I find it remarkable that Robot and Scooterwest/Vespa Motorsports possess so much expertise and go to the time, effort and expense to share it freely. Additionally, the quality of the camera work, along with the pace, detail and clarity of Robot's explanation make it very useful. Having the delivery in the form of demonstration and instruction rather than a sales presentation is a refreshing break from typical "infomercials". In fact, I find myself wishing for a Parts List and Tool List in the description. There would be a lot more people on scooters and motorcycles if all dealerships were like this.
Mechanics, I find, will always share their knowledge because they don't want skint people bringing their scruffy old machines in for work and they know that rich ppl with newish bikes still won't bother with DIY.
These videos are incredibly helpful. Before I found this channel I watched so many videos that were terrible in content and quality that I was about to give up on youtube for help with scooter maintenance. However, it didn't take me long to realize that Robot is a true master mechanic. What's more is he never comes off as condescending or overly rigid on the "official way" to complete repairs. He's a guy's guy, a real straight shooter. For example, I'm never going to buy that dumb clutch assembly tool. Had Robot not shown me how to use my feet to compress the tensioner spring, I probably would have tried something stupid like just zipping off the nut (and probably would have taken a clutch pad to the face). It's for reasons like these that I try to order parts from scooterwest when I can. I appreciate the support they provide for home mechanics. Most dealers do what they can to make their customers dependant upon the dealership for all maintenance needs. Here's to Robot and the gang at Scooterwest/Vespa Motorsports!
I just serviced my vespa for the first time ever using this video, thanks to Fabio in the parts department for working with me! It took me about 3 days to do it due to weather and being meticulous about cleaning. Here is what I did. New: Front and Rear shocks Rollers Belt Starter Pinion Front Brakes Air Filter Oil Filter Oil Sanded the clutch, and the front and back casings so the belt had better grip with 400 grit sand paper that was recommended. I had to replace the (flange?) nuts on the exhaust after doing the oil, which was a major pain. This video helped me do most of it, the rest like the shocks and oil change was more common sense, but this made it very easy to open the casing and play around with the inner workings. Next project is to clean the carb by myself! I'm also not a mechanic. This is the first time I ever worked on anything engine related in my life, it was much easier than I thought it would be.
You do a great job in explaining the tools prior and step by step instructions. I fell upon a 2014 Kymco Like 200i and haven't found any videos as good as yours, I wish I could find more. Thank you for your knowledge and patience.
Mr. Robot, a big thanks out of Queensland Australia. I considered ordering the parts with you guys, but the shipping cost would've made it insane. Next time I'm in the states! Again thanks for making these awesome videos!!!
amazing guide: replaced my sprint primavera's belt. my first service. my greatest tip is if you change the belt before it breaks it will prevent you from needing to disassemble the driven pulley (which i sent to portland and they ended up deeming it bent and replacing.) but i was 5,000 miles overdue for a belt change so there is a lot of in-between defining since i was going easy on the clutch the whole 11,000 miles.
I have been watching a lot of your videos. Not only informative but enjoyable to watch. The funny thing is I don’t own a Vespa. I have a 1975 BMW R75/6. I think a Vespa 150 racing sixties is going on my shopping list.
Thank you! I watch & learning how to do this because i be getting a use Piaggio mp3 250 in sometime next month and check everything out before driving it!
Piagio / Vespa lovely romantic. No wonder MasterChef Australia had one on their parking roundabout outside outside their competitors building. It was staged with leafy green foliage filled one with warm fuzzies just thinking about riding a Vespa. Now for the fun bit😗 like a firearm. Nothing ever goes wrong if the firearm is left stored in a tamper proof cabinet. I wish Ralf Nader had written a book on operating a motor scooter. Just like the Corvair or the Bug /Beetle. MV Agusta TR.6 or Anything that will Aquaplane in wet or dry
Very Nice "Video".... but, what is the "Torque Setting" for the Centrifugal Clutch Nut (34 mm nut)... ???? you told us the variator - 62 ft-lbs.... clutch hub - 45 ft-lbs.... but, you never tell us for the Centrifugal Clutch Nut..??? OK - ROBOT and Vespa Motorsports.... WHAT is the torque the Centrifugal Clutch Nut..???? (please)
Hi robot, thanks again for this wonderful tutorial. I have a question : where does the ground wire you pull of from the font cover screw found his origin. On my piaggio x8 2004, i see it had this wire on this screw, but there's no wire anymore. My motor got poor strengh between 0 and 50 km/h and i am wondering if this could be the reason of this disease ?? Thanks !
