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Vespa would like to thank you
for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding
the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure
you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new scooter and it will serve you
well for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle; should the vehicle be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.
Vespa LXV 50
Ed. 02_11/2012
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- Page 1 Vespa would like to thank you for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice.
- Page 2 The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your vehicle; this booklet also details routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs.
- Page 3 Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam- aging the environment. Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
INDEX VEHICLE..................Checkingthebrakeoillevel............33 Dashboard................Battery..................34 Analogueinstrumentpanel............Checkingtheelectrolytelevel........... 35 Keyswitch.................. 11 Long periods of inactivity............36 Lockingthesteeringwheel............11 Fuses..................37 Releasingthesteeringwheel........... 11 Frontlightgroup................40 Switchdirectionindicators............12 Headlightadjustment.............. 41 Hornbutton................12 Frontdirectionindicators............. 42 Lightswitch................13 Rearopticalunit................42 Start-upbutton................13 Rearturnindicators..............43 Thesaddle................. -
Page 7: Vehicle
Vespa LXV 50 Chap. 01 Vehicle... -
Page 8: Dashboard
Dashboard (01_01) A = Starter button B = Throttle grip C = Front brake lever D = Instrument panel E = Light switch F = Front brake lever G = Turn indicator switch H = Horn button... -
Page 9: Analogueinstrumentpanel
01_01 Analogueinstrumentpanel (01_02) A = Fuel gauge B = High-beam warning light C = Turn indicator warning light D = Odometer E = Speedometer... - Page 10 F = Low fuel warning light G = Low oil pressure warning light H = Headlight warning light 01_02...
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Page 11: Keyswitch
Keyswitch (01_03) LOCK = Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock engaged front glove-box locked. OFF = Ignition disabled, extractable key, steering lock disengaged, front glove-box unlocked. ON = Ready to start position, anti-theft device disabled, non-extractable key, glove- box unlocked. 01_03 Lockingthesteeringwheel Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to «LOCK»... -
Page 12: Switchdirectionindicators
Switchdirectionindicators (01_04) To set the left turn indicators flashing, move lever «B» to the left; to set the right turn indicators flashing, move it to the right. The lever automatically returns to the central position and the indicators remain on. To turn the indicators off, press the lever towards the switch. -
Page 13: Lightswitch
Saddles fitted to this scooter are upholstered in Authentic Leather, and are a stylish accessory to emphasise an already exclusive product such as your Vespa. As leather is a natural and vivid material, it tends to get "very opaque" aspect as time goes by, an aspect typical of Authentic Leather. -
Page 14: Openingthesaddle
To care and maintain the features of the saddle through time, follow these tips: Do not expose it to weather changes, when the scooter is parked protect it with the waterproof cover supplied and stored under the saddle. Periodically, especially during rainy seasons, apply commercially available water- proofing products (footwear spray). -
Page 15: Keys
Keys (01_09) The vehicle is supplied with two keys (one spare) which serve to start the engine and unlock the saddle compartment. The keys are accompanied by a tag marked with the identification code to be quoted when ordering duplicates. WARNING WE RECOMMEND KEEPING THE DUPLICATE KEY TOGETHER WITH ITS CODE IN A SAFE PLACE AND NOT ON THE VEHICLE... -
Page 16: Reartopboxopening
Reartopboxopening Turn the key to «OFF». Then press it. When the key is set to «LOCK», the glove-box is locked. -
Page 17: Use
Vespa LXV 50 Chap. 02... -
Page 18: Checks
Checks Before using the vehicle, check: 1.That the petrol tank and the oil reservoir are full. 2.Rear hub oil level. 3.That the tyres are properly inflated. 4.The correct functioning of headlights, rear light and turn indicators. 5.The correct functioning of front and rear brakes. 6.The fluid level in the brake pump reservoir. - Page 19 CAUTION DO NOT BRING NAKED FLAMES OR CIGARETTES NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE FUEL TANK: FIRE HAZARD. ALSO AVOID INHALING HARMFUL VAPOURS. IMPORTANT: NEVER EMPTY THE MIXER OIL RESERVOIR. 02_02 CAUTION THE USE OF OILS AND SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
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Page 20: Tyrepressure
Tyrepressure CAUTION TYRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE CHECKED WHEN TYRES ARE COLD.INCOR- RECT TYRE PRESSURE CAUSES ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR AND MAKES RID- ING DANGEROUS. TYRES MUST BE REPLACED WHEN THE TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW. Characteristic Front tyre pressure 1.6 bar Rear tyre pressure 2 bar... -
Page 21: Startinguptheengine
FIRST 1000 KM, GRADUALLY INCREASE SPEED UNTIL REACHING THE MAX- IMUM PERFORMANCE. Startinguptheengine (02_03) The vehicle is fitted with automatic transmission with a regulator and centrifugal clutch. Therefore always start the engine with the throttle at idle speed; to start-off from sta- tionary position, progressively twist the throttle grip. -
Page 22: Difficultstartup
CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE EX- HAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS. Difficultstartup (02_04) If there is a problem you can follow the instructions below: 1. -
