
LX 150
Library entry covers 2006-2013
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.
Open the source58 items for a 2012 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
2012 Vespa LX 150
On the road: every 500 km
2 items-
Check lights, horn, brake light switchesPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
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Check tire pressuresPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
On the road: every 3,000 km
1 item-
Check engine oil levelPre-ride / on the roadFactory
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 linkageBrakesGuideline
Every 5,000 km or 12 months
4 items-
Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutchPrimary and gearboxGuideline
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Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork bootsFront endGuideline
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Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivotsRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Check wheel bearings for playWheels and tiresGuideline
Every 6,000 km
7 items-
Change engine oilEngineFactory
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.
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Clean oil strainers / mesh screensEngineFactory
Manual: Oil filter (net filter) - clean. Factory: After 1000 km and in every 6000 km list.
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Clean / inspect air filterFuel and airFactory
Manual: Air filter - clean. Factory: Every 6000 km list.
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Clean battery terminals, check charge and strapIgnition and electricsFactory
Manual: Electrical system and battery - check. Factory: After 1000 km and every 6000 km list.
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Grease and check center / side stand and springsRear suspension and frameFactory
Manual: Center stand - lubrication. Factory: Every 6000 km list.
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Check brake pads and discsBrakesFactory
Manual: Brake pads - check condition and wear. Factory: After 1000 km and every 6000 km list.
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Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codesWheels and tiresFactory
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 shoesFinal driveGuideline
Typical scooter interval. Your owner's manual figure governs; check belt width against the service limit.
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Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drumsBrakesGuideline
Every 8,000 km or 12 months
1 item-
Replace oil filterEngineGuideline
Every 9,500 km or 12 months
3 items-
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-outIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Check swingarm bushes for playRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Inspect rear shocks for leaks and dampingRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 12,000 km
15 items-
Headlight - adjustmentEngineFactory
Factory: Each 12000 km multiple.
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Idle speed - adjustmentEngineFactory
Factory: After 1000 km, then each 12000 km multiple.
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Inspect, clean and gap spark plugsEngineFactory
Manual: Spark plug electrode gap - check. Factory: At 6000, 18000, 30000 km etc. (between replacements).
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Pads and variator rollers - replacementEngineFactory
Factory: Replace at each 12000 km multiple; check in between.
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Replace spark plugsEngineFactory
Manual: Spark plug - replacement. Factory: At 12000, 24000, 36000, 48000, 60000, 72000 km.
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Safety locks - checkEngineFactory
Factory: After 1000 km, then each 12000 km multiple.
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Suspensions - checkEngineFactory
Factory: Each 12000 km multiple.
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Check throttle cable(s) free play and returnFuel and airFactory
Manual: Throttle lever - adjustment. Factory: After 1000 km, then each 12000 km multiple.
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Secondary air filter - cleaningFuel and airFactory
Factory: Each 12000 km multiple.
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Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tensionFinal driveFactory
Manual: Driving belt - checking. Factory: At 6000, 18000, 30000, 42000, 54000, 66000 km.
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Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)Final driveFactory
Manual: Driving belt - replacement. Factory: At 12000, 24000, 36000, 48000, 60000, 72000 km.
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Check steering head bearing adjustmentFront endFactory
Manual: Steering - adjustment. Factory: After 1000 km, then each 12000 km multiple.
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Brake control levers - greasingBrakesFactory
Factory: After 1000 km, then each 12000 km multiple.
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Lubricate control cables and lever pivotsControls and cablesFactory
Manual: Transmission elements - lubrication. Factory: Each 12000 km multiple (flexible transmissions: brakes, throttle, odometer).
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Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check driveControls and cablesFactory
Manual: Odometer gear - greasing. Factory: Each 12000 km multiple.
Every 13,000 km or 2 years
1 item-
Check and adjust valve clearancesEngineGuideline
Every 16,000 km or 2 years
2 items-
Compression test (or leak-down)EngineGuideline
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Change gearbox oilPrimary and gearboxGuideline
Every 19,500 km or 2 years
4 items-
Replace air filter elementFuel and airGuideline
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Synchronize throttle bodiesFuel and airGuideline
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Clean and grease rear suspension linkageRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Grease swingarm pivotRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 19,500 km or 3 years
1 item-
Replace CVT drive beltFinal driveGuideline
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 oilFront endGuideline
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)BrakesGuideline
Every 32,000 km or 4 years
2 items-
Repack / replace steering head bearingsFront endGuideline
Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
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Repack / replace wheel bearingsWheels and tiresGuideline
Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.
Every 36,000 km
1 item-
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubberBrakesFactory
Manual: Flexible brake tubes - replacement. Factory: At 36000 and 72000 km.
Every 38,500 km or 4 years
1 item-
Replace fuel filterFuel and airGuideline
Every 40,000 km or 6 years
1 item-
Replace swingarm bushes / bearingsRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 48,500 km or 6 years
1 item-
Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springsFront endGuideline
Every 2 years
3 items-
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground pointsIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracksRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Replace brake fluidBrakesFactory
Manual: Brake fluid - change. Factory: Every 2 years; level check every 6000 km.
Every 4 years
2 items-
Replace fuel linesFuel and airGuideline
Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
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Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)BrakesGuideline
Every 6 years
1 item-
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)Wheels and tiresGuideline
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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