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Vespa PX frame exchange

LML frame Completely painted body set for Vespa PX frame exchange

We offer you a complete frame set from LML with all necessary body parts, for Vespa PX. Vespa PX frame exchange made easy: all parts are already painted at the factory.

These sets are LML - licensed buildings. Of course, there can be a small flaw in this. We offer these LML frames for Vespa in a special cheap set with all painted parts.

Buy LML frame set for Vespa PX frame exchange here

LML frame set for frame exchange Vespa PX

 

LML frame set for Vespa PX frame exchange

The Vespa YouTuber Kevin, from the PX garage Nienburg / Savage Scooters, got this frame as a replacement for a warped and rusted through Vespa PX frame. In this video he unpacks our LML frame set and shows you the quality and also the final result, which is quite impressive:

PX Garage Nienburg | PX 200 frame set | LML frameset B-goods

 

Buy LML frame set for Vespa PX frame exchange here

 

Vespa GTS Sport screen

MOTO NOSTRA sport flyscreen for Vespa GTS and PX now in stock

Our MOTO NOSTRA flyscreen for Vespa GTS with TÜV certificate is now available also with bracket.

Buy here MOTO NOSTRA flyscreen

Vespa GTS Sport screen

Vespa GTS windshield flyscreen Sport with approval / TÜV Vespa

Vespa GTS flyer

The Vespa flyscreen and many other interesting spare parts for your Vespa GTS are listed in our new brochure:

Vespa GTS specials Scooter Center - Vespa GTS Flyer 2018

Short sports flyscreen for Vespa GTS with TÜV certificate

Vespa GTS exhaust by SPARK at special price!

ALL YOU NEED  - everything for your Vespa!

For the Vespa of the 90s we have a wide range of items. In ours Scooter Center shop you can find any spare parts for your vespa P / PX, from the smallest screw to the frame, plug and play engines as well as a wide range of accessories.

Scooter Center Vespa PX specials

We have released a new brochure for the Vespa PX where you can find the best items with our bgm and MOTO NOSTRA brands. Get inspired!

The bgm catalog is available here. All parts for you Vespa PX are available in our online shop.

Browse or download our Vespa P / PX Specials brochure

Video Vespa PX Specials flyer


Pictures Vespa PX flyer

 

A Vespa Be Giorni?

The Vespa Sei Giorni is among the most sought-after collectors items. A. Vespa Six Days, but what's it all about?

In 1951 the Vespa company's racing team “Piaggio Squadra Corse” gained massive attention during a race. The “Sei Giorni Internationale” took place from the 18th to the 23rd Septemper 1951 in Varese, in the hinterland of Lake Maggiore in Italy. It was one of the hardest and most important competitions of that time: 220 participants riding over several kilometers in an off-road environment.

Race 6 giorni (6 days)

Let Giorni = six days

Still today this six days reliability trial is known as “International Six Days Enduro”. The first race took place in England in 1913, a test of the limits of both daring racers and machines. And in 1951 the Vespa was just 5 years old!

For this race Piaggio modified a small part of three hundred 125cc Vespa models. The racing team “Piaggio Squadra Corse” participated with these ten scooters. But how could the small Vespas, specially built for this race, compete against motocross motorbikes?

Surprisingly the Piaggio company's racing team (racers: Biasci, Cau, Crabs, Mazzoncini, Merlo, Nesti, Opesso, Riva, Romano, Vivaldi) won the competition with their Vespas, outdoing the offroad motorbikes: 9 out of 10 racers got a gold medal . In 1951, for this top performance the Vespa 125 “Sei Giorni” also won the prize of the Italian motorcycling federation and with their Italian Vespa models the three racers Giuseppe Cau, Miro Riva and Bruno Romano stole the limelight from all other racers.

Near series racing scooters

The Vespa "Sei Giorni" was optically very similar to the series model. The main differences which were visible for instance more tank volume, improved aerodynamics of the leg shield and a bigger engine cover.

Vespa Sei Giorni racing scooter Vespa 125 from 1951

Vespa Six Days 2017

As we reported from the motorcycle show Eicma in 2016, in memory of this legendary success, Piaggio released a special edition: the Vespa Sei Giorni 300.

Vespa 300 Be Giorni 2017

Scooter Center's Vespa Sei Giorni

After the Eicma morotcycle show 2016, we got the idea of ​​creating a new Scooter Center demonstrator which represents a fusion of the automatic Vespa and the classic Vespa. Just like us Vespa shop where you can just find everything you need for your modern or vintage Vespa.

