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Toptul tools for scooter riders

We have received a large delivery, so popular TOPTUL tools are available again.

TOPTUL tools for scooter riders

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TOPTUL has been manufacturing high-quality tools for over 20 years and is absolutely unbeatable in a price / performance comparison. TOPTUL products have been in daily use on Vespa, Lambretta & Co. for years and are always convincing.

As an example, let's just mention the finely divided toothing of the ratchets. The solid and robust design with 72 teeth achieves a stitching of only 5 degrees (1/72 turn). This means that work can be done precisely and without repositioning, even in very tight places, with little working distance for the ratchet. It goes without saying that TOPTUL tools meet or exceed the common standards such as DIN / ISO / ANSI. The in-house quality control is very strict and is expressed, for example, in an individual measuring protocol enclosed with each torque spanner with regard to the measuring accuracy and the release behavior. From our own experience, we can recommend TOPTUL products to every “intensive wrench user” with a clear conscience.
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These are the highlights from the video:

  • Socket set (ratchet box) -TOPTUL 1/4 ″ - 4mm-14mm + bits - 49 pieces Article-No .: GCAI4901

And nice are still the sets, like this one:

  • screwdriver set -TOPTUL Pro Series- 20 pieces Article-No .: GZC2005
  • Sea ring pliers set -TOPTUL- 4 pcs Article No .: GPAQ0401
  • All key set -TOPTUL- 1,5mm, 2mm, 2,5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm - 9 pieces Article-No .: GAAL0916

TIP: Then you have everything new, uniform and in an appealing look in one go! You can also find more recommendations for TOPTUL here on our Scooter Center Blog: https://blog.scooter-center.com/tag/toptul/ All Toptul tools for scooter riders are available in our TOPTUL store

Torque scooter

Tightening torques for bolts and nuts on the scooter

How tight should I tighten a bolt or nut on the scooter?

Here we have compiled a list of the recommended tightening torques of the manufacturers. *

Too tight!

It has probably happened to everyone at least once, KNOCK and the screw / bolt is off or the thread is broken.
No problem, if you have only destroyed a nut or a stud bolt, it can usually be easily replaced. It already starts to get annoying when you don't have a replacement available.
thread repair: It gets really annoying if you have destroyed a thread in the engine housing! This often becomes complex and usually expensive, especially if it cannot be repaired with a thread insert. Before the housing has to be replaced or welded, a thread repair with Weicon adhesive is often possible.

Too loose!

Apart from being too firm, there is of course also not firm enough! Nuts or screws that are too loose can be dangerous. You don't even want to think about what can happen if wheel nuts or brake discs come loose. Loose carburettors, intake manifolds or cylinders quickly cause engine damage. Depending on the area of ​​application, self-locking nuts or screw locking are the best choice!

In the right order!

In addition, the even tightening of screws and nuts must also be taken into account. Everyone knows this from changing tires, here they are tightened by eg crosses to guarantee an even fit. Also with engine housings and cylinder heads eg tensions caused by unevenly tightened studs should be avoided. There are even components for which a certain order of fastening must be considered. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions here.

Order of stud bolts Vespa engine

Wrong way!

Right hand thread? Left hand thread? Normally nuts and screws are tightened clockwise (right-handed) and loosened counter-clockwise (left-handed) = normal right-hand thread. But there are also exceptions, such as the polar wheel nut Lambretta and left-hand mirrors: often with left-hand thread.

Solid!

For many applications there are special tools, pullers and especially holders, without which parts usually cannot be detached at all. You will find the tool for your scooter model after selecting the vehicle in the vehicle list:

Vespa special tools

In case of tight connections, penetrating oil such as WD40 often helps!

Torque wrench

We recommend working consistently with a torque wrench and adhering to the recommended tightening torques. We offer various torque wrenches for small and large tasks:

Torque wrench Vespa Lambretta motor scooter

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LAMBRETT

Torque Lambretta

original MB Developments
Nut flywheel / fan wheel 68 Nm 75 Nm
Cylinder outlet / inlet nuts 4.7-5.2 Nm 9.8-11.8 Nm
Cylinder head nuts 19-22 Nm 20-24 Nm
Screws ignition base plate 4.7-5.2 Nm
Screw shift claw (9mm) 4.7-5.2 Nm
Nuts gearbox cover plate 9.8-11.8 Nm 14-17 Nm
Screw front sprocket 29-34 Nm
Nuts chain cover (10 mm) 4.7-5.2 Nm
Rear brake shoe pivot pin (gear ratio contr.) 4.7-5.2 Nm
Nut cover plate rear wheel bearing 4.7-5.2 Nm
Brake drum nut (8 ° + 11 ° cone) 161 Nm
Brake drum nut (20 ° cone) 203 Nm
Fuse brake drum nut 14-14.7 Nm
Fork links 54-55 Nm
Nut front axle 54-55 Nm
Rim fixing nuts 19.6-22.5 Nm
Oil seal retaining plate (transmission ratio contr.) 4.7-5.2 Nm
Chain guide (gear ratio control) 4.7-5.2 Nm
Gearbox distance (gear ratio control) 0.07-0.30 Nm

