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Scooter "Vyatka".
The legendary scooter and his story: there is something to be proud

Scooter "Vyatka" VP-150

Motor scroller "electron"

Puzzled "Vyatka"

Legend and her copy

The end of the 50s in the Soviet Union was marked by the emergence of an incredibly elegant, delightful and in some kind of even a unique vehicle. Namely, the "Vyatka" Motorol is 150. "Oops!" - Exclaim the connoisseur of motorcycles, - "What is the uniqueness: an exact copy of the Italian Vespa!". Argued, difficult. But, perhaps, it is possible to find the reasons, and this, of course, will try to take advantage of. So to speak, see below. And in general, the fate of "Vyatka" - copies of the "best scooter of all times and peoples", which is considered VESPA GS150 - in the Soviet Union is very peculiar. In Italy, and in the whole world, there are numerous associations of lovers of the Vespa brand, cherishing their two-wheeled cars, in Russia "Vyatka" for many years and for transport were not considered. At the beginning of the 80s of the last century, the interest in them fell significantly. "Vyatka", like an unnecessary trash, were thrown into the garbage, engines and wheels were used to build motorcoat and carts: a few citizens were carefully kept (maybe, read everything for "trash" and "old", everything seems to be no new Mentality of the Soviet man? ..), and now, despite the fact that there was not one hundred thousand Vyatok Vyatok, it was released, to find a motor scooter in a decent state very problematic. At the expert retro, this vehicle often causes a sense of pride: they knew how to build our no worse foreigners! Let a copy, let we not be the first, but what about! Beauty! Love for "Vyatka" is a special article.

Order from above
As usual, the subordinate may not know what the boss wants from him. Actually, it happened in the mid-50s of the last century in our country, when the issue of developing the release of scooters is called. In December 1955, the problems associated with this were discussed at a special meeting of the USSR government. On June 19, 1956, the Council of Ministers adopted the appropriate resolution for the number 825, and on July 7, the same year an order was issued, identifying specific performers. The task has fallen out to implement the ideas of the Vyatsko-Pyansky Machine-Building Plant (Vytmy, Vyatskaya Polyany of the Kirov region; now OJSC "Hammer"). Specialists of the Central Experimental Design Bureau (CEKB) of Motorcycle Buildings from Serpukhov, the Moscow Region (later "All-Union Research, Design and Technological Institute of Motorcycles and Motor Motors of Internal Combustion or" VNIOTOmotopr ", were supposed to help Vyatsky Almost clear - OJSC Motoperom). Speaking about the design, of course, it is worth it in mind that to invent something "your special" no one was going, and there was no time for this. It was much easier to take on the basis of foreign options and make the "Solonka team". However, what it seems is not always the best solution. Really, the measurements were simply filmed with Vespa GS150, drawings were made on the finished scooter. There were practically no own delights: while the process of familiarization with the new technique was still. The nearest plans of the "Motor Tools" at that time were as follows: until the end of 1956, we produce ten experienced copies, and in 1957 already start mass production. The development was assigned to the CEKB, and the group of this direction was headed by A.T. Wolves. A group of designers on the "Mold" was led by L.A. Komzilov, and the creation of prototypes was engaged in a number of workers at the start of S.A. Torticollis. In the fall of 1956, three trial scooters were ready, and director of VPMZ Fedor Ivanovich Treshchev demonstrated the achievements of the wards of media representatives.

The formation of "Vyatka"

For the factory, for many years oriented on products for the defense complex of the country, the transition to the production of scooters was a challenge of difficult. In 1956, Vnatichi partially plunged into the topic of motorcycl development: for the production of Izhevsk Plant, some details were made - steering wheel, air filters, silencers, air pumps and even side strollers for IL-49. True, it does not mean anything about the fact that VPMZ has had a serious experience. The first experienced samples, despite the novelty of the direction, were made promptly, but the massive release was delayed, and the causes of the federal plants were the reason why "from above" They received an order to do something and that. "A conveyors for assembling scooters and aggregates have been equipped at the VPSZ, they prepared technological lines for the production of cylinders, crankcases, other parts, made 1000 stamps and more than 2,000 devices - in a word, well prepared for the mass release of Vyatka. - wrote Oleg Kurikhin in the article. "Russian" OSA "in the magazine" Technique of Youth "(№4, 1999). - Alas, put the plants-direction, because they "imposed" new products. Some enterprises treated this case negligiously and disappeared the supply of components, without which they would not make a scooter. "However, the main function of the administrative machine is to direct and manage. Levers to correct the situation, of course found. By the end of 1957, the case has shifted from a dead point. By the end of the year, 1668 Vyatok managed to release. Dependence on other cooperation factories was maintained in many positions. For example, up to 1961, large-sized stamped parts for the carrier hull supplied the Dnipropetrovsk "Yuzhmashzavod". But over time, problems were solved, production was gaining momentum. In March 1962, a hundred thousand scooter was collected at the VPSZ.

Is the "Vyatka" reliable?

For skeptics that consider that the domestic auto and motor industry produced extremely unreliable "junk", I will say - it is not. Here, for example, an instance that fell into my hands. His owner tells: "I bought Vyatka in 1962 in Orshe. Directly on it and left for Mogilev. Traveling on it without a single serious breakage (regular maintenance carried out exactly as indicated by the instruction) until 1970. And went fishing , and in the forest on the mushrooms-berries. And then I suddenly disappeared. Apparently, something happened to the kickstarter, but I did not work with the problem, the good was the car. " All the bodywork and chassis looked cheerfully. But everything was "not very" with the engine. But the wine is not the owner itself, and his grandson who, together with friends, tried to repair a motor. But it seems that I coped with this not the best way, after which I just left the venture. Since then, the car stood over thirty years after a stack of firewood. Repair after incorrect assembly (without pads between the crankcase and cylinder, the wrong tightening of the nuts and so on) it was still that ... But a special case is special. It is worth paying the owner who always (before breakdown) followed the scooter, maintained maintenance. For several years without a single headache, it is rather an exception than the rule. In general, the scooter arranged for many parameters. "I was once" Vyatka ", he told a friend from the countryside. I will go, it happened, on my youth to a disco. I will put a scooter, and myself is neat, neat. And you will come guys on your" Urals "yes" Izhakh "- pants in dirt and oil. Women who worn dresses, by the way, the appearance of a scooter made it possible to join the number of vehicle owners. On a motorcycle, you know, it's inconvenient to ride. Interestingly, that and the comfort of the ride "Vyatka" was quite good, the vehicle was confused and confused The fact that at high speeds the scooter "walks" under the Cedok, and it seems that he is unfinished. Nothing to do - Italians did not design Vespa for Russian Colds! The noise of the engine "Vyatka" was within the limits of generally accepted norms (approx. 80 dB), What is also convenient and nice.

We will not stand at the price

Let's go back to history. The cost of "Vyatka" in the 60s was 320 rubles. Compare, for example, with the cost of the car "Zaporozhets" ZAZ-965A. The cheapest car of the country would cost the buyer in 1800 "wooden". Kovrovsky 125-cubic motorcycle cost 465 rubles, Minsk M-105 - 350. Feel the difference! Several years ago it seemed that we were almost forgotten about the scooters. Occasionally, it was possible to meet except that the cargo "ant" with the body. But modern scooters appeared on sale (what they always called and was called, and in the Soviet Union received the name "Motor scroller") of foreign production, and immediately became an attractive means of movement. A certain benchmark of freedom, especially for young people. Remember the saying "What is not considered between the legs, transport?

Distinctive features

Someone will seem that the domestic scooter is a complete copy of the Italian. With both of them allocate, it is "plump sides", for which Vespa and got its name, which is in translation from Italian means "OSA". And the Soviet "Vyatka", in turn, tried out several people's nicknames, including those: "puzzled" and "pregnant". He served as the basis for Vyatka, as already mentioned, model VESPA - GS 150. But serious differences between the Soviet "Vyatka" and the Italian VESPA still have. External, of course, just a few. First, the inscription on the signboard, creating a scooter on the "face". Secondly, on the wing of the front wheel of the Soviet "Vyatka" (since 1960), there was a red check box with a five-pointed star, while the Italian Vespa carried her, similar in shape, decor element. Thirdly, the size of the "head" of the steering wheel and the landing size of the headlights of the domestic version was larger. Fourthly, the Soviet speedometer was circular, and in the original - oval or trapezoidal. Yes, the ignition key from the Soviet car was located in a separate "capacity" on the steering wheel, and the castle was hidden in the headlight housing.

Here, it seems, and that's it. Oh yeah, I almost forgot: the "Vyatka" her designers carefully screwed the hook, to which it was possible to hang an accident: it was fastened either to the inside of the wind turbine, or under the base of sitting above the hatch, which opened access to the air filter and the benzoprovod kolyan. Technical Plan Soviet car was different from the prototype with dimensions and mass. Our naturally was somewhat larger (base - by 4 centimeters), the metal cladding is thicker, respectively, the mass varied - 118 kg against 111. Another difference - the "Vyatka" only three programs, whereas Vespa had them in the GS version All four. M-yes, if "Vyatka" was a four-speed, then probably the running characteristics would be even more interesting. Engine parts for some sizes are almost identical. It is this "almost", probably, and can stop a person who would have thought to replace the details of Vyatka on the "Weszovsky" or vice versa. Although, as they say, the hell is not joking?

Integrated story

The famous historian of domestic transport Lion Sugurov wrote in the article "Children of Conversion. Vespa" (Moto Magazine): "Probably under the pressure of the SERPHOVOVSKY CKB specialists, where his own promising motor scooter was developed as" Vyatka ", the team of the KB in Vyatsky Polyana began designing his own car. It was called in-150m. And in December 1965, the first batch of new scooters was collected. All 1966, both models, old and new, were produced in parallel, and at the end of his machine VP-150 was removed from production. Interestingly, even numerous familiar bikers can hardly understand what "Vyatka" is "pushed". But they were released on our country, how much! Yellowly Twenty years ago, the young people were diligently "lit" on "Vyatki" on garage societies and wasteland, finally finishing shabby motor collers. In conclusion, a few words. I do not know if the reader managed to convince the reader in the fact that "Vyatka" - a scooter special, but I myself believe it.

Pavel Dolgachev (September 2006)

Certified "freak"? ..

"Relvitable freaks" - so called the respected author of one of the articles dedicated to the Vyatka VIZ-150, its "descendants" - models in-150m and "electronic". Not every one of us dares to appear as a connoisseur auto and motorine, but probably the sophisticated specialist had the reasons for the reason. However, I am sure - there are many supporters of the opposite point of view. I do not hide: among the "vaults" of the design "Vyatka" "Postpspovskaya" can be found me. In general, I would not be expressed so categorically.

As for the technical characteristics of "Vyatok" in 150m and "electron", then here you can argue. Many believe that they became worse. But let's figure it out. To begin with, consider in-150m.

So, the "dance from the stove." The new in-150m model was developed by the designers of the VPSZ almost independently and in 1965 came to replace the VP-150. For its development, Vyatsko-Polyansky machine-building received a diploma of the exhibition of national economy.

Body

From the appearance of the "clone" Italian VESPA was resolutely decided to refuse. The reason, obviously, lies in the fact that frequent "borrowing" of the Soviet Union in the field of auto and motorcycles was brought by Oskomin. It was necessary to invent something different, original. I hear reproaches like "A, again" sketched "at the West!", Agree, not very nice. What was the appearance of "Vyatka" in 150m - successful or not very - judge for yourself.

From VP-150, only the "reminder" remained the front of the front of the body. But this can be seen, only removing the head light and the front wing. The rest of the body was completely different - first of all, according to the design. If the "pregnant" "Vyatka" he was an all-welded from stamped elements, then the model in-150m was composite. One part is the front - remained welded from the stamped elements, the second - welded of pipes. For a fan of retrors, who have ever encountered problems with the problems of transporting scooters "not on the go", this is a fairly interesting point: if "Emca" can be "scolding" and transported in the cabin of a passenger car, then the bare body (the crew part) "puzzled" will fit Not in every spacious car. I have been transported in the salon "humpback" "Zaporozhets" and those and others. "Puzzled" barely climbed into a not very spacious lounge of a small car with a dismantled passenger front seat and a sofa. To do this, you have to remove the rear suspension of the scooter along with the engine, as well as remove the front fork. In-150m and "electrons" can be disassembled "in half" and so drove, removing only the front wheel.

We return to the topic of the model in-150m. From turning along with the front wheel of the wing, it was decided to refuse. Loss is small: it did not affect the running characteristics, but was kept on a new scooter wing much stronger. At the "pregnant" "Vyatka", we recall, it was screwed to the front fork with several screws. Shaking may might lead to splitting holes under the screws. I did not come to meet idle on the wings, but I think the course of the Soviet designers had one of the goals bonding all parts of the body.

The engine casing (hood) has become collapsible, and he was filmed entirely. Having raised it, it was easy to get to the motor, carburetor, air filter. The fuel tank has become easy to (at the VP-150 of the early editions to remove it, it was necessary to unscrew the nuts of the trunk fastening). Punning a gasoline feed faucet to the carburetor, it was necessary only to disconnect the hose and remove the tank from the niche. The tank had a special handle, so that this "canister" could be carried out without much difficulty. The seat that the first model "Vyatka" was unlocked by pressing the latch key, now shook on the castle.

And, which is very important, the designers of the engine shape did not just like that. If the "puzzled" passenger sitting behind the driver, because of large side housings, had to spread their knees wide, then for those whom they rolled for in-150m such problems did not arise. And in width, it was acceptable, and comfortable footrests appeared (by the way, with rubber "mats").

Control, control devices, light

It is not clear why designers decided to fix the head light on the body facing. Many believe that the rotary steering wheel with the spotlight on it was much more convenient. What is this - thrust for designer unity? All other Soviet engine scooters were manufactured with hard-fixed headlights: however, among foreign models you can find many examples of such a solution.

There was a change in both the shape of the steering wheel and its design. I will not delve into the handle to the device - the one who will have to work with an in-150m or "electron" immediately understand. Let's just say that it has become easier to produce them. How, probably, to maintain and repair.

In the housing of the wheel of the B-150m there are two vertical recesses. They are designed to install brackets in them (if drilled through), on which it was possible to mount the rearview mirrors. Yes, and one more thing: the steering wheel "does not look" without closing his lining. And she, in turn, hides the cables of management. Quite elegant.

Speedometer and the central switch (changed) "moved" from the wheel of the steering wheel to the pad over the glove box, which was attached from the inside of the front panel. The central switch from now on had a more solid key, as well as a control lamp of the neutral transmission pointer and a fuse. Two switches appeared on the handle of the steering wheel - the lights of the headlights (with the signal button in it) and the turning signal. As for the first, the VP-150, it was an integral part of the central switch, and only on the new model "altered." And the turn signal switch has become a very significant thing. It was applied for the first time on the domestic motor transport. The location of the "turn signals" is already interesting in itself: the fronts were on the ends of the handle of the steering wheel (rear, as it should be, in the combination of rear lighting devices).

About the rear brake drive must be said particularly. It was activated by pressing the pedal not with the help of cables, but by means of two hard metallic thrust. Which favorably affected the links "Motor scooter-driver." Yes, it was much more reliable - this time. And two - easier if necessary search for spare parts. For self-making such a traction, you need something "just nothing" - a durable thick wire and shlinkles. And "three" - it became more convenient to regulate the brakes. Previously, it was necessary to put the car on the side and unscrew the cable shell stops, now it became enough to rotate the adjusting nut on the desired number of revolutions located at the end of the brake traction.

Chassis

It must be said that people who are brand of VESPA brand can really be proud of this Italian technology, as well as you can love the first "Vyatka". However, Russian roads with European still compare it difficult, and the Soviet years was even worse. While many vehicles were often exploited at all on off-road, serious requirements were made to their running part. Oddly enough, they did not fully correspond to the "Vyatka" VP-150. Why? Very simple. Perfectly leading yourself on smooth asphalt roads, she hardly perceived rural codbins and dirt. The in-150m was distinguished by a number of features. The first - the engine was shifted to the center of the scooter relative to the transverse axis. But since the wheel on the weekend shaft of the box was so unrealistic, Vyatka constructors have introduced a chain transmission from the secondary shaft to the rear wheel. In this regard, the Carter chain, protecting this node from dust and dirt, was designed. By the way, the crankcase of the engines themselves have been released some time after two transverse recesses under the bolts that allowed it to be attached to the VP-150.

The appearance in the design of the chain entailed another important change: the engine began to be located closer to the center and relative to the longitudinal axis. In the "pregnant" "Vyatka", he was a little right, and if with normal silent blocks and correctly tightened rolling fasteners easily controlled this imbalance, then the "breakdown" motor was noticeably felt on the bumps. What, you see, also an argument for making a decision to change.

We go further. How much does the VP-150 shock absorbers? True - one in front and rear. In Vyatka, the in-150m appeared a pushing type lever fork, with two large shock absorbers. The springs, in turn, were less rigid, which ensured greater comfort when driving in irregularities. The enlarged shock absorber was put on the rear suspension. Wheel discs remained fundamentally the same - each of them consisted of two halves bonded by bolts with nuts, which, undoubtedly, facilitated the installation of cameras and tires. The size of brake drums, in turn, has increased, making braking more efficient. Recall that the mass in-150m (dry weight) was 119 kg. And this is a lot. So such an introduction was quite by the way.

Engine

Here, in fact, there is nothing to say, especially since we have already mentioned the chain transmission to the rear wheel. Unless they answer two important points. The first - another carburetor was installed on the B-150m - K-36P. The second - a new air filter appeared. It was larger, different shape and other type. Due to this, the power of the motor increased slightly.

Pavel Dolgachev (January, 2007)

Adventures "Electron"

"Ignor!"

At the end of 1974, the release of the next modification was established - "Vyatka-3" "electron". Differences between him and in 150m a bit. It is believed that the "electron" is "unique" except that the electronic ignition system first applied in the domestic car and motorcycle construction. This item is the most important, but far from the only one. Thyristor ignition system, of course, it is excellent. Together with the new form of the bottom of the piston (it became smoothly convex, the triangular protrusion of the crest disappeared) and increase the compression ratio to 8, it added a 150-cubic power motor. Now the engine power engine "Vyatka" was 7 horsepower (I met the data in the literature that the motor power was 9 hp, but it should be checked). And quite a heavy (according to current standards), a two-wheeled car could be dispersed according to the passport to the maximum 80 km / h. True, some of the scootrolrs had to hear that the "electron" can accelerate to hundreds.

"Find nine differences"

A man who did not encounter "Vyatkov" is very difficult to distinguish between the model in-150m and electronic model. Many seems to be "on one person." In order to clearly delimit these models, I propose a description of the main differences. In fact, it was made to meet "mutants", which combined the elements of both models in themselves, but this is not exactly the factory model:

a) front wing

b) turn signals

c) steering wheel and cataphoth

d) headlights

d) Situation

In-150m, the seat was folded to the side, while the "Electron" - ahead, as was once on "pregnant" "Vyatki." Emca has a seat, leaning around, was held only at the expense of a tarp strap. It was possible to remove it along with the seat, and the seat was used as a "bench" when repairing a scooter on the way, for example.

e) Bardac

g) "Foot stands"

h) "Remote control"

Together with the "Vyatki" in 150m, the attempt to introduce "remote control" by air damper and the float of the carburetor in the summer. Of course, speeches about radio control does not go. Just remember that on the very first "Vyatka" model VP-150 in order to turn the air damper and drown the float, it was necessary to open the door in the engine casing and climb the carburetor and air filter. With the introduction of "Vyatka" in-150m, designers decided to facilitate the task of the scooter owner. And installed on the polishing of the scooter (directly before the removable engine casing) two "lever", turning which, and you could adjust the necessary parameters. But on the "electron" from these albeit ordinary devices refused.

and engine casing (hood)

It may seem that the engine casing in-150m is completely the same, the same as on the "electron". However, it is not. If you look closely, we note something interesting. The first - in B-150m on both side half of the casing is there several (if you are accurate, then five) parallel horizontal cuts for air output. On the left board, there is also a folding cover for accessing inside, to benzocrane. From the opposite side - apparently, for more complete visual conformity, sidewalls - there is a stamping on the form of the door. There was no side door on the "electron", and the air holes were changed. They are still five, however, they are additionally reinforced vertical (or almost vertical, to be accurate) partitions. In addition, in the "Electron" casing there is another extra opening - round. Now for access to the benzocra, it was necessary to use a special tool.

And, perhaps, do not forget that the seat on the B-150m was leaning to the side, respectively, had fasteners on the sideline. So the replacement of the housing from the engine "Electron" on the casing with the B-150m required either the replacement of its entirely (with the seat), or the fastening fit.

Here, in fact, all. The story of "Vyatka" ended in 1979. Officially, the reason for the refusal of the production of scooters sounds as follows: the demand for scooters sharply fell (in the "Big Soviet Encyclopedia" it was written that in the world in 1972 the production of scooters stopped in 1972!), And the VPMZ was decided to almost completely return to the production of products for defense purposes . Indeed, in the 70s of the last century, the interest in the motor cores suddenly UGAS. But did not disappear! The preparation of two-wheeled techniques of such a sense and Piaggio-Vespa continued, and many other companies. And the second boom of Motor Collery began with access to the world arena of Japanese scooters.

The defense destination of the plant is understandable. However, there is a single remark - it's interesting when this private transport was not in demand in the Soviet Union? Indeed, the contemporaries of those years remember that the scooters stood in stores and no one was in a hurry to take them. Motor scooters at that time were much less attractive than the car.

Pavel Dolgachev (January, 2007)

Vyatka models in-175: failed experiment

In the "motorcycle encyclopedia" from the publishing house "driving" in the section on the NPMZ products, you can find information that at the turn of the 50s and 60s another model was developed - VP-175. This information can be found in the "Motorcycle Reference Books, Motorlands, Moskuds and Motovables" 1965 release. More, the eyes of their eyes are not believing, you can find the following words: "In 1964, the production of road scooters T-250 and VP-175 began. These machines are the further development of the designs of the Motor collections T-200 and VP-150. Why is it unknown to us? Did the scooters distinguished from their predecessors been released? Let's try to figure out what's the matter.

Interestingly, the article in the "Encyclopedia of Motorcycles" tells that VP-175 (or in-175) - more powerful, rather than the first model "Vyatka" - did not go into mass production. His place was "completely different" (cyt.) Motor scooter - in 150m, where the power of the engine former volume was increased by increasing the compression ratio. It seems that VP-175 was the same "Vyatka" with a motor of increased volume and only.

Perhaps veterans of production of PPMZ could shed light on the events of those years. However, at our disposal there are any, but still data. Let us turn to the "reference book on motorcycles, motorwriters and mopedam" (authors - B. Kosenko and B. Turkin). Quote:
"This scooter is designed to drive alone and with a passenger on the rear saddle in both the city and country roads. The fundamental difference of it from the Motorol EP-150 is to apply a more advanced, more reliable and more durable single-cylinder engine with a crank-rod blowing. and forced air cooling with a capacity of 7 hp. Increasing the engine power is achieved due to the connection of the working volume of the cylinder to 175 cu. cm and increase the compression ratio to 6.6 ".

Also in the "background book" it is indicated that the K-28 carburetor is put on the engine, and the buck of "lost" to the volume of 9 liters. The most important thing is that serious changes are made to the running part. But what exactly was done - not specified. In the consolidated data table, the data on the engine strips it is indicated that in its dimensions it is practically not different from the predecessor model. Unless the road clearance decreased by 10 mm, and the mass increased by some 5 kg. The diameter of the cylinder of the new engine was 60 mm, the stroke of the piston is 62. Only a selenium rectifier was subjected from the equipment. Everything else is exactly the same as that of VP-150.

