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Piaggio Vespa Scooters: Service and Repair Manuals

A repair manual on Piaggio Vespa scooters? Explore here workshop manuals for service and repair of Piaggio Vespa scooters. They provide detailed instructions for troubleshooting and parts replacement.

How to restore: Classic Large frame Vespa Scooters - Rotary Valve 2-Strokes (1959-2008)

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.

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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

Author:Mark Paxton
Specs: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 Large frame Vespa Scooters - Rotary Valve 2-Strokes (1959-2008)

How to restore: Classic Large frame Vespa Scooters - Rotary Valve 2-Strokes (1959-2008)

Language: English

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How to Restore Classic Smallframe Vespa Scooters : 2-stroke models 1963-1986

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.

Author:Mark Paxton
Specs: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 Classic Smallframe Vespa Scooters : 2-stroke models 1963-1986

How to Restore Classic Smallframe Vespa Scooters : 2-stroke models 1963-1986

Language: English

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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.

Author:Bob Darnell, Bob Golfen
Specs: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
How to Restore and Maintain Your Vespa Motorscooter

How to Restore and Maintain Your Vespa Motorscooter

Language: English

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Restaurez Réparez votre Vespa (2ème édition)

Guide de restauration pour les scooters Vespa 2 temps à distributeur rotatif des années 1959-2008. Modèles: VBB, Sprint et série P.

Abondamment illustré, ce tome de la collection "Restaurez Réparer" décrit une restauration réelle et détaillée effectuée par l'auteur.

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  • Restaurez votre scooter Vespa 2 temps avec des instructions pas à pas.
  • Plus de 750 photos couleurs vous montrent tous les travaux en détail.
  • La restauration complète est traitée:
    - enlèvement, révision et installation du moteur, de l'embrayage et de la transmission
    - rénovation de la suspension, des freins et de la direction
    - rénovation de la carrosserie, du siège et des ornaments
    - rénovation de l'installation électrique (lampes, alternateurs, etc.)
  • Des conseils pour l'achat et des informations sur l'historique et l'identification du modèle.
  • Edition française du livre de Veloce "How to Restore Classic Largeframe Vespa Scooters - Rotary Valve 2-Strokes 1959 to 2008".
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Author:Mark Paxton
Specs: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
Restaurez Réparez votre Vespa (2ème édition)

Restaurez Réparez votre Vespa (2ème édition)

Language: French

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Klassische Vespa restaurieren: Demontage - Analyse - Instandsetzung - Kosten

Klassische Vespa-Motorroller zu restaurieren lohnt sich. Doch für Laien ist es nicht einfach. Der Ratgeber von Hans J. Schneider zeigt am Beispiel einer PX 200 E von 1985 in allen Details und bis zur letzten Schraube, wie eine Vespa zerlegt, restauriert und fachmännisch wieder zusammengebaut wird, wobei auf die Mitwirkung eines speziellen Vespa-Mechanikers nicht verzichtet werden kann.

Dabei wird u. a. anhand von über 600 Farbfotos und auf über 160 Seiten erklärt, wo die Fallstricke liegen, die bei Nichtbeachtung zum Desaster führen würden. Tabellen mit Mängelbeschreibung, den benötigten Werkzeugen und den entstehenden Kosten fehlen natürlich nicht.

Author:Hans J. Schneider
Specs: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
Klassische Vespa restaurieren: Demontage - Analyse - Instandsetzung - Kosten

Klassische Vespa restaurieren: Demontage - Analyse - Instandsetzung - Kosten

Language: German

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

Mittlerweile werden auch für die kleinen klassischen Vespas - international bekannt als "Smallframe" - Liebhaberpreise bezahlt. Dieses Handbuch beschreibt anschaulich und ausführlich, wie sich auch reparaturbedürftige Roller retten lassen.

Dieses Buch ist eine komplette Restaurierungs- und Reparaturanleitung für die klassische Vespa mit kleinem Rahmen. Jeder Handgriff ist ausführlich beschrieben inkl. mehr als 500 farbige Schritt-für-Schritt-Fotos. Unzählige wertvolle Tipps und Tricks für Anfänger, Fortgeschrittene und Experten.

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Folgende Kapitel erläutern ausführlich:
- Motor- und Getriebeinheit
- Kraftstoffsystem
- Frontpartie
- Rahmen
- Lackierung
- Aufbau- und Zierteile
- Elektrische Anlage
- Räder

Mit diesem Handbuch werden Ihnen alle wichtigen Reparaturen und selbst eine komplette Restaurierung Ihrer Smallframe-Vespa gelingen!

Author:Mark Paxton
Specs: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
Das Vespa Schrauberhandbuch: Smallframe-Modelle (1965-1989)

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

Language: German

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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.

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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".

Author:Marc Paxton
Specs: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
Vespa Restaurierung - Vespa Oldtimer wieder flott gemacht | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Vespa Restaurierung - Vespa Oldtimer wieder flott gemacht

Language: German

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