Vespa px / How to adjust the gear selector

In this episode Fredrik has changed the cables for the gear selector and we are going to adjust them.
Changing and adjusting the gear cables on a Piaggio Vespa px is something you can do by yourself.
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[@mootpointjones8488]

Excellent 👍

[@Nordicexplorer1]

@@mootpointjones8488 Thank you 👍

[@gavinhoward961]

There’s also a small mark under the left side that you can see if alone

[@Nordicexplorer1]

That’s correct 👍

[@SotoMotoAdventures]

Awesome! Simple and to the point, thank you

[@Nordicexplorer1]

Thanks

[@DaniaBeech]

Flawless! Thanks!

[@paulrobinson7881]

good job there is a notch under the gear selector (handlbars) that you can line up if your doing the job on your own

[@Nynas19]

Tack! jäkligt bra för mig att veta när jag ska montera motorn i karossen sen!

[@Nordicexplorer1]

Du får återkomma och berätta hur maskin går sen när du fått ihop allt.

[@Nynas19]

@@Nordicexplorer1 Det ska jag göra!

[@D3ivid4s]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@Nordicexplorer1]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@DS-_JOCK]

Do not forget to Grease the selector parts

[@Nordicexplorer1]

That’s correct 👍

[@mohamedhalawa3771]

Perfect.

[@philippejoseph8604]

Very good but at first you have to figure out the right cables coming from the handlebar, that's to say the cable that will select the 1st gear versus the cable that will select the 3 others gears. On my Vespa the cable sheaths that guide the cables are : one black and the other grey.

[@Nordicexplorer1]

That’s right, smart thing with different colours.

[@philippejoseph8604]

@@Nordicexplorer1 And you don't want to place wrongly any of the 4 hell mecanical cables and electrical cables from through the handelbar to the rear of the body shell !!!

[@mislavvonic459]

Hey sir is it normal that my vespa shifter goes further from first gear even thought it should not have any gears in that position, 2nd 3rd and 4th are in oposite position

[@Nordicexplorer1]

Hello. I’m not sure what you mean.

[@fostenet]

Grazie

[@Nordicexplorer1]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@nathan.kayne21]

Hey! My gear selector (near the wrist) seems to be completely jammed. Any idea how do I free it? It’s not a cable issue

[@Nordicexplorer1]

Hello. Do you mean up by the handle?

[@nathan.kayne21]

@@Nordicexplorer1 Yess

[@Nordicexplorer1]

@@nathan.kayne21 if you are sure it’s not a cable issue and that the gear selector on the engine works I would remove the top fairing to se what’s blocking the handle

[@nathan.kayne21]

@@Nordicexplorer1 the scooter wasn’t used for a year. I’ve tried WD40 and got it to go to 1st gear from neutral. I guess it’s time I just take it to a mechanic.

[@Nordicexplorer1]

@@nathan.kayne21 it’s probably not a big problem, it rarely is when it comes to Vespas. Probably just need some lubricant or grease. Have you removed the cables from the gear selector on the engine and tried if it turns then?

[@wakeoftheflood2]

Great video, thank you. I have a question for you if you don't mind: I have a 1979 p200 with 8,000 miles on it, and Im new to old Vespas. I feel like Im not getting a positive 'click' when I chage gears. Its just a soft movement, and I almost feel like Im guessing if its in the right gear, lining up with the numbers on the shifter, if that makes sense. Could this be the tension on the cables needs to be adjusted? Or do you think the gear selector is worn out? Thanks for your help, I appreciate it Andy

[@Nordicexplorer1]

Hello Andy. It’s obviously hard to say without seeing or feeling it by myself. But I would start with removing the lid for the gear selector. With the lid of you’ll be able to se what’s happening when shifting. It’s possible that you need to tension the cables. Also have a look at the spring that pushes the “roller” against the selector disc, if the spring is bad you won’t get any good feedback to the shifter. Your bike has low mileage so I don’t think it should be any big issues with it.

[@wakeoftheflood2]

@@Nordicexplorer1 Good advice, thank you! I'm going to mess around with it tomorrow

[@jaychen2300]

Do I need to leak out gear oil before adjust shifter??

[@Nordicexplorer1]

No need to do that.

[@jaychen2300]

@@Nordicexplorer1 appreciate！

[@Mark-wx1ho]

I have just purchased a Vespa PX 150. It has a cosa clutch, 177 kit and 60mm crank. I am having trouble changing down gears. Sometimes it gets stuck in 2nd gear when I have stopped. No matter what I do the shifter will not move. Clutch and gear cables appear to be set up correctly. Any ideas? Thanks.

[@Nordicexplorer1]

Hello. Hard to say. Are the gear cables too tight? Problem with the gear selector unit? Crucifix problem? Here is a link with some good tips on how to troubleshoot: modernvespa.com/forum/topic142896

[@Mark-wx1ho]

@@Nordicexplorer1 I've only had the bike 2 days. Before ripping it to pieces to check the cruciform, I will make sure all the cables are set up correctly. Thank you for a info and link.

[@Nordicexplorer1]

@@Mark-wx1ho I hope it’s an easy fix. Do you have many miles one the Vespa?

[@Mark-wx1ho]

@@Nordicexplorer1 The bike has 15000 km on it. Looking at service history it had a flat cruciform fitted in 2018. Might be worn but odd as it only affects down shifting.

[@Nordicexplorer1]

@@Mark-wx1ho sounds unlikely that the cruciform would be the problem. My friend changed his at 40000 km and it still looked good. Start with checking the easy things cables, selector unit and so on.