How to clean the motor of a Vespa
Keeping the Vespa's engine clean will allow the parts to work together optimally, with a quality grease and free of impurities, thus generating adequate friction, without causing damage. The task is not very complicated, although you should always adopt a series of precautions to avoid burning yourself or causing damage to the engine due to excessive cleaning. In .com we explain below how to clean the engine of a Vespa.
You will need to:- Gloves, degreaser, solvent, cold water, wooden shovel.
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As we explained, you have to take precautions to make the operation successful. The first is to wash when the engine is cold . Although hot would be easier to remove the fat mixed with impurities, it is not convenient to do so, because of the high risk of burns.
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To clean the motor of your Vespa, lift the housing and guards that are necessary to gain access to the engine. Read the manual of your Vespa where you will find the concrete instructions on how to perform this step in the case of your motorcycle model.
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If you have given much use to the Vespa and, especially, if you have circulated on non-urban terrains, you will find that the layer of grease that must cover the engine is mixed with many other impurities, such as dust, mud and dirt. As you will understand, under these conditions, the operation of the engine is not optimal.
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To remove this grease mixed with dirt and clean the motor of your Vespa you must use degreasing and solvent products. To prevent damage, protect the components with plastic that can be damaged by moisture.
The most recommended is that you go to a specialized store to recommend the products that suit you. Normally, they are applied for 5 minutes but it is preferable that you read the instructions or ask the seller for advice.
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After the indicated time for the products to do their work, remove them by applying cold water, taking care not to enter the protected areas. Next, use a cloth to dry the engine.
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It should be noted that if after applying the products there are still traces of dirt, you will have to use a tool to scratch the area where the impurities are embedded. The least aggressive material is wood, which will allow you to build strength without risk of damaging the engine.
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In this way, you can clean your Vespa's engine without having to disassemble it. If you use quality products and act with caution, you can successfully perform this maintenance operation of the motorcycle that will increase the life of your Vespa. Of course, do not start it again until it is completely dry.
