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by davemartin
Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: This years bikes
Replies: 18
Views: 5859

Re: This years bikes

Very nice :D
by davemartin
Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:00 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Carb settings for polini kit
Replies: 3
Views: 2266

Re: Carb settings for polini kit

Definitely go bigger with the Venturi, I'm running a 122 without, 55/160 3be mixer and 140 air corrector.

Maybe check the tickover screw as well as the mixture screw. If the mixture screw is slotted then 1 1/2 turns if not then 2 1/2. These are just starting points.
by davemartin
Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Engine temperature question /issue
Replies: 13
Views: 7257

Re: Engine temperature question /issue

My pollini 177 on my LML reedvalve engine got very hot mid throttle. 26/26 carb, 122 main jet, absolutely fine at WOT around the 280 mark, plug a nice colour etc. but went over 300 at about half throttle. Changed the air corrector from a 160 to a 140 and all is good. No more 'I need to thrash it a b...
by davemartin
Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: T5 flywheel side casing
Replies: 4
Views: 1902

Re: T5 flywheel side casing

I've got one if you get stuck. £40 plus postage. It's not perfect, lost a tooth on the christmas tree, the clutch side was badly damaged. http://www.flickr.com/photos/davesskatepics/9297499357/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/davesskatepics/9297505565/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.co...