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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.

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How To Upload Pictures

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by drunkmunkey6969 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:57 am » in Welcome
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T5 Flywheel Bearing Catching on Crank

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by Starwave » Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:06 pm

Hello

I'm rebuilding a T5 motor for a mate. He seized it coming home from Mersea.
The flywheel bearing has been catching on the crank - there are...

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Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:12 am
Hi Comp issue

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by stevescoots » Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:44 pm

Finally installed and started up my 230 pinasco build on SS180 block. Runs really well..but..compression is so high it’s a nightmare to kick off and...

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Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:17 am
Derestricting PX150

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by agnomen » Fri May 12, 2023 8:51 pm

I have a PX150 Anniversary which is restricted to 58mph and need it to go faster as using it for work on dual carriageways. I'm going to get a Sip 2...

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Fri May 12, 2023 8:51 pm
Kickstart

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by cgt75b » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:53 pm

Hi folks

I’m getting kickstart slip on my Rally, is it likely to be the kickstart cog?

Any suggestions appreciated.

Cheers

Cgt75b

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Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:53 pm
pk80 gearbox assemby

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by tavspeed » Tue Aug 02, 2022 2:59 pm

hi chaps,rebuilding a pk80 engine for a mate,came as a box of bits,just need advice on the loose gears assembly,one side of each of the 4 gears has a...

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Last post by gaz_powell
Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:27 pm
Weekend work

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by gaz_powell » Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:34 am

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...

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Last post by gaz_powell
Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:17 pm
LML indicator problem

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by parky » Fri Jun 17, 2022 12:18 pm

I have in the past often had indicator problems with the above 125 star but have always managed to overcome them. However this time I am struggling...

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Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:08 am
Spaco

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by cgt75b » Tue May 24, 2022 4:46 pm

Hi

I’m maybe gonna bite the bullet and buy a complete new carb, my question is are the spaco carbs any good?

Would like some real world experience...

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Last post by gaz_powell
Sun May 29, 2022 7:36 pm
30mm VHST Carb 210 Malossi

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by Arfur » Mon Apr 25, 2022 1:21 pm

For a mate
Using a 30mm VHST on a reed valve malossi with a SIP performer pipe.
Really bogging down in all gears with no power at all any suggestions...

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Wed May 04, 2022 7:17 pm
1979 125 Primavera idle/pilot jet

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by kevspeed » Fri Apr 22, 2022 10:58 am

Hi all, a friends primavera has been fitted with the wrong size pilot/idle jet (according to the manual it should be a 45). After an internet...

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Fri Apr 22, 2022 10:58 am
Sneak Peak

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by T5-190 » Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:09 pm
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So I've been busy in the man cave (shed). I bought a Vespa PK last year and have desided to re make all the body and panel work in carbon fibre. I...
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Last post by T5-190
Sat Mar 26, 2022 6:48 pm
Re-chroming standard PX mirrors

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by Germ68 » Sun Jan 16, 2022 4:54 am

Can anyone here let me know if you can disassemble and re-chrome standard PX chrome mirrors. If so how do you disassemble them. I take it you need to...

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Last post by Germ68
Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:32 pm
Air bellows for PX engine in a 180SS body.

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by Germ68 » Sun Jan 16, 2022 4:58 am

And suggestions here for an air bellows to use between a PX200 carb and the aluminum connector/adapter found on a 180Ss body?

Sent from my SM-A528B...

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Last post by Germ68
Sun Jan 16, 2022 4:58 am
Vespa 180 Rally

Last post by Daggs
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by Daggs » Thu Dec 30, 2021 1:57 pm

Hi all. I'm really a Lambretta man but I have been offered a 180 Rally. It was restored around 20 years ago and has hardly ever been used. Registered...

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Last post by Daggs
Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:16 pm
Vespa ss180

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by woody » Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:22 pm
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Got an ss180 engine in my gs , question what can I do to make it faster ? cheers
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Last post by fastfrog
Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:26 pm
Tap

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by cgt75b » Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:22 pm

Hi folks

Which is the best fuel tap for a standard Rally 200 please, I’m needing to change because of leakage.

Thanks for any pointers.

Cgt75b

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Last post by cgt75b
Sat Aug 21, 2021 5:00 pm
T5 tuning kit

Last post by craigk
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by craigk » Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:30 pm

Hi all,

Are there any tuning kits for a T5 that work with the autolube?

Thanks in advance

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Last post by craigk
Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:58 pm
Running up that hill!

Last post by gaz_powell
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by craigk » Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:04 am

Hi all,

I've searched the forum for related modification posts, but imagine there must be upgraded parts coming on the market all the time (last...

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Last post by gaz_powell
Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:59 pm
Genuine px200 cylinder

Last post by gaz_powell
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by Hotdog » Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:26 pm

Do you need the dowel on the bottom of the cylinder and if not what would the best way of removing it ?

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Last post by gaz_powell
Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:02 pm
Battery charger

Last post by coaster
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by parky » Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:05 pm

I have just charged the battery on my GTS 300, however I did not realise it is not advised to use a car battery charger. Although the battery now...

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Last post by coaster
Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:14 pm
Best way to richen up

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by stonerosesmod » Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:29 pm

Hi peeps,

I'm currently running a PX cutdown with a reed valve LML125 engine and 430miles into running in a 150 5 port kit.Been running around town...

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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:33 am
malossi 210 longstroke

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by MCH » Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:31 pm
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I originally was going to longstroke my malossi 210, but instead decided (due to lack of funds at the time) to build it as a standard set up,...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:05 am
42L2 T5 Conversion; Carb problem

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by Arnie51 » Thu May 01, 2014 10:57 pm
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Now I've finally got the engine in, I have this problem with the carb that I need some help with please!

As you can see I can't get a...
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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:52 am
What engine is this ??

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by Mike - - Bristol » Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:26 pm

I've had an engine in the garage for a while but we sold the Mrs's small frame some time ago and I'd forgotten about it. ( I was keeping it as a...

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Last post by cakoceag874
Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:45 am
2002 vespa kits

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by weedodger » Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:57 pm

why do all the kits, malossi, polini, pinasco, all require porting to be done after spending 3-400 quid on a kit? also, why not supply heads with the...

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Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:50 am

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