Acknowledgments | p. 7 |
Introduction | p. 7 |
Vespa Scooters: Small Frames, Large Frames, and P-Series | p. 8 |
Small Frame | |
Large Frame | |
P-Series | |
History of Piaggio and Motorscooters | p. 10 |
Necessity, the Mother of Vespa | |
Small Changes | |
Vespa Scooters in the United States | |
Scooters and More | |
The British Scooters | |
The New Breed of Scooter | |
Vespa Models and Development | p. 21 |
The Early Years: 1945-1949 | |
Vespa Scooters Mature: 1950-1953 | |
The Classic Scooter Arrives: 1954 | |
Major Upgrade for the GS | |
Return of the 125-cc Scooter | |
The Model in the Middle | |
Getting Small | |
A Faster Small Frame | |
Bigger Displacement for a Small Frame | |
New Model, New Look: 1964 | |
The Sprint and the Super | |
Bigger and Faster: 180 and 200 Rally | |
Electronic Primavera | |
A New Generation: 1978 P-Series | |
The Last Vespa Scooters in the United States | |
Vespa Motorscooter Care and Maintenance | p. 35 |
Daily Inspection | |
Weekly Checks | |
Monthly Maintenance | |
Every Three Months | |
Adjustments and Lubricants | |
Filling the Glovebox: Helpful Things to Carry with You at All Times | |
Roadside Repair Tips | |
Storage | |
Restoring and Rebuilding | p. 41 |
Rebuild or Restore? | |
Getting Started | |
The Right Look | |
Estimating Costs | |
Engine And Driveline | p. 46 |
Crank Seal Inspection and Repair | |
Two Styles of Fuel Induction | |
Why Won't It Start? The Three Basic Systems | |
Engine Variations | |
Removing the Motor | |
Cleaning Up | |
Checking the Shock Mount | |
Dismantling the Engine | |
Checking Engine Wear | |
Checking the Crankshaft | |
Inspecting and Rebuilding the Primary Drive | |
Rebuilding the Gearbox | |
Rebuilding the Shift Selector | |
Piston and Cylinder Rebuilds | |
Oil Injection Gears | |
Rebuilding the Clutch | |
Reassembling the Gearbox | |
Installing the Transmission Gears, Drive Axle, and Clutch | |
Rebuilding and Installing the Stator Plate and Flywheel | |
Installing the Piston and Cylinder | |
Final Assembly | |
Vespa Carburetors | p. 76 |
Carburetor Location | |
Removing the Carburetor | |
Carburetor Disassembly | |
Carburetor Reassembly | |
Vespa Fuel Tank and Lubrication | p. 84 |
Fuel Tank Problems | |
Removing the Fuel Tank | |
Cleaning the Fuel Tank | |
Reinstalling the Fuel Tank | |
Vespa Front End | p. 88 |
Fork Removal | |
Front Suspension Disassembly | |
Reassembly of Front Fork, Brake, and Trailing Link | |
Suspension Reassembly | |
Headset, Gauges, and Controls | p. 102 |
First Cast Headset | |
Disassembling the Headset | |
Headset Reassembly | |
Vespa Rims and Tires | p. 109 |
Wheel Disassembly | |
Choosing Tires | |
Reassembling the Wheels | |
Vespa Trim | p. 113 |
Renewing Trim | |
Straightening Bent Levers | |
Floor Strips | |
Finishing Trim | |
Legshield Trim | |
Reinstalling Floor Strips | |
Final Reassembly | |
Vespa Paint and Bodywork | p. 119 |
Assessing Chassis Damage | |
Painting Methods | |
Preparing the Surface | |
Painting | |
Making It Shine | |
Vespa Electrical Systems | p. 129 |
Wiring Harnesses | |
Electrical Problems | |
Vespa Performance Tuning | p. 134 |
Limited Performance Parts | |
Carburetors | |
Exhaust Systems | |
Engine Modifications | |
Performance Brakes | |
Suspension Modifications | |
Vespa Accessories | p. 144 |
Appendices | |
Vehicle Identification Numbers | p. 147 |
Vespa Specifications | |
Bibliography | |
Vespa Scooter Shops | |
Index | p. 159 |
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