Hey Robot, what a great video! It helped me replace the drive belt on my Primavera 150 3v. However, I am having trouble with not much of the shaft bit left when putting the clutch and the bell housing back on. It just wouldn't go in anymore as if its hitting something. As such, the clutch housing weren't even fit. Any idea what could be stopping it from sliding in further? I actually replace the entire driven pully/variator but reuse the clutch. Thanks in advance!
Great video Robot. I have had belt and rollers replaced. But I still have a strange noise. When cold no sound. But once warm, when I pull away at low revs/throttle I hear a scraping/dragging sound. It does not feel like it is pulling properly. When I open the throttle a little more the sound disappears and it feels like bike is pulling better. Would this be a clutch issue?
i was given a piaggio x9 evo that needs work,firstly theres no spark even after replacing spark plug and coil, secondly when i turned the back wheel i noticed a sound that i thought was the brake pads worn out to metal but aftyer closer inspection it seems to be coming from behind the clutch, could it be those roller bearings you were talking about? Piaggio evolution 125cc 2003 carburettor model..one with indicators in the mirrors.
my friend that I admire a lot, I here in Brazil am a great adimirador and I also have my PX 86 now I got a new wasp LX 150 year 2008 I am having difficulties to get the pineu rear because it is 120 / 70-10 ... will it be that the 3.50 10 would give serto?
Will it hurt the engine to idle without the variator reinstalled yet ? I'm curious about the source of a sharp click at shutdown, following a belt break at speed. Just trying to nail the source, and without the variator and with no belt, I think this is a no-load test point. Of course I would not rev the engine...no more than idle. And I will ground the strap that was on the CVT cover screw.
Robot, my 2019 Liberty 50 will need the belt changed at 6,200 miles... along with a lot of things lubricated per the Scheduled Maintenance Table. Any chance you could do such a video? Thanks!
Thanks for the video. I used this to replace the variator with a jcosta and the clutch for a polini race adjustable; are you able to offer any advice on adjustment, the pick up on pulling away is quite late?
I wanna know one thing straight, some said we shouldn't apply grease on the variator rollers while others says we have to apply, am confused, so based on your experiences, should we apply or we shouldn't?
Hi to all of you. I have changed the bearing on the clutch cover. the bearing was able to remove it by my finger and install the new one by finger again ( I have purchased the new bearing from authorise dealer with part number). is this correct or I have to change my clutch cover?
Hi, i’m riding an LX 150 3v i.e and my clutch is wearing off soon. I want to get it replaced. Is the clutch for my current bike the same as the older models of LX 150?
Isn't 60 grit a little excessive for the pulleys? I don't mean to offend and I don't have the years of experience you guys do but I thought you'd want to keep the pulleys scratch free. Won't those scratches damage the belt quicker? Would 300-800 grit be better?
Need your help !! I have a yamaha 125 scooter and I ride it hard like really hard lol. It's now on 6500 miles and I was Gunna change belt and rollers at 10k miles .. my mechanic said as it's a yamaha the belt should last 16k miles what do you think???
Couldn’t hurt to just pop the belt cover off and inspect it. You can probably find the specs for the amount of wear on the belt or look for any visible damage.
Can you please explain to me how weight of rolers are connected to max speed? if I put lighter rolers will I increase max speed or acceleration? I have nexus 300 with 26g rolers
its not related really. once the belt is wound all the way out, the engine/drive-train is effectively coupled so whatever wheel speed (equivalent to "redlining in top gear" in a manual) you get then that will be your max speed. You might need to get oversized variators to increase top speed. Of course, if your roller weights are horribly set up, then you wont hit your max speed. If the weights are far too light, then you will be redlining before the variator has would all the way out. If far too heavy then you wont get up to peak power RPM. But if its "kinda right" then I dont think your max speed is affected.
Never watched an hour long scooter belt replacment video before. I'm pretty sure this guy is a genius
damn, 1 hour passed didnt realize lol
I find it remarkable that Robot and Scooterwest/Vespa Motorsports possess so much expertise and go to the time, effort and expense to share it freely. Additionally, the quality of the camera work, along with the pace, detail and clarity of Robot's explanation make it very useful. Having the delivery in the form of demonstration and instruction rather than a sales presentation is a refreshing break from typical "infomercials". In fact, I find myself wishing for a Parts List and Tool List in the description. There would be a lot more people on scooters and motorcycles if all dealerships were like this.
