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Global Announcement: NEW! Active Topics and Tapatalk (and uploading images)...

Last post by ktmh5 « Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:39 am
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by drunkmunkey6969 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:48 am » in General Scooter Chat

Two 'help' topics for all users, new and old: Active Topics and Tapatalk.

Active Topics:

Anyone visiting the forum via PC/Laptop etc who wants to...

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Global Announcement: How To Upload Pictures

Last post by Scooterdude « Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:30 pm
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by drunkmunkey6969 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:57 am » in Welcome
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Pictures: Anyone wanting to display pics or vids should use these methods:

Flickr (recommended).
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CHT (Vespa BGM 177)

Last post by Andy Beard « Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:55 pm

by Andy Beard » Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:55 pm

Been perusing various forums to try & find out what’s a suitable ‘SAFE’ Cylinder Head Temperature but as usual the information put out is so varied &...

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Last post by Andy Beard
Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:55 pm
MK1 P-range seat measurements

Last post by scooterslag « Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:04 pm
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by scooterslag » Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:22 am

Hiya, anyone got a Mk1 P-range seat that the can measure for me? length, width, height- cheers Paul

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Last post by scooterslag
Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:04 pm
Platers

Last post by storkfoot « Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:30 pm
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by cgt75b » Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:15 pm

Hi
Does anyone have any recommendations for decent zinc platers?

Thanks in advance

Cgt75b

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Last post by storkfoot
Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:30 pm
Wiring help please ☹️

Last post by Cootscoot « Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:20 pm
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by Cootscoot » Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:49 am

Hi I’ve replaced my Vespa 150 sportique engine for a p150x engine can anyone give me advice on which wire connects to which wire .. I get a huge...

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Last post by Cootscoot
Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:20 pm
Fast fuel taps

Last post by NotenoughhoursLee « Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:32 am
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by Hotdog » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:11 pm

What’s your thoughts on BGM V2 and SIP 2.0 fast fuel taps ! Is one more reliable than the other ? Not overly concerned about the fastest fuel flow as...

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Last post by NotenoughhoursLee
Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:32 am
Sip tubeless

Last post by NotenoughhoursLee « Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:03 am

by NotenoughhoursLee » Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:03 am

Morning, ive got a some sip tubeless rims on my sprint and although the tyres have tons of grip on still they are are old and have started cracking,...

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Last post by NotenoughhoursLee
Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:03 am
PX200 Cylinder

Last post by gaz_powell « Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:58 pm
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by Hotdog » Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:36 pm

What do the stamp marks on Piaggio 200 cylinders mean (F 1 & F 2) is there any difference in the cylinders ?

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Last post by gaz_powell
Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:58 pm
3 speed PK50

Last post by Rob Brown « Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:06 pm

by Rob Brown » Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:06 pm

Hello,
I've just picked-up a PK50XL Rush and was surprised to see it's a 3 speed. I can't find match on the web abut this model, or 3 speed PK 50s -...

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Last post by Rob Brown
Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:06 pm
SMART CARBS

Last post by Andy Beard « Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:25 pm
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by Andy Beard » Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:03 pm

Has anyone had a massive ‘euro-millions’ windfall & purchased a Smart Carb as shown on SIP TV?

Big bucks to one side I’m actually interested in...

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Last post by Andy Beard
Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:25 pm
bit of vespa time

Last post by gaz_powell « Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:09 pm
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by gaz_powell » Sat May 02, 2020 7:36 pm

P2 treat time today.....
Had my Autisa 200 top end rebored (already had a tweek by Chiselspeed). I modified a SIP GS piston to match and fitted it...

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Last post by gaz_powell
Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:09 pm
GTS BAR END WEIGHTS

Last post by parky « Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:34 pm

by parky » Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:34 pm

I am about to fit a genuine Vespa back box onto my GTS 300. I have been advised I need to fit bar end weights to the handlebars. Is this correct,...

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Last post by parky
Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:34 pm
Polini 210 ALU, did your rings need filing?

Last post by Davidsquaredson « Sun Jan 03, 2021 5:23 pm
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by Davidsquaredson » Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:59 pm

I’ve got 6 scooters, was working on more than one when I put my polini kit on. I have about 500kms on it. Was thinking about it today, and I can’t...

