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by IaninDorset
Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: MKi T5 indi issue
Replies: 5
Views: 2494

Re: MKi T5 indi issue

Its a shame the LML ones are totally different function wise as they can be found quite easily new :) For an early MKI it is in actually very good condition, apart from engine its all original and has a couple of rough edges here and there but in better condition than many P ranges half its age hehe...
by IaninDorset
Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: MKi T5 indi issue
Replies: 5
Views: 2494

Re: MKi T5 indi issue

I will take a look as I got to change some backlights and the rev counter has started playing up I noticed today as well.
by IaninDorset
Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:23 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: VL6 block
Replies: 13
Views: 4181

Re: VL6 block

Under the carb box you couldn't tell the difference between a Vespa and a LML, std 20/20 carb which Nick at SWScooters did a rebuild on for me putting in some better bits n pieces. I've not really had much cause to go under the box so to speak other than worries of snapping reeds, its a 2011-12 engi...
by IaninDorset
Tue Sep 16, 2014 4:20 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: VL6 block
Replies: 13
Views: 4181

Re: VL6 block

The Xpress was not available here in the UK, it was Adam at Vivo himself that told me I had this little gem as it has slightly better gearing and stuff but still a 150, 65 is very easily attainable since getting the Simo on it, I didn't realise but the Polini exhaust I had on it prior had a rotted o...
by IaninDorset
Mon Sep 15, 2014 4:57 am
Forum: Tech FAQ
Topic: another scootrs question!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 8707

Re: another scootrs question!!!!!!

Tramping is what the dampers should stop but looking at the new types of springs and stuff which manage to shuffle the energy upwards whilst still absorbing fresh bumps kind of negates it really. You used to see pre-damper Lammies have the brown pants moments back in the eighties as they went over a...
by IaninDorset
Mon Sep 15, 2014 4:51 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: VL6 block
Replies: 13
Views: 4181

VL6 block

Second one to ask regarding my T5, I've got the bog standard LML reed setup in my LML Xpress engine and I see there is something called a VL6 reed block that a friend says is well smart for LML's, my engine is quite perky since I put a Simonini on it, would upping the reed block have much of a diffe...
by IaninDorset
Mon Sep 15, 2014 4:42 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: MKi T5 indi issue
Replies: 5
Views: 2494

MKi T5 indi issue

Hi folks, Its not a serious problem but it does annoy and worried that one day it might get worse or fail, in that when I indicate, my fuel gauge goes like a windscreen wiper and several warning lights flick on and off in time to the indicator, I've checked the printed circuit, checked junctions beh...