To put our feet on the ground is itself a statement! A reaffirmation of our identity: Scooter boys & girls, Mods, Racers and travelers know that their ideologies and beliefs land on accessories, which will become symbols of their most intrinsic qualities. This is how Platónika takes this great step forward, after spending months in the ...
Adjust the Vespa ignition - but correctly! The correct ignition timing is important for the thermal health of the engine: Reliability Durability and full power delivery Whoever tunes his Vespa, rebuilds the engine or rebuilds it in the course of a restoration, should not rely on the existing markings on the engine housing, the pole wheel and ...
Vespa PX LED Headlight In this Vespa tutorial video we show you how to install our Vespa PX LED headlight for the Vespa PX. The MOTO NOSTRA HighPower LED headlight itself can also be installed in other cars (Lambretta, Vespa GTS, Sprint, Rally). With the included car specific frame, the installation of the Vespa PX LED ...
Install black oil pan Vespa GTS Why convert a Vespa GTS oil pan? In this article about Vespa GTS conversion we have shown you some great examples of custom and tuning a Vespa GTS. It is often the details that make for a successful conversion with a coherent overall concept. A nice detail of the modern Vespa scooters is ...
Inlet timing Vespa P PE PX In today's video and blog it is about measuring the intake angle, also called intake timing. The intake angles should be within a certain range which is indicated in degrees crankshaft. The measurements always start as a fixed point from the top dead center, called OT for short. The intake range is ...
The Vespa engine - the heart of Platónika - has received the desired control angles of the crankshaft in the last article Cylinder transfer ports in the engine adapt for performance optimization Before the complete assembly of the motor can be done, all work that generates chips must be done. Only then can the housing be cleaned. In ...
How do I mount the tyres on a Vespa / Lambretta? Using our bgm Classic tires as an example, we show the correct mounting of the tire (split rim). 1. Reduce friction The tube inside is subject to flexing when the tire is unrolled and therefore it is useful to reduce the friction inside by talcum. The white powder ...
How do I measure the pinch point on the cylinder head? In our second tutorial we describe how to measure and adjust the pinch point of a bgm177 cylinder. Of course, the sequence is applicable for all other cylinders, but the dimensions can vary greatly depending on the manufacturer or the desired application of the cylinder ...
Instructions and tutorial videos for your Vespa PX Next week we will start with our Vespa Tutorial Videos, a series from the Vespa Platónika bgm177 project of the Scooter Center. How do I install a Vespa cylinder? How do I measure the squeeze gap cylinder / piston / cylinder head? How to assemble a carburettor? Tips ...
