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VESPA PX Rattling noise from the clutch

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by wink » Mon May 27, 2013 9:16 pm

Hi all, just put an old engine into my PX to start a rebuild and to get an Idea of what needs doing. Seems to run OK, but when I pull the clutch it...

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Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:56 pm
Where to find an internal 6V lighting coil?

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by victor » Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:20 pm

Update:

Problem likely due to damaged lighting coil. Anyone knows where to get hold of a SS180 6V blue-yellow lighting coil? Even a working used...

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Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:39 pm
t5 polini kit

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by ducksta » Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:12 pm

just took top end of a m8s t5, polini barral, head standard no head gasket? shows signs of piston hitting it+ lump out of piston rings broke and...

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Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:03 pm
Simonini exhaust - scary moment

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by Blistered Baz » Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:56 pm
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Had one of those could have been nasty moments last night as I set off for the Weds night ride out. Literally just off the drive and heading up the...
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Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:29 am
vespa px 125 exhaust

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by johnm » Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:56 pm

A friend of mine has a px 125 (1981) & would like some advice on best exhaust/expansion pipe to give a bit more speed/acceleration.He doesn't want a...

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Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:20 pm
Vespa PX200 Top Speed

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by Angelo » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:50 am

My 2003 PX200 is struggling to top 60.. I know the top end speed quoted is only 62ish but i would think with a SIP Road, drilled air filter and upjet...

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Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:49 am
New Falc Crank for Quattrini Casings

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by Wayne Miller » Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:46 am

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Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:16 pm
P200 won`t rev out...help...head fried

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by Bofs » Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:01 pm

I`m working at a bog standard PX200E(mid 80s one) at the minute and it`s doing my nut in.
It`s had an engine rebuild, new crank and bearings and all,...

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Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:46 pm
Polini 208

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by joeythescooterboy » Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:18 am

Just a quickie on the Polini kit,

do they come in 2 versions, one for standard stroke and one for 60mm?

I only ask as some may remember a while...

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Last post by joeythescooterboy
Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:57 pm
T5 Cutting Out

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by Birdie » Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:37 am

Hi, would much appreciate some advice. I have T5 1997 completely standard, starts and runs well. However, sometimes after about 40 minutes of riding...

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Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:38 pm
rotary valve inlet timing on PE /PX range vespas

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by sean brady scooters » Thu May 30, 2013 8:36 pm
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we all know that cutting back the crank to extend the inlet timing gives more power but at an elevated rpm range .
and thats what is usually done as...
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Last post by jonny snatchsniffer
Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:56 pm
Meteor piston

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by wack 63 » Sat Jun 08, 2013 12:02 pm

Are the Meteor pistons any good to use in a stage 4 Px200 motor?

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Last post by gaz_powell
Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:14 pm
Ehaust

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by frankie » Sat Jun 08, 2013 12:51 pm

I have bought a malossi 166 kit for my px could anyone give
me some advice on which exhaust i should use . :roll:

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Last post by goldeneye
Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:09 am
worn cruciform repair (bodge or satisfactory) ?

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by sean brady scooters » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:47 pm

ages ago a pal of mine with a vespa had the usual jumping out of gear probs ,and upon stripping it yes for sure his criciform was badly worn out ....

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Last post by Den 08
Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:17 pm
P200 oil seal problem

Last post by goldeneye
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by kevspeed » Mon May 13, 2013 8:46 am
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On the way back from the Tenby national rally,the 'metal' type oil seal decided to spin in its recess,move out,and wrap itself around the crank...
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Last post by goldeneye
Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:23 pm
Parmakit 225 ??? info needed

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by Andy W » Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:22 am

Hi
I am working on a PX engine that is said to have a Parmakit 225 top end. However I stripped it last night and yes it has a 225 piston (one...

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Last post by mick1
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:47 pm
What will it do ??

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by Bifter » Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:23 pm

So i keep reading about long stroke cranks and i am wondering what difference does it make having one ? Is it a better power output ,does it up the...

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Last post by Bifter
Fri Jun 07, 2013 6:16 pm
doing away with autolube

Last post by Yanker
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by smoore-gt225 » Tue May 28, 2013 8:00 pm

hi my mate had a major sieze on his px125 dr180 yesterday and has killed his piston
now wants to do away with the autolube,
can you just leave the...

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Last post by Yanker
Thu Jun 06, 2013 6:23 pm
revolver and pm exhausts

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by Bifter » Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:30 pm

I heard that any pipe like the revolver and pm that have a 192 bsau number are restricted internally ,is there any truth to this ?

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Last post by Bifter
Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:30 pm
PX engine running problems

Last post by Andy W
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by Andy W » Mon May 13, 2013 12:54 pm

Hi all
Hopefully someone can suggest a remedy for an engine I am working on. It's a PX80 fitted with a 135 kit, 20/20 carb standard exhaust fitted...

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Last post by Andy W
Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:18 am
PX Kickstarts

Last post by GLscoot
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by Morgan » Sat May 25, 2013 8:49 am

Just picked up another P2 and sure enough another knackered kickstart. I must have bought half a dozen kickstarts over the past 2 years. Some i've...

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Last post by GLscoot
Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:31 pm
40+bhp 150cc Vespa Small Frame........

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by drunkmunkey6969 » Tue May 28, 2013 1:46 pm
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These Italian boys (Salvatore and his friend Mik) have got it sussed, like many tuners these day taking their lead from Aprillia RSA engines!

This...
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Last post by tony
Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:49 am
moto vespa gt 160

Last post by PompeySpecial
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by PompeySpecial » Fri May 31, 2013 12:53 pm

currently restoring a Spanish gt 160 electronic, as I already own a imola powered lammy I not really worried about speed.
most people have said to...

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Last post by PompeySpecial
Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:10 pm
T5 Compression Ratios

Last post by Adam_Winstone
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by Adam_Winstone » Sun May 05, 2013 2:36 pm
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Hi All,

I rarely get to dabble with Vespas but I do occassionally cross over and get my hands dirty, whether it be sorting out a mate's ignition...
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Last post by Adam_Winstone
Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:47 pm
tuning & electrics

Last post by rabtheghost
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by rabtheghost » Thu May 30, 2013 6:16 pm

Evening troops
Im having trouble with my scooter.lve got a malossi 166 kit on my px 150e &
With a simonini pipe.can anyone advise on the jetting.im...

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Last post by rabtheghost
Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:23 am

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