Piaggio Recalls Fly 50, Vespa LX50, and Vespa S50 for Ignition Problem

Piaggio is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Fly 50 4T 4-valve scooters, model year 2010-2012 Vespa LX50 4T 4-valve scooters, and model year 2009-2012 Vespa S50 4T 4-valve scooters.

The ignition control unit may fail and alter the ignition timing.

2147 units are affected.

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Vespa GTS 125 Super, 2009

Vespa GTS 125 Super, 2009

Specifications

Engine

• Type Single-cylinder Piaggio, 4 stroke, 4 valve, electronic injection, catalysed
• Displacement 124 cc
• Bore / Stroke 57/48.6 mm
• Fuel Unleaded petrol, RON min. 95
• Distribution Single overhead cam, 4 valves
• Port injected Alfa/N type with lambda closed loop control and three-way catalytic converter
• Ignition Electronic inductive discharge
• Cooling Liquid
• Lubrication Wet sump and chain driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters
• Start Electric with oil-bath free wheel
• Gears Twist and go CVT transmission with torque assistance
• Clutch Automatic centrifugal dry clutch with dampers

Chassis

• Frame Sheet metal with welded reinforcements
• Front suspension Single arm, dual chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring
• Rear suspension with coil springs adjustable preload (4 positions) and two double acting shock absorbers
• Front brake Ø 220 mm disc
• Rear brake Ø 220 mm disc
• Front tyre Tubeless 120/70-12"
• Rear tyre Tubeless 130/70-12"

Dimensions

• Length 1,940 mm
• Width 755 mm
• Wheelbase 1,395 mm
• Seat height 790 mm
• Fuel tank capacity 9.5 litres
• Emissions Euro 3
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Vespa Recalls 2757 GTS Motorcycles for Brake Problem

Vespa has issued a recall of certain 2006-2007 GTS motorcycles.On certain motorcycles, the graphite exhaust bushing, which seals the connection between the exhaust pipe and the muffler, must be replaced each time the muffler is removed and reinstalled. If the exhaust bushing is not replaced, exhaust gases may be permitted to leak past the bushing. The rear brake hose may be impaired or melted,

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