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by Jay63
Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Pinasco Si 26 "R"
Replies: 7
Views: 2910

Re: Pinasco Si 26 "R"

Hi thanks but it is definitely a 26/26 that I saw , it's very similar to hot rod Al's Venturi from USA , I can't seem to find it now :-(
by Jay63
Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Diablo stopped trading ?
Replies: 26
Views: 8863

Diablo stopped trading ?

I just nipped to Nuneaton to sort out my engine rebuild , all closed so phoned and got voice message from al saying the business is closed and no new work will be taken on , so who can build my polini 221 now , midlands area if possible please
by Jay63
Sun Oct 05, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Pinasco Si 26 "R"
Replies: 7
Views: 2910

Pinasco Si 26 "R"

Just seen these advertised in Germany , does anyone have one or know anything about them and if they are any good where do I get one from ? Thanks
by Jay63
Sat Oct 04, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Vespa gearing , help needed
Replies: 0
Views: 894

Vespa gearing , help needed

I'm building a polini 221 with 60 mm crank , I'm looking at bgm superstrong clutch , do I go for the 24 tooth one as this will raise the gearing ( I think ) also will I need a shorter 4th gear (t5 ), can anyone give me some advise as I don't really understand gear ratios . I just want a nice torquey...
by Jay63
Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Polini 221
Replies: 16
Views: 8786

Re: Polini 221

Muttley McLadd wrote:Possibly this one.
Thanks for that , very interesting read
by Jay63
Sat Oct 04, 2014 11:01 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Polini 221
Replies: 16
Views: 8786

Re: Polini 221

SCK have an article on building this very engine on their blog site,from memory they used a 24t clutch cog and polini crank with a standard gear box.They included a dyno in the article and it topped out at around 6000 rpm and 26 nm of torque I think. Cheers Jeff Do you have a link to the SCK blog ,...
by Jay63
Fri Oct 03, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Polini 221
Replies: 16
Views: 8786

Polini 221

Hi , im getting all the parts together for my polini 221 , so far I have purchased the 221 kit , a mazzy 60mm crank , I'm not sure about the crank but if everyone says its not the best I will swap it , a sip road 2 exhaust and all new bearings and gaskets , next on my list is the clutch and carb , t...