First mods - 2013 LX50 2-stroke

[anthclarke]

I just got my first Vespa this weekend. A 2013 LX50 Touring 2-stroke with only 200 miles. Really looking forward to getting out for a ride when the rain stops!



I have read the threads about improving performance and for this model I see three improvements that are relatively straight forward:

- remove variator restrictor

- new exhaust

- new carb jet



I am not so mechanically inclined and will start by removing the washer on the variator. One thing I am not clear over and seem to have interpreted things differently in the forums - is it ok to start just with this mod? Or is it advisable then to already try and squeeze the extra hp out of the motor with an exhaust mod / jet change.



Thanks in advance! Cheers.

[adrian]

You will see a small gain, removing restriction, and more when you do the other modifications, don't know much about your scooter, so let us all know how you get on

[anthclarke]

Thanks for the reply. I actually plan to start with a full service interval a even though the miles are low as it has been standing idle in a garage for so long. Then I will remove the variator restriction washer. And see how that is.

I read in the instruction manual the bike should not be driven beyond 80% throttle for the first 1,000km? I suppose I should also follow this advice even though the bike is 8-years old.

[adrian]

Yes I would follow that advice, because it will be the running in period 👍