Modern Vespa : Bitubo Front Shock w/ Reservoir

Bitubo Front Shock w/ Reservoir

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OP Blandon Member Joined: UTC Posts: 6	UTC quote A Vespa technician just told me that I would need to install a low profile brake caliper if the replacement shock has a reservoir. This is the first I've heard of this, is it true? TIA!

SteelBytes UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 2019 GTS 300 HPE w Malossi cylinder & cam Joined: UTC Posts: 8521 Location: Batmania aka Melbourne, Aus
SteelBytes Veni, Vidi, Posti 2019 GTS 300 HPE w Malossi cylinder & cam Joined: UTC Posts: 8521 Location: Batmania aka Melbourne, Aus	UTC quote No. It's common to install a front shock with a reservoir like the bitubo without changing the brake caliper.

spdtwn UTC details Hooked Honda PCX 160. Kymco Like 200. Piaggio Zip 100. Joined: UTC Posts: 200 Location: Auckland,New Zealand
spdtwn Hooked Honda PCX 160. Kymco Like 200. Piaggio Zip 100. Joined: UTC Posts: 200 Location: Auckland,New Zealand	UTC quote It's a straight forward job and very rewarding. I found backing off most of the damping and about seven full turns up on the compression suited our roads and my riding.

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