Lambretta V125 Special 2018 User manual
USER MANUAL |ENG
mod.# V125 Special
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Warranty sheet
I, ______________________________________________ hereby certify that I have taken over the Lambretta with the below mentioned
vehicle identication number (VIN), in proper condition, according to the manufacturer‘s criteria.
I further conrm to have read, understood and accepted the warranty policy. The instructions in the user manual were clearly
explained to me.
With my signature, I conrm that I accept the maintenance intervals stated by the seller when taking over the vehicle. A
current version of the user manual and a spare key, as well as the toolkit, were given to me.
Furthermore, I agree to have all repairs and maintenance work carried out only by an authorized Lambretta dealer. Failure to
do so, may lead to a loss of warranty.
Vehicle type::
VIN:
Date:
Dealer:
Signature, seal
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Introduction
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that you have joined the family of Lambretta owners. We would like to thank
you for the trust you have placed in us.
Before you took possession of the Lambretta produced in our factories, it was subjected to countless tests, which allows us
to guarantee its quality.
The service life of your Lambretta depends largely on its use and maintenance. This is why we have summarized some advice
and instructions that should help you to get to know your new vehicle better and to make the best use of it. Remember that
one of the most important tasks of your Lambretta dealer is to keep an eye on the proper functioning of your Lambretta.
Lambretta offers you a worldwide network of service partners with a skilled workforce, specialized tools and original spare
parts. In case of any needs you have, please contact these facilities.
We wish you a pleasant journey with your new Lambretta.
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Important manual information
In this manual, all important informations are distinguished by the following notations:
!WARNING Is a WARNING which has to be followed. Refusing to follow can lead to
severe injury or death to the operator.
CAUTION A CAUTION indicates an important information to avoid damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION
• Please always carry this manual with the vehicle for the rider maintenance/ dealer tracking of service records even if
vehicle is being sold.
• This manual contains all of the important information regarding this vehicle, however, the maker will continually improve
its product design and quality, which can lead to differences between the manual and vehicle. If you have any questions
concerning this manual, please consult your dealer.
!WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE. ONLY
OPERATE THE VEHICLE AFTER YOU HAVE ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CONTROLS, OPERATION AND
FEATURES OF THIS VEHICLE. ONLY OPERATE THE VEHICLE AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND
PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES. PERIODIC INSPECTIONS, AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE AND GOOD RIDING SKILLS,
WILL IMPROVE YOUR SAFETY WHILE RIDING AND INCEASE THE RELIABILITY OF THIS VEHICLE.
*Product and specications are subject to change without notice.
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Important manual information
Dealer label here
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Table of contents
Warranty sheet 1
Introduction 1
Important manual information 2
Table of contents 4
Safety information 5
Description of the vehicle 8
Side view 8
Controls and instruments 9
Consumer information 10
Vehicle identication number (VIN) 10
Instrument and control functions 11
Main switch 11
Dashboard unit 12
Handlebar switches - Left 13
Handlebar switches - Right 14
Engine start safety switch 14
Brake lever 14
Fuel tank cap 15
Fuel 15
Catalytic converter 15
Seat 16
Storage Luggage Box 16
Rear Carrier 16
Side stand 17
Main stand 17
Combined brake system (CBS) 17
Pre-operation checks 18
Pre-operation check list 19
Operation and important riding points 20
Starting the engine 20
Starting off 20
Acceleration / Deceleration 20
Braking 21
Parking 21
Engine break in 21
Periodic maintenance and minor repair 22
Owner’s tool kit 22
Battery cover 23
Spark plug 23
Engine oil 24
Final transmission oil 25
Air lter 26
ECU 26
Throttle cable free play 26
Tires 26
Rims 28
Brake lever free play 28
Brake pads 29
Brake uid 29
Cables 30
Throttle grip and cable 30
Lubricating the brake levers 30
Main stand / Side stand 31
Front fork 31
Steering 32
Wheel bearings 32
Battery 32
Fuses 33
Lighting 34
Troubleshooting 35
Clean and storage 37
Clean the vehicle 37
Storage 38
Specications 39
Dimensions 39
Warranty information 42
Service and maintenance 43
Important information 43
Maintenance schedule 44
Service record 45
Space for notes 47
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Safety information
This Lambretta is a two wheeled vehic-
le. Safe driving and good operation de-
pends on the proper riding technique of
the operator.
