Piaggio Vespa V9, VM, VL, VS, P, GS: Service and Repair Manuals

Vespa Scooters - All rotary valve models (1959-1978) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Owners Workshop Manual on the Piaggio Vespa scooters:
- V9A1 Vespa 90 (88 cc, 1964-1979), V9SS1 Vespa 90 Super Sport88 cc, 1966-1969), V9SS2 Racer (88 cc, 1971-1974)
- 232 L2 (123 cc, 1961-1965)
- VMA1 Vespa 125 (121 cc, 1966-1967), VMA2 Primavera (121 cc, 1967-1970)
- 312L2 Sportique (145 cc, 1962-1965)
- VBC1 Vespa Super (145 cc, 1966-1979)
- VLA1 Vespa GL (145 cc, 1965-1966), VLB1 Vespa Sprint (145 cc, 1965-1970)
- VSD1 Rally (181 cc, 1969-1973), VSE1 Rally Electronic (198 cc, 1972-1978).

This Haynes manual on the Vespa scooters from the years 1959-1978 provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintenance and repair of the engine, the clutch and the gearbox.
The cooling system, fuel system, ignition, exhaust, steering, suspension, brakes, final drive and electrical system are also described.

• Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
• Includes a maintenance schedule, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear and detailed wiring diagrams for easy reference.

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Author:	Jeff Clew
Details:	88 pages, 27 x 21 x 0.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.2 in, paperback
Illustrations:	hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:	Haynes Publishing (GB, 1988)
Series:	Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0126)
ISBN:	9780856961267

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The Book of the Vespa - 125 and 150 cc models - including Douglas 42L2 and Clubman (1951-1961) | Clymer Manual Reprint

Floyd Clymer manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of all 125 and 150 cc Vespa scooters from the years 1951-1961, including the Vespa 125 (VM1T) and GS150 (VS51T). Describes also the Douglas 42L2 and Clubman.

This Clymer workshop manual for Vespa scooters contains complete technical specifications and detailed instructions for maintenance and repair of all components: 125 and 150 cc engines, carburettor, fuel system, ignition, clutch, gearbox, front fork, rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and lighting.

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Author:	Floyd Clymer
Details:	92 pages, 21.5 x 13.5 x 0.7 cm / 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:	b&w photos
Publisher:	Floyd Clymer / VelocePress (USA, 2008)
Series:	Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint
ISBN:	9781588501134

Second Book of the Vespa - All 125cc & 150cc Models (1959-1963) / All GS150 Models VS1-VS5 (1955-1963) | Clymer Manual Reprint

Floyd Clymer manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of 125 and 150 cc Vespa scooters from the years 1955-1963.

Versions:
- 152 L2 (125 cc)
- VBA and 5VBA (150 cc)
- 125 and 150 cc Standard and Sportique Rotary Valve models (1959-1963)
- GS (150 cc) - Series VS1, VS2, VS3, VDS3, VS4 and VS5 (1955-1963).

This Clymer workshop manual for Vespa 125 and 150 cc scooters contains complete technical specifications and detailed instructions for maintenance and repair of all components: engine, carburettor, fuel system, ignition, clutch, gearbox, front fork, rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and lighting.

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Author:	John Thorpe
Details:	92 pages, 21.5 x 14 x 0.5 cm / 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 in, paperback
Illustrations:	49 b&w photos
Publisher:	Pitman / Clymer / VelocePress (USA, 2014)
Series:	Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint
ISBN:	9781588501226

Third Book of the Vespa - 90, 125 & 150 cc Models (1963-1972) | Clymer Manual Reprint

Floyd Clymer manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the Vespa scooters from the years 1963-1972:
- Vespa 90 and 90SS (V9A1 and V9SS1, 90 cc)
- 125 Primavera (VMA1 and VMA2, 125 cc)
- 150 Super (VLB1 and VBC1, 150 cc).

This Clymer workshop manual for Vespa 90, 125 and 150 cc scooters contains complete technical specifications and detailed instructions for maintenance and repair of all components: engine, carburettor, fuel system, ignition, clutch, gearbox, front fork, rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and lighting.

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Author:	John Thorpe
Details:	84 pages, 21.5 x 14 x 0.5 cm / 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 in, paperback
Illustrations:	49 b&w photos
Publisher:	Pitman / Clymer / VelocePress (USA, 2014)
Series:	Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint
ISBN:	9781588501233

The Book of the Vespa GS150, GS160 & SS180 (1955-1968) | Clymer Manual Reprint

Floyd Clymer manual (reprint of the edition of 1967) for maintenance and repair of the Vespa GS 150, GS 160 and SS 180 scooters from the years 1955-1968.

This Clymer workshop manual for Vespa GS150, GS160 and SS180 scooters contains complete technical specifications and detailed instructions for maintenance and repair of all components: engine, carburettor, fuel system, ignition, clutch, gearbox, front fork, rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and lighting.

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Author:	John Thorpe
Details:	80 pages, 21.5 x 14 x 0.5 cm / 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 in, paperback
Illustrations:	40 b&w photos
Publisher:	Pitman / Clymer / VelocePress (USA, 2014)
Series:	Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint
ISBN:	9781588501202

Motorroller - Vespa, Piaggio & Co - Die Zweitakter 50 bis 180 Kubik

This volume from the series Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (No. 288) covers the 50 to 180 cc two-stroke scooters from Vespa and Piaggio.
If you want to properly care for and maintain your vehicle and carry out minor repairs yourself using simple tools, you will find numerous tips and instructions here. And if major repairs are required, this book is the ideal preparation for the workshop meeting.

Contents:

• Care and value retention - washing and caring, paint care, polishing surfaces, painting plastic parts, cooling system, protection against corrosion
• Maintenance work - liquids, filters and sieves, leaks, checks, oiling and greasing, assembly work and tests, removing the engine, replacing the engine bearings
• Cylinder set and engine block - dismantling the cylinder, wear measurements, working on the engine block, shaft seals in the crankcase, engine parts from the accessories
• Lubrication and cooling - thermostat, radiator, water pump, oil pump
• Mixture preparation systems - carburettor and injector, changing throttle cables, working on the fuel tap, intake manifold, air filter box, fuel hose, fuel filter
• Drive and reduction - variator and dismantling, variator, starting clutch, shims, drive belts, wheel gears
• Ignition systems, starter and generator - MHKZ or CDI, Motronic for injection, ignition control unit, engine control unit,
• Spark plug connector, starter relay, starter motor, generator
• Body and chassis - tire fitting, front wheel fork, shock absorbers, chassis measurement, dismantling panel parts, speedometer and speedometer drive, repairing the body
• Work on the electrical system - component overview, changing headlight bulbs, adjusting headlights, components and switches, chargers.

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Author:	Dieter Korp
Details:	256 pages, 26.5 x 20 cm / 10.4 x 7.9 in, paperback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2012)
ISBN:	9783613033221