Page 23: Stoppingtheengine
WARNING TAMPERING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ENGINE MALFUNCTION. Stoppingtheengine (02_05) Stop acceleration, then turn the key switch «D» to «OFF » to stop the engine (ex- tractable key). CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS TAKE CARE, WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, THAT THE EX- 02_05 HAUST DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS. -
Page 24: Automatictransmission
CAUTION WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CAT- ALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH, ALWAYS BE CAREFUL THAT THE MUF- FLER DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, TO AVOID SERIOUS BURNS. CAUTION DO NOT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNBURNED FUEL COULD ENTER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND BURN, CAUSING THE CONVERTER TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY DESTROYING IT. -
Page 25: Safedriving
Safedriving WARNING SOME SIMPLE TIPS ARE PROVIDED BELOW WHICH WILL ENABLE YOU TO USE YOUR VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS MORE EASILY AND SAFELY. < Your ability and your knowledge of the vehicle form the basis of safe riding. We rec- ommend trying out the vehicle in traffic-free zones to get to know your vehicle completely. - Page 26 8. Any elaboration that modifies the vehicle's performances, such as tampering with original structural parts is strictly forbidden by law, and renders the vehicle not con- forming to the approved type and therefor dangerous to ride. CAUTION RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR CERTAIN MEDI- CINES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ONESELF AND FOR OTHERS.
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Page 27: Maintenance
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Page 28: Huboillevel
Huboillevel (03_01, 03_02, 03_03) To check the hub oil level, proceed as follows: 1. Park the scooter on level ground and rest it on its stand. 2. Unscrew the oil dipstick «A», dry it with a clean cloth and then reinsert it, screwing it fully into place;... -
Page 29: Tyres
Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 Characteristic Rear hub oil Quantity: approx. 85 cc Tyres (03_04) Periodically check the inflation pressure of each tyre (when cold). Tyres are fitted with wear indicators; tyres should be replaced as soon as these indi- cators become visible on the tyre tread. -
Page 30: Sparkplugdismantlement
Rear tyre pressure - driver and passenger 2.2 bar Sparkplugdismantlement (03_05, 03_06) Remove cover «A» after unscrewing the corresponding screw. Detach the spark plug shielded cap and remove the plug with the box-spanner supplied. When refitting the plug, tighten it manually, being sure to insert it at the right angle; Use the wrench only to fasten it. -
Page 31: Removingtheairfilter
0.6 ÷ 0.7 mm Removingtheairfilter (03_07, 03_08) Remove the side fairing unscrewing the 2 screws marked A. Remove the air cleaner cap «D» after having unscrewed the 5 fixing screws «C», then remove the filtering element. Clean with water and shampoo, afterwards dry with compressed air and submerge in a recommended oil and petrol mixture in ratio of 50%. -
Page 32: Secondaryairsystem
Secondaryairsystem (03_09, 03_10) Remove the right side fairing by undoing the 2 screws marked «B» indicated in the figure. Remove the two screws «A» from the aluminium SAS cover. Release the metal tube from the rubber housing on the cover without extracting the tube from the cover/sleeve. Remove the tab and plastic cover, extract the sponge and wash it in water and soap. -
Page 33: Checkingthebrakeoillevel
SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEMS WHEN ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO ADJUST EXHAUST GASES (CO) TOO. TURN TO AN AU- THORISED PIAGGIO SERVICE CENTRE TO CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS. Checkingthebrakeoillevel (03_12, 03_13) The brake fluid reservoir is equipped with a sight glass «A» made of transparent ma- terial;... -
Page 34: Battery
WARNING IN NORMAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IT IS ADVISABLE TO REPLACE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED FLUID EVERY 2 YEAR. NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID CON- TAINED IN CONTAINERS WHICH ARE ALREADY OPEN OR PARTIALLY USED. CAUTION THE BRAKING CIRCUIT FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. THEREFORE, WHEN TOPPING UP, AVOID LETTING IT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PAINTED PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. -
Page 35: Checkingtheelectrolytelevel
CAUTION ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHES. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, RINSE WITH ABUN- DANT WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR. CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON- NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE. -
Page 36: Long Periods Of Inactivity
Long periods of inactivity Battery performance will be poor if the vehicle is not used for a long time. This is the result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging, and may be due to residual absorption by vehicle components with constant power consumption. Poor battery performance may also be due to environmental conditions and the cleanliness of the poles. -
Page 37: Fuses
WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE. Fuses (03_15) The electrical system is protected by a valve fuse «B» located to the left of the battery compartment. - Page 38 BULBS High/low beam light bulb Type: Spherical Power: 12V 35/35W Quantity: 1 Front side light bulb Type: All glass Power: 12V 5W Quantity: 1 Front turn indicator light bulb Type: Spherical Power: 12V - 10W Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS Rear turn indicator light bulb Type: Spherical Power: 12V - 10W...