In one of the issues of the journal "Driving" in 1964, information was published information from the next competition between the Soviet Union motorcycle performances (then the enterprises were mandatory for comparative tests of their newest products). In the note it was said that Vyatsko-Polyansky machine-building put two Motor Roots of the model in-175, "with a completely different layout than VP-150. The engine of new machines unified with the engine" Kurovets "has a power of 8.5 hp at 4500 -5200 rpm. The diameter of the cylinder is 61.75 mm, the stroke of the piston is 58 mm. The air cleaner is dry, also with a paper filtering element. Axial fan, driven by a wedge-shaped strap, takes air from the side. Carburetor - K-36. Dry weight of the car - 107 kg. " Those competitions were very unsuccessful for VPSZ - all the scooters (and the old "puzzled" "Vyatka", and experimental models) have come off the distance. Both of both in-175 refused the engines.

What do we see? Designers of the Vyatsko-Polyansky plant were obviously experimenting with engines. Of course, a more powerful force aggregate "Vyatka" would not hurt at all, but, apparently, the search for the most suitable option was not found. Now look at the photo from the article "Driving."

Of course, the image does not differ in size and quality, but still some conclusions can be made. The motorwriter's hood is exactly the same as they put on Vyatka in 150m (produced since 1965) and "electron" (from 1975). The front wing is very similar to what was raised later on the B-150m. It went into the past quite successful design steering headlights: From now on, the optical element is fixed rigid on the front panel of the machine. A glove box appeared on the inside of the shield. But, what is interesting, the motorollar has no chain transmission from the engine to the rear wheel (the former concept is saved). And yet - the authors of the article and books claimed that serious changes were made to improve comfort when driving "in the design of the scooter. What is hidden under it - it is not clear. In the photo we are not seen that the front, and the rear suspensions of the scooter are the same as the "Electron" and in-150m. Most likely, the prototype in the photo retained the design of the chassis as from its predecessor.

That's, in principle, all on the scooter "Vyatka" in-175, which for some reason did not wait for mass production, and which can now be considered a missing history page. Let us not succeed a lot to find out the above information makes it possible to obtain at least some idea of \u200b\u200bthe progress of the thought of Vyatsko-Pyola designers.

For many years I go on the "Vyatka" scooter model VP-150. During this time, I have accumulated some experience that existed from long observations and experiments. I think it will be useful to other drivers of these cars.

In the manual for the scooter, it is recommended to replace the oil in the crankcase every 2,000 km of run, that is, as, for example, in the "Kovrovtsy". But if in a motorcycle of oil 600-800 cm3, then in the "Vyatka" only 130 cm3. Therefore, it is quickly contaminated and loses its qualities. It makes sense to change autol through 1000 or even 500 km.

Anyone who has long been going on "Vyatka", probably noticed that the hole of the protective clutch through which the inlet of the cylinder passes, with time expands and dust and dirt from the rear wheel penetrate through the resulting clearance in the carburetor compartment. Sealing ring from insulating tape or other material will help you get rid of it.

If your car has a big lamp (15 + 15 W x 6B) and replace it with nothing, you can get out of the position. Buy a lamp of the same parameters, but with a smaller base (they are often on sale) and sweep it into the plotting base. It is important to maintain the spatial arrangement of the threads, since their displacement relative to the focus of the reflector will reduce the intensity of the light beam.

In my opinion, the fifteenutent lamp does not always give sufficient lighting. For example, when driving on wet and therefore dark asphalt. I use a lamp 21 + 21 bonds x 6b.

On the pressurizers of the first releases on the flywheel of the generator and the shield, risks were made, helping to correctly set the ignition protrusion, drivers of such machines may apply them themselves with a carefully verified position of the crankshaft corresponding to ahead of 29 ± 1 degrees.

The moment of opening the interrupter's contacts can be quite accurately determined visually, illuminating their flashlight from the observation side, in the plane tangent to the stain of the contact.

Few people think that splashes from the rear wheel can cause ignition interruptions. This, unfortunately, happens - a high voltage current leakage occurs. It will help you a piece of rubber from a car chamber with a size of 300x300 mm, placed between the wheel and the clutch lid and attached by the upper edge of the three screws M4 to the frame of the scooter.

Quite often you have to tighten the nuts of the flywheel Magdino. In this case, old structures need to remove the fan shield. I offer for more convenient access to the nut to make a chisel star-like section in the center of the shield (Fig. 1) at an angle of 120 degrees and the resulting languages \u200b\u200bbeg.

Fig. 1. So dissect the shield to open access to the end key to the nut

The surface of the cores of the coils from the flywheel side is not bad to cover with a thin layer of paint. If there are scores on it - this is the signal that it has time to change the indigenous bearings, not expecting when the cores themselves are damaged.

When running when moving parts are developed, a large amount of metal particles increasing wear are climbed in the shock absorbers. In my opinion, it is advisable to conduct the first replacement of fluid in the shock absorbers not through 3000, but after 1000 km of the mileage.

Sometimes it is very difficult to peak the front suspension - the old lubricant is thick and mixed with mud. In such cases, we loosen the nut axes of the suspension axes and the springs bracket. Then, syringe, simultaneously pressing the swing pendant lever and the spring bracket is one, then in the other side. Thus, fresh lubricant will gradually displacing the old one.

It happens that in the rear shock absorbers, the spring, compressing from the load, is twisted, causes side wear of the casing and the shock absorber housing and even hurts the wheel tire. In this case, it is necessary to remove the springs from the end on the emery circle "on the wedge" a small layer of metal. The greatest thickness of the layer (0.5-1 mm) should be from the opposite side. How well the correction turned out to be checked by observing the shape of the compressible spring installed in the shock absorber on the scooter. In the same method, you can correct the spring and the front suspension, when one-sided wear of the walls of the Bronze Bracket Hole is noticed.

If the wheel disk turns out to be swung, then the moisture will fall inside the tire. But it is enough to compact the plane of the disk connector, inserting the rubber gasket and the cutout in it with six holes under the bolts in it, and this will not happen.

Fig. 2. Lining to tips

In the process of operation, the brake pads are gradually wear out and the moment occurs when the adjustment is already powerless. However, the service life of the pads can be extended if their steel tips are made of a 2 mm sheet. You can enter differently. From a sheet of 1 mm thick, make two lining (Fig. 2) and breed them to the lugs from the pad.

It happens that the brake drum begins to touch the rear suspension lever. It happens when the right side of the rear wheel hub is crumpled. In this case, it is necessary to insert between the bearing and the hub of the carbon steel ring with an outer diameter of 27 and internal - 20 mm. Ring thickness - 1.5-2 mm.

After long-term operation or in case of insufficient lubrication, the geek, which plays the role of the inner ring in the needle bearing. Worn, as a rule, one-sided. The gear unit will not be done if the shaft turn another, the inappropriate side. Having loosen the primary shaft nut, the screwdriver is introduced into its slot and rotate on the half-turn. Disassemble the engine is not required.

I had to meet the scooters, whose and after running the transmission, switched quite tight. The reason is the too long or rigid spider of the retainer. Switching is easily adjustable. Operation is simple. When the sector is in a neutral position, remove the spring and the free end is shortening on the emery circle. If, on the contrary, switching must be made more tightly, then under the spring end, the sector is put into the deepening of the housing, the sector is plated with a diameter of 8 mm of the corresponding thickness.

S. Berdnikov, Engineer

This is the first Motor Aller in Patriotic Moto Industry created in the 50sengineers Vyatsko-Polyansk Machine-buildingwood factory A. Based on a scooterVespa designed in Italy. The scooter won the love of the ordinary Soviet consumer for its availability and good technical characteristics that fully satisfy the needs of the majority.

Appearance

The USSR economy was gradually recovered after the war, and by the mid-50s before the management faced the issue of providing the market convenient in operation and affordable vehicles.Order on the development of scooters fromThe USSR Ministry of Aradprom came out in 1956 . A small amount of time was released on creating a vehicle - just six months - after which the scooter was to go into mass production. That is why designers decided to take as the basis released in 1955 in Italy MotorOLVESPA 150 GS. . In the fall of 1956 wasand ready first samples, and next year productionVI -150 "Vyatka" It was completely established.

Features of the model

Italian original -VESPA 150GS FIRGGIO - Measured as a light urban vehicle, intended for trips to smooth European roads. In the USSR, Vyatka VI-150 was exploited by the population as a full vehicle.

The inhabitants of the countryside noted that with a slow motion on uneven, broken roads, the engine of the scooter does not overheat. itit was possible thanks to the use In its design of the forced fan cooling of the engine. It was also noted that Vyatto and VP-150 does not make up a lot of noise: maximum - 80 decibels.

In the design used carburetor With one giclee.Fuel is served by gravity from 12 liter fuel tank under a flexible rubber hose; at the value of it the feed can be helpedrotating right handle steering, and completely overlap - with a crane at the bottom of the tank. For VP-150 it was possible to use gasoline Brand A-66. Fuel consumption At 100 km amounted to 3.1 liters at a speed of about 50 km / h.

Motor scooter VI-150 "Vyatka" could accelerate to good for that time of speed - 70 km / h, but the speaker left much to be desired: Up to 60 km / h Vyatka accelerated in 13 seconds. But touching From the scene was soft and smooth.

The gearbox was used three-step, whileVesp 's were 4 steps. Meanwhile, the area of \u200b\u200bthe domestic model was made of thicker metal sheets, due to which it was heavierfor several kilogramsand longer For several centimestroll than its overseas prototype. M. the toughler was designed for a maximum of two people.

Low location of the most difficult structural elements made a scooter very stable and maneuverable. It should be noted that the "Vyatka" engine was slightly shifted relative to the center, but it did not affect its equilibrium.

Pure cosmetic differences were also:

• Ignition lock is located on the steering wheel, onVsep It was installed on the headlight housing;
• Round speedometer, whereas in the "original" it was oval;
• Splatik With the inscription located on the shield;

• Since 1960, a small red flag with shown n on the front wheel wing was placedand it is a star;
• There were special hooks for which you could hang a helmet or bag.

Specifications

To Olesaya b Aza Motoroller - 1 20 cm, and the road clearance is only 15 cm. The length of the model is 185 cm with a width of 80 cm and height 115 cm. The mass of vehicles - 120 kg.

D. vigator single-cylinder (57 mm in diameter), two-way, air-cooled. Working volume - 148cubic cubic Power 5.5 hp 4.1Ktkt at 4800 turnoverah per minute.

Clutch at Vyatka multi-disc, "wet". Ratio - 3,04 On front transmission, rear - 1.0 , PPC - 4,83-2,89-1,80. Front and rear wheel suspension Springwow, with hydro-important.

Influence on motorcycling

The appearance of Vyatka VP-150 had its influence on the domesticmoto Industion . On the basis of the scooter, new models of transport were developed, more perfect than their prototype. So, on the thematic exhibition of the Polytechnic Museum in Moscow In 1959. It was presented three-wheeledmodel "Vyatka" in three variations For different purposes:

• Mg-150f had a body-van in the design;
• Mg-150 was equipped with a platform for moving goods;

• MG-150C possessed a body dump truck.

New models were slow (speed \u200b\u200bmaximum - 35 km / h), but their carrying capacity reached 250 kg.

Also, on the basis of "Vyatka", an option was built for passenger traffic. Three-wheeled mototaxi VP-150T differed from freight options for the front location of twocontrolled wheels. Of great popularity, this transport has not received - all of them were built about five dozen.

By 1962, more than 100 thousand scooters were produced. At sunset popularity This line of scooters, at the end of 1965, the world was presented another modification - VP-150M - subsequently, gettingchief The name is "electron". During 1966, it was produced simultaneously with the original model,then their production was stopped. The reason for the care of VP-150 It was the possibility of the population to acquire the usual cars, and the rapidly growing popularity in the youth environment of the Czechoslovak "Java" In the late 60s.

Motor scroller "Vyatka 150-VP" - Soviet transport, developed in 1957 and produced by Vyatko-Pyola engineering factory. The prototype is the Italian scooter "Wesza 150GS" of the 1955 release. At that time, the license agreement was optional, and the scooter "Vyatka" was simply copied with the "Vespos" by agreement of the parties. However, the Soviet manufacturer in the process of production was obliged to refer to the Italian analogue.