We were inspired by this new model and wanted to release our own “modern” Vespa Sei Giorni. Alex Stroh (right) and Frank Winkel (left) worked on the project of our new Scooter Center Vespa Six Days.

 

The genesis of the SC Sei Giorni          

Our new Vespa demonstrator was a normal, slightly accident-damaged Vespa GTV…

Scooter Center Vespa SC Sei GiorniVespa modeling with construction foam

Filled building foam?

The filled building foam was just a model for Mathias Laubsch from Blechwerk in Neuss, http://www.blechwerk.com/, who brilliantly transformed it into metal sheet.

 

Huge sheet metal and painting work!

For the typical “nose” we mounted a horn cover which is normally used on a Vespa VNA-VNB. We “just” welded the indicators and the hole under the tail light and Vespa Sei Giorni was brought to the painter ...

All plastic parts got a silver coating so that patinated could be made on “metal sheet” and not on bare plastic.

Then, all metal and plastic parts were painted with a deep red coating which was used in the 50s and then again with a second coating in gray before being painted eventually with the red varnish which recalls the typical coating of the first Piaggio race models.

Custom made Vespa seat

The seat frame was made in our workshop and given to the seat specialist Holger http://www.sitzbankdoktor.de/ who sacrificed his old leather jacket and made the perfect seat for the Sei Giorni.

Racing handleable!

The handle bar was replaced with an M-shaped handle bar by Fehling.

Vespa with race patina

In order to get the patina effect we used files and sandpaper!

Vespa Be Giorni live!

Want to admire our customized Vespa Sei Giorni live? Then cume and visit us in our store in Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 1 in 50129 Bergheim-Glessen, Germany.

Vespa Be Giorni Vespa GTV 300 Tuning!

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Vespa GTS Sport screen

MOTO NOSTRA flyscreen for Vespa GTS

Our MOTO NOSTRA flyscreen for Vespa GTS with TÜV certification is expected to be in stock from mid May.

We'll keep you updated!

Vespa GTS Sport screen

Vespa GTS windshield flyscreen Sport with approval / TÜV Vespa

Vespa GTS items

The Vespa flyscreen and many other interesting items for your Vespa GTS are available in our new brochure:

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Short sports flyscreen for Vespa GTS with TÜV certificate

Vespa GTS exhaust by SPARK at special price!

LML – the last manufacturer of classic geared engines scooters

We took sad news from the English online scooter magazine Power off .

LML, the world's last manufacturer of classic manuals scooters, seems to be on the verge of a definite end, but we hope that the tide is still turning.

Who does not know the history of LML "click"(https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lohia_Machinery_Limited). In its history LML has built licensed productions of the popular Vespa models:

Mostly quite close to the original, sometimes a little more idiosyncratic, they were always popular low-cost entry-level models, which were particularly distinguished by their economy. The Indian reality simply required different priorities and so longevity and economy was a clear sales argument.

At peak times, 30,000 scooters rolled off the assembly line every month and LML was thus not only serving the Indian market. Classic PX models have also always been very popular in Asia, Iran and various African countries. Egypt was one of LML's main markets, which unfortunately became their downfall: The devaluation of the Egyptian pound made in 2016 scooters so expensive that this market collapsed. Unfortunately, no market was able to absorb this hole and so LML stumbled even more.

Scooter Center visiting the LML factory

We first visited LML in 2014 and were able to see the production live in the Kanpur factory.

LML Scooter Factory

What we got to see impressed us very much and at the same time touched us, because to see a PX car body made out of a huge roll of sheet steel was an impression that gave us goose bumps. We were very impressed and it was simply unbelievable to be there live at the birth of a scooter.

LML has potential

At that time, we were convinced that “LML has potential! Although the haptic of some LML parts may not quite meet our expectations, they are of the highest quality. The LML gearboxes were installed in 30 HP motors in our workshop without any problems.

The complete LML motors are unbeatable in the price-performance ratio and the painted LML frame sets are a great starting point for a new construction. The rest of the original parts are also very popular with us. Unfortunately there is a lot of counterfeiting in India and inferior replica parts are simply sold in fake LML packaging. You should pay close attention to this and if you get a doubtful offer, you should keep your hands off.

LML has not only produced Piaggio models under license but also made many further developments to which the original must bow: LML motor housing XXl overflow valve. We discovered these motor housings by chance in the factory. Until today we couldn't really clarify where they were installed.

