Flats on Classic Vespas...

[railfancwb]

After having spent several hours removing the rear wheel and replacing it with the spare on my P200e, I bought a stand which is supposed to improve the situation. (I did not have the correct equipment to lift the scooter enough to easily slide the wheels in and out.) This is what I bought and have not actually used yet.



My understanding is that the fractional tube at one end is to be slid under the bottom shock mount with the stand then pushed to a vertical position, supporting the rear of the scooter while the rear wheel flat is dealt with. Is my understanding correct?

I do not understand how supporting the motor assembly and frame/body in the same relative positions they have absent a flat is going to help me slide the spare wheel and tire into place. In fact when using a jack under the shock mount I had to remove the front wheel to get enough clearance to slide a good tire/wheel into place at the rear.

Seems lifting the scooter body allowing the motor assembly and thus the rear wheel to dangle as far as the shock/spring allow would provide more clearance making the job easier.

What am I missing?

[Ginch]

Like this below. If there is not enough room under the front tyre to lift the rear, slip a bit of wood under both legs of the stand. It may only need to be 1/2" thick.

Or forget the jack and tip the scooter over on an old tyre or two. Maybe a blanket if your paint is nice. Makes it very easy.