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Vespa · Overhead-cam four-stroke single, wet sump, separate gearbox oil, CVT belt drive

LX 125

Library entry covers 2006-2013

25 factory 33 guideline

Published source

Vespa LX 125 / LX 150 (Euro 3) Owner's Manual (Piaggio), Programd maintenance pp.64-72 (factory PDF, copy on archive.org)

Factory owner's handbook. Covers LX 125/150 Euro 3 (carburetor) owner's manual.

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58 items for a 2011 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)
Engine cycle
Four-stroke
Engine lubrication
Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration
Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear
Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition
Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging
Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery
Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system
Fuel injection
Cooling
Air / oil cooled
Primary drive
Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil
Separate gearbox oil
Clutch control
Automatic or semi-automatic
Final drive
Belt CVT, scooter automatic
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake
Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake
Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels
Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar
No sidecar
Maintenance schedule

2011 Vespa LX 125

On the road: every 500 km

2 items
  • Check lights, horn, brake light switches
    Pre-ride / on the road
    Guideline
  • Check tire pressures
    Pre-ride / on the road
    Guideline

On the road: every 3,000 km

1 item
  • Check engine oil level
    Pre-ride / on the road
    Factory

    Manual: Engine oil - level check/ top-up. Factory: Every 3000 km.

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item
  • Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage
    Brakes
    Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

4 items
  • Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutch
    Primary and gearbox
    Guideline
  • Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots
    Front end
    Guideline
  • Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline
  • Check wheel bearings for play
    Wheels and tires
    Guideline

Every 6,000 km

7 items
  • Change engine oil
    Engine
    Factory

    Manual: Engine oil - replacement. Factory: 1k then every list (6k spacing). Lists: 1k; 6/18/54k; 12/60k; 24/48k; 30/42/66k; 36k; 72k km.

  • Clean oil strainers / mesh screens
    Engine
    Factory

    Manual: Oil filter (net filter) - clean. Factory: After 1000 km and in every 6000 km list.

  • Clean / inspect air filter
    Fuel and air
    Factory

    Manual: Air filter - clean. Factory: Every 6000 km list.

  • Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap
    Ignition and electrics
    Factory

    Manual: Electrical system and battery - check. Factory: After 1000 km and every 6000 km list.

  • Grease and check center / side stand and springs
    Rear suspension and frame
    Factory

    Manual: Center stand - lubrication. Factory: Every 6000 km list.

  • Check brake pads and discs
    Brakes
    Factory

    Manual: Brake pads - check condition and wear. Factory: After 1000 km and every 6000 km list.

  • Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes
    Wheels and tires
    Factory

    Manual: Tire pressure and wear - check. Factory: After 1000 km and every 6000 km list.

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items
  • Inspect CVT drive belt, rollers / sliders and clutch shoes
    Final drive
    Guideline

    Typical scooter interval. Your owner's manual figure governs; check belt width against the service limit.

  • Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums
    Brakes
    Guideline

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

1 item
  • Replace oil filter
    Engine
    Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

3 items
  • Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out
    Ignition and electrics
    Guideline
  • Check swingarm bushes for play
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline
  • Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline

Every 12,000 km

15 items
  • Headlight - adjustment
    Engine
    Factory

    Factory: Each 12000 km multiple.

  • Idle speed - adjustment
    Engine
    Factory

    Factory: After 1000 km, then each 12000 km multiple.

  • Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs
    Engine
    Factory

    Manual: Spark plug electrode gap - check. Factory: At 6000, 18000, 30000 km etc. (between replacements).

  • Pads and variator rollers - replacement
    Engine
    Factory

    Factory: Replace at each 12000 km multiple; check in between.

  • Replace spark plugs
    Engine
    Factory

    Manual: Spark plug - replacement. Factory: At 12000, 24000, 36000, 48000, 60000, 72000 km.

  • Safety locks - check
    Engine
    Factory

    Factory: After 1000 km, then each 12000 km multiple.

  • Suspensions - check
    Engine
    Factory

    Factory: Each 12000 km multiple.

  • Check throttle cable(s) free play and return
    Fuel and air
    Factory

    Manual: Throttle lever - adjustment. Factory: After 1000 km, then each 12000 km multiple.

  • Secondary air filter - cleaning
    Fuel and air
    Factory

    Factory: Each 12000 km multiple.

  • Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension
    Final drive
    Factory

    Manual: Driving belt - checking. Factory: At 6000, 18000, 30000, 42000, 54000, 66000 km.

  • Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)
    Final drive
    Factory

    Manual: Driving belt - replacement. Factory: At 12000, 24000, 36000, 48000, 60000, 72000 km.

  • Check steering head bearing adjustment
    Front end
    Factory

    Manual: Steering - adjustment. Factory: After 1000 km, then each 12000 km multiple.

  • Brake control levers - greasing
    Brakes
    Factory

    Factory: After 1000 km, then each 12000 km multiple.

  • Lubricate control cables and lever pivots
    Controls and cables
    Factory

    Manual: Transmission elements - lubrication. Factory: Each 12000 km multiple (flexible transmissions: brakes, throttle, odometer).

  • Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive
    Controls and cables
    Factory

    Manual: Odometer gear - greasing. Factory: Each 12000 km multiple.

Every 13,000 km or 2 years

1 item
  • Check and adjust valve clearances
    Engine
    Guideline

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

2 items
  • Compression test (or leak-down)
    Engine
    Guideline
  • Change gearbox oil
    Primary and gearbox
    Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

4 items
  • Replace air filter element
    Fuel and air
    Guideline
  • Synchronize throttle bodies
    Fuel and air
    Guideline
  • Clean and grease rear suspension linkage
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline
  • Grease swingarm pivot
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 3 years

1 item
  • Replace CVT drive belt
    Final drive
    Guideline

    Typical scooter interval, or sooner if the belt is cracked, glazed or below its width limit.

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item
  • Change fork oil
    Front end
    Guideline

    Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 24,000 km

1 item
  • Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)
    Brakes
    Guideline

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items
  • Repack / replace steering head bearings
    Front end
    Guideline

    Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.

  • Repack / replace wheel bearings
    Wheels and tires
    Guideline

    Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 36,000 km

1 item
  • Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber
    Brakes
    Factory

    Manual: Flexible brake tubes - replacement. Factory: At 36000 and 72000 km.

Every 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item
  • Replace fuel filter
    Fuel and air
    Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item
  • Replace swingarm bushes / bearings
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item
  • Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs
    Front end
    Guideline

Every 2 years

3 items
  • Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points
    Ignition and electrics
    Guideline
  • Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks
    Rear suspension and frame
    Guideline
  • Replace brake fluid
    Brakes
    Factory

    Manual: Brake fluid - change. Factory: Every 2 years; level check every 6000 km.

Every 4 years

2 items
  • Replace fuel lines
    Fuel and air
    Guideline

    Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.

  • Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)
    Brakes
    Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item
  • Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)
    Wheels and tires
    Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.

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