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by rakki
Thu Mar 01, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Block Tread Tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 2829

Re: Block Tread Tyres

Heidenau K38 is a good tyre, don't expect them to last long though.
by rakki
Sun Feb 12, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: TV175 Series 3 -62, restoration
Replies: 83
Views: 36715

Re: TV175 Series 3 -62, restoration

Before shimming the gearbox you should install the rear drum and tighten it. By that you make sure the layshaft is in correct place. I'm not 100% sure but think that the kickstart spring can be used as gear selector spring. It's stiffer so the gearchange mechanism is a bit harder but it may help wit...
by rakki
Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: DIY PX200 engine rebuild
Replies: 13
Views: 6088

Re: DIY PX200 engine rebuild

Basic rebuild of PX200 is so easy that you could do it in the dark while being drunk. Symptoms suggest that the cush drive springs might be broken, drilling the rivets out and assembling new ones can be pain in the arse.
by rakki
Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Best conversion forks????
Replies: 14
Views: 8237

Re: Best conversion forks????

Can't say a thing about that as I haven't done the conversion.
by rakki
Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Femsatronic rally 200 experience?
Replies: 10
Views: 4840

Re: Femsatronic rally 200 experience?

The part most likely the fail is CDI. I know several high mileage Rallyes with Femsa set-up that work brilliantly, but on the other hand have first hand experience with repro-femsas that lasted about 20 minutes. I suggest that you just bolt on what you have and see if it works as the whole system se...
by rakki
Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:39 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Best conversion forks????
Replies: 14
Views: 8237

Re: Best conversion forks????

The geometry of PX/Pk style fork is much better than in Sprint / Rally. Assuming that both forks are in good condition and have quality suspension parts the scooter with former will handle better.
by rakki
Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Best conversion forks????
Replies: 14
Views: 8237

Re: Best conversion forks????

With PX fork the front end will sit too high, PKXL2 is the way to go.

More info about conversions with plenty of pictures and different fork measurements can be found here (unfortunately in german, Google translate might work).
by rakki
Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: New SIP Exhaust on a Standard P200
Replies: 6
Views: 2420

Re: New SIP Exhaust on a Standard P200

Upjet
by rakki
Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Mag flange question
Replies: 16
Views: 3484

Re: Mag flange question

Muppet wrote:Is that how a vespa bearing is lubed; petrol oil mix,
On Vespas the carb sits above the crankshaft and that helps to lubricate the flywheel side bearing (crank side bearing is lubricated with gearbox oil).