LML Motor XXL transfer port

On the one hand they have HIGH OBJECTIONS (why weld and mill them?!) On the other hand the cylinder base was smaller than on the Piaggio engines. (we offer the housings already spindled to Piaggio size: LML engine housing XXl transfer tube)

Furthermore, the development of a 4-speed four-stroke engine in the LML PX dress must not remain unmentioned, because only in this way can the strict exhaust emission values ​​be met and the gear shifting has (has) a future.

As the crowning glory we were there when the production of LML PK was rebuilt. The idea was actually a good one. A small frame with automatic motor and disc brake. It would have had a future for sure, at least eg as 50s in Germany. Fatally it was only available as 125cc and there was no mass market. We had a fork (shortened Lusso fork) sent to us as a sample and saw great potential for V50, VBB and Rally / Sprint conversions, but unfortunately this never happened.

LML recently sought salvation in the production of a tricycle for the Indian market http://lml3wheelers.com/. Unfortunately, this project doesn't seem to have brought the necessary success and things look bleak at the moment.

We are keeping our fingers crossed for LML, that an investor will be found who recognizes the potential. It would be a pity if such a great company with enthusiastic employees would simply disappear.

Ulf Schroeder, Scooter Center

 

https://blog.scooter-center.com/sichere-dir-jetzt-die-letzten-lml-motorgehaeuse-fuer-vespa-produktion-eingestellt/

https://blog.scooter-center.com/neuer-lml-rahmen-statt-nur-eine-neue-lackierung/

Speedo drive gear for Vespa V50 with 9 inch wheel rims

The speedo drive gear for Vespa 50 is now available in our shop as single spare part or in set.

Speedo drive gear set Vespa V50 9 ″, part no. 1079157KT

Speedo drive gear set -SCOOTER CENTER- Vespa 10 teeth, Ø = 21,8mm, metal + 9 teeth, l = 31mm, 2,7mm square, black (fits speedo drive gear 9 teeth) - (for Vespa V50, 50N, 50L, 50R (V5A1T, 9 inch wheels))

Buy here speedo drive gear set

 

Speedo drive gear, part no.1079157A, corresponds to the Piaggio part no.79158

speedo drive gearSCOOTER CENTER- Vespa 9 teeth, l = 31mm, 2,7mm square, black (for Vespa V50, 50N, 50L, 50R (V5A1T, 9 inch wheels)

Buy here speedo drive gear

Speedo drive gear on hub, part no.1079157B, corresponds to the Piaggio part no.79157

Speedo drive gear in hub -SCOOTER CENTER- Vespa 10 teeth, Ø = 21,8mm, metal (fits speedo drive gear 9 teeth) - (for Vespa V50, 50N, 50L, 50R (V5A1T, 9 inch wheels)

Buy here speedo drive gear on hub

Our tip: speedo cable replacement

Speedo cable bgm PRO Vespa V50

BGM PRO speedo cables correspond to the standard cables but they boast high quality features at a convenient price. For each vehicle model, the cable length is the same as the standard ones so that no modification is necessary for their mounting. Particular attention was paid to high-quality details which enable an easy and quick mounting: high quality sleeve and a well pressed cable in square form. The mounting of already lubricated speedo cable results therefore quick and easy.


Buy here speedo cable

Speedo cable Vespa fits the following models:

Vespa

  • 50 L (V5A1T)
  • 50 N (V5A1T)
  • 50 (V5A1T - 1963)
  • 50 S (V5A1T - 1964)
  • 50 Special (V5A2T)
  • 50 Special Elestart (V5A3T)
  • 50 Special (V5B1T)
  • 50 Special Elestart (V5B2T)
  • 50 Special (V5B3T)
  • 50 Special Elestart (V5B4T)
  • 50 Sprinter (V5SS2T - 1975)
  • 50 SR (V5SS2T - 1975-)
  • 90 (V9A1T)
  • 90 Super Sprint (V9SS1T)
  • 125 Nuova (VMA1T)
  • 125 Primavera (VMA2T)

In our online shop you can also find speedometers for Vespa V50.

 

EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori), the international motorcycle and spare parts show, is the most important exhibition to explore the latest novelties from the scooter world and we from Scooter Center are also there! We are proud of the continuous development of our bgm items for vintage and modern scooters.