VESPA Largeframe -1977 (125-150cc
) VNA-VBB, GL, GT, GTR, TS, Sprint, Super

Torques_VespaLargeframe-to-1977

Nm
Nuts housing halves 12-15 Nm
Stator plate screw 3-5 Nm
Groove coupling 40-45 Nm (depending on the clutch up to 65)
Nut auxiliary shaft axis 30-35 Nm
Switching cross (left hand thread, screw lock) 15-18 Nm
Groove rotor (pole wheel) 60-65 Nm
Carburettor fixing screw 16-20 Nm
Screw clutch cover 6-8 Nm
Outlet connection (P200) 75-80 Nm
Nut exhaust on cylinder 16-26 Nm
Aluminum cylinder (observe manufacturer's instructions) 14-16 Nm
Nut cylinder head (P 125 X, P 150 X, M7) 16-18 Nm
Nut cylinder head (P 200 E, M8) 20-22 Nm
Spark plug (observe manufacturer's instructions) 20-24 Nm
Crosshead screw motor swing arm 60-75 Nm
Nut lower shock absorber mounting M9 = 14-22Nm, M10 = 16-24Nm
Nut Rim mounting Brake drum (v / h) 20-22 Nm

VESPA PX 80-200

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Nm
Nuts housing halves 12-15 Nm
Stator plate screw 3-5 Nm
Groove coupling 40-45 Nm (depending on the clutch up to 65)
Nut auxiliary shaft axis 30-35 Nm
Switching cross (left hand thread, screw lock) 15-18 Nm
Nut rotor (pole wheel) 60-65 Nm
Carburettor fixing screw 16-20 Nm
Screw clutch cover 6-8 Nm
Outlet connection (P200) 75-80 Nm
Nut exhaust on cylinder 16-26 Nm
Nut starter motor (M8) 10-15 Nm
Starter motor screw (M6) 6-8 Nm
Aluminum cylinder 14-16 Nm (see manufacturer specifications)
Nut cylinder head PX 125-150 (M7) 16-18 Nm
Nut cylinder head PX 200, (M8) 20-22 Nm
Spark plug (observe manufacturer's specifications) 20-24 Nm
Crosshead screw motor swing arm 60-75 Nm
Nut lower shock absorber mounting M9 = 14-22Nm, M10 = 16-24Nm
Nut rim fixing v / h brake drum 20-22 Nm

VESPA Smallframe
V50, PV, ET3, PK 50-125

Torques_VespaSmallframe

V50, PV, ET3 PK
Nuts housing halves 13-15 Nm 13-15 Nm
Screw anchor plate 3-5 Nm 3-5 Nm
Screw kick starter 23-26 Nm 23-26 Nm
Nut primary gear 50-55 Nm 50-55 Nm
Groove coupling 40-45 Nm (depending on clutch up to 65 /) 40-45 Nm (depending on the clutch up to 65)
Screw for shift fork 17-22 Nm
Nut pole wheel / fan wheel M10 = 45-50Nm, M12 = 60-65Nm
Nut suction port 6-8 Nm 8-10 Nm
Exhaust manifold on cylinder (M6 / M8) 8-10 Nm 8-10 Nm
Clutch cover screw 8-10 Nm PK 50: 8-10 Nm PK 80-125: 9-10 Nm
Nut brake anchor plate 17-22 Nm 17-22 Nm
Crosshead screw motor swing arm 38-50 Nm
Nut brake drum M14 = 60-100Nm, M16 = 90-110Nm
Oil filler and drain plug 3-5 Nm
Screw for manual transmission fork 17-22 Nm
Bolt exhaust to swing arm 18-20 Nm 18-20 Nm
Screw pick-up 2-2.5 Nm 2-2.5 Nm
Screw for fan mounting (Dynastarter) 8-10 Nm
Mother Group Dynastarters (?) 60-65 Nm
Aluminum cylinder 13-18 Nm (see manufacturer's specifications) 12-18 Nm
Nut cylinder head V50: 14-18 Nm PK 50: 13-18 Nm
Nut cylinder head PV, ET3: 14-18Nm PK 80-125: 13-18 Nm
Cylinder base nut V50: 12-16 Nm PK 50: 12-16 Nm (not HP)
Spark plug (observe manufacturer's instructions) 14-18 Nm 18-24 Nm
Nut Hub spigot (under swing arm cover) 50-55 Nm 50-55 Nm
Locking nut front wheel axle (V50 with or without speedo drive pinion) 45-50 Nm 45-50 Nm
Ring nut of the speedometer drive PV / ET3: 45-50 Nm
Nut upper shock absorber mounting 20-27 Nm PK 50: 20-30 Nm PK 80-125: 30-40 Nm
Nut lower shock absorber mounting 20-27 Nm PK 50: 20-30 Nm PK 80-125: 20-27 Nm
Nut of the engine swing arm on the frame 38-52 Nm 38-52 Nm
Upper race of the upper headset bearing (or hand-tight until contact with bearing balls) 6-7 Nm (check) 50-60 Nm (check)
Upper ring nut to lock the upper steering head bearing (after the tightening torque is reached, turn back the wrench by approx. 1? 4 turn (80-90 °)) 50-60 Nm (check)
Handlebar bolt 30-44 Nm 30-44 Nm
Upper head race groove 30-40 Nm
Nut rear wheel axle 90-110 Nm 90-110 Nm
Nuts rims v / h on brake drum 23-27 Nm 20-27 Nm
Central groove front wheel 75-90 Nm PK 50: 50-80 Nm PK 80-125:?
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* We have worked here to the best of our conscience, but all information is nevertheless without guarantee.

