGM PRO SC SPORT shock absorbers -sporty- comfortable-adjustable-with MOT–

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HARMONIOUS
The harmonious basic tuning of the BGM PRO SC SPORT suspension is convincing. The basic tuning of shock absorbers and spring constant were adjusted to a sporty driving style on roads, perfectly balancing sporty and daily riding styles. The front absorber even is an improved copy of the BGM PRO SC COMPETITION series. Rebound damping can be adjusted 16-fold.

DIRECT
The BGM PRO SC SPORT suspension reduces diving while braking, which usually is characteristic for scooters. It also reduces horizontal shaking when accelerating. This results in unadulterated directness, which, in combination with a sportier handling, leads to more safety and enjoyment.

SIMPLE
The slim line of the front absorber’s compensation container is intentional. It makes a quick and easy assembly possible without the need to take off brake hoses.

E-PASS
The BGM PRO SC SPORT shock absorbers come with a KBA (German Federal Powered Vehicle Agency) approval and e-pass to grant pure relish without regrets. These approvals allow you to directly ride your scooter after assembling the shock absorbers according to the requirements in the e-pass. No need to register, you have to carry the e-pass along.

  • with KBA (German Federal Powered Vehicle Agency) approval / e-pass (no registration needed!)
  • high strength alloy, CNC machined
  • hard-anonized surfaces for perfect protection
  • already perfectly adjusted
  • front rebound damping adjustable 16-fold
  • sporty-harmonious damping technology
  • high-quality parts for a long life
  • massive 12.5 mm piston rod
  • stepless adjustable spring preload
  • set ready to install
Buy the new BGM shock absorbers here

TECHNOLOGY
The SPORT series inherited its technologic features from its big brother BGM PRO SC COMPETITION shock absorbers. The SPORT is also made of the same massive 12.5 mm piston rod and high strength and anti corrosion alloy body, which was additionally hard-anonized and is supplied in stylish mat black.

Conclusion:
Sporty comfortable shock absorber with approval and unrivalled cost-benefit ratio!

Installation guide Vespa shock absorbers

Easy installation of the new suspension

Installing these shock absorbers is relatively easy. We have summed some hints and the most important steps of installation up for you:

In order to guarantee a well and safe installation you should place your Vespa on a level and firm ground.

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In order to exchange the front shock absorber, the front wheel should be freely accessible. It would be easiest to either shim your Vespa under the frame or to use a jack to lift the front wheel. By doing so you can jack up your Vespa without someone to help.

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Unscrewing the five screws of the front wheel rim is easiest when the front wheel is blocked.

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Do you have a lock for the brake lever? In that case this security lock could be the substitute for a third hand. This task can also be accomplished by cargo lashing or, if you don’t have anything else, by cable straps. A blocked front wheel will also come in handy when working at the rear. Your scooter won’t roll away.

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First use an angled hex wrench to unscrew the lower two mounting screws.

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Next are the two nuts of the upper shock mount. Once you took these off, you can easily remove the shock absorber in direction of the front wheel.

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To loosen the upper nut, you may hold the shock absorber at the dome top cap.

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Once you removed the upper mount, quickly check the silent rubbers. The rubbers are hard or brittle? It would be best to replace them. 08.01.2016 167

The BGM shock absorber also has two assembly aids, which can be used to hold the absorber during installation. 08.01.2016 172

You must not hold the absorber’s piston rod with pliers or any similar tool. Marks on the surface of the piston rod caused by a tool, would immediately lead the shock absorber to leak when snapping in.

Once the mount is installed, you may place the absorber from the side of the wheel. BGM shock absorbers are supplied with spacer shims to make up for gaps between shock absorber and brake caliper.

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Should you need the spacer, you may first fix it with a screw through the lower hole and then place the absorber on top of the mount of the brake caliper and the spacer shim.

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Once the screw in the upper hole and the spacer shim fixes the shock absorber, you may correctly position and fix the absorber. 08.01.2016 308

The steering tube secures the screws of the upper mount.

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Simply secure the mounts of the shock absorber with nuts from below.

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Once you reinstalled the front wheel with the five hex socket screws, you may now address the rear shock absorbers.

The lower mount of the shock absorber is hidden on the left hand side of the vehicle behind the air filter box.

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You have to lift the air filter box to access the mount.

