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by Ginch
Sat Jul 11, 2020 4:19 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: bit of vespa time
Replies: 7
Views: 4641

Re: bit of vespa time

gaz_powell wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 6:17 pm ...the bearing retainer has been converted to what piaggio did on the cross over P range (studs and plates)...
Hi Gaz, how did you do this? I've often looked at that system and wondered about it. Any pictures? Cheers.
by Ginch
Fri Sep 27, 2019 3:04 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Clutch Enhancement?
Replies: 7
Views: 4460

Re: Clutch Enhancement?

The system in the top picture was my idea. I was sick of not being able to get in easily to the trunnion. Plus it provides relief to the cable right at the clutch arm where I previously had a couple of breakages. And as Muttley says, it makes it easier with an expansion fitted - although worth remov...
by Ginch
Sun Sep 01, 2019 3:21 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: VBB 10" wheel conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 3318

Re: VBB 10" wheel conversion

by Ginch
Sun Sep 01, 2019 3:10 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: lml reedvale
Replies: 1
Views: 1685

Re: lml reedvale

Usually means clutch side seal is gone when fuel and gear oil mix, often with white smoke present when starting up.
The crankcase is then pressurising the gearbox - if you block the clutch breather while it's running and the idle changes, that will confirm.
by Ginch
Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:43 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: PX200 timing
Replies: 3
Views: 2563

Re: PX200 timing

gaz_powell wrote: Fri Jul 20, 2018 7:06 pm A = 23 deg this was the original 200 setting
IT = 18 deg was the original 125/150 setting
It's worth checking with a timing light. I have found the marks on my current stator were at least 2 degrees from those numbers.
by Ginch
Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: 200 barrell on px125
Replies: 14
Views: 6395

Re: 200 barrell on px125

Awesome work Geoff!

I guess the big question is - was it worth the effort?
by Ginch
Sun Jun 17, 2018 4:30 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: 200 barrell on px125
Replies: 14
Views: 6395

Re: 200 barrell on px125

Not me Wrecklessrobbie! Just pictures I have collected.
At least one of them was done through a guy Disco Dave/David Hampson who does a lot of the rallies selling bits and pieces... long range tanks for one. Another was done by a guy I know on facebook - search for "J&G 2% Vespa Tuning".
by Ginch
Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:50 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: 200 barrell on px125
Replies: 14
Views: 6395

Re: 200 barrell on px125

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by Ginch
Wed May 30, 2018 9:29 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: odd P2 clutch problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2061

Re: odd P2 clutch problem

Glad to hear it! I love it when things fix themselves...
by Ginch
Mon May 28, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: odd P2 clutch problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2061

Re: odd P2 clutch problem

Are the steels perfectly flat? Did you get plenty of separation when it was on the bench?

I just dribbled some oil on my CR80 plates and it was good to go.