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MV Oil Change Video from Motorsport Scooters

OP Scooter West UTC details Sponsor Joined: UTC Posts: 4200 Location: San Diego, Ca
OP Scooter West Sponsor Joined: UTC Posts: 4200 Location: San Diego, Ca	UTC quote We've been meaning to do this for about 5 years, and we finally got around to it. Thought it would be a good reference for folks. It's starts out with shameless plugs for our products, but lots of good information ensues. Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ2Y8Ux7E8s Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avz4nlzu1ns&NR=1 Positive

shadydevil74 UTC details Hooked Vespa GTS 300 super, Moto Guzzi Griso Joined: UTC Posts: 416 Location: Detroit
shadydevil74 Hooked Vespa GTS 300 super, Moto Guzzi Griso Joined: UTC Posts: 416 Location: Detroit	UTC quote Great video. Just what I was looking for my first 600 mile service.

AlexM UTC details Enthusiast 2005 GT200 Joined: UTC Posts: 95 Location: Reading, PA
AlexM Enthusiast 2005 GT200 Joined: UTC Posts: 95 Location: Reading, PA	UTC quote Is there one for rollers and belts?

Benito UTC details Moderator 2010 Dragon Red GTS 300 Super, 2018 Grigio Titanio Piaggio Liberty S 150 Joined: UTC Posts: 16296 Location: Toronto, Canada, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Benito Moderator 2010 Dragon Red GTS 300 Super, 2018 Grigio Titanio Piaggio Liberty S 150 Joined: UTC Posts: 16296 Location: Toronto, Canada, Fort Lauderdale, Florida	UTC quote Max, thanks for posting those, that is great and very helpful information to us here.

OP Scooter West UTC details Sponsor Joined: UTC Posts: 4200 Location: San Diego, Ca
OP Scooter West Sponsor Joined: UTC Posts: 4200 Location: San Diego, Ca	UTC quote AlexM wrote: Is there one for rollers and belts? That's definitely on our list. Hopefully it will be fewer than 5 years in the making. We have to lure both our friend with the camera and our video editing friend with pizza and beer. We'll see if they take the bait.

TrafficJammer UTC details Ossessionato 2008 Teal LX125 ... 2007 Red LX150 ... 2010 Yellow LX125ie Joined: UTC Posts: 3311 Location: Tortola, BVI (Caribbean)
TrafficJammer Ossessionato 2008 Teal LX125 ... 2007 Red LX150 ... 2010 Yellow LX125ie Joined: UTC Posts: 3311 Location: Tortola, BVI (Caribbean)	UTC quote Um ... would a tire change video be asking too much?

OP Scooter West UTC details Sponsor Joined: UTC Posts: 4200 Location: San Diego, Ca
OP Scooter West Sponsor Joined: UTC Posts: 4200 Location: San Diego, Ca	UTC quote TrafficJammer wrote: Um ... would a tire change video be asking too much? I'll take as many requests as you guys can come up with. I can't promise we'll get any of them done, but we'll certainly add them to the list. Tire changes on scooters are pretty brutal. Not the easiest "at home" job I can think of. I hate doing them, even with the machine that helps us change them.

danny*h UTC details Resident Gentleman --------2008 LX150-------- Sold Joined: UTC Posts: 5045 Location: Brady, TX
danny*h Resident Gentleman --------2008 LX150-------- Sold Joined: UTC Posts: 5045 Location: Brady, TX	UTC quote Nicely done, Max. Thanks. Keep 'em coming, please.

Fin UTC details Hooked 2006 GTS 250ie Joined: UTC Posts: 371 Location: Camp Hill, PA
Fin Hooked 2006 GTS 250ie Joined: UTC Posts: 371 Location: Camp Hill, PA	UTC quote Thank you! Well done. The tying of the rear brake and leaning the scoot is a neat tip.

Crawley UTC details Member GTS 250 Super Joined: UTC Posts: 46 Location: Chicago, IL
Crawley Member GTS 250 Super Joined: UTC Posts: 46 Location: Chicago, IL	UTC quote I watched these videos a few weeks ago before doing my first oil change. Very helpful for a first timer. Still took me 4hrs to do the whole thing after the oil filter wouldn't come out but worked through it.

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Very nice video. However, I think you need to check out how my "spokesmodel" promoted the fluids we purchased from you in our 2 part maintenance videos.

