At MB Developments we are firm believers in doing a job properly.
It follows that to do a job properly you sometimes need a specialist tool.
Both Innocenti and Piaggio have made many specialist tools for doing particular jobs on scooters.
Obviously Innocenti do not make scooters or scooter tools anymore and some of the Piaggio tools are beyond the pocket of the average scooterist.
To this end MB Developments make and keep a range of specialist tools designed to help you make the best of your work on your scooter.
As with many things there is a wrong and a right way to fix scooters and while using shortcuts may seem like a good idea it can end up with you damaging your scooter or yourself!
As time goes on this page will develop into not only a list of all the specialist tools we make but also an on-line guide to how to use each tool.
| Part number |
Description |
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| MRB0032 |
Fork link pivot bush drift
This tool is designed to quickly and easily allow you to tap out the fork link pivot bushes.
If you remember that the bush may have been in your links for up to 40 years it easy to see why you need all the help you can get to get the bushes out without damaging the fork links. |
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| MRB0033 |
Fork spring and rear shocker compressor
You could argue that you don't need this tool, you can get by with a big enough ring spanner and a bit of brute force.
Many people have tried this method and have ended up with skinned knuckles or damaged paintwork.
This tool is designed to help you compress your fork springs to let you get your fork links in and out.
It also can be use to compress your rear shocker if you want to dismantle it.
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| MRB0034 |
Front hub bearing and seal drift
Why risk damaging your nicely painted (and in the case of a disc hub very rare!) front hub?
This tool helps you tap in your new bearings and seals with ease.
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| MRB0035 |
Rear brake pedal bush drift
Just the right size to knock out that corroded, stuck in brake pedal bush.
It might have been there for years and won't come out without a fight.
This tools fits snugly inside the bush and helps it on it's way. |
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| MRB0036 |
Steering spanner, lower
Designed to hold the steering bearing race securely while you do up the locking ring above it.
If you don't hold the race securely you can over tighten your fork bearings without realising. |
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| MRB0037 |
Steering C spanner, upper
Most people try and get the top ring undone by tapping it round with a flat bladed screw drivers.
This risks your paintwork and normally destroys the locking ring - and it still might not be undone!
This tool is precision made to grip the locking ring securely allowing you to undo it a safe controlled way. |
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| MRB0038/S |
Steering spanner, bought as a set
The two steering spanners, when bought as a set are slightly cheaper. |
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| Part number |
Description |
Picture |
| MBL0007 |
3.5mm Allen key
Used on some cable trunnions |
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| MBL0698 |
3mm Allen keys
Used on some cable trunnions |
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| MBL0699 |
4mm Allen keys
Various different uses. |
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| MBL0700 |
5mm Allen keys
Various different uses. |
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| MBL0701 |
6mm Allen keys
Various different uses. |
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| MBL0702 |
8mm Allen keys
Used to undo the Allen cap head bolt that locks the headset to the forks. |
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| MBL0703 |
10mm Allen keys
Used to undo the crankcase side drain and level plugs. |
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| MBL0704 |
12mm Allen keys
Used to undo the kickstart return stop in the crankcase side. |
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| MRB0155 |
6mm T-bar extractors, pair
Re-made as per Innocenti but with a bit of MB Developments thought, these two extractors are different lengths so you don't keep hitting them against each other (or your hands) when you are using them.
These extractors will help you safely and easily remove your magneto flange and your endplate using the tapped holes provided by Innocenti.
They are zinc plated for a durable finish. |
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| MRB0150 |
Clutch compressor, 4 legged type
There many bodges around to compress your clutch to allow you to change components safely but most of these bodges result in bits pinging across the room never to be seen again.
This tool mounts using 4 crankcase side studs (to spread the load) and compresses your clutch so you can change the parts.
It is epoxy coated and zinc plated for a durable finish. |
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| MRB0149 |
Clutch holding tool
You could jam a screwdriver in your chain or through your sprocket to hold the spider while you undo or do up your clutch nut but you risk damaging your casings or clutch components.
This tool is designed to fit into the spider and crownwheel and rest up against two crankcase side studs while you adjust your clutch nut.
It is zinc plated for a durable finish. |
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| MRB0156 |
Con rod holding tool
When you need to undo your front sprocket you can bodge it by jamming a screwdriver in the chain or you can use this tool to hold your conrod and let you do the job properly.
It is zinc plated for a durable finish. |
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| MRB0201 |
Crankshaft drive side pulling sleeve
When we supply a crank we check it for alignment.
An out of line crank can wear seals out in 100 miles and wear your bearings out too.
Why bother using a hammer to put your crank in (and damage your crank and casings as well as putting your crank out of line) when you can use this tool?
You insert your crank into the bearing, fit this sleeve and do up the drive sprocket bolt which slowly and precisely draws your crank into place.
It is zinc plated for a durable finish. |
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| MRB0251 |
End plate bearing drift
This tools is used to safely and easily remove and re-fit the roller bearing from the endplate.
It is zinc plated for a durable finish. |
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| MRB0141 |
Engine mounting extractor and fitting tool
Essential for removing and refitting engine mounts.
People talk of using heat and hammers but these are the same people that end up coming to get their casings welded up.
Can be used to remove and re-fit both the Li and SX/TV/GP type.