- Page 39 Function: Turn indicators, engine oil, fuel reserve, taillight, high- beam light Quantity: 5 Instrument panel lighting bulbs Type: All glass Power: 12V 1.2W Quantity: 4 03_16 03_17...
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Page 40: Frontlightgroup
03_18 Frontlightgroup (03_18) To access the headlights bulbs it is necessary to: 1) Remove the two screws «A» on the headlamp attachments to the support. 2) With the aid of a screwdriver, gently lever up the lower part of the parabole in order to release it. -
Page 41: Headlightadjustment
1 12V35/35W bulb for high- and low-beam light 1 12V-5W bulb for side light Headlightadjustment (03_19, 03_20) Proceed as follows: 1. Place the vehicle in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pres- sure, on a flat surface 10 m away from a white screen situated in a shaded area, making sure that the longitudinal axis of the scooter is perpendicular to the screen;... -
Page 42: Frontdirectionindicators
Frontdirectionindicators (03_21) In order to replace the front turn indicator bulbs remove the light taking off the retaining screws, then remove the bulb holder form its support; gently turn the bulb around 30º and remove it. Follow the process in reverse order to refit. 03_21 Rearopticalunit (03_22) In order to reach the rear light bulb, remove the 2 «D»... -
Page 43: Rearturnindicators
Rearturnindicators (03_23) To gain access to the turn indicator bulbs, remove the fastening screws «E». The bulbs have a bayonet coupling, to remove them press gently and twist anticlock- wise about 30°. To refit follow the same steps but in reverse order. 03_23 Rear-viewmirrors (03_24) The mirrors can be set to the desired position by adjusting the mirror frame. -
Page 44: Idleadjustment
Idleadjustment (03_25) The idle speed is adjusted by means of the idle speed adjuster screw «A» located on the carburettor. To do this, proceed as shown in the diagram. Turn the register for adjusting the clear- ance of the throttle control transmission «B», then replace the rubber protection cap. Adjust the idle speed with the rear wheel off the ground (vehicle on stand) and with a warm engine. -
Page 45: Reardrumbrake
WARNING CHECK BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ON A REGULAR BASIS (AS INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE TABLES). IF THE THICKNESS OF ONE OR BOTH PADS IS IN THE REGION OF 1.5 MM, BOTH PADS MUST BE CHANGED. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CARRY OUT THIS OPERATION AT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. -
Page 46: Puncture
Puncture (03_28) The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless tyres. When there is a puncture, Tubeless tyres - unlike tyres with inner tubes - go flat very slowly. This offers greater riding safety. A tyre that goes flat very slowly can be repaired with an "Inflate and Repair" spray. Tyres should be later fully repaired or replaced at an Authorised Service Centre. -
Page 47: Cleaningthevehicle
3. Drain up all the vehicle fuel; spread antirust grease on the uncoated metal parts; keep the wheels off the ground, by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges. 4. For the battery, follow the procedures described in the «Battery» section. 5. - Page 48 BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF, AND COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK. NEVER USE RAGS SOAKED IN PETROL OR DIESEL OIL TO CLEAN THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES, IN ORDER TO PREVENT THEM LOSING THEIR SHINE AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS. WARNING WHEN WASHING THE ENGINE WITH A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JET: •...
- Page 49 CAUTION NEVER APPLY OIL AND WAX ON RUBBER AND PLASTIC PARTS. CAUTION CHECK THAT THERE IS NO OIL OR WAX ON THE TYRES. BEFORE USING YOUR SCOOTER TEST ITS BRAKING EFFICIENCY AND BEHAVIOUR ON A BEND. DIFFICULT STARTING No fuel in tank Refuel Filters, jets or carburettor body Contact an Authorised Service...