To lift the air filter box you need to unscrew the two back screws and loosen the front screw. You don’t need to fully remove the air filter box.

The exhaust on the right hand side of the Vespa blocks access to the lower shock mount.

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Beware: Did you just go for a ride on your Vespa? It would be better to postpone your work until exhaust and engine have cooled down.

The exhaust is fixed with three screws and the clamp of the manifold. Wires of the lambda sensor or cooling hoses might be close to the clamp. Please watch out and don’t damage these parts.

It would be handy to loosen the clamp of the manifold first, before unscrewing the screws of the rear swing arm, which fix the exhaust body.

Please watch out: when unscrewing the last screw, the exhaust might fall down. You can now pull the exhaust from the manifold.

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Original Piaggio exhausts have a graphite gasket between exhaust and manifold. This gasket is sensitive to mechanic strains and should be replaced in case of visible damage.

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In order to remove the shock absorber from the frame, you have to remove the helmet box and the cover of the seat lock.

You can simply lift the helmet box.

Four screws fix the back cover to the vehicle.

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Once you removed the screws, you only need to take off the cover of the tank cap.

Just in case, put the cover immediately back on the fuel filler.

You will find the upper fixation points of the two shock absorbers on the right and on the left of the seat lock. Please check the secure stand of your Vespa, before removing them. The front wheel should be blocked and should touch the ground.

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Loosening the two upper fix points of the shock absorber will cause the engine to lower down. So please watch the shims and silent rubbers.

After removing the nut you can simply pull the shock absorber from the bolt of the swing arm. Pull downwards out of the frame.

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When removing the left shock absorber you have to watch out for the two bushes of the lower mount.

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Place these two bushes in the eye of the BGM shock absorber. These two bushes are obligatory for a safe installation of the left shock absorber.

Watch out for the correct alignment of the lower mounts.

When watching from behind in direction of travel, the mounts are placed to the right at both absorbers. LH shock Vespa GTS

The sequence of installation remains the same for the upper mount. The silent rubber is followed by the large shim. Now secure the absorber with the two included nuts.

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Once you reassembled the cover of the seat lock, helmet box, exhaust and air filter box, you may start with test rides for your suspension.

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Adjusting a Lambretta ignition – don’t be floundering – Beluga

Adjust Lambretta ignition with the Beluga

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beluga-lambretta-zuendung-einstellen_001 It’s a little sad: We are so used to scratching and greasing the MagHousing of our Lambrettas. But this will soon be part of the past. However, there is no need to actually be sad, because in exchange you will have:

  • a precise scale,
  • quick inverse measurement,
  • precise and reproducible results,
  • using a strobe timing gun is possible when Beluga is attached,
  • excellent stainless steel,
  • special support for Lambretta.

 

Beluga for Lambretta is the equivalent of the Whale for Vespa

The first Beluga prototypes are currently being tested. You can already buy the tool to easily and precisely adjust a Vespa ignition.
Watch a detailed video here:

Adjusting ignition of Lambretta LI 1-3, SX, DL/GP

Beluga will be compatible with Lambretta 1-3 and DL / GP. We will keep you posted in our blog.beluga-lambretta-zuendung-einstellen_01

beluga-lambretta-zuendung-einstellen_02 Der Beluga ist ein Crazy Monkey Development (CMP) Produkt.

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Tool check for Vespa Smallframe- mounting tool for primary drive -BGM PRO- BGM7905TL

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Primary drive special tool for Smallframe

Add-ons like the right tools will simplify your work, won’t damage the material and won’t cause stress. We have a wide range of tools on offer for you. Starting with a simple feeler gauge ending with equipped tool trolleys.

To rebuild the entire engine of a Vespa scooter, you will need many things, for instance special tools. Handy tools like our auxiliary stand, assembly aids or our Multitool enhance fun while repairing or maintaining your scooter.

Non-damaging assembly

The mounting tool for primary drive wheels by BGM makes it possible to draw the large primary drive wheel into its bearing seat without causing any damage. It works on any Smallframe Vespa. The bushing of the assembly aid rests on the inner ring of the bearing only, which means that there won’t be any pressure on the sensitive bearing surface, the bearing itself or engine casing.

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The tool was shaped in a way that there won’t be any pressure on sensitive parts like the bushing made of gun metal or bearing of the primary drive wheel and the bearing seat of the 16005 in the engine casing.

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Safe and easy handling

The mounting tool is safely and easily handled. Therefore it is practically impossible to damage engine casing, primary drive wheel or bearing during assembly.

Suitable for any primary drive of classic Smallframe models:

  • Vespa V50, V50N, V50L, V50R
  • Vespa PK50, PK50S, PK50XL, PK50XL2
  • Vespa V125, PV125, ET3
  • Vespa PK125, PK125S, PK125XL, PK125XL2
Buy tool for Vespa primary drive here

 

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Gift idea for scooterists – Vespa special tools

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Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Friedemann

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How long have you been working for Scooter Center:

For half a year

What is your task at Scooter Center:

I work somewhat everywhere. I focus on IT, mainly interfaces and data streams. In terms of technology I clearly prefer classic Vespas.

What’s your relation to scooters:

My first vehicle was a Vespa. At the age of 18 I bought my first PX. Then the first Malossi cylinder lasted for about 2 days…
This scooter is still with me, but I have added another dozen geared scooters to my fleet. I spend a lot of time with time-consuming restorations and am always on the hunt for technical improvement. There is less and less time every year, but it’s sufficient for 2-3 meetings or runs per year.

Gift idea for scooterists:

Vespa special tools

Why:

When possible I use special tools to facilitate work and more importantly, to not damage anything while working. It’s an investment that always pays off.
I have not been able to decide for a clear preference, I therefore recommend several tools:

On the photo in my hand is: 7675207
Equipment on the tool trolley from left to right: BGM7997TL, BGM7912TL, BGM7901TL, BGM7999TL, 1800024

Mounting / dismantling tool for swingarm bearing needle bearing HK 1816 (18x24x16mm) -VESPA- Vespa V50, V90, SS50, SS90, PV125, ET3

Part no. 7675207

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Crankshaft drive side pulling tool -BGM PRO- Vespa PX, Cosa, T5, Rally, Sprint, GT, GTR, Super, GL, VNA, VNB, VBA, VBB, GS160, SS180

Part no. BGM7997TL

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Punch for roller bearing auxiliary shaft -BGM PRO- Vespa GS160 / GS4 (VSB1T), SS180 (VSC1T)

Part no. BGM7912TL

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Mounting tool inner needle roller bearing front hub back plate -BGM PRO (made in Germany) for HK2212 (22x28x12mm)- Vespa PX (1982-), T5, Cosa, PK S, PK XL

Part no. BGM7901TL

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Steering nut tool -BGM PRO- Vespa PX, T5, Cosa, Sprint, Rally, TS, GT, GTR, Super, GS, V50, PV, ET3, PK S, PK XL, Vespa ET2, ET4, GT, GTS, GTL, GTV, LX, LXV, LT, S, 946, Primavera , Sprint, Piaggio Beverly ,…

Part no. BGM7999TL

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Steering nut tool -VESPA- up to 380mm distance between shells

Part no. 1800024

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Vespa special tools
When possible I use special tools to facilitate work and more importantly, to not damage anything while working. It’s an investment that always pays off.
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Gift idea for scooterists – Gudgeon pin puller

Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Alex

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How long have you been working for Scooter Center:

Since 2002

What is your task at Scooter Center:

Basically anything related to technical scooter equipment.

What’s your relation to scooters:

I still have my first scooter – a typical PX80. Some PX200, also with sidecar, a T4 from 1961 (my oldest scooter), an ET3, V50S, V50Special and more complete my fleet.
During ESC racing weekends and for long distance races I also ride a PK-XL.

Racing is one of my favourite past times.

Gift idea for scooterists

Gudgeon pin puller -UNIVERSAL- Ø=13, 15, 16, 19, 22mm

Part no. 7674333

 

gudgeon pin puller

 

Why:

Bummed worn or tight gudgeon pins are a nightmare. The puller eliminates the danger of accidentally bending the connecting rod of the crankshaft.

Gudgeon pin puller

This awesome tool extremely simplifies pulling the gudgeon pin. This tool is perquisite when it comes to vehicles, which can only be worked on from one side. Take Vespa PX, for instance. The gap between frame and cylinder is very small, making it almost impossible to use pliers. A very tight gudgeon pin can also be a problem when working on the engine placed on a workbench. If you want to pull the pin, you will have to support the connecting rod and the piston in order to put no pressure in the connecting rod bearing and/or the thrust washer.
The Buzzetti tool solves this problem by resting on the piston. The pin is pulled with a suitable taper adaptor with internal thread. This process resembles unscrewing a simple screw. It is extremely simple and still highly efficient. Defects to the crank drive are prevented in the first place and an exchange is a lot easier.

Supplied with taper adaptors with the following diameters:
Ø= 13,15,16,19,22mm

Even Martin Cook of Chislespeed (GB) said in Scootering magazine no. 308 that it was his favourite tool!

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Gift idea for scooterists – Vespa lever Grand Sport

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Name: Torsten

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How long have you been working for Scooter Center:

Since 2001

What is your task at Scooter Center:

Salesman in the shop

What’s your relation to scooters:

I ride Vespa since 1989 and my first scooter was a V50N. I currently ride a Primavera and owed various scooters such as T4, Lambretta, PX, PK. I have never been member in a club and I recall many great experiences with scooters like Renesse 1992 or any HiH meeting. Since 2009 I take part in racing -my favourite being the 24h race in Spain.

Gift idea for scooterists

Brake lever -GRAND-SPORT Bowden cable- Vespa PX, Vespa Rally180 (VSD1T), Vespa Rally200 (VSE1T), Sprint, V50, PV125, ET3 – black

Part no. 7674494

brake lever

Clutch lever -GRAND-SPORT Bowden cable- Vespa PX, Vespa Rally180 (VSD1T), Vespa Rally200 (VSE1T), Sprint, V50, PV125, ET3 – black

Part no. 7674497

clutch lever

Why:

Generally speaking I think these levers are simply the best in terms of style and comfort.

Levers for Vespa

Levers by GRAND-SPORT fit every Vespa PX (up to 1998), Rally, Sprint, V50, PV125, ET3 models.

Better ergonomics, available in various colours. Lever available individually – so after falling, you can replace the one broken lever only.

High production quality, CNC finish.

The levers also fit Vespa PK S and PK XL1 models (not suitable for XL2 models with choke lever at the handlebar).

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Gift idea for scooterists – Vespa alarm clock

Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Nome: Holger

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How long have you been working for Scooter Center:

Since 2013

What is your task at Scooter Center:

Customer service

What’s your relation to scooters:

Daily routine of customer service! We are talking to and e-mailing with our customers every day. The majority of those are extraordinarily friendly people…the more sheet metal at the vehicle, the more relaxed they are! :-) It is exciting to get to know new kind people from all around the world every day. This is fun!!!

I ride a two-wheeled vehicle since 1998…but a motorbike…

1998 until 2001 Yamaha FZR 600 R
2001 until today Yamaha YZf 1000 R Thunderace

…maybe there will be a nice old classic scooter one day…

Gift idea for scooterists

Alarm clock round -RETRO Ø=7cm- Vespa, headlight style – green

Part no. VPPS14

alarm clock vespa

Why:

Perfect for bright scooterists!

Alarm clock Vespa
Great clock shaped like a traditional Vespa headlamp.

Forme, the Italian manufacturer, is well known for its stylish kitchen and housekeeping accessories.
Their own and licensed Vespa series hit the bull’s eye. Entirely up to date retro design meets the classic Vespa. These lovingly designed and high quality products are a perfect gift.

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Gift idea for scooterists – Oil jug

Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Anes

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How long have you been working for Scooter Center:

9 years

What is your task at Scooter Center:

Store manager

What’s your relation to scooters:

I sell spare parts for scooters, give advice to customers, at the age of 8 I started working on mopeds (Ciao) later on automatic scooters & Vespas & APE. Since 2005 I ride a Gilera Runner 180 and since 2015 a Vespa Primavera 125.