Here an overview of the EICMA novelites:

  1. Lambretta
  2. Vespa
  3. Pinasco
  4. Schwalbe
  5. NIU

Eicma 2017 scooter video

Eicma 2017 Scooter & Parts

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LAMBRETT

Today we first visited the hall 9 to have a look at the “new” Lambretta. Our friends from Rimini Lambretta Center present the new Lambretta customized for Vittorio in RLC race style as well as the new Casa performance save parts. Particularly interesting was the rear wheel rim with inner brake disc.

 

 

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Pinasco

Vespa rod models with reed valve intake

The Wideframe/ rod models (low headlight) Pinasco presented the Nordkapp cylinder with its new feature: the reed valve intake. Of course there is also an intake maniforld, this time not for a Polini CP carburettor, but for a Dell'Orto 22mm carburettor which Pinasco will offer with throttle lever.

Besides the genuine engine casing with three studs and the possible reed valve intake, as already showed at the Vespa world days in Rooms, Pinasco also presented the engine casing with four studs: thanks to this feature it is possible to mount all PX 177 tuning cylinders.

In addition, Pinasco also presented the Zamak rotor for the Flytech ignition which fits the rod models (faro basso) and GS150 engines.

Vespa GS160 / SS180

The GS160 / SS180 cylinder with direct intake looked like a dual carburettor cylinder with oval / long holes for 200cc models.

Vespa Smallframe

For the Vespa Smallframe models Pinasco also presented the new Pinasco engine casings and the crankshafts which are not yet available. On display also further crankshafts with replaceable balance weights.

Vespa Largeframe

Particularly interesting was the new crankshaft for double intake.

Pinasco now offers premounted 225cc engines. 60mm stroke, 225cc, 21,5PS at 26 NM. 10-13-17-20 / 35 gear cluster with 23/64 gear ratio. Flytech ingnition 1,4kg. The item does not include: carburettor, carburettor casing, clutch cover, flywheel cover and complete brake.

The Si28 carburetors are now in VRX-R version with a small foam filter.

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Also for Ciao, Si, Bravo and Boxer models there are new spare parts:

 

 

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SWALLOW

Electronic Schwalbe with Bosch engine. Its batteries can be removed and loaded at home or using the charger cable placed under the seat.

 

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New brake levers for Vespa - Installation guide Vespa GT / GTS

New for Vespa GT / GTS: BGM brake levers for all Vespa GT, GTL, GTS models with a HengTong brake system. This CNC machined lever in high-strength aluminum is adjustable in 6 positions.

The lever is provided with a span adjuster on the lower side which enables you to tailor the lever length in order to achieve the most comfortable position and a perfect grip.

The lever is made up of two parts and it folds up in the event of a fall therefore reducing the risk of breaking.

The foldable design of this lever is ideal if, for example, you park your scooter in a small garage.

How to mount Vespa brake levers

Tools for mounting brake levers:

  • Allen key 2,5mm
  • Combination wrench or box spanner SW10
  • slot screw driver, size 2-3
  • Slot screw driver, size 5
  • Torx key TX25
  • two hands, right and left, ideally with only one thumb on each hand!
  • open-end wrench SW17 (may vary depending on the model of the mirror)

Preparation

In order to have easier access to the brake master cylinder, it's necessary to take off the front headset cover. If you also have a windscreen remove this first. Under the rubber grommet and the master cylinder cover you'll find the counternuts for the tightening of the mirrors.

The screw of the master cylinder cover can be removed with an Allen key 2,5 mm from the front side. After wiggling the cover loose forwards and upwards, the counternut of the mirror is easily accessible and can be taken off with an open-end wrench SW 17.

Then you can turn the mirror arm anticlockwise.

Both mirror arms have a right-hand thread. To tighten the mirror arm turn it clockwise, to loosen the arm turn it anticlockwise. In the lower part of the headset cover there are three screws: on the right and left side the screws are accessible from the rear side,

while the third screw is accessible from the front side, under the headlight.

First unscrew all the three screws with a cross slot screwdriver PH2 and then release the retaining clips. These plastic clips are not visible from outside, but accessible from the inspection ports one the left and on the right side. Remove carefully the clip with a slot screw driver.

Another plastic clip is placed under the headset cover, in the middle. You can loose it carefully with a thin slot screw driver.

The front headset cover can be removed easily if the front cover has already been taken off. The front cover is fixed with a torx screw (TX) hidden behind the Piaggio logo. On the right side of the logo there's a small gap, pull out the logo from that side by using a thin slot screw driver.

