Modern Vespa

Anyone know the size of the front axle / spindle on the above model. i need to replace the front bearings and need to know whether its a 16mm or 20mm spindle.

also i cant get the damn key into the toolbox door lock, it was fine yesterday but now it will only go in about 2cm. i've wiggled it twisted it nudged it and cajolled it but no go bro. any other suggestions befoer a drill the bugger out and replace it.

Hi Mate, I believe the axle is 20mm (I will double check this weekend)

As far as the tool box lock, try Tri-Flow or any silicone based lubricant.


I will be removing the forks on my P2 this weekend mate so i will let you know.

Cheers

Ah! cheers jim, I was thinking it was 20mm cos i remember reading somewhere that pre 83 models were 16mm and post 20mm (please someone let me know if i'm wrong)

cant wait for the weekend though got to order the bearings tomorrow so i can swap em out on the weekend and re do my MOT, i'm not convinced that they need replacing cos i checked the wobble with a mates bike last night and his is the same. I'll check it with a few guys in our club meet tonight and see what gives. I may end up either sticking a washer in there and tightening the fuck out of it.

cheers for the silocone tip as well ive got a can of gt85 knocking about under the sink so i'll squirt the living shit out of it and take it from there.