Gift idea for scooterists

Oil jug -SCOOTER CENTER 250ml- with lid

Part no. 7670767

oil jug

Why:

Because almost every scooterist needs it and everyone can afford to make this mixing jug a gift ;)

Oil jug
An oil jug is one of those tools that really simplify your life. You will find the right mixing ratio in no time.
The Scooter Center measuring jug is especially handy, because you can also carry 250 ml oil with you.
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Gift idea for scooterists – Wire rope cutter

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Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Ulf

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How long have you been working for Scooter Center:

Almost from the beginning, so for 22 years

What is your task at Scooter Center:

Purchase Asia, almost anything linked to management

What’s your relation to scooters:

I ride scooters since 1984. I started with a Zündapp R50 (former police scooter). At the age of 18 I got my first Vespa, a 200 Rally, and two years later my first Lambretta (Lui 50). My oldest scooter is a Lambretta B from 1950, my youngest a Piaggio ZipSP with 172 Malossi engine.
My greatest scooter experiences were the ride with my Rally 200 to Italy aged 19, meetings in England and Customshows in the mid 80s and 90s and every Eurolambretta. Visiting vintage markets before the age of the internet and journeys with friends to Italy and England to look for scooter bargains.

Gift idea for scooterists

Wire rope cutter -TOPTUL Pro Series-

Part no. DNCA227E

wire rope cutter

Why:

There is nothing worse than bad tools. We sell Toptul tools, because we are using them every day. The cost-benefit ratio is positive and our garage guru Alex, who hates bad tools, swears by it. The wire rope cutter makes frayed cables a story of the past. Everyone, who uses this cutter for the first time, asks: “Why didn’t I have this earlier?” Personally, you are often too stingy or you don’t see the necessity – therefore I think this is the ideal gift.

Wire rope cutter for scooterists

Shortening a bowden cable or wire cable, no matter if braided or made of thick wire, will no longer cause trouble. The professional wire rope cutter by Toptul cuts any wire cleanly and effortlessly. Hardened blades, which embrace the cable, prevent the cable from fraying and leave a neat cutting edge behind. Unlike a diagonal cutting pliers, the wire won’t be crushed between the blades but sheared.

Thanks to a high transmission, cutting thick wires is easily possible, even when an ordinary diagonal cutting pliers would long have given up.

Perfect tool for a scooter garage!

  • Special cutting shape
  • Very high transmission ratio
  • Effortless and neat cut
  • Low energy input
  • For bowden cables and wire cables (also V2A) up to Ø 4.0 mm
  • Spring wire up to Ø 1.5mm
  • Blades additionally inductively hardened
  • Crescent-shaped blades embrace the cables and prevent the wire cable from fraying
  • With opening spring and safety catch

TOPTUL manufactures high quality tools for more than 20 years and is best in terms of cost-benefit ratio. We use TOPTUL products on a day-to-day basis for years now and are entirely convinced.

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Gift idea for scooterists – Vespa style balance bike

Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Roland

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How long have you been working for Scooter Center:

9 years

What is your task at Scooter Center:

Purchase

What’s your relation to scooters:

I once had a Peugeot 103, and during the 80s I rode a Honda Lead to nice locations such as the Tuxer Valley and Ginzling in the Zillertal Alps.

Gift idea for scooterists

Wooden balance bike -JANOD- Scooter – mint

Part no. 4503243

balance bike

Why:

The Vespa balance bike is the ideal start to a career in the scooter scene.

Vespa Laufrad
Great balance bike for future scooterists!
Wooden scooter balance bike in retro Vespa design and nice features such as

  • Speedo inspired by Vespa (print)
  • Colour similar to a Vespa
  • Head light (dummy)
  • Inflatable tires
  • Adjustable seat heights from 32-36.5 cm
  • Safety hands
  • Solid wooden construction
  • Quality by Janod

Enjoying the balance bike longer

Adjustable seat heights make the scooter also fit in the future and guarantees more fun for parents and children.

Safety and comfort

Inflatable rubber tires offer driving comfort and safety to the young scooterists.

Great scooter style balance bike

This is sheer driveing pleasure, thanks to the immense similarity to Mum’s / Dad’s Vespa.

Training of motor activity

The balance bike for little children stimulates the kids natural urge to move from an early age. At the same time it is ideal to playfully train the children’s motor activity and balance. Switching to a bicycle later will be quick, easy and safe.

Dimensions: 77 x 33.5 x 51
Weight: 4.00 kg
Material: wood, rubber, plastic
Age recommendation: from 3 years

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Gift idea for scooterists – Vespa bag

Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Marco

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How long have you been working for Scooter Center:

I am working for Scooter Center for about half a year.

What is your task at Scooter Center:

Sales and customer service

What’s your relation to scooters:

Before working for Scooter Center I have been working for garages around Cologne for about 15 years. I am specialised in tuning 2T automatic scooters. I personally ride a Runner 180.