Mechanics, I find, will always share their knowledge because they don't want skint people bringing their scruffy old machines in for work and they know that rich ppl with newish bikes still won't bother with DIY.
These videos are incredibly helpful. Before I found this channel I watched so many videos that were terrible in content and quality that I was about to give up on youtube for help with scooter maintenance. However, it didn't take me long to realize that Robot is a true master mechanic. What's more is he never comes off as condescending or overly rigid on the "official way" to complete repairs. He's a guy's guy, a real straight shooter. For example, I'm never going to buy that dumb clutch assembly tool. Had Robot not shown me how to use my feet to compress the tensioner spring, I probably would have tried something stupid like just zipping off the nut (and probably would have taken a clutch pad to the face). It's for reasons like these that I try to order parts from scooterwest when I can. I appreciate the support they provide for home mechanics. Most dealers do what they can to make their customers dependant upon the dealership for all maintenance needs. Here's to Robot and the gang at Scooterwest/Vespa Motorsports!
My favorite scooter mechanic on RUclips. Thank you for your videos.
I just serviced my vespa for the first time ever using this video, thanks to Fabio in the parts department for working with me! It took me about 3 days to do it due to weather and being meticulous about cleaning. Here is what I did.
New:
Front and Rear shocks
Rollers
Belt
Starter Pinion
Front Brakes
Air Filter
Oil Filter
Oil
Sanded the clutch, and the front and back casings so the belt had better grip with 400 grit sand paper that was recommended. I had to replace the (flange?) nuts on the exhaust after doing the oil, which was a major pain. This video helped me do most of it, the rest like the shocks and oil change was more common sense, but this made it very easy to open the casing and play around with the inner workings.
Next project is to clean the carb by myself!
I'm also not a mechanic. This is the first time I ever worked on anything engine related in my life, it was much easier than I thought it would be.
You do a great job in explaining the tools prior and step by step instructions. I fell upon a 2014 Kymco Like 200i and haven't found any videos as good as yours, I wish I could find more. Thank you for your knowledge and patience.
Mr. Robot, a big thanks out of Queensland Australia. I considered ordering the parts with you guys, but the shipping cost would've made it insane. Next time I'm in the states! Again thanks for making these awesome videos!!!
Thanks!! No worries...
Thanks ROBOT! Have an '13 LX-150i,113 total miles.LOL, using you guys for all my parts.The videos are amazing!!
While I've moved from Vespa to Honda, your content is still enlightening. Nice job!
You the Man Robot thanks for all your Help Bro!
Robot for President!
You bet! Thanks for the support.
You are doing a great job greetings from Kraków, Poland!
Thank you! Cheers!
I think I am watching it for the 10 th time .I really liked the way he work. 😘😘😘😘
amazing guide: replaced my sprint primavera's belt. my first service. my greatest tip is if you change the belt before it breaks it will prevent you from needing to disassemble the driven pulley (which i sent to portland and they ended up deeming it bent and replacing.) but i was 5,000 miles overdue for a belt change so there is a lot of in-between defining since i was going easy on the clutch the whole 11,000 miles.
Even we only have to pay like $5 for the check up in VN, yet I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work!
I have been watching a lot of your videos. Not only informative but enjoyable to watch. The funny thing is I don’t own a Vespa. I have a 1975 BMW R75/6. I think a Vespa 150 racing sixties is going on my shopping list.
Awesome, glad you enjoy the videos. We love old motorcycles as well, but glad you're considering a Vespa!
Thank you! I watch & learning how to do this because i be getting a use Piaggio mp3 250 in sometime next month and check everything out before driving it!
Robot, you are the man!!!!!!!!!
THOROUGHLY enjoy you vids..
Thank you.
I learn SO MUCH.
Spiegazioni sempre impeccabili . TOP
Piagio / Vespa lovely romantic. No wonder MasterChef Australia had one on their parking roundabout outside outside their competitors building. It was staged with leafy green foliage filled one with warm fuzzies just thinking about riding a Vespa. Now for the fun bit😗 like a firearm. Nothing ever goes wrong if the firearm is left stored in a tamper proof cabinet. I wish Ralf Nader had written a book on operating a motor scooter.
Just like the Corvair or the Bug /Beetle. MV Agusta TR.6 or Anything that will Aquaplane in wet or dry
The best instructor to vespa we are students
Love your work Robot. Thanks for the excellent tutorial. All the best.