The operator, should entirely know and
understand the requirements before ri-
ding.
He or she should:
• Be well trained and familiar with all
the aspects of vehicle operation.
• Fully read and be aware of the
maintenance requirements that are
noted in this user manual.
• Obtain qualied training & a legal
license for the operation of this ve-
hicle.
• Contact a professional and certi-
ed repair shop/dealer to maintain
the good mechanical condition and
safety of the vehicle whenever nee-
ded.
Safe riding:
• Always pre-check your vehicle befo-
re riding to ensure the safety of the
vehicle.
• Please follow the load limitations of
operator and passenger.
Many motorcycle accidents occur due
to car drivers who fail to recognize the
motorcyclists.
Therefore:
• Wear bright colored and protective
clothes.
• Operate the turning signals before
turning and slow down your speed
when approaching the intersection.
• Keep proper distance to other Mo-
torists, and let them be aware of
your presence.
• Know your skills and limits.
• Never lend your vehicle to others
who are not qualied for riding.
• Always follow the legal speed limits
and local trac law.
• The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control. A proper riding posture can
keep the vehicle better balanced
while riding
• Sit upright with both hands on the
handlebar and both feet on the
footrest while driving.
• The passenger should make sure
that he/she can reach the passen-
ger grips or hold on tho the operator
directly, with both feet on the pas-
senger footrests.
• Driving after consuming alcohol or
illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
• This vehicle is designed for onroad
use only. It is not suitable for off-
road use.
Protective clothing
Proper clothing will keep you safe from
potential accidents:
• Always wear an approved helmet
with face shield to protect your
eyes from dust and rain.
• The wearing of a proper jacket,
shoes, gloves etc., provides better
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Safety information
protection, and can reduce the de-
gree of injuries from accidents.
• Never wear loose clothes, otherwi-
se they could catch on the control
levers or wheels and cause severe
injuries or an accident.
• Never touch the engine or exhaust
system during or after operation.
They become very hot and can
cause burns. Always wear protec-
tive clothing that cover your legs,
ankles, and feet.
Modications
Modications made to this vehicle
which are not approved by the maker, or
the removal of original equipment, may
make the vehicle unsafe for use and can
cause severe injury. Modications may
also make your vehicle illegal to use.
Loading and accessories
Adding accessories or cargo to your ve-
hicle will cause a different weight distri-
bution of the vehicle and inuence the
steering & balance. It may cause the
possibility of an accident.
Be extremely cautious and follow the
limitations below when equipped with
accessories / cargo. Below are some
guidelines to follow if loading cargo or
adding accessories to your vehicle.
Loading
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger (when allowed), accessories
and cargo must not exceed the maxi-
mum load limit.
Maximum load
(not including the vehicle):
150 kg
When loading within this weight limit,
keep in mind:
• Cargo and accessory weight should
be kept as low and close to the ve-
hicle as possible. Make sure to dis-
tribute the weight as evenly as pos-
sible on both sides of the vehicle to
minimize imbalance or instability.
• Make sure that accessories and
cargo are securely attached to the
vehicle before riding
• Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front fork, or
front fender. Such items can create
unstable handling or a slow stee-
ring response.
Accessories
Genuine accessories have been speci-
cally designed for the use on this vehic-
le. If needed, please contact with your
dealer for further detail. Since the ma-
ker can not test all other accessories,
you are personally responble for the
proper selection, installation and use of
non OEM accessories.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
when mounting accessories:
• Never install accessories or car-
ry cargo that would inuence the
ground clearance, limit the suspen-
sion of travel, steering, or obscure
lights or turning lights, reectors.
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Safety information
• Accessories on the handlebar or
front suspension area will cause
bad inuence on steering the vehic-
le. If you will install accessories, ple-
ase keep them light in weight and
not interfere on the steering of the
vehicle. This vehicle is for On-Road
transportation purpose only, please
do not install any of extended cargo
carrier which will make vehicle un-
stable in cross winds and/or vehic-
le turns.
• If equipping with electrical acces-
sories, please consult qualiled
stores, to make sure such items
will not exceed the capacity of the
vehicle’s electrical system. Unpro-
per installation of such items may
cause a dangerous loss of lights,
lower the engine power or even da-
mage the vehicle.
Gasoline and exhaust gas
• GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMAB-
LE:
• Always turn the engine off when re-
fueling.
