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THE NAME LX...
LX is the Roman numeral for 60 so it’s no coincidence that Vespa has applied the LX nomenclature to it’s new series of classic Italian scooters. The Vespa LX is the 139th Vespa and celebrates almost 60 years of Vespa scooters. Ever since it first appeared in 1946, the Vespa has remained a favourite of generations. The Vespa started the scooter phenomenon and went on to sell nearly 17 million units in five continents. Its design and technical features have been regularly updated over the years, but two things about the Vespa have never changed – its inimitable style, and how easy it is to ride. The new Vespa LX replaces the Vespa ET series first launched in 1996. The ET allowed Vespa to introduce modern features such as automatic transmission but wisely they maintained their traditional Vespa style.The Vespa LX retains the features that have made the Vespa one of the world’s best-known vehicles — stylish design, absolute comfort, solidity, optimal performance in town use and twist-and-go (no gears) ease of use. The all-steel body sets the Vespa LX apart from any other scooter produced today. The advantage of the welded steel body is that it offers unmatchable rigidity and steering precision. The Vespa LX is available is three engine sizes. A 50cc 2-stroke model, a 50 cc 4-stroke model, plus 124cc and a 151cc 4-stroke models. Nearly 60 years have passed since the innocuous little Vespa liberated a ravaged Italy and today Vespa continues to liberate generations around the world.
TECHNICAL
In this column you'll find general technical info about the LX L.E.A.D.E.R.- & HI-PER 2/4 engines.
PIAGGIO'S LOW EMMISION ADVANCED ENGINE RANGE or L.E.A.D.E.R.
Scooters of the latest generation need to be equipped with engines that simultaneously fulfill the most demanding customer requirements, suit the broadest range of vehicle concepts, and are environmentally friendly. Keeping in mind this complex scenario, a new family of 4-stroke engines has been conceived, developed and tested by the PIAGGIO engineers: these are the LEADER engines PIAGGIO's Low Emission ADvanced Engine Range.
LEADER is a new family of 4-stroke Single Over Head Camshaft (SOHC) engines, comprising:
- 125cc, 150cc, 200cc, 250cc displacements
- 2- or 4-valve configurations
- air or liquid cooling
- drum or disk rear
Design
The PIAGGIO LEADER engines are high-tech machines conceived for users of the 21st century. These engines are fully designed and optimized with 3-D CAD, which ultimately translates into better performance, with greater power, less fuel consumption and a power-to-weight ratio at the top levels in the market. As the acronym itself indicates, one of the specialties of these engines is their extremely low environmental impact, both from the point of view of gas emissions (all LEADER engines comply with the limits of the EC Multidirective 97/24, Chapter 5) and from the point of view of noise emissions (Chapter 9 of the Multidirective). This proves that the LEADER engines and the EC policy are on the same wavelength, aiming to a cleaner environment, a policy that in PIAGGIO, thanks to solid engineering principles, translates into ability to conjugate performances and care for the environment.
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KERRIE'S KEI! NICE LITTLE DAIMOND WHITE LX 150 RIDING IN SIGNAPORE
CLYDE'S LOVELY LX 50 FROM LUND, SWEDEN. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO VISIT HIS SITE.
DAVE & COLLEEN ENJOYING THEIR LX 50 IN CANADA.
LX 150 OF JONG-MOON CHOI FROM SOUTH-KOREA.
JOHAN & BRIGITTE'S PRUGNA LX 125. PICTURE TAKEN ON A SUNNY DAY IN NINOVE BELGIUM.
PATRICK'S VERY, VERY RED LX 125. HE USED TO DRIVE VESPA AUTOMATICA'S BUT FINALLY GOT HIMSELF A DRAGON RED LX 125.
HERE'S PEDRO'S LX 50 IN A UNFORTUNA0000000TLY WET ZARAGOZA, SPAIN.
SEBASTIAN FROM WESEL, GERMANY BUZZES AROUND ON HIS VERY SHINY LX 50 2-STROKE.
VA VA VOOM FROM SICILY! NICITA DOMENICO' LX WITH GPR EXHAUST.
THEI DOUVEN'S BRAND NEW LX 125 LUCCA. HE LIVES IN THE NETHERLANDS AND IS ONE OF THE 150 LUCKY OWNERS OF THIS LIMITED LX 125 LUCCA.
WALTER'S DRESSED UP PORTOFINO LX 125.
FROM THE NETHERLANDS, PAUL KLEPPE'S BRAND NEW NERO LX 125
MOD STYLE FROM AUSTRALIA. CARLO'S LX 125.
JEFF BOSCO BIAFORE'S EURO KITTED & BITUBO'ED LX 150 DRIVING AROUD SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA.
SIMON FALZON'S LX SUNBATHING IN MALTA.
SERIOUS "MOD-IFICATIONS" FROM LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY! THANKS BLAKE!
SVEINUNG BJORNSEN'S DRESSED UP LXV IN NORWAY.
MIKE'S TAORMINA "S". PROBABLY THE FIRST IN TORONTO, CANADA.
