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by GFlint
Fri Aug 04, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Oil Seal Names
Replies: 2
Views: 1468

Re: Oil Seal Names

I have excessive smoke, which must mean i have a leaky Derek! :)
by GFlint
Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:24 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Oil Seal Names
Replies: 2
Views: 1468

Oil Seal Names

People seem to call the seals by different names, are the following correct combinations and are there any others?

Tks
Gary

Crankshaft Engine/clutch/drive side seal
Crankshaft ignition/Flywheel side seal
Internal & External Rear Hub/Drive shaft seal
by GFlint
Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: SIP Road 2 Exhaust Fitting Woes
Replies: 0
Views: 1671

SIP Road 2 Exhaust Fitting Woes

Hi All, OK, fitted the SIP Road 2 on a PX200 but just couldn't set it up properly. Long story short noticed blowing and muck from exhaust stub area. The exhaust seems to go as far up the stub as possible and clamped up tight, on closer inspection with it off I noticed that the weld on the inside was...
by GFlint
Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Kookskleek
Replies: 0
Views: 1041

Kookskleek

Does anyone know what happened to the online store Kookskleek?
They were a really good shop with reasonable pricing of some fantastic clothing.
Just wondered if they rebranded/renamed as the website is no more.
Tks
Gary
by GFlint
Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:34 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Oil Injection Carb - The Leak that Keeps Giving
Replies: 9
Views: 4367

Re: Oil Injection Carb - The Leak that Keeps Giving

I had this plus a leak from oil bottle inside frame leaking out pure 2T. Got fed up and blanked everything up and went premix. Not a drip since :)
Gary
by GFlint
Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: Rallys, Rideouts and Club Meets.
Topic: Who's riding to Weston Super Mare??
Replies: 13
Views: 5662

Re: Who's riding to Weston Super Mare??

No, but I will be flying to it!
Gary
by GFlint
Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:02 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Vespa PX Steering Lock alternative
Replies: 5
Views: 1850

Re: Vespa PX Steering Lock alternative

Always nice to show a result, I'd forgotten to post a pic

https://flic.kr/p/TJuq5o
by GFlint
Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: SIP Performer Tyres?
Replies: 24
Views: 9335

Re: SIP Performer Tyres?

Scooterdude wrote:I was looking at those, might try them next. They seem to have it all, high speed rating, reinforced 245kg load capacity and as cheap as chips....so what's the catch I'm wondering?
They are a little faster wearing than other harder tyres but great all rounders IMHO
Gary
by GFlint
Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:15 pm
Forum: Sports Bar
Topic: The Song Title Thread - Pointless but Addictive!
Replies: 25751
Views: 4614694

Re: The Song Title Thread - Pointless but Addictive!

River-Sea-Ocean - Badly Drawn Boy
by GFlint
Thu Mar 16, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Autolube Removal Overkill!
Replies: 2
Views: 2047

Re: Autolube Removal Overkill!

:lol: Hahaha, you feel like doing that sometimes, usually with the words, "It was supposed to be an easy job".