Under the logo you'll find the only screw of the front cover which can be loosed and removed with a TX25 torx key.

The front cover can be removed by wiggling it loose forwards and upwards. This way you can push the front headset cover upwards in order to loosen the retaining clips of the front cover. When the front cover has been removed, you can wiggle the front headset cover forwards and upwards and finally take it off.

Unplug the electrical connections and the cover can be removed completely

How to replace Vespa brake levers

In order to take off the genuine brake levers, remove the counternut under the brake lever support with a combination wrench or box spanner SW10.

Then loosen the guide bolt, to which the brake lever is fitted, with a wider slot screw driver (min. S5.5).

Pull out the bolt carefully and hold the brake lever.

For the mounting and positioning of the brake lever there are two washers. Please make sure you don't lose them when you disassemble the levers.

You'll need the two washers again when you fit the BGM PRO brake levers. For trouble-free mounting and for an easy movement of the lever we'll grease the two washers in order to enable the correct positioning of the lever.

For an easy mounting of the lever on the right side of the headset you can slightly spread apart the throttle below so that you can have access to the counternut.

After mounting the lever, screw the guide bolt again and tighten it with the counternut.

Finally, plug the headlight again and fasten the headset cover, first with the clips and then with the three screws, fit the mirror - done!

Best gift ideas for scooter riders and Vespa fans

Here some original and valuable Gift ideas for our Vespa lovers. Or just for those who wish to give themselves a gift and have a Vespa themed Christmas tree. Exclusive and high-quality Christmas ornaments, genuine Piaggio. Ideal for your Christmas tree or just as decoration:

Christmas tree decoration - Christmas baubles -VESPA (6 pcs) - white / red- incl. Gift box

Traditional Christmas tree ornament set in a fine gift box (size: 250 x 240 x 80 mm). Six shiny and white Christmas baubles with the Vespa logo on the one side and the Vespa icon on the other side. Buy here Vespa Christmas baubles

Christmas tree decoration -VESPA (4pcs) - stainless steel, polished - incl. Gift box

Create a stunning effect and decorate your Christmas tree with these fine and shiny ornaments. A set of 4 Vespa-shaped plates of stainless steel, 1,2mm thick, in a brilliant gift box (size 140 x 100 x 30mm). Buy here Vespa Christmas decorations!

Or maybe a Vespa under your Christmas tree?

Then have a look at our interesting second hand Vespas!

20 The new Electric Vespa

We have already seen many custom-built electrics scooters, the last ones also during our time trip to Italy. In this video you can see a cute customized electric Vespa. So far classic Vespa models have been fitted with more or less modern electric engine and battery. This time we show you a real Electric Vespa. Piaggio presented this project at the EICMA international motorcycle exhibition.e-vespa_elettrica_1 e-vespa_elettrica

Electric Vespa due in 2017

The electric Vespa will be available in the middle of 2017. “The Electric Vespa will be a true Vespa with the latest technology of electric scooters and will keep all the features which contributed to its international success,” stated Piaggio.

With over 18 million vehicles sold around the world, the legendary Vespa is now ready for the next challenge. For further information about the Electric Vespa click here.

Combine Classic Days and a visit at Scooter Center

This first weekend of August will see a large vintage car festival just around the corner of Scooter Center, which actually focuses on classic cars. But this year will feature a special, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Vespa. Great opportunity to combine your shopping at Scooter Center in Bergheim Glessen and a visit to the Vespa exhibition and the Vespa meeting!

70 years of Vespa Schlß Dyck - visit the Scooter Center Vespa shop

70th anniversary Vespa special

The Classic Days at Dyck castle in Grevenbroich will also see a special to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Vespa. The great anniversary "70 years VESPA" just has to be part of this weekend on classics.

Special exhibition, scooter meeting and Vespa acrobatics

The organizers try to present almost the entire VESPA history in a special exhibition. And there will be a scooter meeting.

Don't miss the acrobatics show of VESPA Oldtimer Friends Munich (Vespa vintage fans Munich)

The Munich based group presents a fascinating show of Vespa acrobatics. The show is on each day before the races on the track.

Scooter Center Classic Day

Scooter Center also organize a Classic Day every year. Watch the video of the last event here:

Info Classic Days Schloss Dyck: http://www.classic-days.de/informationen/programm.html

Vespa Wideframe Tuning

Vespa Wideframe models are more popular than ever.