Gift idea for scooterists

Vespa bag shoulder bag -VESPA small 18x23x5,5cm- black/black

Part no. VPSC16

vespa bag

Why:

You all know from personal experience how much money you have spent for your scooter in all these years. So I think it is time to think of our loved ones. Therefore my gift idea for you is one of our great Vespa bags.

Vespa shoulder bag

This Vespa shoulder bag is a positive companion for use in daily life. The perfect size for all the millions of bits and pieces that you need to take to the office or for work.

The surface can be cleaned and is resistant to small showers.

The badge helps the real Vespa riders to recognise one-another on the road. With handy zipped bag at the front. Nice processing and design.

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Gift idea for scooterists – Vespa water bottle flowers

Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Natascha

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How long have you been working for Scooter Center:

I started working at Scooter Center as temp in March this year.
Since 09/01/2015 I am trainee in wholesale and foreign trade.

What is your task at Scooter Center:

I am trainee at Scooter Center and currently working in accounting.

What’s your relation to scooters:

Before coming to Scooter Center, I didn’t have a lot to do with scooters.

Gift idea for scooterists

Water bottle -VESPA 600ml- coloured “summerflowers”

Part no. VPBW01A

water bottle

Warum:

A water bottle always comes in handy. Especially on long trips with a scooter, this stylish Vespa water bottle is a beautiful eye-catcher.
Not only for male cruisers. ;)

Vespa water bottle
Very beautiful water bottle -VESPA 600ml- coloured “summerflowers”
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Original Italian Panettone for free

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Original Italian Panettone for free

Let’s start. 1st Advent Sunday. It’s almost December and Christmas is just around the corner. This is the time of giving.

And we also have a gift for you: the first 200 customers this weekend will receive this yummy Panettone in beautiful Vespa packaging.
A Panettone is a type of sweet bread loaf originally from Milan, usually enjoyed during the Christmas season.

 

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Scooter Center Advent calendar

Right on first Sunday of Advent we will relaunch our popular Advent calendar. With great prices by

  • Forme
  • Grip Lock
  • IRC Tire
  • Bandit
  • Würth
  • FM Helmets
  • Carlsen Verlag (Fahrrad Mod)

Click here for the Advent calendar

 

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Gift idea for scooterists – Grip-Lock the security lock for scooters

Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Daniel

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How long have you been working for Scooter Center:

For approx. 16 years

What is your task at Scooter Center:

Purchase Europe, general administration

What’s your relation to scooters:

I ride scooters since 2004. My first scooter was a Gilera Runner FXR with an enormous acceleration and speed that filled me with enthusiasm. This was also true for others, so sadly it was gone one day… :-(

Therefore the “GRIP-LOCK” lock for brake lever is my gift idea.

Gift idea for scooterists

Lock – security lock – lock for brake lever -GRIP LOCK- for brake lever, clutch lever – yellow, black or red

Part no. 7674997

grip lock

Why:

It is small and quickly put in place and taken off. At the same time it’s robust and almost impossible to break.
Compared to brake disc locks, it is impossible for you to forget to take off the lock before going for a ride.

Had I had this lock, I would probably still ride my FXR!

Grip-Lock the express-lock - also available for scooters
ASSEMBLY
Putting the Grip-Lock in place and taking it off takes less than 10 seconds.

PROTECTION
The Grip-Lock comes in a bright colour and is easy to make out on the handlebar. That scares potential thieves off immediately! But naturally, that alone is not enough: The Grip-Lock’s interior consists of four strong steel bolts made from tempered spring steel, that effectively prevent theft with the help of a saw or other cutting tools. Thanks to its reinforced nylon-fiber outer cover it is absolutely stainless.

SECURE
With the throttle secured, it is impossible for you to forget to take off the lock before going for a ride. In regard to brake disc locks or other external locks, a forgotten lock can cause severe damage to the vehicle.
BASF-special nylon featuring fiberglass reinforcement that is used for Grip-Lock is 200% stronger than ordinary multi-purpose plastics and makes the security device especially strong and rigid.

CLEAN
Grip-Lock is cleaner and easier to use than complicated and messy brake disc locks or chain locks that first need to be squeezed between the frame or spokes.

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