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by tony172
Sun Nov 17, 2019 11:50 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: PX front brake light switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1628

Re: PX front brake light switch

Of i remember correctly it's just a plastic housing with a spring in the middle, a connection is made between 2 spade connectors when the spring is compressed
by tony172
Fri Sep 27, 2019 3:45 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Kick starting Classic Vespa
Replies: 1
Views: 1672

Re: Kick starting Classic Vespa

Always start it this way, never on the stand. Half because I don't want to slowly damage the stand or frame, and half because I use a side stand most of the time. (my side stand is heavily strengthened to reduce any frame twist)
by tony172
Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Dyno Graph - Small Frame
Replies: 4
Views: 7427

Re: Dyno Graph - Small Frame

Hi so I've had a reply from the owner Carb make/model: Stage6 PWK 26mm Main jet:118 Pilot jet:38 Atomiser: unknown Float needle valve: unknown Slide:unknown Needle: E Clip setting: top Airscrew (or mix screw) turns out: 1.5 Air filter Y/N: N Have asked him to hang the carb over a pint glass with the...
by tony172
Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Dyno Graph - Small Frame
Replies: 4
Views: 7427

Re: Dyno Graph - Small Frame

Thank you Mr munky! I've contacted the owner to ask for full carb spec and will be back ASAP. I also thought fuel flow but as the scoot is fitted with a fast flow tap and with the carb being situated down by the kick start I didn't think it likely--though now you've said it I wonder if the fuel inle...
by tony172
Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:36 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Dyno Graph - Small Frame
Replies: 4
Views: 7427

Re: Dyno graph is

Here's the graph, any ideas:

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by tony172
Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:02 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Dyno Graph - Small Frame
Replies: 4
Views: 7427

Dyno Graph - Small Frame

Hi Guys, Dynoed a small frame I built today, runs a champ but has a jetting problem I can't quite grasp. AFR leans out at around 65mph in 4th not sure of RPM without looking it up. What I'm not sure about is why it seems to only happens in 4th and not at the same RPM in each gear. Dyno operator thou...
by tony172
Wed Aug 28, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Rallys, Rideouts and Club Meets.
Topic: BSRA 6: Isle of Wight 22nd - 26th Aug
Replies: 2
Views: 4775

Re: BSRA 6: Isle of Wight 22nd - 26th Aug

I enjoyed it a lot, well done VFM
by tony172
Wed Aug 21, 2019 5:48 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Mod 1 and 2 On Scooter
Replies: 12
Views: 6387

Re: Mod 1 and 2 On Scooter

Good luck buddy, you'll be a better rider for it
by tony172
Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:38 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Malossi 166
Replies: 2
Views: 2134

Re: Malossi 166

Sounds like the fuel feed hole between the float bowl and the jet stack has reached its limit, has it been drilled to 2.5mm?
by tony172
Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Mod 1 and 2 On Scooter
Replies: 12
Views: 6387

Re: Mod 1 and 2 On Scooter

You can do it, no problem. You'll struggle with the speed trap an mod1 if yours is standard, and you'll need mirrors,. You'll only be able to get an a1 license, meaning restricted to a 125, but- You'll never have to do a cbt again You'll never have to use L plates You can take a passenger You can tr...