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by Hotdog
Mon Jul 05, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: GP stalls when clutch released
Replies: 10
Views: 14222

Re: GP stalls when clutch released

As Mrnice71 says probably stuck clutch plates for lack of use !
by Hotdog
Sun May 16, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Chrome plating removal.
Replies: 3
Views: 2436

Re: Chrome plating removal.

Frost Restorations (Frost.Co.Uk) sell chrome stripper ! Not cheap and I have yet to try it.
by Hotdog
Sat May 15, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: BGM Clutch
Replies: 0
Views: 4594

BGM Clutch

Has anyone changed the springs in a BGM superstrong clutch ! I wanted to alternate the springs with with Piaggio ones but found the BGM ones are 22.5mm & Piaggio are 25mm ! So as anyone done this and what springs did you use? Thanks
by Hotdog
Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Cylinder Identification
Replies: 6
Views: 6001

Re: Cylinder Identification

Ok thanks, not a lot of good then unless I’ve go a Lambro !
by Hotdog
Sat Apr 10, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Cylinder Identification
Replies: 6
Views: 6001

Cylinder Identification

I have a 200 cylinder with the two top notches and the lug (3) but it has the inlet stud spacing of a 125-175 ! Would ii be correct in thinking this is a innocenti Lambro cylinder ?
by Hotdog
Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:47 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: PX200 Cylinder
Replies: 4
Views: 2690

Re: PX200 Cylinder

Just found this on Wasp Performance website - Standard size genuine Piaggio pistons for Vespa P200E and PX200E are graded. The cylinder is honed, then measured in the Piaggio factory and given a specific piston grade equivalent to the measurement. The grade is stamped on the cylinder. Unless the cyl...
by Hotdog
Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: PX200 Cylinder
Replies: 4
Views: 2690

PX200 Cylinder

What do the stamp marks on Piaggio 200 cylinders mean (F 1 & F 2) is there any difference in the cylinders ?
by Hotdog
Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:25 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Px Cylinder
Replies: 0
Views: 3648

Px Cylinder

Can anyone tell me if Indian px200 barrels are stamped similar to Piaggio ones. Thanks
by Hotdog
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Fast fuel taps
Replies: 4
Views: 2254

Fast fuel taps

What’s your thoughts on BGM V2 and SIP 2.0 fast fuel taps ! Is one more reliable than the other ? Not overly concerned about the fastest fuel flow as only being fitted to a mildly ported Vespa PX200.
by Hotdog
Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: 200 Cylinder
Replies: 5
Views: 2226

Re: 200 Cylinder

Can anyone pm me Harry Barlow (pro porting) contact details as the number I got doesn’t appear valid.