Piaggio Vespa Scooters: Service and Repair Manuals

How to restore: Classic Large frame Vespa Scooters - Rotary Valve 2-Strokes (1959-2008) (Enthusiast's Restoration Manual)

This book investigates Vespa restoration in detail. The author strips and rebuilds largeframe models in his workshop, outlining common problems and how to address them. Aimed at the do-it-yourself enthusiast and featuring almost 900 photographs, it is an essential step-by step-guide to the complete renovation of your beloved largeframe scooter.

Period covered: 1959-2008

Models covered: Largeframe models - Vespa 150, VNB, VBB, GL, 125 Super, 150 Super, 150 Sprint, 125GT, 180 and 200 Rally, 150 Sprint Veloce, 125GTR, 125TS, P125 and 150X, P200E, T5, PX125, 150, 200.

The information is also of use to owners of Spanish Moto Vespas and Indian produced LML, Stella and Bajaj scooters

Models not covered: Smallframe models, Vespa Cosa 125 /200.

Features:
- Real life restoration carried out by the author
- Covers areas not found in traditional workshop manuals
- Advice on whether to repair, renovate or replace components
- Over 800 full colour photographs
- Step by step guidance for those tricky jobs
- Advice on parts
- Special tools, their purchase, use and alternatives
- Advice on what to leave to the professionals

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Author:	Mark Paxton
Details:	160 pages, 27 x 20.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:	878 colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2016)
Series:	Enthusiast's Restoration Manual
ISBN:	9781787110281

How to Restore Classic Smallframe Vespa Scooters : 2-stroke models 1963-1986 (Enthusiast's Restoration Manual)

This book investigates the reality of renovating a Smallframe Vespa in detail, outlining the techniques to fully restore a complete wreck to factory fresh. The restoration is carried out by the author in his own workshop, and all stages of the process are covered. From frame welding and panel repair, to paint and trim, every process is clearly described and backed up by over 600 full colour photographs.

Special tools, advice on their use, and even possible home-made substitutes are covered, along with advice on spare parts - no Smallframe Vespa owner should be without a copy.

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Author:	Mark Paxton
Details:	120 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.4 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.55 in, paperback
Illustrations:	600+ colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018)
Series:	Enthusiast's Restoration Manual
ISBN:	9781787114081

How to Restore and Maintain Your Vespa Motorscooter

With plants in 15 different countries and sales numbering well into the millions worldwide, Vespa is the make among scooter marques. Return your Vespa to its original glory with this complete guide to restoring your prized scooter to 100% original.

This information-packed, authentic restoration guide covers both the mechanical and cosmetic restoration of all Vespa motorscooters from 1946-1996.

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Author:	Bob Darnell, Bob Golfen
Details:	160 pages, 27 x 21 x 0.9 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.35 in, paperback
Illustrations:	250 b&w photos
Publisher:	Motorbooks International (USA, 1999)
ISBN:	9780760306239

Restaurez Réparez votre Vespa (2ème édition)

Restoration guide for Vespa 2-stroke rotary distributor scooters from 1959-2008. Models: VBB, Sprint and P series.

This lavishly illustrated volume in the "Restaurez Réparer" collection describes a real and detailed restoration carried out by the author.

• Restore your Vespa 2-stroke scooter with step-by-step instructions.
• Over 750 color photos show you all the work in detail.
• The complete restoration is covered:
  - removal, overhaul and installation of the engine, clutch and transmission
  - renovation of the suspension, brakes and steering
  - renovation of the bodywork, seat and ornaments
  - renovation of the electrical system (lamps, alternators, etc.)
• Advice on purchasing and information on the history and identification of the model.
• French edition of the Veloce book "How to Restore Classic Largeframe Vespa Scooters - Rotary Valve 2-Strokes 1959 to 2008".

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Author:	Mark Paxton
Details:	160 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, hardback
Illustrations:	772 colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2020)
Series:	Restaurez
ISBN:	9791028304126

Klassische Vespa restaurieren: Demontage - Analyse - Instandsetzung - Kosten

Restoring classic Vespa scooters is worthwhile. But it is not easy for laymen. Hans J. Schneider's guide uses a 1985 PX 200 E as an example and shows in every detail and down to the last screw how a Vespa is dismantled, restored and professionally reassembled, whereby the involvement of a special Vespa mechanic is essential.

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Author:	Hans J. Schneider
Details:	256 pages, 26 x 19.5 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 in, hardback
Illustrations:	600+ colour photos
Publisher:	Schneider Media (D, 2019)
ISBN:	9783667114150

Das Vespa Schrauberhandbuch: Smallframe-Modelle (1965-1989)

Nowadays, collectors' prices are also being paid for the small classic Vespas - internationally known as "small frames". This manual describes clearly and in detail how scooters that need repair can be saved.

This book is a complete restoration and repair guide for the classic Vespa with a small frame. Every step is described in detail, including more than 500 color step-by-step photos. Countless valuable tips and tricks for beginners, advanced riders and experts.

The following chapters explain in detail:
- Engine and transmission unit
- Fuel system
- Front section
- Frame
- Paintwork
- Body and trim parts
- Electrical system
- Wheels

With this manual you will be able to carry out all the important repairs and even a complete restoration of your Smallframe Vespa!

German edition of the Veloce book "How to Restore Classic Smallframe Vespa Scooters: 2-stroke models 1963-1986".

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Author:	Mark Paxton
Details:	120 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 in, hardback
Illustrations:	500+ colour photos
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2015)
ISBN:	9783958430433

Vespa Restaurierung - Vespa Oldtimer wieder flott gemacht | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

The first Vespa that came on the market in 1946 was called "Paperino" (duck), had 98 cm³ displacement and reached a maximum speed of 60 km/h. Its inventor was Corradino D'Ascanio, an aircraft engineer who began work on his project shortly after the end of the war.
The design was simple, economical, easy to drive and innovative. The technique covered with a convex tin body. The concept was a great success and it still is today.
The ravages of time, however, are severely gnawing at the scooters from Pontedera. This wonderful step-by-step manual shows in words and pictures what can go wrong with an old scooter and how to repair it. Every component, from the 2-stroke engine through the body and the electrical system to the wheels, is disassembled. Damaged parts are replaced and reassembled. An indispensable source of information for every owner of an older Vespa scooter.

Chapters on the restoration of the engine and transmission, the fuel and exhaust system, the front fork with front brake, the chassis, bodywork, the electrical system, moldings and decals, tires and rims. Also instructions for maintenance and conservation.

German edition of the Veloce book "How to Restore Classic Largeframe Vespa Scooters- Rotary Valve 2-Strokes 1959 to 2008".

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Author:	Marc Paxton
Details:	160 pages, 26.5 x 20.5 cm / 10.4 x 8.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated with 250 photos and drawings
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2013)
Series:	Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (296)
ISBN:	9783613035430