• Take care not to spill any gasoline
on the engine (hot) or exhaust sys-
tem when refueling.
• Do not smoke or use a Mobile pho-
ne while refueling.
• Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust gases are poiso-
nous and may cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time.
• Always turn the engine off before
leaving the vehicle and remove the
key from the main switch. When
parking the vehicle, please note:
• The engine and exhaust system re-
main hot, therefore, park the vehic-
le in a place where pedestrians or
children are not likely to touch these
hot areas.
• Do not park the vehicle on a slope
or soft ground, otherwise it may fall
over.
• Do not park your vehicle near to
ammable place.
• In case of swallowing any gasoline,
or getting gasoline into your eyes,
please see your doctor immedia-
tely. Keep gasoline away from your
skin and if contact, wash thotough-
ly with water.
Other safe-riding points
• Activate the turning signal before
making turns.
• When raining or riding on a wet
road or slippery surfaces or cobb-
lestones keep your speed low, using
light braking to avoid slipping or
even falling down.
• Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you and
open a door into your path.
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Description of the vehicle
Side view
1. Front disc brake
2. Front wheel
3. Front turn signal light
4. Headlight
5. Rear view mirror
6. Seat
7. Storage compartment
8. Fuel tank cap
9. Rear Carrier
10. Tail/brake light
11. Rear turn signal light
12. Air lter element
13. Rear disc brake
14. Rear wheel
15. Mainstand
16. Pedal
17. Sidestand
18. Battery
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3
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Description of the vehicle
Controls and instruments
1. Left handlebar switches
2. Rear brake lever
3. Speedometer unit
4. Right handlebar switches
5. Throttle grip
6. Front brake lever
7. Main switch/steering lock
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1
3
6
4 5
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Consumer information
Vehicle identication number (VIN)
Please write down the VIN (vehicle identication number) to order replacement parts from your dealer or in case the vehicle
gets stolen.
The VIN is stamped into the frame and located in the glove compartment (1).
The engine number is located under the engine near the main stand mount (2).
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CAUTION
The vehicle identication number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your vehicle with the licen-
sing authority in your area.
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Instrument and control functions
Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems, and is also used
to lock the steering, open the seat and
open the glove compartment. The vari-
ous functions are described as below.
On
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, the engine can be started. The
key cannot be removed.
Off
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
Lock
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be remo-
ved.
Lock and unlock the steering lock
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in and turn it to the po-
sition „ “ (Lock) while still pushing
it.
3. Remove the key.
4. Push the key in and then turn it to
„“ (Off) to unlock the steering
lock.
!WARNING
Never turn the key to or , while
the vehicle is moving, otherwise the
electrical systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control or
an accident. Make sure that the vehic-
le is stopped before turning the key.
Open the seat:
When in position „“ (Off) , turn the key
counterclockwise without pushing it in
to open the seat.
Open the glove compartment:
When in position „“ (On) , turn the key
clockwise while pushing it in to open
the glove compartment.
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Instrument and control functions
Dashboard unit
OIL
CHECK
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10
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2
8
4
7
1
3
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1. Voltmeter
2. Odometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Rev counter
5. Engine warning light (EOBD)
6. Speedometer
7. High beam indicator lamp
8. Turn signal indicator left
9. Turn signal indicator right
10. Fuel warning indicator
11. Oil check indicator
12. Clock
1. Voltmeter
The Voltmeter shows the current volta-
ge of the battery.
2. Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled (ODO) or the trip distance
traveled (TRIP). To switch between
ODO and TRIP, shortly press the SET
button.
To reset the TRIP distance, press and
hold the SET button for about 2 se-
conds when in TRIP mode.
To switch from kilometers to miles,
press the SET button for 5 seconds
when in ODO mode.
3. Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows how much fuel
is left in the fuel tank. The gauge has
6 bars which are all black if the tank is
full. As the tank empties, each bar dis-
appears one by one from top to bottom.
If only the last bar remains, it will start
to blink, to indicate that there is very
little fuel remaining in the tank. Refuel
immediately.
4. Rev counter
The rev counter shows the current num-
ber of revolutions of the engine.
5. Engine warning light (EOBD)
When you turn on the ignition, the lamp
lights up. After starting the engine, it
disappears. If your vehicle detects a
failure in the system, the warning lamp
lights up. Contact a dealer to check with
a diagnosis tool.
6. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the current ri-
ding speed.
7. High beam indicator lamp
Lights up whenever high beam is swit-
ched on.
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8. Turn signal indicator left
This indicator light ashes when the
turn signal light is activated.
9. Turn signal indicator right
This indicator light ashes when the
turn signal light is activated.
10. Fuel warning indicator
The fuel warning indicator lights up if
little fuel is left in the tank. Refuel imme-
diately.
CAUTION
Take care that the fuel tank does not get
completely drained. This will cause the
engine to stall which can result in loss
of control or an accident.
11. Oil check indicator
This indicator lights up every 1000km
to remind the user to check the oil level
and if needed ll it up.
Reset the indicator: When in ODO mode,
press the SET button for 5 seconds and
the indicator will reset.
12. Clock
The clock shows the current time.
Set the time: When in ODO mode hold
the SET button for 2 seconds to enter
the clock setting. The digit to set will
blink. Shortly press the SET button to go
up one by one. When ready with setting
push the button for 2 seconds to go to
the next digit. When nished setting the
clock press the button for 2 seconds.
Also the tiime will be saved if there is no
interaction for more than 30 seconds.
Handlebar switches - Left
1
2
3
1. High / Low beam switch /
2. Turn signal switch
3. Horn button
1. High / Low beam switch /
Set this switch to for the high beam
and to for the low beam.
2. Turn signal switch
To indicate a right-hand turn, push the
button and slide the whole switch right.
To indicate a left-hand turn, push the
button and slide the whole switch left.
To deactivate the turn signal, push the
button and slide the switch back to the
middle.
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3. Horn button
Push this button to sound the horn.
Handlebar switches - Right
4
5
4. SET button
5. Electric start button
4. SET button
The SET button is needed for several in-
teractions with the dashboard unit such
as changing from ODO to TRIP, setting
the time, changing from miles to kilo-
meters.
5. Electro start button
Push this button and pull a brake le-
ver to the start the engine.
CAUTION
Before starting the vehicle check the
operation and important riding points in
the user manual.
Engine start safety switch
1
If the engine start safety switch (1) is in
the „ “ (Lock) position, the vehicle can-
not be started. The electrical system
won´t be deactivated.
Brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever towards the hand-
lebar grip.
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever towards the hand-
lebar grip.
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Fuel tank cap
The fuel cap is located under the seat.
Remove the fuel tank cap (1)
Turn the fuel tank cap counterclockwi-
se. Now you can remove the fuel tank
cap.
Install the fuel tank cap
Push the fuel tank cap into position.
Turn the cap clockwise to the original
position.
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CAUTION
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is pro-
perly closed and locked before riding.
Fuel
Make sure that there is sucient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the ller tube as shown.
!WARNING
• Do not overll the fuel tank, other-
wise it may overow when the fuel
warms up and expands.
• Avoid spilling fuel on the hot engi-
ne.
CAUTION
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with
a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
damage the painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
Regular unleaded gasoline only.
Recommended fuel: 95 oct
!!CAUTION!!
BIOETHANOL E10 IS NOT
SUITABLE
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
!WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after opera-
tion. Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before doing any
maintenance work.
CAUTION
The following precautions must be ob-
served to prevent a re hazard or other
damages.
• Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
unrepairable damage to the cata-
lytic converter.
• Never park the vehicle near possi-
ble re hazards such as grass or
other materials that easily burn.
• Do not allow the engine to idle too
long.
Instrument and control functions
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Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the vehicle on the main stand.
2. When in „ “ (Off) position, turn
the key counterclockwise without
pushing it in to open the seat.
3. Fold the seat up.
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To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push
it down to lock it in place.
CAUTION
• When you close the seat by force,
parts can be damaged.
• Make sure that the seat is locked
before driving or when you park the
vehicle.
Storage Luggage Box
The storage luggage box (1) is located
under the seat. When the seat is ope-
ned, the storage luggage box can be
taken out, to reach the fuses and the
throttle housing.
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CAUTION
Do not exceed the load limit of 10 kg for
the storage luggage box.
Since the storage luggage box will ac-
cumulate heat from the sun and engine,
please do not put any thing that is senti-
tive to heat inside the box.
Do not put anything valuable or breaka-
ble objects in the storage luggage box.
Rear Carrier
1
CAUTION
Do not exceed the load limit of 5kg for
the carrier (1).
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