Scooter "Vyatka": characteristics

• Road clearance - 150 mm.
• Wheel base - 1200 mm.
• Height - 1150 mm.
• Length - 1850 mm.
• Width - 800 mm.
• The front suspension is a short-sighted spring with a hydraulic shock absorber.
• Rear suspension - Fork lever with hydraulic shock absorber.
• Dry weight - 108 kg.
• Speed \u200b\u200b- 70 km / h.
• The gas tank capacity is 12 liters.

Power point

Motor motor "Vyatka" single-cylinder engine, two-stroke possesses the following characteristics:

• Working volume - 148 cubic / cm.
• The compression ratio is 6.7.
• The diameter of the cylinder is 57 mm.
• Power - 5.5 liters. from.
• Piston move - 58 mm.
• Torque - 3800 revolutions per minute.

Ignition of the "Vyatka" scooter - contact magneto with manual adjustment of the gap and ahead of the spark feed. Candles were used standard, motorcycle A16. This ignition system had one significant disadvantage: from constant high voltage contacts burned. In one tungsten plate, a deepening was produced, the so-called "cavity", and a tubercle was formed during the engine in the process of operation of the engine, which had to periodically count.

Vyatka scooter carburetor is a diffuser with one limited range of action. The damper was driven by a cable from the right rotating handle of the steering wheel. The fuel in the carburetor was received by a selection of a gas tank located under the seat. The crane placed in the lower part of the tank, connected with the carburetor of the flexible hose from gas resistant rubber. The diameter of the hose lumen is sufficient for the unhindered fuel supply. The flow of fuel could be blocked by turning the handle of the crane. The carburetor was equipped with a special rod on the cover of a float chamber designed to flood the float before starting the engine in cold weather. When you press the rod, the free current of gasoline opened, the mixture was enriched, and the motor started.

The design of the chassis is a welded frame combined with a carrier stamped body. The housing of the convenient layout allowed the driver with sufficient comfort to stay at the wheel. Summer "Vyatka" ideal for fans not fast driving. On the double seat, the driver and the passenger are easily placed. Behind the seat was a small bracket trunk, where you could arrange a bag with things or any small cargo. Below the trunk was mounted with a stop signal, and even lower - the bracket with a number sign. And completed the entire "ensemble" rubber mudguard with a relief inscription "VPMZ", the abbreviation of the manufacturer's plant.

Motoroller owners noted such a significant disadvantage as an overheating of the motor. The engine location did not allow air to circulate to the extent necessary for efficient cooling. In addition, the engine niche tightly closed with covers on both sides. On the left side is a stationary trunk of a rounded form, and with the right - removable casing covering all engine mechanisms. In this cap, longitudinal grooves were cut through, designed to provide access to air masses, but they were not enough. Many scooter drivers removed the right casing to open access to the counterflow of air, but such actions were taken by the auto inspect.

Comfort level

On the move, the scooter was a fairly comfortable means of movement, although his passability left much to be desired. The wheels of a small diameter are often knitted in the blurred soil, where the usual motorcycle easily passed the complex area, "Vyatka" stuck. The rest of the car did not cause complaints. The engine worked quietly, the inclusion of gears and starting from the scene was smooth.

Three-wheeled modifications

In the fall of 1959, at the exhibition "Motorols and motorcycles", held at the Moscow Polytechnic Museum, various three-wheeled versions of "Vyatka" were presented. The engine on all models was located in the middle, the rotation was transmitted to the rear wheels through the conical differential, and then to the rear leading wheels.

Scooter "Vyatka" in this version was widely used in the field of product delivery in the city. Total produced three options: model mg-150f, with a closed body, mg-150 with an open platform and mg-150c with a body dumping. All modifications had a carrying capacity of 250 kilograms. The speed of movement did not exceed 35 km / h.

"Vyatka" as transportation service

According to the VDNH application at the plant, the mototaxi VP-150T model was developed, where the leading two wheels were located ahead and were manageable. In addition to the driver who was behind, two people were located on the front seat. The miniature vehicle caused live interest among the public and was in demand from visitors to the exhibition of the national economy.

To ride at the mototxy from one pavilion to the other, many even agree to defend a little. The fare was symbolic. Mototaxi was particularly pleased with children who asked parents to ride more and more. Yes, in fact, my mother and dad were also not averse to passing around at such an unusual transport.

Mototaxi was manufactured in the amount of 50 copies.

"Vyatka-electron"

In 1965, a new model was developed on the basis of "Vyatka 150". The scooter called "Vyatka-electron". From the predecessor, it was distinguished by a new building with less rounded inquodes, an elongated base, anterior long-grazing fork and more compact shock absorbers. At the same time, the scooter "Vyatka-electron" retained the engine in the same form, but forced to power to 6 liters. from. Due to the elongated base, it was necessary to make an intermediate chain transmission, which became part of the rear lever suspension. The chain gear closed hermetically so that neither dust nor dirt in rainy weather fall into it.

The serial release of the new model began in 1967, and the outdated scooter "Vyatka 150" in the same year was removed from production. The new model immediately won the popularity of young people. Being the owner of a beautiful sparkling machine was considered prestigious. The engine engine engine worked silently, and the full refueling of the gas tank did in an amount not exceeding one ruble.

In 1973, the scooter "Vyatka-electron" was upgraded, the engine power increased and was 7 liters. p., At the same time, the fuel consumption remained the same - 3.1 liters per 100 kilometers of run. Changed the design of the case. But the main and most spectacular result of the restyling of the scooter was the installation of electronic contactless ignition. In the USSR, it was the first case of using a promising device. However, any new features have their own positive and negative sides. In the event of a refusal of electronics, the engine owner could not independently deal with the problem and was forced to seek special services or a private specialist to troubleshoot. Thus, the estimated advantage often turned into complaints. But in general, the scooter "Vyatka-electron" was a popular means of movement.

Reducing popularity

Despite the innovative characteristics, the scooter "Vyatka-Electron" began to gradually lose demand. And by the end of the 70s, its sale decreased almost to zero. Overcoming began in warehouses, stores massively refused new supplies. The fall in demand is explained by the fact that the population has the opportunity to acquire cars on a wider scale. Many preferred to buy domestic motorcycles, besides, in the late 60s, the delivery of Czechoslovak "Java" began in the USSR, which produced a real extension among young people.

