Vespa,LML Scooter's and Engineering

About Cava Motorcycles

Over half a century since it’ launch the VESPA /LML scooter continues to be part of people’s everyday lives and to head the two-wheeler best seller because of its classic design and immediately recognizable steel body which has always set it apart from any other vehicle. Its use as transport or even a delivery vehicle makes Vespa/LML what it is today. The carries its own spare wheel and direct drive keeps maintenance at minimum. The scooter has covered thousands of kilometres on the roads provides a complete transportation solution, that is fuel efficient, reliable and environment friendly, to meet the needs of the market.

At Cava Motorcycles we provide you with sales of scooter, we have a work shop were we provide high quality service for scooters. We also carry a wide range of Vespa/LML and Lambertta spares.

We also do Motorcycle, Quad, Jet ski, Micro light, Out Board and Lawnmower engineering such as rebores, resleeves , rebuilding of cranks, straightening of ATV axels and lots more.

For any quarries give us a call.

Engineering

Cylinder Resleeving

Cylinder Resleeving is a viable and cost effective method of repairing your cylinder. We are probably the longest established and most experienced sleeving company in South Africa, with over 27 years experience, we make our own sleeve-liners in-house using the highest quality materials.

Why sleeve it? Firstly it is more economical than plating. Once a cylinder has been sleeved if you wear it out or damage it you do not then need to have it completely re-conditioned as it is reborable up to 8 times. At a typical cost of R185.00 incl per bore. With piston kits available in most of these over sizes. This represents a massive saving over replating every time you damage your cylinder. There are myths and old wives tales saying that there may be poor heat transfer or lack of power after a sleeve has been fitted, rubbish! There are Honda MX bikes in production now with sleeves, Class 1 Kart engines are sleeved and rev up to 18,000rpm with no loss of power. Plated cylinders are cheaper to manufacture in the first place but more expensive to repair. It is not necessary to use different rings in modern sleeves. Call us for further details.

Motorcycles & Quads whether you are a road or competition rider we hope you enjoy the season ahead. Unfortunately there will be times when this is interrupted by breakdowns. Our aim is to get you going again in a short a time as possible, whilst providing a top quality service at a competitive price.

However whilst you obviously need to get damaged cranks, cylinders etc., repaired it is important to try to identify the cause of the problem ie if your cylinder has overheated and seized the piston, are the crank seals worn out causing the engine to run a weak mixture and overheat? It can be very disappointing to spend hard earned cash on repairs only for the same problem to occur immediately after a repair. So do check it all out. If we are carrying out your repair we will always be happy to try and give advice.

Crankshaft Rebuilding

Most Motorcycle shops can rebuild crankshafts, very few are good at it!

Crankshafts for single cylinder two stroke engines consist of Counter weights, thrust washers, crank pin, big end Bearing and a connecting rod. These components must be assembled to Exact specifications. Even 1 tho out of specification will cause vibration. Vibration will rob you of your horsepower, reliability and it drastically reduces engine life.

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