IGNITION SIP PERFORMANCE BY VAPE, SPORT , STATIC TIMING DC SYSTEM - VESPA SMALL FRAME 50-125

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IGNITION SIP PERFORMANCE BY VAPE, SPORT , STATIC TIMING DC SYSTEM - VESPA SMALL FRAME 50-125

NO WARRANTY, NO SUPPORT, AND NO RETURNS. THESE ARE SOLD AS IS!

Powerful and reliable ignition as an update for classic Vespa models.

VAPE has managed to manufacture these high-end ignition systems for the beloved Vespas. A lot of development work and the lifeblood of the Vape team goes into every ignition kit they make. Solutions have even been devised for rare Vespa models. The materials, production and construction of the ignition systems are of the highest quality available. The laser-cut logo is a good indication of the overall clean and efficient manufacture of the components of this kit. The advantages of this ignition speak for themselves over the old fashion original vintage system. 

  • Strong powerful lighting
  • Strong, reliable spark
  • Particularly stable flywheel
  • Reliable and dependable

The electrical functions are representative of state of the art modern technology. Due to the eight coils included on the stator-plate enough power is created at tick-over revs to already fully illuminate the Vespas lighting.

The extremely stable flywheel

One of the most major advances achieved is the production of the flywheel unit as a single component, avoiding a riveted inner mounting-cone and an uneven rotation. This greatly reduces engine vibration while also noticeably extending the working life of the flywheel side crankshaft bearing. The flywheel is CNC machined from solid aluminum and delivers an identical volume of cooling air to the cylinder as the original VMA and PK items from PIAGGIO, throughout the whole rev-range. The amount delivered by most aftermarket ignition systems is easily surpassed by the Vape design, without preventing higher motor speeds.

The flywheel intended for the small frame Vespas weighs 1390 gr., making this flywheel considerably lighter than their original counterparts. This primarily improves throttle-response, but leaves the motor easily manageable in urban traffic and while carrying a passenger. The VAPE flywheels are 100% compatible with the original flywheel taper.

The two versions of the Vape ignition: Road or Sport

The CDI module is available as a 'Road' version with a static ignition point, similar to the original item, or a 'Sport' version that includes a variable ignition point which advances at low revs. This increases the available torque - especially at the lower end - and the ignition point is then gradually retarded as the rpm rises into the power-band. This also helps reduce the combustion temperature while simultaneously providing an increased rev-range Between 4000 and 8000 rpm. E.g. adjusts the ignition by 8 degrees towards retarded.

The pick-up on the stator-plate is split into two and arranged on top of another instead of next to each other as with the original design. This eliminates the possibility of false positioning during the initial set up due to the sloppy manufacturing tolerances included on many Vespa engine casings, crankshafts, stator-plates and flywheels. The exact ignition point is clearly marked with a precise line on both the flywheel and stator-plate, which allows ignition adjustment without stroboscopic lamp. All you need to do is find out the top dead center (TDC).

Alternating current AC or direct current DC?

The most common variant is the AC version for all models without a battery, this is a DC version. 

Note: These come with NO WARRANTY AND NO SUPPORT. This is NOT a plug and play kit. It will require a lot of electrical knowhow. 

Technical specifications :

  • A relatively high 110W power is available from tick-over for greatly improved lighting.
  • Can also power additional electrical components such as a fuel pump, lambda sensor heating, USB power-port etc.
  • Precisely balanced flywheel due to its one-piece construction.
  • Plug & Play installation without a strobe-lamp due to precise ignition point markings.
  • Perfectly arranged rotational mass, improved throttle-response.
  • Ideal cooling performance, identical with original straight-finned type.
  • Twelve-finned, CNC machined flywheel.
  • RPM linked variable ignition point ('Sport' version).
  • Complete delivery includes : CDI, Flywheel, rectifier (DC), regulator (DC).
  • Single woodruff key slot on crankshaft mounting of the flywheel, avoiding incorrect set up.
  • High end materials, precise production and laser-cut logo.
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