- Page 50 the spark plug if the insulator is cracked or broken. If the spark plug is in good conditions, contact an Authorised Service Centre. ACK OF COMPRESSION Spark plug loose. Loose cylinder Contact an Authorised Service head, worn piston retaining rings. Centre.
- Page 51 INEFFICIENT SUSPENSION Oil leak; worn limit switch bumpers; Contact an Authorised Service worn shock absorber attachment Centre points AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS Deteriorated roller housing or belt. Contact an Authorised Service Centre. INCREASED EXHAUST NOISE Deterioration of the SAS system Contact an Authorised Service and/or of the tab Centre.
- Page 52 STARTER LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO CORRECT POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease...
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Page 53: Technicaldata
Vespa LXV 50 Chap. 04 Technicaldata... - Page 54 04_01 TECHNICAL DATA Engine Two-stroke, single cylinder Piaggio Hi-PER2 Cubic capacity 49.4 cc Bore x stroke 40 X 39.3 mm...
- Page 55 Compression ratio 9.9 ±0.5 : 1 Length 1800 mm Width 740 mm Wheelbase 1280 mm Overall height 1180 mm Petrol tank Plastic, with a capacity of ~ 9 l (including a ~2.3 l reserve) Fuel Unleaded petrol Start-up Electrical and kick starter Lubrication With blend and variable oil variable according to the engine revolutions...
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Page 56: Toolkit
right of the handlebar) and fixed calliper. Rear brake Ø110 mm drum brake Front wheel rim Die-cast aluminium alloy; 2.50 x11" Rear wheel rim Die-cast aluminium alloy; 3.00 x 10" Front tyre Tubeless; 110/70-11" Rear tyre Tubeless; 120/70-10" Kerb weight 98 ±... -
Page 57: Sparepartsandaccessories
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Page 58: Warnings
Warnings (05_01) WARNING IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT "ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS" BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY AS- SURANCE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE VEHICLE. IT SHOULD BE REMEMBERED THAT USING NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS 05_01 CAUSES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS TO EXPIRE. -
Page 59: Scheduledmaintenance
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Page 60: Scheduledservicingtable
Scheduledservicingtable (06_01) Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensuring long-lasting, optimum operation and performance of your vehicle. To this end, a series of checks and maintenance operations (at the owner's expense) have been suggested, which are included in the summary table on the following page. Any minor faults should be reported without delay to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer without waiting until the next scheduled service to solve it. - Page 61 km x 1,000 Brake fluid ** Mixer Mixer oil* Hub oil Headlight direction adjustment Brake Pads/Shoes Sliding shoes / CVT rollers Tyre pressure and wear Vehicle road test Idle speed Odometer gear Suspension Steering Transmission Mixer oil pipes I: INSPECT AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE, IF NECESSARY C: CLEAN, R: REPLACE, A: ADJUST, L: LUBRICATE Clean the SAS air filter every 2 years * Check level every 500 km...
- Page 62 RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 AGIP BRAKE 4 Brake fluid. Synthetic fluid SAE J 1703 -FMVSS 116 - DOT 3/4 - ISO 4925 - CUNA NC 956 DOT 4 eni i-Ride PG 5W-40 Synthetic based lubricant for high-performance JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3...
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Page 63: Selèniamotorider
06_02 SelèniaMotoRider (06_02) PIAGGIO-GILERA rides with SELENIA MOTO RIDER... - Page 64 The technology and quality of FL Selenia for a range of high performance products. Thanks to the co-operation between FL Selenia and Piaggio Engineering, the Selenia Moto Rider products give the Piaggio/Gilera scooters protection and safety in every operating situation. A broad range of lubricants and functional fluids to satisfy the demands of every mo- torcyclist, tested on the Piaggio/Gilera engines from the moment they leave the production line and selected to maximise reliability and performance.
- Page 65 TABLE OF CONTENTS Battery: 34 Puncture: 46 Checks: 18 Refuelling: 18 Fuses: 37 Toolkit: 56 Tyres: 29 Identification: 15 Vehicle: 7 Keys: 15 Maintenance: 27...
- Page 66 The descriptions and images in this publication are given for illustrative purposes only and are not binding. While the basic characteristics as described and illustrated in this booklet remain unchanged, Piaggio & C. S.p.A. reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components, parts or accessories, which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons.