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by Boothy_the_makem
Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:11 pm
Forum: Liquid Cooled, Motorcycle Engine & Automatics Section
Topic: New Vespa?
Replies: 5
Views: 2705

Re: New Vespa?

It were in scootering mag a while back wasnt it ?

Wonder if there will be bars n mirrors ? Might struggle for a 3in1 backrest wi that seat though :D :D
by Boothy_the_makem
Tue May 22, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: gp t5 and special
Replies: 0
Views: 1400

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by Boothy_the_makem
Mon May 21, 2012 1:06 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: pollini kit for px125
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

Re: pollini kit for px125

The idiot at the test centre wasnt happy that the vin stated kw instead of bhp so didnt accept it That's pretty funny, considering the speedos have to have km/h now too, don't they?? Funny ? No its pi$$ed me reet off :( :) I paid £150 to do it first time through bike school and failed cos scoot we...
by Boothy_the_makem
Mon May 21, 2012 12:29 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: pollini kit for px125
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

pollini kit for px125

Passed my mod 1 test but have been downgraded to a1 (long story) As my t5 classic is fitted with a px lump. If i get a dyno of bhp they will change it to an A2 pass. So am thinking of bolting a pollini kit straight on and jetting it up with the pollini exhaust fitted. How much bhp/kw should i expect...
by Boothy_the_makem
Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
Topic: 2 Pack Paint - dangerous?
Replies: 16
Views: 6056

Re: 2 Pack Paint - dangerous?

Just me thumb....... snapped at joint and dislocated so had to have it pinned last Thursday. It's still a bit hurty but they gave me full horse strength codeine so i didn't realise just how sore it was at first. Anyway me thumb will heal, it's me moped I'm worried about!! (Which Boothy is this?)[/qu...
by Boothy_the_makem
Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:58 pm
Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
Topic: 2 Pack Paint - dangerous?
Replies: 16
Views: 6056

Re: 2 Pack Paint - dangerous?

joeythescooterboy wrote:
coaster wrote:Also think about family and neighbours ;)
Don't need to worry about that, I don't think they need anything painting ;)

aye up joey, i can get yer some masks and suit etc, hows the thumb ? i was told you broke yer wrist
by Boothy_the_makem
Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:39 pm
Forum: Tech FAQ
Topic: shinko tyres
Replies: 2
Views: 1617

Re: shinko tyres

nobody got em then ?
by Boothy_the_makem
Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: fitting fork bearing races in frame
Replies: 4
Views: 1860

Re: fitting fork bearing races in frame

am waiting to get these machined down in work, its holding me up at the moment, will have to start a thread with pics of the build when it gets going properly :)
by Boothy_the_makem
Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: Tech FAQ
Topic: shinko tyres
Replies: 2
Views: 1617

shinko tyres

bought a t5 classic yesterday with crap indian tyres fitted, cant remember the name but think they are the lml ones. anyway have been looking at the shinko , (yeah i know cheap korean) but they bought out yokohama and have great reviews for the bike tyres, has anyone any experience of the white wall...
by Boothy_the_makem
Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: fitting fork bearing races in frame
Replies: 4
Views: 1860

Re: fitting fork bearing races in frame

measured them today and the new ones are a few thou oversized, might get away with taking some off with emery a bit at a time till they match the old ones.
so just as you said winter, cheers mate, bit dissapointing as rather than cheap indian these were expensive .