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How to replace the front shock absorber on a Piaggio Vespa 125 LX?

Model: Piaggio Vespa 125 Lx
Part: Shocks

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To replace the front shock absorber on a Piaggio Vespa 125 LX, loosen the bolts that secure the front wheel of the scooter, removing it from its housing. To completely remove the wheel, you must also loosen the bolts that secure the brake caliper to the corresponding disc.

This will allow you to proceed by loosening the bolts that secure the shock absorber in its housing, so that it can be completely removed. The new shock absorber can then be inserted into its housing, secured, and the removed components reinstalled.


Updated on 3 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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