Accensione SIP PERFORMANCE by VAPE 12V, DC Sportivo Vespa Small Frame Cono 20 51008SD0

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

SIP has managed to get the assistance of a major European manufacturer, VAPE, to produce these high-end ignition systems for our beloved Vespa . Each ignition is the result of a great deal of development work and the lifeblood of our team. Solutions have also been devised for rare Vespa models. The materials, production and construction of the SIP PERFORMANCE ignition systems are of the highest quality. The laser-cut logo is a good indication of the clean and efficient production of the components in this kit. The benefits of this ignition speak for themselves.

• Strong power supply
• Strong and reliable spark
• Particularly stable flywheel

The electrical functions are representative of the state of the art of modern technology. Thanks to the eight coils included in the stator plate, sufficient power is generated already at a certain number of revolutions to fully illuminate the Vespa lights.

The extremely stable flywheel

One of the major advances achieved is the production of the flywheel/flywheel unit as a single component, avoiding a riveted internal mounting cone and uneven rotation. This significantly reduces engine vibration and extends the life of the flywheel side crankshaft bearing. The fan is CNC machined from solid aluminum and delivers an identical volume of cooling air to the cylinder as the original PIAGGIO PX 125 and PK items, throughout the rev range. The amount delivered by most aftermarket ignition systems is easily exceeded by our design, without impeding higher engine speeds.

The flywheel for smallframe Vespas weighs 1390g and the one for largeframe 1660g, making them both significantly lighter than their original counterparts. This improves throttle response above all, but leaves the engine easily manageable in city traffic and when carrying a passenger. Our SIP -VAPE flywheels are 100% compatible with the original type of disassembly.

The two versions of the SIP -Vape ignition: Strada or Sport

The CDI module is available in the "Road" version with a static ignition point, similar to the original, or in the "Sport" version which includes a variable ignition point that advances at low revs. This increases the available torque, especially at low revs, and the ignition point is then gradually retarded as the revs rise in the power band. This also helps to reduce the combustion temperature, while increasing the rev range. The exact adjustment range is shown in the instructions in the form of a diagram. Between 4000 and 8000 rpm. For example, it retards the ignition by 8 degrees.

The pickup on the stator plate is split in two and arranged one above the other instead of next to each other as in the original design. This eliminates the possibility of false positioning during initial setup due to the rough manufacturing tolerances included in many Vespa engine cases, crankshafts, stator plates and flywheels. The exact ignition point is clearly marked with a precise line on both the flywheel and the stator plate, which allows ignition adjustment without a strobe light. Simply locate the top dead center (TDC).

AC alternating current or DC direct current?

Both AC and DC versions are available. The most common variant is the AC version for all battery-free models. The DC version is recommended if you want to power digital components such as the SIP tachometer or if you want a high battery charge.

Note: When installing a SIP -Vape ignition in the DC version in all PX models with combined ignition and steering lock (for example, usually Lusso models and later), some special features must be observed: In these battery-equipped models, the DC and AC circuits of the on-board electrical system are installed as standard. The high and low beams are powered by alternating current, which is switched via an output on the ignition lock.

Note 2: The original Piaggio regulator can be retained on models equipped with a standard 5-cable stator plate. Things get a little more complicated with models equipped as standard with a 7-cable ignition base plate. In this case, the on-board network and the regulator of the standard 5-cable variant must be converted.

Conclusion: The SIP -Vape ignition puts an end to the old Vespa ignition problems: The flywheel is virtually excluded as a source of error. The spark is always generated reliably. There is always enough power available for the light.

• Power: 110W available from tick-over
• Additional power supply for electrical components such as fuel pump, lambda sensor heater, USB port, etc.
• One-piece balanced flywheel
• Plug & Play installation with precise marking of the ignition point, without the need for a strobe lamp
• Rotating mass perfectly arranged to improve throttle response
• Ideal cooling performance, with CNC-machined twelve-fin fan
• Variable ignition point linked to the rpm ( SIP PERFORMANCE "Sport" version)
• Complete scope of delivery: CDI, flywheel, rectifier (DC), regulator (AC)
• Single Woodruff Key Slot on Flywheel Crankshaft Mount
• High-end materials, precise manufacturing and laser-cut logo

Advise:

• Candle resistance and candle
• Appropriate bracket for the SIP PERFORMANCE electronic center
• Piston cap extractor
• Flywheel nut and washer
• Strobe light for ignition timing