Very Nice "Video".... but, what is the "Torque Setting" for the Centrifugal Clutch Nut (34 mm nut)... ???? you told us the variator - 62 ft-lbs.... clutch hub - 45 ft-lbs.... but, you never tell us for the Centrifugal Clutch Nut..??? OK - ROBOT and Vespa Motorsports.... WHAT is the torque the Centrifugal Clutch Nut..???? (please)
THX SO MUCH FOR YOUR THOROUGH EXPLANATION, REALLY USEFUL VIDEO
It's always worth getting the tools if you are doing work on your scooter. Some tools transfer over to other models.
Need to clone Robot so we can all take our scooters to someone so capable.
I love this channel, so many top tips. Thanks Robot, 'ppreciate your help.
great video robot for a diy scooterist like my self these videos are a must thank you from the uk
great video ROBOT !! watched all your videos do amazing work keep it up :)
Thats a video i think i've never seen before, its very useful video, tks guys!
Nicely done! Thanks for the comprehensve guide!
That cleared a few things up. Thank you!
Hi robot,
thanks again for this wonderful tutorial. I have a question : where does the ground wire you pull of from the font cover screw found his origin. On my piaggio x8 2004, i see it had this wire on this screw, but there's no wire anymore. My motor got poor strengh between 0 and 50 km/h and i am wondering if this could be the reason of this disease ?? Thanks !
If I lived in San Diego a Vespa it would be no doubt .
Thanks guys for taking the time to educate us .Great video .
Thank you Robot!
This video is first class. I don't even own a Vespa, but after watching this I want one. Good on you fantastic..
Tony Wright I feel the same way bro👊🏾
That's funny cause I actually bought my Primavera after watching all these videos.
Thank you very much for thsi video .Is full of great information.
Next time you come to Mexico let me know regards.
Hey Robot, what a great video! It helped me replace the drive belt on my Primavera 150 3v. However, I am having trouble with not much of the shaft bit left when putting the clutch and the bell housing back on. It just wouldn't go in anymore as if its hitting something. As such, the clutch housing weren't even fit. Any idea what could be stopping it from sliding in further?
I actually replace the entire driven pully/variator but reuse the clutch. Thanks in advance!
you just got another subscriber man great video!!
This is a gr8 video. Thanks super Robot!
Great video Robot. I have had belt and rollers replaced. But I still have a strange noise.
When cold no sound. But once warm, when I pull away at low revs/throttle I hear a scraping/dragging sound.
It does not feel like it is pulling properly. When I open the throttle a little more the sound disappears and it feels like bike is pulling better. Would this be a clutch issue?
Un Profesional si Señor 👍👍
excellent video! and a pleasure to watch. if the ram plate is stuck on the shaft what kind of issues would this cause?
the best tutorial 🎉
Good video
Please video how to change axle rear shaft on vespa Primavera 2014. Thx
What a brilliant video!!!!
Many thanks for sharing this wonderful video mate..it is realy helpful.
Super nice video. I learned a lot. Thank u!!
Great 👍
You really good for this congratulacion i like this video
i was given a piaggio x9 evo that needs work,firstly theres no spark even after replacing spark plug and coil, secondly when i turned the back wheel i noticed a sound that i thought was the brake pads worn out to metal but aftyer closer inspection it seems to be coming from behind the clutch, could it be those roller bearings you were talking about? Piaggio evolution 125cc 2003 carburettor model..one with indicators in the mirrors.
my friend that I admire a lot, I here in Brazil am a great adimirador and I also have my PX 86 now I got a new wasp LX 150 year 2008 I am having difficulties to get the pineu rear because it is 120 / 70-10 ... will it be that the 3.50 10 would give serto?
Nice one mate. great vid. from UK,
Thanks 👍
Verry nice video.
looks challenging with just 1998 home tools
its a new variator clutch system for me
Brilliant stuff.
Awesome
Thanks a lot~ I'll be doing it after summer~
Best of luck!
Will it hurt the engine to idle without the variator reinstalled yet ? I'm curious about the source of a sharp click at shutdown, following a belt break at speed. Just trying to nail the source, and without the variator and with no belt, I think this is a no-load test point. Of course I would not rev the engine...no more than idle. And I will ground the strap that was on the CVT cover screw.
Robot, my 2019 Liberty 50 will need the belt changed at 6,200 miles... along with a lot of things lubricated per the Scheduled Maintenance Table. Any chance you could do such a video? Thanks!