DAVID AXIAQ'S ORANGE "S" IN A SUNNY MALTA.
MARK VEERMAN'S FULLY PACKED FLOWER POWER LX 50 READY FOR A TRIP FROM HUIZEN IN THE NETHERLANDS TO EPEN IN BELGIUM.
INFORMATIVE BLOG ABOUT THE PIAGGIO VESPA LX, LXV & S MODELS, ACCESSORIES AND MODS
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Pure Italian style in a steel body small in size and boasting elegant lines: it is Vespa LX, the magnificent heir of a history unique in the world, a modern and undisputed champion on the metropolitan scene.
And the timeless style of Vespa LX now is complete with comfort and originality: the Touring version is born.Vespa LX Touring gives the nod to the thousands of equipped Vespas that have travelled the world's streets carrying entire generations on their outings, and marking the history of transport and custom.Vespa LX Touring presents itself as a modern scooter with a style ready in one moment to tackle the longest routes and in another to elegantly whiz along city streets.
Vespa LX Touring was designed inspired by Vespa's many possibilities for personalisation. In the only dedicated shade, [color=red]“Terra di Toscana” Brown, the new special Vespa series flaunts its spirit of being a great traveller: the standard chrome-plated carriers embellish the rigid and compact body on both the front and back and considerably increase the vehicle's capacity; the rounded and transparent windshield envelops Vespa's eye to give it another touch of elegance and augment the rider's level of protection[/color]. Vespa Touring comes standard with the easy and agile side kickstand, the most convenient solution for parking.The seat, made of latest generation materials, is dark brown so that the elegance of Vespa is exalted even more. What highlights the classic style of this evergreen legend the most, and that above all praises Vespa's compactness, is the colour of the side plastic components that wrap around the lower part of the vehicle and that match the body. The “Touring” nameplate that stands out on the leg shield back plate of the vehicle, on the side of the storage compartment, identifies the new Vespa LX and accentuates its sophistication and elegance.
The beauty and charm of the legendary sporty “Vespino” which was brought back to life in the ultramodern Vespa S is updated and modernised with [color=red]the brand-new Vespa S College.
The playing with citations and reminiscences that started with the Vespa S to bring the more youthful and sportier spirit of the scooter par excellence up to date now lives again in the new two-colour versions of the Vespa S[/color]. The strictly minimalist look of the Vespa S that is reminiscent of the 1970s models has been modernised and enhanced with liveliness and flair in the College version.
Using the "euro turn signal kit" & the V-leds dual color bulbs it's possible to create high visibility running lights and amber colored turn signals into the turnsignals of the LX models. You need to buy the kit from Scooterwest and the Led bulbs from V-LED. This has been done on American spec LXes but not on euro specs yet, so i don't now if the installation is the same. Maybe i should give it a try?
Some info about tires for the LX based models. Always make sure you keep your tires at the right pressure : Front (rider only) 1.6 Bar (23 Psi). Rear (rider only) 2.0 Bar (29Psi). Rear (rider+passenger) 2.3 Bar (33.5Psi). I've mentioned only makes that make both front & rear tires. All these makes have models available in the LX in sizes:
Front : 110/70-11
Rear : 120/70-10. Click on the pics to go to the sites.
MICHELIN PILOT CITY
This is one of the four "standard" tire makes used by Piaggio for the LX/V & S. The other are the Pirelli SL 38 Unico, Sava MC 20 Monsum and the Maxxis.
The manufactor says :
A tyre for all seasons.
Intended for everyday scooter users, the Michelin Pilot City is both practical and reassuring. It's readily adaptable to virtually all road surfaces and conditions. Whether you're riding on wet cobblestones or dry asphalt, the Pilot City's level of grip remains constant. Add to that a remarkably comfortable ride with excellent tread life, and you'll enjoy the best of all possible worlds.
PIRELLI SL 38 UNICO
This is one of the four "standard" tire makes used by Piaggio for the LX/V & S. The others are the Michelin Pilot city, the Sava MC 20 Monsum and the Maxxis.
The manufactor says :
Classic designed tread pattern with low section profile and stiff carcass, to ensure superb stability when cornering, even when
the scooter is fully loaded
Outstanding stability and handling characteristics
Large tread blocks for wet performance, even wear and mileage
HEIDENAU K61
sehr gutes Handling
Profil für sportlichen Straßeneinsatz
hohe Fahrstabilität
SAVA MC 20 MONSUM
This was the first tyre to be used by Piaggio for the LX.
The manufactor says :
Programme VELO is manufacturing and offering a wide production palette of tyres for scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, go-karts, mini motos, ATV vehicles, bicycles and also small industrial incl. agricultural tyres with all belonging tubes. With the help of well spread sales network, we are successfully cooperating with renowned manufacturers of vehicles such as Piaggio, Aprilia, Peugeot, Malaguti, Tomos etc. and also in the field of industrial tyres. Achieved long- term cooperation with them is as for us as for you a guarantee for trust in our company.