As a result of all these changes, the Vyatko-Polyansky Plant in August 1979 stopped producing a "Vyatka-electron-electron" scoring. The history of such a means of movement on it ended. And in the early 90s, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the production of a small scooter "Strezh", copied from the German "Simon", was established at the factory.

Parameters of the scooter "Vyatka-electron"

• Base wheel - 1300 mm.
• Motor - single-cylinder, two-stroke, carburetor.
• The volume of the cylinder is 148 cubic / cm.
• Power - 7 liters. from.
• The diameter of the cylinder is 58 mm.
• Power - 7 liters. from.
• Mass - 120 kg.
• Maximum speed - 80 km / h.

Motor scooters repair

More than thirty-five years have passed since production. Almost all motor scooters of both modifications - and "Vyatka", and "Vyatka-electron" - have long passed into scrap metal. However, some number of cars is still on hand in connoisseurs of old days and collectors. Rarity instances need to repair, which means that spare parts are needed. The scooter "Vyatka-electron" has been preserved better than his predecessor, but it needs to be restored. Spare parts can still be found in the dumps used equipment or even in stores that sell repair kits for motorcycles and scooters.

Today, when technical progress is developing with seven-world steps, and the number of companies producing motorcycles grows every day, such a phenomenon as a deficit of goods is practically not observed. In 2017, the market of motorcycle equipment manufacturers offers a large selection of models of motorcycles, scooters, quad bikes and other types of equipment. Here you and famous Japanese sports motorcycles, such as Yamaha R1, Kawasaki ZX-14, and more casual models, such as Ducati Diavel or Harley Davidson V-Rod. In general, find a motorcycle that is suitable for you is not a problem that you can not say about the former USSR. Today, on our review one of the first Soviet scooters - Vyatka VP 150.

The history of this model is quite foggy and ambiguous, however, there is the most similar to the truth version in which it is argued that Vyatka VP 150 was copied from the Italian motorologist VESPA GS 150. Almost all facts indicate this, and in principle, it is impossible to say that it is bad so let's tell you a little about Vespa. This scooter was designed at the end of World War II. In Italy, there was a concern called Piaggio, which began to develop and manufacture this transport. And it is worth saying that the VESPA scooter took consumers very hotly, and literally in the first months of sales gained great popularity. After a year, VESPA GS 150 began to be carried out in other countries who bought a license for its production from the Italian concern Piaggio.

History Vyatka VP 150

Scooter Vyatka VP 150 was presented in the USSR in 1957. In general, it was in the 50s that in the Soviet Union began the active development of production of motorcycle technology, so Vyatka was no exception. The designers of the Vyatsko-Polyansky machine-building plant worked on the production of the model, from which the scooter and got its name. By the way, it is worth saying that the idea of \u200b\u200bmastering the production of scooters proceeded from the Council of Ministers, from where the plant and received an order for production in 1956.

The order said about the urgency of the project, according to which already in 1957 the engineering plant was obliged to submit the first working model. Of course, time was very little to create something new and unique from scratch, so the designers did not have anything left, except how to get some kind of foreign production scooter.

It was at that moment that the Italian VESPA came under his arm, on the basis of which the Soviet moped Vyatka was built. The scooter was made from 1957 to 1966, smoothly until the moment the demand was on him. But by the end of the 1980s, the scooter is outdated and not needed to anyone, as newer and interesting models of motorcycles appeared.

If Vyatka VP 150 is a copy of the Italian VESPA scooter, then the question is raising the question, what is the uniqueness of this scooter, how does it differ from the Piaggio concern version? It is worth saying that the differences are really a bit, and the main characteristic features of Vyatka are traced precisely in appearance. Seeing photos of these two scooters, you can immediately understand where Vespa, and where is the Soviet scooter Vyatka. So, let's talk about the subtle points that are not immediately rushing into the eyes, but the whole model gives the genus.

The first, of course, the inscription, located on the front panel of the scooter. It is quite logical that Vespa and Vyatka are different. The second difference, immediately an outstanding model of Vyatka, this is a red check box with a star, which is located on the front wing of the Vyatka Vyatka 140. Characteristic differences are observed in the housing in front of where the steering wheel is located. The headlight is somewhat more than on the Italian model, and the speedometer has a round shape.

Also, the constructors allocated a separate place for the ignition lock so that the key does not interfere during the trip. In the vespa moped, the ignition lock is located directly in the headlight itself, and in the Soviet version of the scooter, it is made as a separate device, which is much more convenient. Among other things, you can answer the materials from which the moped Vyatka VP 150 is made. The metal is quite thick, because of which the scooter is somewhat heavier than Italian comrade, namely 7 kg.

Specifications

Well, finally, it is impossible to do without technical characteristics, because it is interesting that the Soviet scooter was represented at that time. It is worth noting here that, in contrast to the VESPA scooter, the Soviet Vyatka was equipped with a three-step transmission, while the Italian version had four transmissions.

On Vyatsko-Pyalsky Machine-Building Plant, Moped Vyatka received a two-stroke single-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 5.5 hp According to today's standards, such power seems quite ridiculous, but in Soviet times with a lot of motorcycle in 108 kg, the scooter accelerates not so bad. To speak more specifically, the maximum speed was 70 km / h, and the speedometer arrows rose in 60 km / h. Of course, it is a little, but at that time the vehicle was used with several other goals.

It is especially worth noting the fuel consumption, because at that time he played a big role. At a speed of 50 km / h, approximately 3-3.2 liters of gasoline left 100 km, which by the way was fairly cheap. The thing is that the scooter has been working without any problems, such as A-66, so the refueling of the scooter cost inexpensively. The moped had a spring suspension with a hydraulic shock absorber and, perhaps, all.

Can I buy Vyatka today?

As the manufacturer says, the number of mopeds of this model, issued for the production period amounted to 290467 pieces. At first glance, it is quite a lot, however, to find the scooter Vyatka VP 150 today in good condition is quite difficult. The easiest way to search for free bulletin boards, where we will have to seek ads for sale not only in your city, but throughout Russia.