GTS OWNERS CLUB

Jason · Last edited by Jason on Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:38 pm; edited 1 time in total

I want to take the belt cover off to check inside and make sure all is well, never done it before, how do I take the chrome Vespa cover off without breaking it? Any other tips or advice? It's on a 2005 250.

rainham boy · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject:

genyly ease the chrome cover off with a small screwdriver, there are 3 slots where the pegs are,

you then have to undo the clutch nut (18mm socket) you will have to hold the rear wheel still for this using the rear brake or idealy a clutch holding tool

then its just a case of undoing the bolts that hold the cover in place and gently ease the cover off, it might be a bit tight as it has two locating dowels

good luck
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Jason · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that. So the chrome cover is just a push fit then?

rainham boy · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject:

yes it has 3 pegs that fit into the case, be gentle and don't force it off as they can snap off
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CheekyThomas · Guvernor Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 1374

Dont forget to move the airbox upwards as well as you need the clearance to get the case over the dipstick tube.

Maver · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:44 pm Post subject:

........and remove the dipstick Exclamation

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Jason · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject:

Cheers, just found this on the modern vespa site too:

http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic20467?postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=5ccf8de39ce95cd28861b04bf021f146

rainham boy · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject:

oooops sorry forgot about the airbox and dipstick Embarassed

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Maver · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject:

CheekyThomas · Guvernor Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 1374

Go on, go for the hard sell Twisted Evil

Jason · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject:

I could do with them! Couldn't get the clutch nut undone by just holding the brake in it still kept turning. Couldn't get the 8mm case nuts undone either as my socket is too thick to reach the nut. Rolling Eyes

Maver · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject:

MikeHolland · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject:

An impact driver is good for loosening the clutch and variator nuts, but NEVER use one for tightening them again. You MUST use a torque wrench.

You find find a considerable amount of re-tooling is required to maintain a GTS.

You will also find a lot of useful advice here and on Modernvespa. Some of us have been trained as Vespa technicians, and a lot of us (like me)have learned the hard way.

Good luck.
Mike
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Jason · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject:

Thanks, some good advice all round, keeps it all fresh I suppose having to learn it all again!

rainham boy · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject: