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by brucie
Fri Jun 20, 2014 7:33 am
Forum: Carburettor Set-ups
Topic: T5 with Poliini 152
Replies: 0
Views: 1464

T5 with Poliini 152

Hi there

Have picked up a scorpion exhaust and am going on put it on my T5. It has a polini 152.

Can someone advise jetting for this.

Cheers Bruce
by brucie
Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: No lights
Replies: 1
Views: 1223

No lights

Problems with lights on a Mk1 PX I have. Lights no longer work. Have checked with a multi meter at indicator socket and am only getting 5volts. Have changed regulator for 1 that works but no joy. All the bulbs are ok. Multi meter going straight from indicator socket to engine casing. Any ideas. Chee...
by brucie
Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: hub studs
Replies: 5
Views: 1227

hub studs

Whilst changing the tyre on my rear hub I have stripped a couple of threads on the rear hub. I have been able to get the old studs out. Is there any issues of replacing these studs with an M8 bolt of suitable length.?

Cheers Bruce
by brucie
Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Rally
Replies: 15
Views: 6849

Re: Rally

by brucie
Wed Jan 08, 2014 7:57 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Fitting a replacement Vespa legshield badge
Replies: 2
Views: 2138

Re: Fitting a replacement Vespa legshield badge

I use these. Hold badge on front legshield and push clip on with pliers.

http://beedspeed.com/vespa-badge-clip-f ... -2132.html

Cheers Bruce
by brucie
Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: T5 - 172 Malossi advice
Replies: 3
Views: 3326

T5 - 172 Malossi advice

Hi there Got a standard T5 at the moment and am looking to change to a 172 kit. Have looked into various things and am looking for advice on the clutch, at the moment it is a standard 7 spring 20/68 tooth is this ok. Have read some people say to change this to 21/68, what benefit would this give ( i...
by brucie
Tue Nov 05, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: reprofile cylinder head for t5 to 172
Replies: 16
Views: 3896

reprofile cylinder head for t5 to 172

Am looking to get a malossi 172 kit for my T5. Looking for somewhere to reprofile a 125 head to suit this kit. Have seen Beedspeed do this but am looking for somewhere that is recommended rather than first place I see. Can any one recommend somewhere to get this done as never done this before with c...
by brucie
Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:32 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: cosa clutch for a T5
Replies: 6
Views: 2580

Re: cosa clutch for a T5

Eventually got round to looking in to this properly. In the end all I had to do was change the push rod and pressure plate. These were both badly worn when compared to new ones. Clutch now works easily. Good result only spent £5 instead of £100 for a new clutch. Just to let you know in case anyone h...
by brucie
Sun May 12, 2013 7:36 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Stuck on full revs
Replies: 3
Views: 1872

Stuck on full revs

Out riding today and a couple of times the scoot stuck on full revs. first time at a roundabout dipped throttle but no joy first thought is a stuck throttle cable but second time coming up to junction same happened dropped throttle and held clutch in but engine was racing on full revs pulled up and ...
by brucie
Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Spirito di Sei Giorni (Spirit of Six Day)
Replies: 112
Views: 32851

Re: Spirito di Sei Giorni (Spirit of Six Day)

Great project. I moan about basic maintenance on my T5.