PX 125 (2005) changing gears???

[fredperrybruce]

Hello everyone I'm very new to the scooter scene and have only been an owner of a Vespa for 4 weeks now and I'm not sure if my scooter is working correctly?? When I change gears, is the gear selector supposed to click into place or is it supposed to move smoothly through the gears without any resistance??, I just have trouble knowing what gear it's in or if it has gone into gear without looking at the selector. I have a 2005 Vespa px125.

[shaunpx]

They don't always go straight into gear easily and there can be some resistance especially when you aren't that used to them but yes each change is usually accompanied by a slight click as you turn the gear change, once your used to it you wont need to look it'll be second nature

[Robjack]

Hi and welcome.

There is a noticeable clunk when shifting from neutral into first, generally less so when going first to second to third etc when moving off, all quite normal. It's not right to say that there won't be any resistance, but the gears should select relatively smoothly once the engine is spinning. I say relatively because there is still a clunk, just less of one. If it concerns you, check to see that there's oil in the gearbox and what condition it's in.

I wouldn't worry about looking to see what gear you are in, the engine revs will let you know if you are in the right gear. It's all about feel and you should gain this experience relatively quickly the more you ride.

Edit: Miles, me.

[fredperrybruce]

Nov 22, 2012 20:20:28 GMT Robjack said:

Hi and welcome.

There is a noticeable clunk when shifting from neutral into first, generally less so when going first to second to third etc when moving off, all quite normal. It's not right to say that there won't be any resistance, but the gears should select relatively smoothly once the engine is spinning. I say relatively because there is still a clunk, just less of one. If it concerns you, check to see that there's oil in the gearbox and what condition it's in.

I wouldn't worry about looking to see what gear you are in, the engine revs will let you know if you are in the right gear. It's all about feel and you should gain this experience relatively quickly the more you ride.

Edit: Miles, me.

[fredperrybruce]

Thanks for the reply fingers crossed weather will get better and I can get out and get some practice .

[kru251]

All of the above. Before you start 'fiddling' with it try and use the scooter 'as-is' to get the feel for it. Having said that, the two cables that activate the gear changes up or down can be adjusted to give a better effect sometimes or even need lubrication, but get used to the scoot initially.
Welcome aboard ! ;D

[sbwnik]

Without actually riding the bike, it's hard to give an opinion, but you should 'feel' the gears drop in, that's normal. Any more that that and I'd start with tightening and oiling the cables.