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by parky
Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: GTS COOLANT QUESTION
Replies: 2
Views: 2651

Re: GTS COOLANT QUESTION

Hi chippy, Eventually I contacted Piaggio directly and they came back and said that I do have a magnesium alloy engine. So I have installed an appropriate coolant. I think this is something that people should know about as I wonder if other people are confused on this issue. Thanks for your reply
by parky
Mon Jan 13, 2020 4:50 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Tyre load rating
Replies: 1
Views: 1751

Tyre load rating

As I do a lot of two up riding, I do like to have a high load rating on my tyres. So who produces the 350.10 tyres with the highest load rating.??
by parky
Thu Dec 05, 2019 12:03 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: GTS COOLANT QUESTION
Replies: 2
Views: 2651

GTS COOLANT QUESTION

I have purchased some Castrol motorcycle coolant in order to replace the existing coolant in the scoot. However I have just noticed it says on the bottle do not use in Magnesium Alloy engines. Does my GTS have such an engine? or is the coolant which complies with ASTM D3306(I) ok to use. Thanks for ...
by parky
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: Liquid Cooled, Motorcycle Engine & Automatics Section
Topic: VESPA GTS 2012 COOLANT QUESTION
Replies: 0
Views: 6464

VESPA GTS 2012 COOLANT QUESTION

I have purchased some Castrol motorcycle coolant in order to replace the existing coolant in the scoot. However I have just noticed it says on the bottle do not use in Magnesium Alloy engines. Does my GTS have such an engine? or is the coolant which complies with ASTM D3306(I) ok to use. Thanks for ...
by parky
Sat Nov 23, 2019 5:21 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: LML Star with DR 180 Kit Carb problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2214

Re: LML Star with DR 180 Kit Carb problem

Thanks Gaz, Looks like it means another strip down and clean.
by parky
Thu Nov 21, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: LML Star with DR 180 Kit Carb problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2214

LML Star with DR 180 Kit Carb problem

HI, I have just cleaned and re-installed the standard carburettor, however there is now a very definite flat spot when I initially twist the throttle. Once past the flat spot then everything else is fine. I have tried adjusting the air screw from 1 turn to various other positions but nothing seems t...
by parky
Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Do I need a green card?
Replies: 9
Views: 4224

Re: Do I need a green card?

Thanks for the reply, I suppose the situation will be cleared up by March 29th as either we will be still in the EU or not. I will wait until then before sorting anything out.
by parky
Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:17 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Do I need a green card?
Replies: 9
Views: 4224

Do I need a green card?

Bearing in mind the situation with Brexit, I am travelling to France on my scoot in June, will I need to obtain a green card in addition to my European insurance cover?
by parky
Tue Jul 31, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: SIP Two stroke oil
Replies: 7
Views: 3374

SIP Two stroke oil

What is the difference between SIP,s Two stroke oil for Twist n Go and the Two stroke oil they produce for classic scooters. Is it safe to use either in a classic Lambretta. I happen to have a bottle of the Twist n Go stuff and was wondering whether to ditch it or not?
by parky
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Spark Plug Check
Replies: 1
Views: 1266

Spark Plug Check

Having checked my plug after a run of about 15 miles it looked quite a bit lean. I have checked for air leaks and could find none. I have adjusted the mix screw slightly and have now cleaned and refitted the existing spark plug. How many miles will I need to do before a plug chop would give me a goo...