There are not only refined new spare parts on the market, but also development in performance increase.
Existing cast iron cylinders have been refined to wring a little more performance out of them with a rather high input of work.

New Pinasco cylinder

Pinasco will soon offer a new aluminum cylinder with 160 tsp for the old vespa engines with 3 studs.

Our loyal customer Andreas Nagy has always been a good friend of this slightly particular Vespa model. He puts a lot of effort in increasing the performance of the Wideframes and closely cooperates with Pinasco.

He us visited on our dynamometer with a Prototype of the 160cc V2 cylinder. Caliper bracket 007

Secret prototype of the new Vespa cylinder

Caliper bracket 009

We would have liked to take an even closer look at the 160 Pinasco.
Sadly the prototype of this cylinder remained hidden under the cylinder covering.Caliper bracket 006

Vespa Wideframe racing cylinder

Andreas and we have tested some exhausts on ours Scooter Center P4 dynamometer. For example a BGM PRO BigBox Touring exhaust for PX models, whose suspension we have modified to make it fit a Wideframe.

Pinasco BBT Vespa test bench performance diagram Wideframe

Performance characteristic dynamometer Pinasco Vespa Wideframe cylinder prototype

10HP and 100 km / h

Sure: a Malossi MHR reaches more than 35HP almost easily on a PX. Compared to this, the 10 horses of a Pinasco racing cylinder won't take anyone's breath away. But, please, don't forget the original “performance” of Wideframes! Original 5HP would have a top speed of about 70km / h on a plain track.

With now 10HP on the 8 inch small rear wheel and a corresponding primary reduction, you may expect more than 100km / h. Just like for an original PX200 for instance.

We are looking forward to the potential of the Pinasco cylinder.

You will of course be kept up to date: here in the Scooter Center Blogging!

 

New mirrors in mate black with ECE standard for your modern Vespa

Flat black is a current trend. We supply this mirror for modern Vespa models. It is an original looking high quality product. the Discreet, high quality look in flat black is the special characteristic of these mirrors.

With COC - road legal!

Tip: Inexpensive and great alternative for the original part!

Delivered with:

  • 1 mirrors
  • Mounting poor
  • Mounting material (nut, rubber etc.).

Available for the following models:

Vespa GTS 125-250-300, GTL 125 etc.

  • Mirror Vespa GTS 125-250-300, GTL 125 (ZAPM 31101) - flat black - rhs / lhs UNIVERSAL!
    Item number: 3331420 High-quality mirror in a true-to-original look with E-mark.

Vespa Primavera 50/125

 

Vespa Sprint 50/125

Chrome mirror Vespa

You prefer 100% original looks? We also offer this mirror in chrome!

 

mirrors

Chrome mirror Vespa - like the original!

Black mirrors available for many scooters:

 

Mirror black for scooters like Vespa and Co.

 

New BGM Vespa Lambretta catalog 2016

You will have to be a little patient until the new BGM catalog 2016 will be available in its final print version.

Lambretta Vespa catalog bgm 2016

BGM Vespa Lambretta catalog 2016

The really big highlights like cylinders, exhausts and suspension parts are accompanied by many small big highlights, which might not be seen at first glance.

We have compiled a selection of new “small” BGM products for you:

Light switch -BGM PRO- Vespa PK S EFL, PK XL, Vespa PX (1984-1998) - 9 cables (DC, models without battery, with horn rectifier, NOC)

Item number 1231852

Prices for “real vintage vehicles” like Rally, Sprint, GS and Co. are rising. But so are prices for Vespa PX and PK. It's been a while that PX and PK models have been intensively restored. We are working on making long vanished parts to be made available again, like this light switch for Vespa PX and PK. It hasn't been available for years, but now in stock again by BGM:

Light switch -BGM PRO- Vespa PK S Lusso, PK XL, Vespa PX (1984-1998) - 9 cables (DC, models without battery, with horn rectifier, closer) Item no. 1231852

Light switch -BGM PRO- Vespa PK S EFL, PK XL, Vespa PX (1984-1998) - 9 cables (DC, without battery, with horn rectifier, NOC)
Item number 1231852

Vespa wiring loom

This often is the botched job of restoration. New and fast engine, body and paint nice and shiny - but stuck to the old cables, this will lead to trouble. But this can be prevented!

We offer complete and fitting wiring looms for your scooter! Making an exchange easy as!

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Lambretta wiring loom so available!

