{"product_id":"piaggio-078937-condensatore-accensione-vespa-50-special-r-n-l","title":"Piaggio 078937 Ignition Condenser – Vespa 50 N\/L\/R\/S\/Special\/SS (1963-1984)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePiaggio 078937 capacitor\u003c\/strong\u003e is the component of the points ignition system that works in parallel with the breaker points of the flywheel magneto. It is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eVespa 50 N, L, R, S, Special, Special Elestart, SR\/Sprinter and SS\/Super Sprint\u003c\/strong\u003e produced from 1963 to 1984. It is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-wire\u003c\/strong\u003e capacitor, without a mounting bracket. Original Piaggio spare part, code 078937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Strengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Piaggio spare part\u003c\/strong\u003e – same catalog code as the original equipment part (078937)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects the breaker points\u003c\/strong\u003e – absorbs the overcurrent on opening and reduces contact erosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull spark and quick starting\u003c\/strong\u003e – a worn-out capacitor is the most common cause of weak spark and difficult starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-wire connection\u003c\/strong\u003e – direct connection to the breaker points cable, no bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e – one code for the entire Vespa 50 family with V5A1T, V5SA1T, V5B1T\/2T\/3T and V5SS1T\/2T frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnical features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePiaggio (original spare part)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e078937\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIgnition capacitor for points ignition system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 wire, without mounting bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.32 µF*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eheight 32 mm × Ø 20 mm*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eapprox. 0.03 kg (estimated with packaging; 25 g for the part alone*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff3cd;border-left:4px solid #ffc107;padding:14px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    • This spare part is exclusively for \u003cstrong\u003epoints ignition\u003c\/strong\u003e systems (traditional flywheel magneto): it is not intended for electronic ignitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n    • If the capacitor has been faulty for some time, it is good practice to \u003cstrong\u003ealso replace the contact\/breaker points assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, because the degraded spark damages their surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n    • *Capacitance, dimensions, and weight are taken from the technical sheet of the equivalent capacitor for code 078937 published by SIP-Scootershop: \u003cstrong\u003ethese are not data declared by Piaggio\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n    • A specialized dealer (Emporio dello Scooter) also indicates applicability for \u003cstrong\u003eVespa 125 V1-V33, VM1-2 and VN1-2\u003c\/strong\u003e: this is a single source, check your vehicle before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\n    • All serviced vehicles are \u003cstrong\u003eout of production\u003c\/strong\u003e: check the frame number before ordering.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eVehicle compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#e63946;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFrame number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVespa 50 N (also Long version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eV5A1T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1963-1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVespa 50 L (also Long version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eV5A1T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1966-1970\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVespa 50 R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eV5A1T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1969-1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVespa 50 S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eV5SA1T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1963-1984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVespa 50 Special (3 gears)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eV5B1T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1972-1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVespa 50 Special Elestart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eV5B2T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1972-1975\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVespa 50 Special (4 gears)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eV5B3T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1975-1983\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVespa 50 SS \/ Super Sprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eV5SS1T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1965-1971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVespa 50 SR \/ Sprinter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eV5SS2T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1971-1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;\"\u003eCompatibility reconstructed by cross-referencing the technical sheets of SIP-Scootershop and EasyParts for the original code 078937 (the Piaggio B2B does not publish the vehicle list for this item).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eRecommended products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/piaggio-080341-cavo-candela-alta-tensione-7mm-vespa-ape-aprilia-gilera\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiaggio 080341 – High tension spark plug cable Ø 7 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, to be replaced together with the capacitor in a complete ignition overhaul (check compatibility with your model).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWho is it perfect for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003eThis is the right spare part for those who are restoring or keeping a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Vespa 50\u003c\/strong\u003e on the road and are experiencing difficult starting, unstable idling, or a weak spark after a few kilometers. It's inexpensive, can be changed in a few minutes along with the points, and is one of the first parts to check when the points ignition starts acting up. Also ideal to keep as a spare in the glove box for rallies and long rides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7f0;border-left:4px solid #28a745;padding:14px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Warranty and quality – Moon Bike S.r.l.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Piaggio\u003c\/strong\u003e product, Made in Italy. Moon Bike S.r.l. is an authorized Piaggio and Aprilia dealer based in Cercola (NA). New item, in original packaging and covered by manufacturer's warranty.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 078937 capacitor suitable for my Vespa 50 Special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Yes, the Piaggio 078937 capacitor is designed for the Vespa 50 Special, both the 3-speed version (frame V5B1T, 1972-1975) and the 4-speed version (frame V5B3T, 1975-1983), as well as the Special Elestart V5B2T. Check the frame number on the body to be sure of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the purpose of the capacitor in a points ignition system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  The capacitor works in parallel with the breaker points: when the points open, it absorbs the overcurrent that would otherwise discharge an arc between the contacts. This protects the points from erosion and allows the coil to generate a full spark. If it wears out, the spark weakens until it disappears completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if the capacitor needs to be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Typical symptoms include difficult hot starting, falling idle, acceleration hesitations, and a yellowish or absent spark. Another clue is burnt or blackened point surfaces after a few kilometers: this means the capacitor is no longer absorbing the overcurrent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I also need to change the points?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  It is advisable. If the capacitor has been malfunctioning for a long time, the breaker points will already be eroded, and putting them back into service with a new capacitor will only last a short while. Replacing both components together is the most reliable solution and avoids disassembling the flywheel twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Piaggio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58524060156252,"sku":"078937","price":9.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/3660\/0668\/files\/piaggio-078937-condensatore-accensione-vespa-50-special.jpg?v=1785697603","url":"https:\/\/www.moonbikesrl.it\/en-de\/products\/piaggio-078937-condensatore-accensione-vespa-50-special-r-n-l","provider":"Moon Bike S.r.l.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}