Modern Vespa

Hi, recently got my first ever scooter... A 2006 Vespa LX125.

I've noticed that there seems to be an oil leak with a drip coming down a rubber pipe. It's not fast as it never leaves a spot on the floor even over night, I've attached a pic. Any ideas?

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Another pic

Third pic

Took the little cover off behind the foot rests and pretty sure it's coming from this area, also looking underneath from the left (sidestand) there's a cover with 4 bolts and one of the lower ones has oil on. Will it just be a gasket or maybe tighten up the bolts ?

The cover with 4 bolts is on the right of this pic

See if 4 bolts are tight .If there tight then you need a new gasket

These are the areas I can see oil coming from

Would this be a big job to fix?

please help

which 4 bolts do you mean?

Thanks for reply

By your right arrow,or the valve cover bolts.Are they loose?

valve cover as in my left arrow?

Yup

Hey don't over tighten them,just tight.

Thanks for replies ill have a look. If I need new gaskets on both parts, is it a big job?

Couldn't really get at all of the bolts but the ones I could are tight. I've booked my local bike workshop to have a look Friday but I'm wondering if its worth it, overnight it leaves nothing on my drive, and left for 24 hours it left one drop on the drive. What do you guys think?

If yah got the coin let them fix it.If not keep an eye on oil level.

The gasket is only £4.23 http://www.vespaspares.co.uk/spares/partImage.asp?GPN=829817&uid=0

Not a hard job to remove the valve cover and crankcase filter in one piece with the tube , Then just a clean /check tighten back with new gasket
You could also do or have the valve clearance checked while the top is off

Thanks, id probably rather the garage do it this time round, what about the part to the right of the main cover, like a square piece with what look like 4 star head bolts? Do you think it's a long job?

You need a torx bit for star looking bolt.Its a fast easy job with the right tools.Youd save money doing it your self.

That's the thing, I'd like to, I have a large tool set inc torx bits. I just dont know how to do the job. I think I need to remove the footrest whole panel? And possible the left hand side panel but I just don't know how

do you have the work shop manual?

hey look for you tube video,might get lucky

I only have the owners manual which shows basic maintainance. Can't seem to find a video either

google for shop manual,if its not here have you looked here

I've downloaded the workshop manual for a 150 (close enough)

I'm at least going to get the workshop to see it so they can diagnose it correctly, if its cheap enough to have them replace a few gaskets then I think ill go for that

When you say filter, you mean the part on the right (4 torx bolts)?

Yes

You may be better off taking it to the garage. Those screws that hold the valve cover/breather cover are hard to reach (the bottom one is a RPITA). Have you recently had your valves adjusted? The gasket may have to be removed and replaced. Good luck.

Dropped it at the garage last night, he had a look and said needs new rocker cover gasket. Will be having that replaced today

That's cool.Hey let us know the bill$

Will do

Picking bike up tomorrow morning, they said half hours labour plus cost of gasket so looks around £40

I'd like to give the underneath a good clean to clean up after the leak, what's the best stuff to use?

A.mild degreaser and rinse with water.
1/2 hr not bad

I seem to have this leak again, and its not the rocker gasket
,its a constant drip forming on one of the three thin hoses that hang down underneath the bike, what are these rubber hoses?

It's making a mess of the hose that runs from left to right in pic 3 underneath it

Any ideas? I really can't tell where it's coming from. It seems to be from the carb vent hose but there's also oil covering this hose for about two inches from the tip.. Could it just be blowing up with the air while riding?

Could this also explain why the oils being blown around this area? I've had a torch up under and looked directly above the carb vent hose and it's dry so can only think it's actually coming from the hose and being blown around ...

Any help guys...

I'd clean every thing up and then look where it's coming from.Run a little bit and look ,repeat until found .

Thanks

What would be the best stuff to use

Mild degreaser and keep it off the finish ( any thing you don't want dis colored
Simple-Green might get it with paper towels.This is mild.

Break cleaner and wipe with paper towels .Not as mild.

Park it up against a wall with some one.With them holding it and reving it .
While your looking for the leak.Dont let it fly off the stand.

Good luck