It is epoxy coated and zinc plated for a durable finish. |
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| MRB0252 |
Final drive pulling sleeve
When reassembling your gearbox and checking the tolerances there are two ways of making sure that the layshaft is pulled up tight to the rear hub bearing - you can put you rear hub on (and take it off again to check something and put it back on then take it off to fit your brake shoes etc...............) or you can use this tool.
You put it on your layshaft, do your rear hub nut to pull in your layshaft and check your tolerances.
It is zinc plated for a durable finish. |
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| MRB0253 |
Flywheel holding tool, dual ended
You don't need to risk breaking fins off your flywheel by jamming screwdrivers between the fins to lock the flywheel while you undo it.
This tools has 2 prongs on one side and 3 one the other.
You can use it on Indian, AF Ducati electronic and most standard points flywheels.
The only flywheels it doesn't work on are Spanish motoplat flywheels and some obscure series 2 and 3 flywheels with offset holes.
It is epoxy coated for a durable finish. |
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| MBL0179 |
Flywheel puller, single ended, Italian
The only way to pull a flywheel off, without damaging your flywheel or mag flange. |
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| MBL0180 |
Flywheel puller, double ended, Italian and Spanish
The only way to remove pull a flywheel off, without damaging your flywheel or mag flange.
This puller will remove all flywheels. |
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| MRB0254 |
Flywheel side inner sleeve drift
When you replace the flywheel bearing you should always replace the inner bearing sleeve as it matches the outer bearing from new.
This tool safely and precisely drifts the sleeve into place.
Other wise risk scrapping your crank if you damage the surface that the oil seal touches.
It is zinc plated for a durable finish. |
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| MRB0202 |
Large mag seal drift
Made of hard nylon, this tool lets you tap in the flywheel bearing and large flywheel oil seal without damaging the seal or mag flange. |
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| MBL0348 |
Rear hub puller
Innocenti thoughtfully drilled and tapped three holes on the rear hub to use this tool to remove your rear hub so why risk damaging your rear hub using a hammer to knock it off from behind.
Only works on Series 3 hubs with the three holes! |
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| MRB0157 |
Spare wheel jack stand
Remade as per original Innocenti design, this tool lets you jack up your rear wheel while you change the tyre or remove the hub.
Save your paintwork by not having to put your scooter on its side while you change the tyre.
It is zinc plated for a durable finish. |
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| MBL0473 |
Spark plug spanner
Double end, this tool is just right to remove and refit your spark plug without having to drop the engine.
The other end can be used on your wheel nuts making it an essential tool to carry in your toolbox. |
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| MBU0134 |
Timing disc
Considered essential when setting up and checking any kind of ignition system - points or electronic.
We have seen so many holed pistons caused by people putting the stator plate "somewhere in the middle".
This will help you be a bit more scientific in the matter!! |
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| TBA |
Dial gauge and bracket
You cannot depend on the timing marks on the Indian Electronic ignition so you have to find top dead centre (TDC) yourself.
The most precise way is to use a metric dial guage.
Our dial guage kits come with a universal bracket to fit any 125/150/175/200 Lambretta as well as P200 and T5 Vespas.
Once you have found TDC then you can use the dial guage or a timing disc to find your firing marks.
We think it's best to use it to find TDC and your firing Marks.
Takes the guesswork out of setting up an electronic system. |
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| Part number |
Description |
Model |
Picture |
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Clutch compressor
If you have a vice you can use it to compress a Vespa clutch but it makes an easy job difficult.
This tools compresses the clutch assembly while you strip it down and replace parts. |
All |
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Clutch extractor
Apart from using screwdrives and brute force (and risking damage) the only way to safely remove a smallframe or PK clutch is to use this tool. |
50-125, PK |
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Clutch holder
As the Vespa clutches are sunk into the casings they are quite hard to hold while you undo or tighten the clutch nut.
Luckily this tool hooks into the clutch and holds it tight while you get at the nut. |
All |
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Clutch nut tool
Yes we know the P/T5 clutch nut looks like you can undo it by tapping it around with a flat blade screwdriver but you are risking your crank.
This special tool holds the clutch nut precisely and evenly while you turn it. |
PX,T5,PE |
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| MRB0156 |
Con rod holding tool
When you need to undo your flywheel or clutch you can bodge it by jamming a screwdriver in the flywheel or you can use this tool to hold your conrod and let you do the job properly.
It is zinc plated for a durable finish. |
All |
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Crankshaft drive side pulling sleeve
When we supply a crank we check it for alignment.
An out of line crank can wear seals out in 100 miles and wear your bearings out too.
Why bother using a hammer to put your crank in (and damage your crank and casings as well as putting your crank out of line) when you can use this tool?
You insert your crank into the bearing, fit this sleeve and do up the clutch nut which slowly and precisely draws your crank into place.
It is zinc plated for a durable finish. |
PX,T5,PE |
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Flywheel extractor
This tool pulls off your flywheel easily without damaging it. |
PX,T5,PE |
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Flywheel holder
Like on a Lambretta you CAN lock your flywheel by jamming a screwdriver in the fins but flywheels only have so many fins to break off!
This version of the factory tool holds the flywheel properly while you remove and refit the flywheel nut. |
PX,T5,PE |
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| MBV0197 |
Petrol tap tool
Vespa in their wisdom put the nut that holds the petrol tap onto the tank INSIDE the tank.
This tool undoes this nut fairly easily but it is still a bit fiddly, like trying to paint your hall through your letterbox using a broom! |
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