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by PXJardine
Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Riding with the clutch pulled in?
Replies: 17
Views: 6586

Re: Riding with the clutch pulled in?

Changed the brass bush and shrim on the clutch, seems to be 100% again. Think the problem might have been too much gear oil on the plate, causing them to stick. It’s still a bit sticky in 2nd but a lot better than it was. Think the initial problem with the warped piston may have been a loose exhaust...
by PXJardine
Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Riding with the clutch pulled in?
Replies: 17
Views: 6586

Re: Riding with the clutch pulled in?

My scooter actually broke down, it was whistled trying to diagnose the problem the cork plates were changed. Turned out the piston was badly warped, as shown below.

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by PXJardine
Sat Oct 19, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Riding with the clutch pulled in?
Replies: 17
Views: 6586

Re: Riding with the clutch pulled in?

Right just replaced the worn clutch steels plates with new ones, and I’m still able to ride my PX with the clutch pulled in. It was all put back together properly and the cork plate had soaked in gear oil overnight and wiped down before building everything back up. Any ideas to what the problem migh...
by PXJardine
Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Riding with the clutch pulled in?
Replies: 17
Views: 6586

Re: Riding with the clutch pulled in?

Looks like the problem has been identified. The steel plates have worn around the teeth, so that it slips.
Is there any reason for this?
by PXJardine
Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Riding with the clutch pulled in?
Replies: 17
Views: 6586

Re: Riding with the clutch pulled in?

good shout mate. I'll look into it and let you know how it goes. cheers
by PXJardine
Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Riding with the clutch pulled in?
Replies: 17
Views: 6586

Re: Riding with the clutch pulled in?

Mmmm might need to double check? It’s like the engine is not disengaging when the clutch is pulled in.
by PXJardine
Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Riding with the clutch pulled in?
Replies: 17
Views: 6586

Re: Riding with the clutch pulled in?

The one fitted were genuine cork plates that had been soaked overnight in gear oil.
by PXJardine
Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Riding with the clutch pulled in?
Replies: 17
Views: 6586

Riding with the clutch pulled in?

Hi there, Been having a bit of bother with my 2005 PX, Just fitted a new Malossi 166 kit as the old one was knackered, fitted new clutch plates and new clutch cable, which has been adjusted correctly. The problem is when sitting in neutral she ticks over fine, when popped into first gear it cuts out...