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Last post by Davidsquaredson
Sun Jan 03, 2021 5:23 pm
PX rear shock absorber advice

Last post by tony172 « Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:05 pm
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by parky » Fri Dec 18, 2020 4:03 pm

Hi, I am looking to purchase a new shock absorber for my PX125 however I am looking to find one that will be slightly narrower than the original,...

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Last post by tony172
Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:05 pm
Vespa 100

Last post by gaz_powell « Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:51 pm
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by sleepinghorse » Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:14 pm

Got a 1981 Vespa 100 (douglas) to fix up.

It's got a couple of missing parts. Shoulkd it have a plastic or metal cylinder head cowling?

Should it...

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Last post by gaz_powell
Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:51 pm
Px Cylinder

Last post by Hotdog « Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:25 pm

by Hotdog » Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:25 pm

Can anyone tell me if Indian px200 barrels are stamped similar to Piaggio ones. Thanks

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Last post by Hotdog
Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:25 pm
vespa polini box exhaust jetting

Last post by boxofbits « Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:38 pm
Replies: 2
by boxofbits » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:40 pm

Hi is anyone running one of these polini box exhaust on a std 200 moter I've got one just fitted on the tx 200 with a 122 but I think i just soft...

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Last post by boxofbits
Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:38 pm
PX 125 Bogging down problem

Last post by parky « Mon Dec 21, 2020 3:23 pm
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by parky » Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:58 pm
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Hi, Having problems with my PX 125 bogging down. As soon as I turn the the throttle the revs just disappear, if I am lucky I can just catch it before...
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Last post by parky
Mon Dec 21, 2020 3:23 pm
Gearing

Last post by mawso « Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:02 pm
Replies: 3
by Smudge » Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:47 pm

I was gonna use 24/68 but that clutch gear is no longer available. 23/65 is the same ratio so I will do that but I am just wondering if there are any...

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Last post by mawso
Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:02 pm
Clutch Enhancement?

Last post by Scooterindo « Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:56 pm
Replies: 7
by railfancwb » Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:11 pm

My 1980 P200e has developed clutch issues - hopefully these can be solved by adjustment.

When studying the situation I noticed that somewhere back...

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Last post by Scooterindo
Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:56 pm
Vespa gears

Last post by Scooterindo « Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:48 pm
Replies: 4
by Daggs » Thu May 14, 2020 8:13 pm

What are the symptoms of a worn or damaged cruciform on a Vespa gearbox?
Can it cause difficulty in changing gear?

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Last post by Scooterindo
Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:48 pm
12in wheel conversion

Last post by Scooterindo « Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:43 pm
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by p2nm » Sun May 31, 2020 10:16 pm

Hi all

Has anyone done the 12in wheel conversion and what effect did it have on gearing

thanks in advance

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Last post by Scooterindo
Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:43 pm
200 Cylinder

Last post by gaz_powell « Sat Nov 07, 2020 4:42 pm
Replies: 5
by Hotdog » Sat Oct 31, 2020 7:07 pm

Is there a difference between the 200 cylinders (Rally, P2 & PX) ?

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Last post by gaz_powell
Sat Nov 07, 2020 4:42 pm
Malossi 172 top end

Last post by Andy Beard « Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:03 pm
Replies: 6
by Dek » Sun Oct 18, 2020 1:08 pm

I run the following T5 malossi 172 with a si 26/26g carburettor, 125 main, bgm big box, 21 tooth clutch and kytronic ignition smart booster set at 24...

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Last post by Andy Beard
Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:03 pm
Exhaust Port

Last post by Hotdog « Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:09 pm

by Hotdog » Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:09 pm

Does anyone know what the width & height size of the exhaust port on a standard px200 Cylinder ? Thanks

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Last post by Hotdog
Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:09 pm
vespa t5 MK1 headset screen change

Last post by gaz_powell « Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:16 am
Replies: 1
by boxofbits » Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:57 pm

how do you change the screen blade on a MK1 vespa t5 had plenty of p ranges whick is a few bolts underneath for top to pop off but this just look...

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Last post by gaz_powell
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:16 am

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