MAXXIS
This is one of the four "standard" tire makes used by Piaggio for the LX/V & S. The other are the Pirelli SL 38 Unico, Sava MC 20 Monsum and the Michelin Pilot Sport.
SCHWALBE WEATHERMAN WHITE WALL
Schwalbe makes white wall tires for the LX models in the correct sizes.
TUNING BITS FOR THE LX/V & S 125/150
In this column you'll find info on tuning parts for the LX/V & S 125/150. As more and more tuning products are being developed and this column is getting to long, all new products will be posted. So check out all posts. Click on the pictures and go direct to the manufactures website.
EXHAUSTS
At this moment the're 4 different makes of exhausts available for the LX/V & S 125/150. Click on the pics to go to the sites.
PM 56 SS
The new exhaust gives it a totally unfamiliar throaty burble, which is more reminiscent of an old British single-cylinder bike than anything. Early versions of the PM 56 did not have the same small diameter tailpipe, giving them a marginally greater power output, but overstepping the mark as far as noise was concerned.
G.P.R.
G.P.R. an Italian firm also makes exhausts for the LX 125/150.The mufflers are available in different materials like alu, titanium and carbon look. You can order them direct from them. Click on the pics to go to there site.
SCORPION
Now also available in flamed titanium
New Titanium Jet-Flamed Finish. Scorpion LX 125/150 Performance Muffler, Stainless Steel header and Titanium exhaust, this is the ticket to getting a ticket on your LX 125/150, should increase top speed by 3-6 mph. Lighter then the stainless steel Scorpion. Super nice quality, nice sound and easy to install.
TIFORCE
Titanium ET4 muffler. Made of real TITANIUM, yes the same stuff that only the military could afford. This precious metal can now be yours. Increase your Vespa ET4 by over 1 horse power. Comes with polished Stainless Steel header and all the brackets you need for an easy install. Make you Vespa ET4 sound like a Ducati and be almost as fast as one.
SITO PLUS
LX Sito Plus pipe. Increase torque, top speed, and better acceleration. Easy bolt on item, no jetting required. This is the perfect performance item for that someone looking for just a little more power with a stock look.
CYLINDER KITS
At this moment the're 2 manufactures that make cylinderkits for the LX 125: Polini & Malossi
MALOSSI
MALOSSI provides a large range of high performance tuningkits for 4-stroke Maxiscooters. Quality workmanship and best reliability are the result of years of research and development. They unveil their full performance in combination with a Multivar variator and an upgear kit.
Material: primary aluminium alloy with a high content of hardened and tempered silicon, cylinder liner with silicon carbide coating in a galvanic nickel die and crossed smoothing with two diamond passages with very limited tolerances.
- Machining: on machine tools with high precision numerical control.
- Cylinder-piston connection with an allowance of 0.05 mm.
- Recalculated and upgraded heat exchange surfaces.
Piston
- Ultra compact with 3 rings.
- Material: special aluminium alloy with high silicon content, low thermal expansion and a tin facing on the sliding surfaces.
- Machining on machine tools with numerical control.
- Lightened and reinforced.
- Upgraded heat exchange surfaces.
Piston rings
- Special rings with high sliding ease and very high mechanical resistance.
- I° ring compression in nitrided and chromium steel.
- II° special cast iron ring.
- Three - piece scraper ring made of chromium-plated special steel
POLINI
It seems that Polini doesn't make them anymore due to lack of interest.
DRIVEBELTS
As well Polini and Malossi make kevlar drivebelts.
MALOSSI
Heavy duty/high performance drive belts. Tougher than O.E.M. belts, if you plan to change your belt always go with the Malossi belts. This drive belt is made of Kevlar and will last longer, give you better performance, and save you money.
POLINI
VARIATOR KITS
Polini & Malossi make variator kits.
MALOSSI
These heavy duty Variator kits can give you better acceleration and a higher top speed. They will work on a performance or stock scooter. Includes 2 sets of rolls, but different weights are available (Heavy weights for a higher top speed or lighter weights for faster acceleration). Malossi Multivar for ET4 (will also fit the Vespa LX)
SHOCKABSORBERS
Major manufactors of shockabsorbers for the LX/V & S range are Bitubo and Malossi.
BRAKES
MALOSSI
Malossi Whoop Disc, Fits both Vespa ET2 and ET4. Now that you have more power you need to stop better too. This disc is your anwser. Install it with new Malossi brake pads and you will be able to do stopies on your ET.
Brake discs
The "Newest Generation of Disk Brakes". Light, non corrosive, non-warping, antistress. Studied for prolonged use in all weather conditions and types of terrain.
The "WHOOP DISCS" were exposed to numerous tests during competitions, giving Malossi technicians an opportunity to fine-tune the disk brakes for various vehicles.
The "WHOOP DISC" paired with Malossi BRAKE PADS guarantee a progressive and secure braking even under extreme conditions.
Technical features
·· Stainless steel disk, laser cut, hardened and surface machined.
· designed using CAD to insure complete scraping of the brake pad, the elimination of brake dust, and the removal of water and mud during braking.
· area doubled to lower the disk s working temperature.
