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- Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:11 pm
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: NSU Prima D
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3700
Re: NSU Prima D
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- Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:10 pm
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: NSU Prima D
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3700
NSU Prima D
Hey all So renovation of my NSU Prima D is coming on well all stripped down engine un-seized and with the garage being cleaned and checked. Frame all sanded down and resprayed just waiting for engine to get back and can can’t rebuilding. I do have a couple of questions: I have a Draper grease gun bu...
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 10:17 pm
- Forum: Liquid Cooled, Motorcycle Engine & Automatics Section
- Topic: NSU Prima D Piston
- Replies: 0
- Views: 57335
NSU Prima D Piston
Hey all Started work on my NSU Prima D. It’s been stripped down and started working on the seized engine. Managed to free the seized piston, however on removing the pin using the removal tool I managed to crack the piston. I have seen Lambretta 150 pistons but they don’t look the same however they d...
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 10:12 pm
- Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
- Topic: NSU Prima D
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8585
Re: NSU Prima D
So the fun begins. Finally got sorted and started the strip down. Unfortunately the engine was seized up after lots of oil and heat the piston released. Using a gudgeon pin removal tool unfortunately cracked the piston. The cylinders not in great shape so having it rebored/cleaned up. My question is...
Re: Newbie
Hey So finally got workshop sorted and started work on it. Tbh the pre opus owner clearly did not ride it well as found the brake switch, flywheel cover and few of panels dented pretty bad. With just 900 miles on it not quite sure what she did with it. Anyway as mentioned as was free am doing full s...
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 10:13 pm
- Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
- Topic: NSU Prima D
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8585
NSU Prima D
Hey all,
I have a NSU Prima D scooter that I believe is in maroon.
During restoration I would like to restore with original colour is there a specific paint colour to be used? For the spray shop
I have a NSU Prima D scooter that I believe is in maroon.
During restoration I would like to restore with original colour is there a specific paint colour to be used? For the spray shop
Re: Newbie
Thanks for that. This is no criticism just interested to know why work on it will diminish the value. Surely new seals on engine, new rubber handles/seats and a polish of paintwork wouldn’t devalue it or am I missing something
- Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:37 am
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: Advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5234
Re: Advice
As we got it from the original owner who owned it from new and wasn’t taxed since 1964
- Sat Mar 20, 2021 9:23 pm
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: Advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5234
Re: Advice
Thanks
In terms of engine rebuild what mileage would you suggest.
I think due to the oil over the engine I would say replacing seals would be best option
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In terms of engine rebuild what mileage would you suggest.
I think due to the oil over the engine I would say replacing seals would be best option
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Re: Newbie
Storkfort I am not sure yet as it’s at my parents I would imagine it needs new batteries at very least but looking at engine it appears the gaskets would need replacing. Tbh with the number of owners and mileage I will look at having under the covers cleaned up and serviced will see if bodywork poli...