You can view the videos here:

1drunkparrot wrote:

Maureen wanted to learn how to do some of the Vespa maintenance. I told her why not make a video to share with other scooter riders who may want to learn as well. She thought it was a great idea. In this video, she demonstrates how to: change the rear tire; change the gear box oil; and change the engine oil. Part 1 shows the tire removal and part 2 shows the reassembly. We had a great time, and I hope you enjoy watching.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNSEX7Mx9zg
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rczWQ3s2E8U

P.S. We are about to buy your LX150 Euro Turn Signal Kit. She plans on doing an install video of this too. I'm sure she would be happy to wear your t-shirt in the video if you send her one (Adult size medium). You can PM for the address if you are interested.

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Honu UTC details Addicted Vespa GTS 250 and others Joined: UTC Posts: 740 Location: San Bernardino, CA
Honu Addicted Vespa GTS 250 and others Joined: UTC Posts: 740 Location: San Bernardino, CA	UTC quote Very nice. This will be helpful for a lot of people. Keep up the wonderful work. Thank you.

Zippy UTC details Hooked Dragon Red LX 150 (Hillary) Joined: UTC Posts: 450 Location: Alpena, Michigan, USA
Zippy Hooked Dragon Red LX 150 (Hillary) Joined: UTC Posts: 450 Location: Alpena, Michigan, USA	UTC quote Great Vid, very helpful. Paul

Crispycritter UTC details Hooked 2007 GTS250ie silver Joined: UTC Posts: 361 Location: San Jose, Ca.
Crispycritter Hooked 2007 GTS250ie silver Joined: UTC Posts: 361 Location: San Jose, Ca.	UTC quote Great video! I plan on doing the next service myself and now it's going to be a lot easier thanks to you guys. I love Motorsport Scooters, you guys ROCK!

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TonyF Addicted Red SYM HD200 Joined: UTC Posts: 740 Location: Bay Area, CA	UTC quote That was a great video. Almost like I was standing over your shoulder. Great idea about using a tie-wrap on the rear brake and leaning it against the wall for people who do not have a stand.

Percival Marsh UTC details Enthusiast 2004 ET2 "Josephine" Joined: UTC Posts: 99 Location: SW England
Percival Marsh Enthusiast 2004 ET2 "Josephine" Joined: UTC Posts: 99 Location: SW England	UTC quote Well done. Very informative, thanks.

shadydevil74 UTC details Hooked Vespa GTS 300 super, Moto Guzzi Griso Joined: UTC Posts: 416 Location: Detroit
shadydevil74 Hooked Vespa GTS 300 super, Moto Guzzi Griso Joined: UTC Posts: 416 Location: Detroit	UTC quote Just did mine today. Pretty tight space down there. That gear oil plug is in an awkward spot. Use the empty oil bottle idea but still dribbled a bit. What size nut is on the top of the oil filter? Used a adjustable gripper to tighten today but figure I'll pick up the appropriate wrench for next year.

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shadydevil74 wrote:

Just did mine today. Pretty tight space down there. That gear oil plug is in an awkward spot. Use the empty oil bottle idea but still dribbled a bit. What size nut is on the top of the oil filter? Used a adjustable gripper to tighten today but figure I'll pick up the appropriate wrench for next year.

I found that when reinstalling the filter, a nice firm hand tightening works fine. I've always used the old style filters which doesn't have a nut.

The service manual states the torque is 4-6 (N-m), which is about 4 (lbf-ft). This is not very tight. If you think you can't get a good grip on it, you may want to look into one of those snow flake wrenches. I've seen their ad on MV.

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baggs UTC details Hooked 2006 Midnight Blue GTS Joined: UTC Posts: 391 Location: Long Beach, CA
baggs Hooked 2006 Midnight Blue GTS Joined: UTC Posts: 391 Location: Long Beach, CA	UTC quote Is there another filter that needs changing? I remember I got an oil change once and the technician changed a sponge-like filter that was in a plastic housing on the left side of the GTS. Does this usually get changed with an oil change? It this some kind of air filter?

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Quasi-moto Veni, Vidi, Posti SawStop Joined: UTC Posts: 5391 Location: Puyallup, WA	UTC quote Nice job Max, it's the little stuff that I find interesting in these videos, like the home made gear oil receptor that Jeff uses. Great idea!

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gogogordy Veni, Vidi, Posti Reprehensible Misinformant Joined: UTC Posts: 7576 Location: Winchester, California	UTC quote Does Robot need an Agent?

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