top tul

At the Scooter Center you can now get TOPTUL tools

Our TOPTUL brand tools have been manufactured since 1994 by Rotar Machinery Industrial Co. The ROTAR Group has many years of experience in the manufacture and fine machining of exclusively carefully developed and high-quality processed Toptul tools for professionals. Only the most reliable tool steel alloys are used, such as chrome-molybdenum steel or chrome-vanadium steel.

From the wide range of TOPTUL products, we have included a selection for scooters in the Scooter Center program. The tools are characterized by a favorable price-performance ratio. Already particularly popular with us are the TOPTUL tool sets, available in many sizes - from handy wrench, nut spanner and socket sets to complete tool cabinets for the Vespa or scooter workshop.

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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 97 mm 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 678 Nm 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.

Top tul 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 straight access impossible.

Toptukl impact_2

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 Vespa.

  • The 1.6kg lightweight is easy to use with one hand
  • Adjust torque with one hand
  • Ratchet connection: 1/2 ″
Impact wrench (compressed air) -TOPTUL 1/2 "678 Nm- Article No. KAAQ1650

Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Ulf

cable pliers-ulf

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:

And ride scooters since 1984. I started with a Zundapp 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 custom shows 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 have long been given up.

Perfect tool for a scooter garage!

  • Special cutting shape
  • Very high transmission ratio
  • Effortlessly and neatly cut
  • Low energy input
  • For bowden cables and wire cables (i.e. V2A) up to Ø 4.0 mm
  • Spring wire up to Ø 1.5mm
  • Blades also 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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Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Olivier
oliver workshop trolley

How long have you been working for? Scooter Center:

From the very beginning, almost 24 years now

What is your task at Scooter Center:

I try to retain an overview

What's your relation to scooters:

My First Connection to the World of scooters was a Vespa PK50 XL in 1986. This was the scooter for my first experience with scooter tuning and following several DR 75cc and Polini 120cc cylinders I bought an old PX200 in 1988. During the first years this scooter went through a metamorphosis from mod scooter to camouflage Skeleton Vespa. My next scooter was a GS4 with 160cc, which, 25 years later, is still part of my fleet.
Then I started fancying Lambretta and owned several SX200, DL200 etc. until 1994, when I built up the Lambretta Custom "Virtual Reality".
I still drive the Virtual Reality and I also drive a LI150 series 1 with 195cc BGM R / T cylinder and a Rally 200 with Polini aluminum cylinder and a BGM Touring Big Box.

Gift idea for scooterists

Toptul Tool Trolley With 322 Tools + Tool Chest With 223 Tools

Part no. GV32203 + GX22307

tool trolley tool chest

Why:

It is real fun to work with the tool trolley and tool chests. Each individually is extremely well equipped for the needs of a weekend scooter or car mechanic - The foam layers have the perfect shape for the tools, which guarantee fun while working and while tidying up.

We have been using TOPTUL tools for more than 10 years in our garage and are entirely convinced by its quality. Plus, you can buy the TOPTUL tool trolley and tool chest as a set at an unbeatable set price!

TOPTUL tool trolley

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.

The neatly spaced teeth of the ratchet are just one example. The massive and robust 72-teeth series ratchet offers a fastening efficiency with 5 degrees increments (only 1/72 of a turn), which best suits delicate job requirements.

TOPTUL tools meet or rather outperform standards like DIN / ISO / ANSI. There is a stringent internal quality control, which is proven for instance in the individual calibration chart regarding measurement accuracy and response behavior supplied with every torque wrench.

From our own experience we can recommend Toptul Products to Anty “Intense Weekend Mechanic” with a Clear Conscience.

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