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by gaz_powell
Wed Feb 09, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Keys
Replies: 6
Views: 10215

Re: Keys

A good locksmith could do that.... Not a high street key cutter....
by gaz_powell
Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: under kick start fresco
Replies: 11
Views: 13820

Re: under kick start fresco

Yeh, keep us upated
by gaz_powell
Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:22 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: under kick start fresco
Replies: 11
Views: 13820

Re: under kick start fresco

Two options 1.Use a 42 or 48mm off the shelf bend (with solid exhaust flange) and mate it the exhaust - as would have been the existing set up. 2. Use a 42 or 48mm open ended u bend and make a stub mount at exhaust (use say a JL stub) and mate to the exhaust. AF sell a predone clubman u bend with ex...
by gaz_powell
Sun Jan 23, 2022 6:23 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: under kick start fresco
Replies: 11
Views: 13820

Re: under kick start fresco

From memory the under kickstart Fresco used a downpipe with a sleeve and spring mount arrangement. The later AF type Fresco used a simple joint as per the clubman/standard pipe with a clamp. The AF Fresco and Clubman downpipe is a bent 42 or 48mm tube and is very similar in shape from cylnder to mai...
by gaz_powell
Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:29 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Re-chroming standard PX mirrors
Replies: 2
Views: 7239

Re: Re-chroming standard PX mirrors

You would need to remove the glass.
But consider rechroming will involve removal of existing chrome then redoing.... It will cheaper and quicker to buy new.
by gaz_powell
Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Weekend work
Replies: 2
Views: 5832

Weekend work

A call from a mate... R reg T5 classic Bike starting and running fine but no lighting including indicators, instruments and fuel gauge. Horn still working Checked bulbs, all blown except 1x front and 1x back indicator... But not working. First thought regulator - had a spare so after a fight to get ...
by gaz_powell
Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:30 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Tap
Replies: 6
Views: 3490

Re: Tap

Try Wasp Performance, that's where I get all my Vespa stuff.
I've used OMG FF on lambrettas for years and they have been spot on., still my tap of choice.
Gaz
by gaz_powell
Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Tap
Replies: 6
Views: 3490

Re: Tap

A genuine Piaggio, if you can find one.

If not SIP fast flow, that's what I've used for years with no issues.
by gaz_powell
Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:59 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Running up that hill!
Replies: 8
Views: 3677

Re: Running up that hill!

A SIP R2 on its own would be a worthwhile improvement.

Give it a go as it comes first.
PX 125s are bullet proof and can be thrashed all day
by gaz_powell
Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Running up that hill!
Replies: 8
Views: 3677

Re: Running up that hill!

Have you been up this hill on a px 125?? A bolted on 150 top end in my opinion won't make a huge difference when you hit this hill if its so steep/long. Get the px and give it a go, at worst you are only gonna have to go up it once on a journey. If I were going to improve a px conservatively, I woul...