I think need redo that because I did not put that much grease you put on! Mr Robot
Hey. I have a 2008 piaggio fly 125 and i have noticed that when you you give it throttle it vibrates on and of quickly. What could be causing it?
very pro & helpful video
Glad to hear that
Robot, I love your Swatch! What model is it?
42:28, what's this (blue plastic jars) ? Lubricating Grease ?
This video is amazing, thank you so much :)
Have you put back the wire that comes out with the cover bolt?
Sir I am from India as in our country Piaggio has introduced aprilia SR 150 so is the engine same as vespa Sprint 150
sure enjoy your vids
Thanks for the video. I used this to replace the variator with a jcosta and the clutch for a polini race adjustable; are you able to offer any advice on adjustment, the pick up on pulling away is quite late?
Thanks Robot
Thank you very much for thsi video
I wanna know one thing straight, some said we shouldn't apply grease on the variator rollers while others says we have to apply, am confused, so based on your experiences, should we apply or we shouldn't?
EXCELLENT .
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi, how much does the clutch cost for vespa sprint 150cc year 2016
Thx
Hi to all of you. I have changed the bearing on the clutch cover. the bearing was able to remove it by my finger and install the new one by finger again ( I have purchased the new bearing from authorise dealer with part number). is this correct or I have to change my clutch cover?
good job bro , but if you like make some video about piaggio fly old and new model, think’s and good luck 🙂🙂
Hi, does the primavera 50cc 4t 3v has the oil filter?
Excellent !
really detail tutorial so far support!!!
Hi just want to ask does any play in clutch shaft like it's pull in out little bit does it normal
Yup
Sir there’s too much noise coming from my Aprilia SR 150 clutch box and no more pick up what’s the problem?
I did the same and my variator fly away,it fall apart,why ?
Hi, the i-get enginr the chrome cover is different. it the clutch holding tool the same?
Hi, i’m riding an LX 150 3v i.e and my clutch is wearing off soon. I want to get it replaced. Is the clutch for my current bike the same as the older models of LX 150?
Good information thanks.
How long would b belt last under normal driving?
very Professional
Isn't 60 grit a little excessive for the pulleys? I don't mean to offend and I don't have the years of experience you guys do but I thought you'd want to keep the pulleys scratch free. Won't those scratches damage the belt quicker? Would 300-800 grit be better?
60 grit is fine. Just dont over do it.
how do I get my fly 150 2007 scooter a bit faster ? nice video. thank you
Many different performance parts available on www.scooterwest.com Cylinder Kits, Clutch, Variator Kit, Roller Weights, Exhausts, Overdrive Gears....
do we need to put grease on that 12g roller ?
What rubber boot connect to the belt cover for?
fantasic !!!!! ............ thanks .....
very good
i like it a lot
Need your help !! I have a yamaha 125 scooter and I ride it hard like really hard lol. It's now on 6500 miles and I was Gunna change belt and rollers at 10k miles .. my mechanic said as it's a yamaha the belt should last 16k miles what do you think???
Couldn’t hurt to just pop the belt cover off and inspect it. You can probably find the specs for the amount of wear on the belt or look for any visible damage.
@@VespaMotorsport I've done that now. Belt is in amazing condition !!!.
Thanks for the reply and keep up with the good videos :)
When do you recommend replacing the clutch bell? Mine is at 10,000 KM. Experiencing some clutch shudder.
Clutch shudder is usually fixed by rubbing down the clutch shoes. I'm not sure which grade sand paper works best but I'd recommend giving it a go.
Liberty cloutch 125 2003 hawe a table with 3 nuts it limiter ?? After 20000 km make a sound ....
How I do to get parts and tools ?
Please new update for primavera/ sprint cvt cleaning ☺️🙏
Can you please explain to me how weight of rolers are connected to max speed?
if I put lighter rolers will I increase max speed or acceleration?
I have nexus 300 with 26g rolers
its not related really. once the belt is wound all the way out, the engine/drive-train is effectively coupled so whatever wheel speed (equivalent to "redlining in top gear" in a manual) you get then that will be your max speed. You might need to get oversized variators to increase top speed. Of course, if your roller weights are horribly set up, then you wont hit your max speed. If the weights are far too light, then you will be redlining before the variator has would all the way out. If far too heavy then you wont get up to peak power RPM. But if its "kinda right" then I dont think your max speed is affected.