Speedo cable Vespa & Lambretta

Speedo cables are new to the BGM product range. We have produced them according to Vespa / Piaggio or Lambretta / Innocenti models.

Available speedo cables:

speedo cables

Wiring loom -BGM PRO- wire for fuel gauge Vespa PX (1984-) - for fuel gauge with plastic cover

Item number SC5008

This unspectacular cable hasn't been available for ages, even though it often breaks. This cable reconnects your fuel gauge with the display in the speedo!

Cable branch -BGM PRO- tank sender cable Vespa PX (1984-) - for tank sender with plastic lock item no. SC5008

Wiring loom -BGM PRO- wire for fuel gauge Vespa PX (1984-) - for fuel gauge with plastic cover
Item number SC5008

Smartphone support for Vespa

We can no longer imagine a life without navigation systems and cell phones. I consider the use of smartphones with GPS as a navigation system very smart. I want to use it, but where to put the expensive smartphone for it to be safe? And how to charge it?

You will see the best way of using a smartphone with your Vespa.

This support can be used to attach any smartphone with a screen size of up to 5.5 ”to your Vespa, providing that there are two M8 threads below the handlebar for mirror screws (eg Vespa PX, T5, Sprint, V50, Primavera ...).

  • Smartphone bag made of neoprene, spray water resistant
  • Smartphones up to 5.5 ”size, eg iPhone 6 PLUS ...
  • Support made of stainless steel
  • Screwed with winged screws for quick detaching without using tools
  • Smartphone can easily and quickly be removed from the side of the bag
  • You can still use the touch screen

Smartphone holder (up to 5,5 ") -MRP- universal for manually switched Vespa models - mounting under handlebar on mirror screw connection

Smartphone support (up to 5,5″) -MRP- universal, all geared Vespa scooters – mounting beneath handlebar (mirror screws)

Delivered with:

  • stable and extremely robust bracket made of stainless steel
  • spray water resistant smartphone bag made of neoprene
  • winged screws and speaker sleeves for perfect attachment to handlebar

So available without neoprene bag and for smaller smartphones / cells -> 5 ”displays.

Charging the cell with the Vespa?

No problem! All you need is a suitable voltage regulator and to USB port!

We recommend our extremely small voltage regulator for all ignitions with 12 volts. The regulator supplies alternating current and optionally direct current. This turns the regulator in the perfect and reliable replacement for any common voltage regulator and in an up to date add on to the existing electronics of your Vespa, to charge a navigation system or your cell / smartphone and the likes.

Mobile phone smartphone charging Vespa

Easy attachment of voltage regulator to your Vespa

Connecting the regulator to the existing wiring loom is easy as pie: For an entire AC system you will need regulated AC current on the wires for the electronic consumers. For systems with AC and DC, you will need to differentiate between AC and DC and wire accordingly.
You will find some wiring examples here (in downloads on the right).

USB port for Vespa scooters

Charge the USB socket to the smartphone mobile phone

Waterproof outdoor USB plug

Great USB plug With two USB slots to connect to a 12V-24V motor bike, scooter, ATV or car battery. Waterproof seal, therefore may also be used on boats or for camping / outdoor activities! Perfect to charge devices like cell phones, smartphones, notebooks, iPads, iPhones, iPod Touch, Sony, Nokia, HTC, Samsung, GPS, MP3 players, PDAs ... on board of any vehicle with a 12-24Volts electrical system.

Once integrated into the 12V system, you can use two USB slots at the front.
In single use, one slot supplies 5V / 2,1A.
Using both slots, each slots supplies 5V / 1,0A.

Blue LED lights: A permanent blue backlight (LED) helps See the slots in the Dark.

technical details:

  • Output voltage: 5V DC +/- 5%
  • Input voltage: 12V-24V DC +/- 4V
  • Max. Output voltage: 2,1A DC
  • Mounting hole diameter: 29mm
  • Installation depth (total length): approx. 60mm
  • Length of wire: approx. 145cm
  • Wide clamp screw: 39mm
  • IP65 proof (complete protection from infiltration of dust + protection from water projected from a nozzle)
  • incl. tab connector protection with fuse holder
  • Incl. handlebar support for handlebars up to 7/8 ”(22.2mm), rubber protection cap.

Easy assembly

Needs to be connected to the plus wire of the wiring loom connected to the ignition (red wire to live wire when ignition is on, black wire to mass / frame).

touring tips

You will find information on the best way of taking luggage in a Vespa with a high quality bag (transporting luggage on a Vespa) and on how to increase fuel range with a small jerry can: jerry can for Vespa glove box.

Shock absorber for wideframe Vespa

When it comes to Vespa, Pinasco increases work on older Vespas like Faro Basso, Struzzo, GS3…

The rear shock absorber for wideframe Vespa models is their great new product.

Rear shock absorber -PINASCO- Vespa Wideframe 1953-57, Vespa VM1, VM2, VN1, VN2, VB1, VL1, VL2, VL3, GS150

The Pinasco shock absorber fits those wideframe Vespa models, which do not have spring and absorber mounted individually in the rear shock absorber, without the need for further work on lower or upper shock mounts.

Pinasco PN 25441009

You may adjust spring preload and adapt the shock absorber to your individual preferences or varying load conditions.

The shock absorber is made in Italy and available in plain black. This makes the shock absorber fit discreetly in the general looks of a classic Vespa.

The two lock nuts only come to your attention at a second glance.

When changing the shock absorber you should also take a look at the upper silent rubber.

The Pinasco shock absorber fits the following wideframe models:

  • 125 (VM1T)
  • 125 (VM2T)
  • 125 (VN1T)
  • 125 (VN2T)
  • 150 (VB1T)
  • 150 (VL1T)
  • 150 (VL2T)
  • GS 150 (VS1T)
  • GS 150 (VS2T)
  • 150GS (VS3T) GS3
  • 150GS (VS4T) GS3
  • 150GS (VS51T) GS3

 

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 larger transfer ports by default

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.

Motor housing PK SE large overcurrent channels 020

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:

Motor housing PK SE large overcurrent channels 011

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

Motor housing PK SE large overcurrent channels 014

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.

Motor housing PK SE large overcurrent channels 004

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.

Motor housing PK SE large overcurrent channels 003

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.

Motor housing PK SE large overcurrent channels 016

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

Motor housing PK SE large overcurrent channels 005

Would you 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 materials also 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 is therefore 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 adapter 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 hours
  • Transfer port: bigger than in serial production

Fitting smallframe crankshafts

Rotary valves

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.

 

Gear box 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 adhesion, pressure resistant
  • Excellent oxidation stability
  • Anti wear

Vespa gear oil

ADVICE: Wear workshop gloves

bgm gloves

Fine knit gloves BGM protection

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 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% polyamide 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

Individual gift ideas for scooterists by the Scooter Center team

Name: Bridget

birgit-vespa-austecher-biscuit-mold

How long have you been working for? Scooter Center:

Since April 2007

What is your task at Scooter Center:

Accounting

What's your relation to scooters:

Actually there is hardly any except for working for Scooter Center. I never owned a scooter.
My greatest experience was the Max Speed ​​Festival in Meinerzhagen, Germany. Simply a great day at the old army airport.

Gift idea for scooterists

Cookie cutter -VESPA- scooter 6.5cm, stainless steel

Part no. 7675055

Cookie cutter Vespa

Why:

On the one hand this is an affordable gift and if, on the other hand, you add some homemade cookies, it will even be a personal gift.
If these are tasty cookies, your gift will be a real winner.

Cookie cutter for Vespa cookies

Why not bake a Vespa ?!

The cookie cutter with the shape of a traditional Vespa will help you make stylish cookies in no time, which will put a smile on everyone's face - even of non-scooterists!

You will enjoy this great gimmick for a long time: This great cookie cutter is made of stainless steel and of course dishwasher safe!

Width approx. 6.5cm

gift vespa cookie cutter shape

Vespa models for collection and amusement

The most stunning thing about the MAISTO collection is that you can be the collector of your dreams. And all that without the need to have won the lottery.
The models are true to scale and original collectors items. First choice for young and old Vespa fans!

Great gift for little money, ideal for Secret Santa or as a small gift for friends of Vespa.

 

Maisto Vespa

Model -MAISTO 1:18- Vespa 125 GT125 (1966) - white

Part no.MS3154024

Vespa GT EN

Model -MAISTO 1:18- Vespa 125 Nuova (1965) - silver

Part no.MS3154018

New EN

 

Model -MAISTO 1:18- Vespa 150 (1956) - light gray

Part no.MS3154011

Vespa 150EN

 

Model -MAISTO 1:18- Vespa MP5 Paperino (1945) - apricot

Part no.MS3154001

Paperino EN

All Maisto Vespa models are available in our company Scootershop:

maisto vespa models maisto-scooter-models-2