Modern Vespa

Had a search in the forum but couldn't find any info.

Looking for a step to step guide (hopefully with photos) on removing the back wheel in order to change the tyre.

Shop I use charge a fortune and with only 6k per tyre change the costs are going to mount up if I don't do it myself.

Appreciate any feedback

p.s. also, can someone pm me with the solution re leaving keys under the seat.

Rob J

Be happy to try and explain removing the rear tyre as I just did it:

Some of these might be 'unnecessary' for just removal, but they made me feel at ease and reduced stress as to whether or not I was doing it right...

1. Remove the three screws holding on the heat guard on the exhaust
2. Remove the bolt that clamps the exhaust pipe to the exhaust
3. Remove metal guard on outside of exhaust
4. Remove nut below exhaust that tightens metal clamp around exhaust
5. Slip clamp back toward bike and slide out pin allowing for clamp to release off exhaust
6. Remove last screw that holds on exhaust 'manifold'
7. Remove two bolts that hold on shock assembly to support arm
8. Remove all screws that hold on support arm
9. Using needle nose pliers, remove metal wire that is the pin for 'cap' on wheel nut
10. Remove cap
11. Using a GOOD ratchet and 24mm socket with 1/2" drive, remove wheel nut...may require using a bar attached to ratchet or an impact wrench
12. With nut off, take off support arm
13. Remove bushing, and washer
14. Remove 5 bolts on tire rim
15. Carefully pulling shock slightly away from wheel, slide it off and roll wheel away.

Hope that helps! As per the 'trick', we don't pm that to folks on here until they have at least 50 posts or have been on a year and overall have built up some trust with things like pics of them with their bike, others, and likewise. We do this for security purposes, so that every person walking around can't simply hijack belongings in mp3s.

Good luck with the tire change, and post pics so the next person will have an easier go of it!

download the service manual and follow the steps. here is the link for the manual.
http://manuals.wotmeworry.org.uk/

Once the tire is off, you can follow these steps to actually change the tire.
https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic32420

Guys, many thanks for your responses - that should help me save a few quid.

With regards to the seat lock - I fully understand the stance taken regarding this.

Looks like I'll just have to keep on posting to reach the 50 mark (2 years a member and only 11 posts - probably sold the Fuoco before I reach the 50 )

Anyway, really appreciate the advice given - very helpful

Rob

Thank you, luthorhuss for these very useful step-by-step instructions. (I took pictures today while I did it, too.)
This way it's only $32 for the local motorcycle shop to mount and spin balance the new tire.
$32 + $47 (new rear tire) = $79 Not bad, huh?!

Rob,

Why don't you get in touch with Jim re your key problem? You guys both live on that side of the pond and he may be able to help you out. (I think he makes house calls...)

Luck,

LL75

That is good sushiman...glad I could help. Heck of a lot better than well over 150$ huh? That's what I paid around for my first rear change, and hence why I take it off myself nowadays...

My local motorcycle shops just charge $20 to mount and balance a tire. If they remove the rear tire too the price goes to $70. Of course in both cases tire is extra. For the front tires they charge $50 total including removing them from the MP3. Much easier to get on and off.

Installed, last night! Thanks, luthorhuss!
Material + labor went up to $86; but who's counting? Worth it!